Sexual Abuse Therapists in Moncure, NC

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Billie Hinton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moncure, NC 27559  (Online Only)
My name is Billie Hinton and I'm a licensed psychotherapist practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. I specialize in sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ issues, and have worked with a wide variety of clients and concerns. I bring an eclectic set of modalities to my work and am excited to be offering EMDR as one of those. I'm a compassionate, creative clinician and my goal for each client is to create a safe, respectful, and effective space for change. (18+, not currently offering couples therapy)
My name is Billie Hinton and I'm a licensed psychotherapist practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. I specialize in sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ issues, and have worked with a wide variety of clients and concerns. I bring an eclectic set of modalities to my work and am excited to be offering EMDR as one of those. I'm a compassionate, creative clinician and my goal for each client is to create a safe, respectful, and effective space for change. (18+, not currently offering couples therapy)
(984) 249-3602 View (984) 249-3602
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Susanne Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moncure, NC 27559
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. I listen attentively to understand what has brought someone to seek out a therapist. Together we determine goals or a direction for sessions as I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based. I help a person focus on solutions to ongoing challenges and provide guidance for increased awareness. I have been trained in a variety of therapy modalities and I use these different techniques to support clients in making positive changes toward growth and wellness.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. I listen attentively to understand what has brought someone to seek out a therapist. Together we determine goals or a direction for sessions as I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based. I help a person focus on solutions to ongoing challenges and provide guidance for increased awareness. I have been trained in a variety of therapy modalities and I use these different techniques to support clients in making positive changes toward growth and wellness.
(919) 666-2096 View (919) 666-2096

