Sexual Abuse Therapists in Lago Vista, TX
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
Brooke Brockman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
The populations I am a good fit for are teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, life changes, relationship issues, and ADHD. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I especially love helping fellow neurodivergent individuals examine and reconstruct beliefs they may have developed about themselves. I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). I also really enjoy being an unbiased support for teens and helping them discover who they are and what they want out of life in their transition from adolescence to adulthood.
The populations I am a good fit for are teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, life changes, relationship issues, and ADHD. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I especially love helping fellow neurodivergent individuals examine and reconstruct beliefs they may have developed about themselves. I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). I also really enjoy being an unbiased support for teens and helping them discover who they are and what they want out of life in their transition from adolescence to adulthood.
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Christina Marie Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I have experience in providing counseling to individuals who suffer from the effects of trauma, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, neglect and emotional abuse.
Plagued with constant negative thoughts? Feel like you're in a fog or find yourself on autopilot? If these questions seem all too familiar, don't panic there is hope... I have a passion for working with individuals who have lost their drive, that fire and sense of hope that makes life exciting and worthwhile. I would like to help you move forward to find that spark deep inside. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your specific needs and unique personality. I will work in collaboration with you to identify problematic areas and help you achieve your personal goals.
I have experience in providing counseling to individuals who suffer from the effects of trauma, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, neglect and emotional abuse.
Plagued with constant negative thoughts? Feel like you're in a fog or find yourself on autopilot? If these questions seem all too familiar, don't panic there is hope... I have a passion for working with individuals who have lost their drive, that fire and sense of hope that makes life exciting and worthwhile. I would like to help you move forward to find that spark deep inside. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your specific needs and unique personality. I will work in collaboration with you to identify problematic areas and help you achieve your personal goals.
In addition to being a therapist, I am a UMich PhD candidate focusing on campus sexual assault prevention.
As someone who has sat on both sides of the therapist’s office, I deeply believe that healing is possible for everyone. I view the main vehicle for this change as connection: with me, with yourself, with your body, with others in your life, with your environment, and with broader structures and movements. As your therapist, I will invest in building a safe and trustworthy relationship over time, through curiosity, authenticity, and transparency. It’s important to me to understand and address how power, oppression, and your multifaceted identities influence your life, as none of us heal in a vacuum.
In addition to being a therapist, I am a UMich PhD candidate focusing on campus sexual assault prevention.
As someone who has sat on both sides of the therapist’s office, I deeply believe that healing is possible for everyone. I view the main vehicle for this change as connection: with me, with yourself, with your body, with others in your life, with your environment, and with broader structures and movements. As your therapist, I will invest in building a safe and trustworthy relationship over time, through curiosity, authenticity, and transparency. It’s important to me to understand and address how power, oppression, and your multifaceted identities influence your life, as none of us heal in a vacuum.
Stephanie Burgess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training and experience working with domestic violence, sexual abuse, and grief/loss.
Have you experienced a traumatic event, or multiple traumatic events, that lead you questioning when the next bad thing will happen? Have your experiences led you to negative self talk and to feel hard on yourself? Oftentimes someone who has experienced a traumatic event will find themselves feeling ashamed and a burden to those who love them. I enjoy empowering clients to process the heavy things on their heart and mind that maybe don't feel safe to share with others. Together we can build coping skills, incorporate mindfulness techniques, and utilize EMDR to get you moving forward with less stress.
I have extensive training and experience working with domestic violence, sexual abuse, and grief/loss.
Have you experienced a traumatic event, or multiple traumatic events, that lead you questioning when the next bad thing will happen? Have your experiences led you to negative self talk and to feel hard on yourself? Oftentimes someone who has experienced a traumatic event will find themselves feeling ashamed and a burden to those who love them. I enjoy empowering clients to process the heavy things on their heart and mind that maybe don't feel safe to share with others. Together we can build coping skills, incorporate mindfulness techniques, and utilize EMDR to get you moving forward with less stress.
I specialize in partnering with survivors of sexual abuse on their path to healing.
But whether you’re working on self-discovery, coping with life's stressors, or healing from challenges that have left you lost or disconnected, I believe humans are more than the sum of their experiences. I strive to tailor my therapeutic approach to your needs with warmth and compassion.
I specialize in partnering with survivors of sexual abuse on their path to healing.
But whether you’re working on self-discovery, coping with life's stressors, or healing from challenges that have left you lost or disconnected, I believe humans are more than the sum of their experiences. I strive to tailor my therapeutic approach to your needs with warmth and compassion.
Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Our greatest areas of experience include trauma, crisis, sexual abuse/ assault, EMDR, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, gender identity, Military, First Responders, and most general counseling needs as well.
