Sexual Abuse Therapists in Colchester, VT
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Have you experienced a traumatic event or loss and struggling to navigate the world around you? I may be able to help. I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. For the past 5 years I have worked with children and teens (5-18) along with their caregivers (bio/foster/adoptive/kin). I have provided direct client care to adults 65+ for over 15 years. I will use a collection of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. Contact me today.
Angela Sue Fereday-Parent
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
3 Endorsed
Colchester, VT 05446
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Throughout our therapeutic work together, we may explore patterns of thoughts and feelings derived from your family of origin that impacts your current life and/or relationships. Within the structure and support of our professional relationship, these patterns become more apparent and conscious, and are thus more easily understood and changed. My role is to collaborate with you to achieve a greater awareness of yourself, to develop more effective behavioral patterns and ultimately reduce undesirable or troubling emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Therapy is one of the most unique experiences an individual can gift themselves. I wholeheartedly believe in the art and science of internal evolution and growth. That philosophy is what drives my practice. Life can become extremely complicated at times, however, together we can carefully unravel some of the complexities that may be interfering with reaching your ideal sense of self. I work with adults to facilitate a process which offers an unparalleled opportunity to thoroughly explore/understand origins of one’s pathology by encouraging curiosity and thoughtful reflection to empower individuals to create the life they deserve.
Therapy is one of the most unique experiences an individual can gift themselves. I wholeheartedly believe in the art and science of internal evolution and growth. That philosophy is what drives my practice. Life can become extremely complicated at times, however, together we can carefully unravel some of the complexities that may be interfering with reaching your ideal sense of self. I work with adults to facilitate a process which offers an unparalleled opportunity to thoroughly explore/understand origins of one’s pathology by encouraging curiosity and thoughtful reflection to empower individuals to create the life they deserve.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
I offer therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Developing a dialogue between therapist and client we work together in the relationship to understand, and expand one's understanding of one's personal and life narrative. Meeting the individual at their level is important in the development of a trusting working alliance. My belief in the therapeutic relationship itself plays a pivotal role in the healing process, where my work is founded on trust, empathy, and humor. I offer my commitment to the human journey and look forward to working collaboratively with my clients to renewed understanding, growth, and healing.
My focus is helping people move past the losses and traumas of their past and into a rich and full life. Trauma and the losses we experience in life can wound us on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events. My approach is one of compassion, honesty, humor, and a little bit of sass - to help you rediscover a life of passion, beauty, joy, fulfillment, and empowerment.
My focus is helping people move past the losses and traumas of their past and into a rich and full life. Trauma and the losses we experience in life can wound us on every level - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My desire is to see you pick up the pieces and create a beautiful life beyond the struggle of grief, anxiety, life transitions, infertility, disordered eating, childhood abuse, and other painful life events. My approach is one of compassion, honesty, humor, and a little bit of sass - to help you rediscover a life of passion, beauty, joy, fulfillment, and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I am passionate about providing strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for adolescents and adults in a virtual private practice setting in Vermont. My goal as your counselor is to help you feel valued and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist since 2015. I am passionate about providing strengths-based, trauma-informed counseling for adolescents and adults in a virtual private practice setting in Vermont. My goal as your counselor is to help you feel valued and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
I collaborate with my clients to work on what is important to them, integrating my knowledge and clinical experience to guide the process. I believe that everyone has problems at times, and that these can prevent us from having the relationships and lives we desire. I see therapy as a dialogue and am active and direct in the process. I will partner with you to change old patterns and to draw out your strengths. Most people say I have a genuine, down to earth manner which makes it possible to feel safe and speak openly.
I collaborate with my clients to work on what is important to them, integrating my knowledge and clinical experience to guide the process. I believe that everyone has problems at times, and that these can prevent us from having the relationships and lives we desire. I see therapy as a dialogue and am active and direct in the process. I will partner with you to change old patterns and to draw out your strengths. Most people say I have a genuine, down to earth manner which makes it possible to feel safe and speak openly.
