Photo of Curtis Franz, Counselor
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
My process is well-rounded, with considerations for personal struggles and the world you live in (friends, family, work, etc). Personal healing through deep self-reflections are often experienced through an adaptive combination of narrative therapy, systemic therapy, and reality therapy. I have a history of extensive trauma work. This experience has led to an approach that includes a bringing together of painful past experiences with their impact upon your daily life. Therapy works to unravel such pain, and then promote active daily empowering to counter and overcome the impact of those hard experiences.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 203-6718
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
My process is well-rounded, with considerations for personal struggles and the world you live in (friends, family, work, etc). Personal healing through deep self-reflections are often experienced through an adaptive combination of narrative therapy, systemic therapy, and reality therapy. I have a history of extensive trauma work. This experience has led to an approach that includes a bringing together of painful past experiences with their impact upon your daily life. Therapy works to unravel such pain, and then promote active daily empowering to counter and overcome the impact of those hard experiences.
(984) 203-6718
Photo of Erin Healy, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
**Currently not accepting new clients** I work with individuals and couples impacted by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, intimacy/sexual concerns, relational distress, ambivalence, and stress. My work with couples includes addressing trust and communication issues, providing premarital counseling, repairing after infidelity, intimacy concerns, and reconnecting. I work with young adults surrounding issues such as stress, anger, anxiety, relationship choices, bullying/peer pressure, sexuality concerns, conflict with parents or other family members, and life transitions.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 205-6948
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
Sexual Abuse
**Currently not accepting new clients** I work with individuals and couples impacted by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, intimacy/sexual concerns, relational distress, ambivalence, and stress. My work with couples includes addressing trust and communication issues, providing premarital counseling, repairing after infidelity, intimacy concerns, and reconnecting. I work with young adults surrounding issues such as stress, anger, anxiety, relationship choices, bullying/peer pressure, sexuality concerns, conflict with parents or other family members, and life transitions.
(984) 205-6948
Photo of Blue Monkey Counseling, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MAMHC, LCMHCA, LCASA Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612
Do you struggle with substance abuse, other addictive behaviors, relationship challenges, or general problems day to day? Understanding your past can be the key to your future in recovery! Together, we will explore issues such as survival of interpersonal violence, an addicted parent, witnessing a violent event, natural disasters and other traumatic events that have contributed to your addictive behaviors, mental illness, or unhealthy realtionships. With this knowledge we will discuss healthy coping skills, building a support network, and planning for safety in the face of your triggers.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 205-9133
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Raleigh, NC 27612
Sexual Abuse
Do you struggle with substance abuse, other addictive behaviors, relationship challenges, or general problems day to day? Understanding your past can be the key to your future in recovery! Together, we will explore issues such as survival of interpersonal violence, an addicted parent, witnessing a violent event, natural disasters and other traumatic events that have contributed to your addictive behaviors, mental illness, or unhealthy realtionships. With this knowledge we will discuss healthy coping skills, building a support network, and planning for safety in the face of your triggers.
(984) 205-9133
Photo of Therapeutic Arts Center / Sharing Dance, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, BC-DMT, CRC Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 203-7406
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Raleigh, NC 27609
Sexual Abuse
Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions.
(984) 203-7406
Photo of Susanna Elliot, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, CCTP, CCTS-S Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Susanna has a Master of Arts in Christian Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling. She specializes in child sexual abuse, domestic violence, pregnancy & infant loss, and other types of trauma. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist of Sex-trafficking & Exploitation. Prior to becoming a therapist she worked for ten years with women and families as the director of New Creation Counseling & Birth Services as a certified birth & bereavement doula and childbirth educator. She has walked with hundreds of individuals and families during deeply intimate and life altering seasons.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 205-5304
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Raleigh, NC 27609
Sexual Abuse
Susanna has a Master of Arts in Christian Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling. She specializes in child sexual abuse, domestic violence, pregnancy & infant loss, and other types of trauma. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist of Sex-trafficking & Exploitation. Prior to becoming a therapist she worked for ten years with women and families as the director of New Creation Counseling & Birth Services as a certified birth & bereavement doula and childbirth educator. She has walked with hundreds of individuals and families during deeply intimate and life altering seasons.