I started working in the helping profession in 1999 doing trauma work. Since then I have gathered a team of counselors who each bring varied experience and interests to the practice allowing us to work with a wide variety of clients and issues. Each counselor has unique interests and specialties leading to a lot of options to fit many needs!
Our greatest areas of experience include trauma, crisis, sexual abuse/ assault, EMDR, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, gender identity, Military, First Responders, and most general counseling needs as well.
I started working in the helping profession in 1999 doing trauma work. Since then I have gathered a team of counselors who each bring varied experience and interests to the practice allowing us to work with a wide variety of clients and issues. Each counselor has unique interests and specialties leading to a lot of options to fit many needs!
I specialize in homelessness and those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender violence of any kind.
I enjoy learning about a person’s history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. No matter what trauma a person has gone through, whether it be sexual, intimate, or otherwise, I want to make myself available for those who need that safe space. I specialize in individuals who have experienced domestic violence, and I take a keen interest in those who have experienced human trafficking. I hope to rebuild those individuals and their families who have witnessed those traumatic events and to make sure that they get the mental and emotional support they need.
I specialize in homelessness and those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender violence of any kind.
I enjoy learning about a person’s history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. No matter what trauma a person has gone through, whether it be sexual, intimate, or otherwise, I want to make myself available for those who need that safe space. I specialize in individuals who have experienced domestic violence, and I take a keen interest in those who have experienced human trafficking. I hope to rebuild those individuals and their families who have witnessed those traumatic events and to make sure that they get the mental and emotional support they need.
Specialties: Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Couples therapy, Grief/loss & integrating Christian faith into everyday life/problems.
I use a Holistic approach-integrating body, mind & spirit: Love & Relationships; Sexual Trauma & Abuse; Couples, Grief/Loss; Depression, Life Transitions. Trauma Informed, Culturally and Spiritually Competent therapy. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, National Telehealth Licensed, Author of Relationship books Founding Member of PTSD Clinician Exchange
Specialties: Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Couples therapy, Grief/loss & integrating Christian faith into everyday life/problems.
I use a Holistic approach-integrating body, mind & spirit: Love & Relationships; Sexual Trauma & Abuse; Couples, Grief/Loss; Depression, Life Transitions. Trauma Informed, Culturally and Spiritually Competent therapy. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, National Telehealth Licensed, Author of Relationship books Founding Member of PTSD Clinician Exchange
If you or your child have experienced trauma, dysfunction, sexual abuse or you've perpetrated on someone, I can help.
You're probably wondering how I can best meet your therapeutic needs. With so many options out there, I wouldn't blame you. The truth is that we'll both work together to identity what those needs are, starting exactly where you're comfortable, and working together to ignite clarity, bring about healing, and restore hope within you or your family, one therapeutic session at a time. With years of experience working with patients in the medical field, state and federal agencies, children/families in child welfare and mental health institutions, you'll be attended to with the most up to date evidence based practice tools and methods.
If you or your child have experienced trauma, dysfunction, sexual abuse or you've perpetrated on someone, I can help.
You're probably wondering how I can best meet your therapeutic needs. With so many options out there, I wouldn't blame you. The truth is that we'll both work together to identity what those needs are, starting exactly where you're comfortable, and working together to ignite clarity, bring about healing, and restore hope within you or your family, one therapeutic session at a time. With years of experience working with patients in the medical field, state and federal agencies, children/families in child welfare and mental health institutions, you'll be attended to with the most up to date evidence based practice tools and methods.
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head?
My extensive training & experience in proven trauma therapies such as EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting & somatic therapy allows me to help adults heal their inner child from complex trauma experiences, explore all aspects of themselves to become more self-actualized versions of themselves, leave intergenerational trauma behind & reframe themselves as survivors.
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head?
My extensive training & experience in proven trauma therapies such as EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting & somatic therapy allows me to help adults heal their inner child from complex trauma experiences, explore all aspects of themselves to become more self-actualized versions of themselves, leave intergenerational trauma behind & reframe themselves as survivors.
For the past 10+ years, I have been working with people to heal personal trauma BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, sexual abuse survivors and chronic illnesses.
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supportive space to attune to your needs in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma-informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive.
For the past 10+ years, I have been working with people to heal personal trauma BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, sexual abuse survivors and chronic illnesses.
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supportive space to attune to your needs in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma-informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive.
Are you experiencing a sense of meaninglessness in an increasingly stressful world? I believe in creating a warm, genuine space where every person's story matters. As a therapist, I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and the complex emotions that life brings our way. My approach combines professional expertise with authentic care for each individual's journey.
