Therapists in Wyoming
Andrew Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Afton, WY 83110
My ideal client is one who is invested in improvement and change. Most people really want to do and feel better. As a generalist with 30 years of experience, I enjoy the diversity of problems and issues I get to help people with. Because my treatments are principle based, they apply to a broad range of needs. I provide practical solutions to real problems.
My ideal client is one who is invested in improvement and change. Most people really want to do and feel better. As a generalist with 30 years of experience, I enjoy the diversity of problems and issues I get to help people with. Because my treatments are principle based, they apply to a broad range of needs. I provide practical solutions to real problems.
Myoung Shin Hilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cody, WY 82414
Welcome! I appreciate you for taking steps for your well-being by reaching out to me to work on the challenges that you might have faced as a human. It takes courage and strength to do that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX and WY. Therapy is a unique, very personalized, confidential, and professional service. I create a safe and comfortable space for my clients, and we can discuss anything important to you under a non-judgmental environment. I love what I do as a therapist. I see beauty in everything and believe in strengths in clients.
Welcome! I appreciate you for taking steps for your well-being by reaching out to me to work on the challenges that you might have faced as a human. It takes courage and strength to do that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX and WY. Therapy is a unique, very personalized, confidential, and professional service. I create a safe and comfortable space for my clients, and we can discuss anything important to you under a non-judgmental environment. I love what I do as a therapist. I see beauty in everything and believe in strengths in clients.
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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.