(984) 205-5304
Photo of Amber Rae Apostol, Counselor
Counselor, LMHCA Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
You deserve a chance at happiness and peace. Entering the therapeutic relationship takes a great leap of faith. I work with all ages on a variety of concerns but am especially passionate about working with teens and young adults. As the child of a Filipino immigrant who has walked my own personal journey through adversive and transformative experiences, I highly identify with the saying, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” The journey to restoration and empowerment can be a tough one. However, living the future you envision is worth every step forward.
Sexual Abuse
(833) 909-1354
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
You deserve a chance at happiness and peace. Entering the therapeutic relationship takes a great leap of faith. I work with all ages on a variety of concerns but am especially passionate about working with teens and young adults. As the child of a Filipino immigrant who has walked my own personal journey through adversive and transformative experiences, I highly identify with the saying, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” The journey to restoration and empowerment can be a tough one. However, living the future you envision is worth every step forward.
(833) 909-1354
Photo of Sharon Lynn Sheppard, Marriage & Family Therapist
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
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 dismissed, minimized or buried inside is demanding to be addressed.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 373-3355
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Raleigh, NC 27609
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 dismissed, minimized or buried inside is demanding to be addressed.
Photo of Judy Ann Stubanas, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, RN, MA, LCMHC Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614
New clients accepted for teletherapy via a secure link. Please know you will receive ethical, non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate counseling. When any type of stress or trauma, PTSD or chronic pain becomes overwhelming, I will assist you assist you in finding ways to meet your overall physical and emotional needs in balance. As a counselor and a nurse, I want to provide hope, resources and practical coping skills to live with life's challenges and be mentally healthy.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 263-2903 x259
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Raleigh, NC 27614
Sexual Abuse
New clients accepted for teletherapy via a secure link. Please know you will receive ethical, non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate counseling. When any type of stress or trauma, PTSD or chronic pain becomes overwhelming, I will assist you assist you in finding ways to meet your overall physical and emotional needs in balance. As a counselor and a nurse, I want to provide hope, resources and practical coping skills to live with life's challenges and be mentally healthy.
Photo of Dawn Forrest Sanders, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Getting stuck on life's journey happens to all of us at one time or another. When you become more aware of your own story, thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and beliefs, you have an increased ability to face challenges and overcome adversity with success. My goal is to help you discover alternatives to address the challenges that you face.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 208-2507
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
Getting stuck on life's journey happens to all of us at one time or another. When you become more aware of your own story, thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and beliefs, you have an increased ability to face challenges and overcome adversity with success. My goal is to help you discover alternatives to address the challenges that you face.
(984) 208-2507
Photo of Alison Moore Keene, Counselor
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Counselor, MA, LPCA Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
"There is no greater journey than the one you take to discover all the mysteries that lie inside you." - Michelle Sandlin The journey towards healing starts with one courageous step. As a counselor, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can take those steps towards hope and increased clarity. My approach to counseling includes the whole person. I use mindfulness in assisting how to regulate the body and emotions, while exploring how thought patterns can be helpful or hurtful.
Sexual Abuse
(910) 370-8977
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Raleigh, NC 27610
Sexual Abuse
"There is no greater journey than the one you take to discover all the mysteries that lie inside you." - Michelle Sandlin The journey towards healing starts with one courageous step. As a counselor, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can take those steps towards hope and increased clarity. My approach to counseling includes the whole person. I use mindfulness in assisting how to regulate the body and emotions, while exploring how thought patterns can be helpful or hurtful.
(910) 370-8977
Photo of Lawrence Ellsworth, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. I have significant experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. I was a clinician and program supervisor at Wake County Mental Health/Human Services where I developed and managed an innovative treatment program for children and families dealing with sexual abuse. I also provide clinical supervision, consultation and mental health trainings around North Carolina through the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).
