Sexual Abuse Therapists in Athens, TX
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I know you are busy and need solutions fast. I have 31 years post graduate clinical experience in psychotherapy. My training and experience gives me an advantage when working with complex family dynamics such as divorce, custody and other traumas. I am accepting court ordered Child Custody Evaluations. I am comfortable giving expert testimony and being called as a witness when the situation presents itself. My ideal client is motivated, honest, and ready for relief. My humor- infused style of intervention tends to make the change process more bearable.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I know you are busy and need solutions fast. I have 31 years post graduate clinical experience in psychotherapy. My training and experience gives me an advantage when working with complex family dynamics such as divorce, custody and other traumas. I am accepting court ordered Child Custody Evaluations. I am comfortable giving expert testimony and being called as a witness when the situation presents itself. My ideal client is motivated, honest, and ready for relief. My humor- infused style of intervention tends to make the change process more bearable.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor certified in the State of Texas. I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. My treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where I work primarily with adults. My treatment focus is working with individuals struggling to overcome traumatic experiences using Cognitive Processing Therapy as means to achieve this. However, I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns or illnesses.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor certified in the State of Texas. I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. My treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where I work primarily with adults. My treatment focus is working with individuals struggling to overcome traumatic experiences using Cognitive Processing Therapy as means to achieve this. However, I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns or illnesses.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, and life's many transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck and want a safe place to better understand what they're experiencing. With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I provide a warm, collaborative approach that helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, and life's many transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck and want a safe place to better understand what they're experiencing. With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I provide a warm, collaborative approach that helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
Thank you for taking time to visit my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult process and you are likely already overwhelmed. Let me walk alongside you as we navigate through your struggles. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral concerns, parenting, ADD, trauma, or intimacy and relational problems, I want to help you achieve a happy and well-balanced life. Together we can work towards improving negative symptoms and establishing positive outcomes. I work with ages from 3 to 80+. I provide office visits and phone sessions. I am an interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques.
Thank you for taking time to visit my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult process and you are likely already overwhelmed. Let me walk alongside you as we navigate through your struggles. Depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral concerns, parenting, ADD, trauma, or intimacy and relational problems, I want to help you achieve a happy and well-balanced life. Together we can work towards improving negative symptoms and establishing positive outcomes. I work with ages from 3 to 80+. I provide office visits and phone sessions. I am an interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 18 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Wednesdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 18 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Wednesdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
With over two decades of experience treating individuals, couples and families in community mental health, non-profits, military bases, psychiatric hospitals and private practice, you can be assured that your mental health issues will be empathically and skillfully treated and resolved.
With over two decades of experience treating individuals, couples and families in community mental health, non-profits, military bases, psychiatric hospitals and private practice, you can be assured that your mental health issues will be empathically and skillfully treated and resolved.
Larry Dale Brisendine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Athens, TX 75751
Not accepting new clients
Attending a session with a counselor for the first time can be daunting. Anxiety abounds with the fear or hope of improving one's emotional life. We will focus first on building the relationship together in a non-judging, empathetic and caring manner that eases that anxiety. Many of us know that we are in need of relationship building with those we interact with, in our family, workplace, social setting, romantic interests and within marriage. We will work together to repair and practice connecting and communication skills needed to facilitate safe rewarding relationship habits.
Attending a session with a counselor for the first time can be daunting. Anxiety abounds with the fear or hope of improving one's emotional life. We will focus first on building the relationship together in a non-judging, empathetic and caring manner that eases that anxiety. Many of us know that we are in need of relationship building with those we interact with, in our family, workplace, social setting, romantic interests and within marriage. We will work together to repair and practice connecting and communication skills needed to facilitate safe rewarding relationship habits.
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Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.”
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.”
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
Trauma hurts. It can be sudden, life-altering and overwhelming, or chronic, subtle and nearly unnoticeable, but either way it can change the way we think about others, the world, and unfortunately, ourselves. Dealing with the aftermath—changes in our relationships, lashing out toward self or others, feeling nothing and/or everything all at once—is sometimes as hard as the initial event, especially when society, friends and family and our own minds tell us to “just get over it.” Worse, sometimes we aren’t even sure where the trauma came from in the first place, leaving us confused and even feeling hopeless.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time in life. I am here to help you, as your therapist, identify your goals, find your strengths, and implement healthy coping skills. I work with children, adults, and families to focus on healing. I enjoy working with all ages, and specialize in working with children (and their caregivers) and individuals with an abuse history. In therapy, we will utilize your strengths and interests, such as art or play for children, to individualize treatment!
Deciding to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time in life. I am here to help you, as your therapist, identify your goals, find your strengths, and implement healthy coping skills. I work with children, adults, and families to focus on healing. I enjoy working with all ages, and specialize in working with children (and their caregivers) and individuals with an abuse history. In therapy, we will utilize your strengths and interests, such as art or play for children, to individualize treatment!
Do you feel stuck in your head unable to use your voice? Do you feel like patterns keep presenting and you cannot break free? If you have moments in your story triggering trauma, anxiety or depression, withdrawal and hiding I would love to assist you through this and help change the areas no longer deserving of so much power in your life. I enjoy helping to empower individuals work past areas in their mind causing them to feel stuck. I hope to be able to work with you to navigate your story and implement changes together in a safe and vulnerable partnership.
Do you feel stuck in your head unable to use your voice? Do you feel like patterns keep presenting and you cannot break free? If you have moments in your story triggering trauma, anxiety or depression, withdrawal and hiding I would love to assist you through this and help change the areas no longer deserving of so much power in your life. I enjoy helping to empower individuals work past areas in their mind causing them to feel stuck. I hope to be able to work with you to navigate your story and implement changes together in a safe and vulnerable partnership.