Are you experiencing a sense of meaninglessness in an increasingly stressful world? I believe in creating a warm, genuine space where every person's story matters. As a therapist, I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and the complex emotions that life brings our way. My approach combines professional expertise with authentic care for each individual's journey.
Specifically, those who have survived domestic violence and sexual assault.
Cześć! Are you struggling with the impact of trauma, healing from abuse, or simply don’t know what to do next? Has the grief encompassed every fiber of who you were and are? Together we can work on becoming your best advocate, working with the pain, while also building confidence, positive coping mechanisms, and navigating life's challenges through CBT and EMDR.
Specifically, those who have survived domestic violence and sexual assault.
Cześć! Are you struggling with the impact of trauma, healing from abuse, or simply don’t know what to do next? Has the grief encompassed every fiber of who you were and are? Together we can work on becoming your best advocate, working with the pain, while also building confidence, positive coping mechanisms, and navigating life's challenges through CBT and EMDR.
Kathryn (Katie) Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Maybe you experienced sexual abuse.
Recovering from trauma can help you live in the present instead of being stuck in the past. Together we can create a sense of safety to make the unspeakable things that happened less scary. We can reduce the ways trauma interferes with your life. I can help you feel confident in your ability to work with your emotions as opposed to having them overrun you.
Maybe you experienced sexual abuse.
Recovering from trauma can help you live in the present instead of being stuck in the past. Together we can create a sense of safety to make the unspeakable things that happened less scary. We can reduce the ways trauma interferes with your life. I can help you feel confident in your ability to work with your emotions as opposed to having them overrun you.
If you are here you may have experienced sexual abuse as a child or someone has forced, tricked, or pressured you into something sexual.
You don't have to do this part alone, and you don't have to wait months for relief. I offer EMDR Intensives to support those interested in accelerated progress. Intensives are offered in half day and full day over multiple days, online and in person with advance scheduling.As you heal from these old wounds, you'll reclaim your power and feel stronger.
If you are here you may have experienced sexual abuse as a child or someone has forced, tricked, or pressured you into something sexual.
You don't have to do this part alone, and you don't have to wait months for relief. I offer EMDR Intensives to support those interested in accelerated progress. Intensives are offered in half day and full day over multiple days, online and in person with advance scheduling.As you heal from these old wounds, you'll reclaim your power and feel stronger.
Jorge Humberto Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
My experience and training included working with children, adolescents, and adults impacted by various experiences such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, grief, and complex trauma.
Are you a child, teen, or adult struggling with various emotions, thoughts, or memories about a scary or highly stressful experience? Often, I have clients wanting to work on reducing the impact those scary or stressful experience had on them. My work with client involves understanding the life experiences they have been through and how they have impacted them and work collaboratively with clients to help reduce the distress they experience when reminded of a potential scary or stressful event. I have worked with individuals who have been sexually and/or physically abused, lost of a loved one, and more.
My experience and training included working with children, adolescents, and adults impacted by various experiences such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, grief, and complex trauma.
Are you a child, teen, or adult struggling with various emotions, thoughts, or memories about a scary or highly stressful experience? Often, I have clients wanting to work on reducing the impact those scary or stressful experience had on them. My work with client involves understanding the life experiences they have been through and how they have impacted them and work collaboratively with clients to help reduce the distress they experience when reminded of a potential scary or stressful event. I have worked with individuals who have been sexually and/or physically abused, lost of a loved one, and more.
I have focused on the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I provide free consultations so you can get an idea if we are a good fit. It has been my passion the last 17 years to help people after experiencing traumatic events. I am trained in EMDR which is also known as "no talk therapy". You can share as much or as little as you like making it a preferable type of therapy for those struggling with trauma but not comfortable talking about it. I have also worked closely with first responders for the last 10 years making me familiar with the culture. I also provide consultation and subject matter testimony for domestic violence trials.
I have focused on the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I provide free consultations so you can get an idea if we are a good fit. It has been my passion the last 17 years to help people after experiencing traumatic events. I am trained in EMDR which is also known as "no talk therapy". You can share as much or as little as you like making it a preferable type of therapy for those struggling with trauma but not comfortable talking about it. I have also worked closely with first responders for the last 10 years making me familiar with the culture. I also provide consultation and subject matter testimony for domestic violence trials.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues.
I am open-minded and create a safe place to build a connection, effective communication and active listening. I pay attention to body language, and encourage communication using open-ended questions.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues.
I am open-minded and create a safe place to build a connection, effective communication and active listening. I pay attention to body language, and encourage communication using open-ended questions.
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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.