Sexual Abuse
(919) 883-4240
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
I earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. I have significant experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults and families dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. I was a clinician and program supervisor at Wake County Mental Health/Human Services where I developed and managed an innovative treatment program for children and families dealing with sexual abuse. I also provide clinical supervision, consultation and mental health trainings around North Carolina through the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).
(919) 883-4240
Photo of Cora Willow Passanisi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27603
I currently have availability to accept new clients in both NC and VA. Life presents us with some major obstacles, and we are currently navigating challenging times. Whether you are looking for support in coping with present day life stressors, or you are ready to engage in the process of healing deeper traumas, I am here to support and guide you through your journey. Through our work together, it is my goal to help you to feel more connected, more complete, more alive and present in the life you are living. As your therapist, I am committed to creating an emotionally safe and compassionate space for your unique process to unfold.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 307-6972
Verified
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27603
Sexual Abuse
I currently have availability to accept new clients in both NC and VA. Life presents us with some major obstacles, and we are currently navigating challenging times. Whether you are looking for support in coping with present day life stressors, or you are ready to engage in the process of healing deeper traumas, I am here to support and guide you through your journey. Through our work together, it is my goal to help you to feel more connected, more complete, more alive and present in the life you are living. As your therapist, I am committed to creating an emotionally safe and compassionate space for your unique process to unfold.
(919) 307-6972
Photo of Bethany Wichman-Buescher, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
I have a warm and empowering approach to therapy. My first priority is to understand you as a person and listen deeply to what you are struggling with and how you desire to grow. Many of the clients I work with are suffering due to events that they, their ancestors, and/or their community experienced which may have involved oppression, attachment wounds, mood related difficulties, loss, or others impacts. I offer a place where you can identify and explore emotions without experiencing judgment, learn ways to sit with pain without it becoming overwhelming, and begin to feel whole, valuable, and connected.
Sexual Abuse
(984) 213-4535
Verified
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
Sexual Abuse
I have a warm and empowering approach to therapy. My first priority is to understand you as a person and listen deeply to what you are struggling with and how you desire to grow. Many of the clients I work with are suffering due to events that they, their ancestors, and/or their community experienced which may have involved oppression, attachment wounds, mood related difficulties, loss, or others impacts. I offer a place where you can identify and explore emotions without experiencing judgment, learn ways to sit with pain without it becoming overwhelming, and begin to feel whole, valuable, and connected.
(984) 213-4535
Photo of Regan Springs, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
In my practice Whole HEART, PLLC, I welcome the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to find healing of mind, body, and heart. Whole HEART stands for finding (H)ealing through (E)xposing, (A)ccepting, (R)ising and (T)hriving. Exposing: pain, trauma, and negative self-beliefs. Accepting: that these may be part of your story but they do not have to continue to define you. Rising: learning to stand back up and not letting these things hold you back from the life you want to live. Thriving: pursuing a life of fullness and creating the person you want to become.
Sexual Abuse
(910) 542-8769
Verified
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27601
Sexual Abuse
In my practice Whole HEART, PLLC, I welcome the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to find healing of mind, body, and heart. Whole HEART stands for finding (H)ealing through (E)xposing, (A)ccepting, (R)ising and (T)hriving. Exposing: pain, trauma, and negative self-beliefs. Accepting: that these may be part of your story but they do not have to continue to define you. Rising: learning to stand back up and not letting these things hold you back from the life you want to live. Thriving: pursuing a life of fullness and creating the person you want to become.
(910) 542-8769
Photo of Deanna L Towns, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS-NC, NCC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27617
As a therapist, it is my goal to compassionately connect with clients and hear their stories. I will help clients identify personal strengths, define desired changes, and create an individualized plan to move toward health and wholeness. My clientele include families, couples, adults, adolescents, and children. I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
Sexual Abuse
(919) 648-1218
Verified
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27617
Sexual Abuse
As a therapist, it is my goal to compassionately connect with clients and hear their stories. I will help clients identify personal strengths, define desired changes, and create an individualized plan to move toward health and wholeness. My clientele include families, couples, adults, adolescents, and children. I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
(919) 648-1218
Photo of Shanika Paylor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAS-A Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27613
Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 323-3841
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Office is near:
Raleigh, NC 27613
Sexual Abuse
Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.