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Sharon Lynn Sheppard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
I specialize in clients with a history of childhood sexual abuse.
Every day I have the privilege of working with the bravest folks on the planet & none of you know it when you first walk in the door. You often feel defeated, overwhelmed & ashamed that you aren't able to "get over" your sexual, physical or emotional trauma. It's also common for you to have a nagging, chronic sense that something is just not right, an unhappiness; feeling unloved or unlovable, disconnected from friends and family, having lost a sense of purpose or direction. Without knowing that these symptoms may be telling us that a past trauma--long ago
I specialize in clients with a history of childhood sexual abuse.
Every day I have the privilege of working with the bravest folks on the planet & none of you know it when you first walk in the door. You often feel defeated, overwhelmed & ashamed that you aren't able to "get over" your sexual, physical or emotional trauma. It's also common for you to have a nagging, chronic sense that something is just not right, an unhappiness; feeling unloved or unlovable, disconnected from friends and family, having lost a sense of purpose or direction. Without knowing that these symptoms may be telling us that a past trauma--long ago
(919) 373-3355 View (919) 373-3355
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Rachel Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Do you feel stuck in past traumas, disconnected, discouraged or overwhelmed? Does your child find growing up complicated and confusing? While life offers many beautiful moments, navigating today’s world can overwhelms us. We may struggle understanding our feelings or our behaviors and feel unable to move beyond our worst moments. But growth, healing, and relief are possible! Are you ready to move past limiting experiences and change internal hurtful messages? My passion is to help others return to -or discover for the first time- that place of curiosity, safety, and joy that lives inside us all.
Do you feel stuck in past traumas, disconnected, discouraged or overwhelmed? Does your child find growing up complicated and confusing? While life offers many beautiful moments, navigating today’s world can overwhelms us. We may struggle understanding our feelings or our behaviors and feel unable to move beyond our worst moments. But growth, healing, and relief are possible! Are you ready to move past limiting experiences and change internal hurtful messages? My passion is to help others return to -or discover for the first time- that place of curiosity, safety, and joy that lives inside us all.
(336) 980-2011 View (336) 980-2011
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Kikie DeGroat
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. We all have the capacity for change, growth, positive healing, and evolution. I have over 20 years of experience working with special needs individuals and military families, helping them navigate the complexities of such challenges while fostering supportive relationship dynamics within the families and their communities.
Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. We all have the capacity for change, growth, positive healing, and evolution. I have over 20 years of experience working with special needs individuals and military families, helping them navigate the complexities of such challenges while fostering supportive relationship dynamics within the families and their communities.
(984) 217-7173 View (984) 217-7173
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Kirsten Figaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.
My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.
(919) 343-5380 View (919) 343-5380
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Gail Gustafson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Everyone needs help along the way..... One of the greatest signs of strength is asking for the help you need. Life can be complicated, stressful and sometimes even traumatic - but it is also beautiful, joyful, and filled with possibilities. What is keeping you from moving toward the life you want? Whether struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues, or whatever is getting in your way, my goal is to help you help yourself. Things can get better. Take that first step toward healing.
Everyone needs help along the way..... One of the greatest signs of strength is asking for the help you need. Life can be complicated, stressful and sometimes even traumatic - but it is also beautiful, joyful, and filled with possibilities. What is keeping you from moving toward the life you want? Whether struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues, or whatever is getting in your way, my goal is to help you help yourself. Things can get better. Take that first step toward healing.
(919) 759-6226 View (919) 759-6226
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Ricki L Geiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Online Only. Check your insurance. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. As a process relational psychotherapist coupled with a somatic and PolyVagal Theory lens, I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect, and trauma related stress and symptoms: shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, feeling helpless and hopeless. Over time, you will relinquish old self-defeating internal messages, behaviors; gain confidence and skills and enjoy a fuller life.
Online Only. Check your insurance. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. As a process relational psychotherapist coupled with a somatic and PolyVagal Theory lens, I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect, and trauma related stress and symptoms: shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, feeling helpless and hopeless. Over time, you will relinquish old self-defeating internal messages, behaviors; gain confidence and skills and enjoy a fuller life.
(919) 642-2133 View (919) 642-2133
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Cindy Perez
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Are you looking for flexible out of the box support? I work with children, adults, and families, specializing in non-traditional and marginalized families. I am passionate about culturally responsive practices, treating you as the expert of your experience, and walking with you on your healing journey. As a queer, non-binary, Latine therapist, I'm committed to anti-racism, HAES, and anti-ableism. I love working with kiddos through school and home problems along with developing coping skills for emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
Are you looking for flexible out of the box support? I work with children, adults, and families, specializing in non-traditional and marginalized families. I am passionate about culturally responsive practices, treating you as the expert of your experience, and walking with you on your healing journey. As a queer, non-binary, Latine therapist, I'm committed to anti-racism, HAES, and anti-ableism. I love working with kiddos through school and home problems along with developing coping skills for emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
(984) 230-4993 View (984) 230-4993
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Alexis Gunipero Bunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
I am honored you are here and I am hopeful that together, we can collaboratively begin a journey in which we help you to find a sense of balance, validation and relief. I am an LCSW with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families struggling with a vast range of concerns. In my experience, presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, social concerns, difficult family dynamics and significant life transitions can impact individuals in all spheres of one’s life.