I am filled with hope for my clients as they grapple with pain, fear, and suffering while longing for renewal and restoration. I believe every person is created in the image of God and carries deep worth and dignity. My desire is to be a conduit of healing through both my life experience and professional training, offering care that brings hope, health, and integration. Along with EMDR, I use Internal Family Systems and offer ketamine assisted therapy and ketamine assisted retreats when appropriate, helping clients gently engage wounded parts, reduce barriers to healing, and experience deeper transformation.
I am filled with hope for my clients as they grapple with pain, fear, and suffering while longing for renewal and restoration. I believe every person is created in the image of God and carries deep worth and dignity. My desire is to be a conduit of healing through both my life experience and professional training, offering care that brings hope, health, and integration. Along with EMDR, I use Internal Family Systems and offer ketamine assisted therapy and ketamine assisted retreats when appropriate, helping clients gently engage wounded parts, reduce barriers to healing, and experience deeper transformation.
Have you ever asked yourself, "I know better...why am I doing this? Why am I feeling this way?" Are you often ready to fight or flee, bracing yourself against danger? Feeling immobilized, overwhelmed or like you may collapse? If your actions, emotions or thoughts keep you feeling unsafe; like you can't get past a distressing event, there's hope. If it seems you've tried everything but still struggle, my training and experience can facilitate healing. Even the brightest people get stuck; trapped by behaviors, beliefs or emotions. I would be honored to help you stop sabotaging yourself!
Have you ever asked yourself, "I know better...why am I doing this? Why am I feeling this way?" Are you often ready to fight or flee, bracing yourself against danger? Feeling immobilized, overwhelmed or like you may collapse? If your actions, emotions or thoughts keep you feeling unsafe; like you can't get past a distressing event, there's hope. If it seems you've tried everything but still struggle, my training and experience can facilitate healing. Even the brightest people get stuck; trapped by behaviors, beliefs or emotions. I would be honored to help you stop sabotaging yourself!
To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to relationships, but have also seen the power in connecting with others.
To say "things aren't always easy" is often an understatement. Sometimes things are more than hard, and may have been piling up for a while. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, grief, or changes in life, I'm here to help. I've worked with children, teens and adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where they work to sort out their struggles. I have seen the damage trauma can do to relationships, but have also seen the power in connecting with others.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you have taken this step to find peace, truth, and healing. Due to negative experiences we have had to endure, many times we learn unhelpful behaviors and beliefs over time. I believe that healing takes place when you have someone to walk alongside to create space where you can safely deal with what concerns you without shame and without judgement. My goal is to create that space and to be that person who will walk with you as you confront what is no longer serving you and develop lasting change.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you have taken this step to find peace, truth, and healing. Due to negative experiences we have had to endure, many times we learn unhelpful behaviors and beliefs over time. I believe that healing takes place when you have someone to walk alongside to create space where you can safely deal with what concerns you without shame and without judgement. My goal is to create that space and to be that person who will walk with you as you confront what is no longer serving you and develop lasting change.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for 10 years.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for 10 years.
I have experience helping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, self-esteem, marital conflict, and offer assistance with personal growth and premarital counseling.
Counseling is not just for times of crisis—it’s a pathway to growth, resilience, and healthier relationships. While many people hesitate to begin therapy because it feels intimidating or uncomfortable, the truth is that change often begins the moment we feel safe enough to share our story. My goal is for you to have a supportive space where you can be heard without judgment, discover new ways to cope, and take steps toward the life you hope to live. If you’re searching for a place where your struggles are taken seriously and your healing journey is valued, I am here to walk with you.
I have experience helping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, self-esteem, marital conflict, and offer assistance with personal growth and premarital counseling.
Counseling is not just for times of crisis—it’s a pathway to growth, resilience, and healthier relationships. While many people hesitate to begin therapy because it feels intimidating or uncomfortable, the truth is that change often begins the moment we feel safe enough to share our story. My goal is for you to have a supportive space where you can be heard without judgment, discover new ways to cope, and take steps toward the life you hope to live. If you’re searching for a place where your struggles are taken seriously and your healing journey is valued, I am here to walk with you.
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. However, sometimes the way we hold our experiences can lead us to cling to fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 20 years of education and training, as well as a lifetime of struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
We all desire to belong, feel loved, and know purpose. We long to feel accepted and valued. However, sometimes the way we hold our experiences can lead us to cling to fears and limiting beliefs about ourselves. Our inner self-talk can lead us to believe lies about ourselves and the world around us. This internal dysfunction can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, anger issues, addictions, and struggles in relationships and our work life. We have over 20 years of education and training, as well as a lifetime of struggles and victories. Let us journey alongside you towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, love, joy, and peace.
We live in a world with set ideals and standards that weigh heavily on us pressing insurmountable expectations that we simply cannot meet. We also live with our own selves and our own minds putting the same demanding and unforgiving pressure on us. So, how might we break free into weightless grace? A jumping off point is beginning with “a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart" (Psalm 51:17). Our brokenness may range from depression, anxiety, grief, bitterness, addictions, shame, mental and emotional anguish and instability and are brought on by different variables such as trauma and attempting to shoulder this weight alone.
We live in a world with set ideals and standards that weigh heavily on us pressing insurmountable expectations that we simply cannot meet. We also live with our own selves and our own minds putting the same demanding and unforgiving pressure on us. So, how might we break free into weightless grace? A jumping off point is beginning with “a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart" (Psalm 51:17). Our brokenness may range from depression, anxiety, grief, bitterness, addictions, shame, mental and emotional anguish and instability and are brought on by different variables such as trauma and attempting to shoulder this weight alone.
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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.