(919) 323-3841
Photo of Be Empowered Therapeutic Services, LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, to feel loved and to seek emotional peace and personal success. I help individuals and families find the balance necessary to heal through a variety of therapeutic services. I work with children, adults and families, however I specialize in issues involving traumatic experiences. My goal is individual and/or family empowerment through emotional regulation, trauma integration, relationship building and psycho-social education (skill building).
Sexual Abuse
(919) 229-8412
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
I believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, to feel loved and to seek emotional peace and personal success. I help individuals and families find the balance necessary to heal through a variety of therapeutic services. I work with children, adults and families, however I specialize in issues involving traumatic experiences. My goal is individual and/or family empowerment through emotional regulation, trauma integration, relationship building and psycho-social education (skill building).
(919) 229-8412
Photo of Lifestyle Consultant Services, Counselor
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCAS-A Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).
Sexual Abuse
(919) 800-0881
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Raleigh, NC 27615
Sexual Abuse
The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).
(919) 800-0881
Photo of Carolyn O Lee, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
I specialize in trauma and have 25 years of experience working with PTSD, eating disorders, self-injury, and personality disorders. I also focus on women's mental health needs, particularly postpartum depression, infertility, and body image issues. I am ecletic in my approach, using psychodynamic principles, sensorimotor approaches, and DBT skills.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 666-2363
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Raleigh, NC 27607
Sexual Abuse
I specialize in trauma and have 25 years of experience working with PTSD, eating disorders, self-injury, and personality disorders. I also focus on women's mental health needs, particularly postpartum depression, infertility, and body image issues. I am ecletic in my approach, using psychodynamic principles, sensorimotor approaches, and DBT skills.
(919) 666-2363
Photo of Valerie Copeland, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MC, LMFT Verified
Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612
I am experienced with adolescents, disabled veterans, homeless individuals and families, developmentally disabled adults, Individuals, Couples, Teens,Children, and Families of trauma. Treatment includes Group Home settings, Residential Treatment Facilities, In-Patient, homeless shelters, and in the family home I am a certified a Trauma Specialist, I've received training in Gambling addiction, and have completed several hours in Transactional Analysis/Re-decision Therapy at the South East Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I have been trained in Sexual Offender Treatment and Assessment with upcoming Certification 2016. I have expertise in grief and loss, launching, and communication improvement within the family structure.
Sexual Abuse
(919) 535-4883
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Raleigh, NC 27612
Sexual Abuse
I am experienced with adolescents, disabled veterans, homeless individuals and families, developmentally disabled adults, Individuals, Couples, Teens,Children, and Families of trauma. Treatment includes Group Home settings, Residential Treatment Facilities, In-Patient, homeless shelters, and in the family home I am a certified a Trauma Specialist, I've received training in Gambling addiction, and have completed several hours in Transactional Analysis/Re-decision Therapy at the South East Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I have been trained in Sexual Offender Treatment and Assessment with upcoming Certification 2016. I have expertise in grief and loss, launching, and communication improvement within the family structure.
(919) 535-4883
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
Child sexual abuse is the deliberate exposure of a minor child to sexual activity that the child cannot comprehend or consent to. This means a child is forced or talked into sex or sexual activities by another person. This behavior includes acts such as inappropriate touching of a child's breasts or genitalia, someone exposing their genitalia to a child, fondling, oral-genital contact, genital and anal intercourse, as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and exposure to pornography.

If you're looking for a therapist that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Raleigh or for Raleigh sexual abuse counseling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse therapists, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse counselors. Therapists can help with child abuse in Raleigh and sexual violence in Raleigh. An Raleigh therapist can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Raleigh are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Raleigh. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Raleigh

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Raleigh you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Raleigh and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Raleigh or family therapy in Raleigh.