I am honored you are here and I am hopeful that together, we can collaboratively begin a journey in which we help you to find a sense of balance, validation and relief. I am an LCSW with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families struggling with a vast range of concerns. In my experience, presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, social concerns, difficult family dynamics and significant life transitions can impact individuals in all spheres of one’s life.
(984) 334-1612 View (984) 334-1612
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Lynda Heymen, Psy.D., P.A.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
After working with patients for over 30 years, I have come to believe that setting clear therapeutic goals and establishing a working partnership of trust and commitment are keys to success. My aim is to balance acceptance, compassion, and validation with the need to make sustainable changes. Learning self-regulation and life skills are priorities. Developing effective action plans in a safe and non-judgmental environment also facilitate positive outcomes. I look for every opportunity to collaborate with other providers if my patients request this and are seeking a team approach.
After working with patients for over 30 years, I have come to believe that setting clear therapeutic goals and establishing a working partnership of trust and commitment are keys to success. My aim is to balance acceptance, compassion, and validation with the need to make sustainable changes. Learning self-regulation and life skills are priorities. Developing effective action plans in a safe and non-judgmental environment also facilitate positive outcomes. I look for every opportunity to collaborate with other providers if my patients request this and are seeking a team approach.
(984) 214-4067 View (984) 214-4067
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Gabrielle Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
NIGHT AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ( 10am-8pm) . Welcome! My name is Gabrielle Brooks. I gladly welcome the opportunity to work with you on the struggles you are facing in life. I work from a collaborative and strength-based perspective. I will help you rediscover the best version of yourself. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I want to ensure that we are a great fit so I provide a free 30-minute consultation.
NIGHT AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ( 10am-8pm) . Welcome! My name is Gabrielle Brooks. I gladly welcome the opportunity to work with you on the struggles you are facing in life. I work from a collaborative and strength-based perspective. I will help you rediscover the best version of yourself. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I want to ensure that we are a great fit so I provide a free 30-minute consultation.
(984) 205-9192 View (984) 205-9192
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Cindy W Hickman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
(984) 234-5683 View (984) 234-5683
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Clare R Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
What is it that brings vitality? What gets you stuck? Often times we don't realize, we are not taught, that the key to well being is our relationship with self and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to trust what is arising rather than believe it is bad, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences, we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, bold choices, passion and clarity become more possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
What is it that brings vitality? What gets you stuck? Often times we don't realize, we are not taught, that the key to well being is our relationship with self and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to trust what is arising rather than believe it is bad, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences, we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, bold choices, passion and clarity become more possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
(919) 344-0148 View (919) 344-0148
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Jacqueline Heiny/ Lake Mary Counseling LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Our Ideal client is a couple or individual ready to grow and improve their relationship or reach your goals of reducing, stress, depressive and anxiety symptoms. We provide positive reinforcement and emotional support to all of our clients. All of our clinicians are pleasant and very empathetic clinicians. We strive in helping you leave a better, calmer and hopeful person with your life and in a relationship that feels healthy and respectful. Quality conversations are so needed to repair things that have been said or when you have been ignored long enough. We have 15 clinicians some bilingual and many EMDR trained.
Our Ideal client is a couple or individual ready to grow and improve their relationship or reach your goals of reducing, stress, depressive and anxiety symptoms. We provide positive reinforcement and emotional support to all of our clients. All of our clinicians are pleasant and very empathetic clinicians. We strive in helping you leave a better, calmer and hopeful person with your life and in a relationship that feels healthy and respectful. Quality conversations are so needed to repair things that have been said or when you have been ignored long enough. We have 15 clinicians some bilingual and many EMDR trained.
(689) 215-7495 View (689) 215-7495
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Amanda Superville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Hill, NC 27562
Is your child struggling? Have you tried office based therapies and found them to be ineffective? Equine Partnered Play Therapy (EPPT) may be your next step. Rather than taking place in an office setting, EPPT takes place in a pasture with a miniature horse, a professionally licensed therapist (me!) and a Certified Equine Specialist. This unique approach to therapy provides children with an opportunity to work through big thoughts, feelings and behaviors while in nature, bonding with a miniature horse.
Is your child struggling? Have you tried office based therapies and found them to be ineffective? Equine Partnered Play Therapy (EPPT) may be your next step. Rather than taking place in an office setting, EPPT takes place in a pasture with a miniature horse, a professionally licensed therapist (me!) and a Certified Equine Specialist. This unique approach to therapy provides children with an opportunity to work through big thoughts, feelings and behaviors while in nature, bonding with a miniature horse.
(919) 214-5185 View (919) 214-5185
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Nicole Arnn
Counselor, MA, LCMCHA, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
(336) 920-8243 View (336) 920-8243

Online Therapists

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Natalie Murray
LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28227
We specialize in couples counseling, relationships and sex therapy. The broad umbrella of sex therapy includes sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunctions and polyamory. We are Safe Zone trained and an LGBTQ ally. Our practice is also accepting newly licensed LCMHCAs for supervision. Contact us today!
We specialize in couples counseling, relationships and sex therapy. The broad umbrella of sex therapy includes sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunctions and polyamory. We are Safe Zone trained and an LGBTQ ally. Our practice is also accepting newly licensed LCMHCAs for supervision. Contact us today!
(704) 908-6630 View (704) 908-6630
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Todd Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27403
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
(336) 863-3102 View (336) 863-3102
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Jamila Ayoubi
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
(984) 400-9266 View (984) 400-9266

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Sexual Abuse Therapists

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.