I provide teletherapy for addiction, anger, and stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Sessions are conducted online, anywhere you have Wi-Fi and privacy.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please note when I call to confirm or schedule, my number will appear as unlisted, anonymous, or private.
I provide teletherapy for addiction, anger, and stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Sessions are conducted online, anywhere you have Wi-Fi and privacy.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please note when I call to confirm or schedule, my number will appear as unlisted, anonymous, or private.
Bella's Beats Music Therapy & Counseling LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MT-BC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive environment to help clients cope with challenging experiences in their lives that impact their ability to achieve balance. I am passionate about helping others realize their true potential, and the light inside them that is so often hindered from life's unresolved experiences. I utilize a strength-based approach and embrace those attributes to help individuals achieve their personal goals while utilizing client-centered, humanistic, creative, and family systems frameworks. Let's build a trusting relationship, and allow me to follow your lead in your unique healing journey.
I provide a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive environment to help clients cope with challenging experiences in their lives that impact their ability to achieve balance. I am passionate about helping others realize their true potential, and the light inside them that is so often hindered from life's unresolved experiences. I utilize a strength-based approach and embrace those attributes to help individuals achieve their personal goals while utilizing client-centered, humanistic, creative, and family systems frameworks. Let's build a trusting relationship, and allow me to follow your lead in your unique healing journey.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
I meet people where they are so we can begin the journey towards a more healthy and productive life. As a bicultural, bilingual clinician, I am well aware of how important cultural and family norms are and what role these play in our daily lives. I am sensitive to inter-generational conflicts that arise due to acculturation issues. Experience working with maternal wellness, teen & adults. Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems.
I believe that the right course of treatment for a client depends on who they are, what they bring into session, and how they are comfortable working. I enjoy helping individuals make meaning out of their experiences, build awareness of self, and have a space to be heard, validated and heal. I feel that a strong relationship between client and therapist is what allows for growth and the deepest level of work to be done. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for that purpose.
I believe that the right course of treatment for a client depends on who they are, what they bring into session, and how they are comfortable working. I enjoy helping individuals make meaning out of their experiences, build awareness of self, and have a space to be heard, validated and heal. I feel that a strong relationship between client and therapist is what allows for growth and the deepest level of work to be done. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic space for that purpose.
Accepting New Clients
I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported—without judgment, just honest conversation and meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence. I’m especially passionate about supporting women through life’s many transitions, including fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, motherhood, and post-graduation life changes. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected or want to their way back to the joy and partnership.
Accepting New Clients
I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported—without judgment, just honest conversation and meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence. I’m especially passionate about supporting women through life’s many transitions, including fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, motherhood, and post-graduation life changes. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected or want to their way back to the joy and partnership.
James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I don't have an administrative or scheduling staff. You may use my online portal to: request, schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointments; communicate with me; and to schedule the first consultation session.
I adhere to a mindfulness-based approach to therapy that addresses the symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, sensations, beliefs, and schema that clients arrive in therapy with. The copyrighted program I developed is called "Strengthening Your Conscious Self" and integrates the evidence-based approaches listed below. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, affirming of multiple identities, and culturally sensitive.
I don't have an administrative or scheduling staff. You may use my online portal to: request, schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointments; communicate with me; and to schedule the first consultation session.
I adhere to a mindfulness-based approach to therapy that addresses the symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, sensations, beliefs, and schema that clients arrive in therapy with. The copyrighted program I developed is called "Strengthening Your Conscious Self" and integrates the evidence-based approaches listed below. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, affirming of multiple identities, and culturally sensitive.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
We all need help from time to time. We need someone who will listen, to have our back. Someone who will walk beside us and reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you might already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might find useful to employ yourself. Children and families are welcome! We live in a constantly changing world. Let me help strengthen your foundation...for life!
We all need help from time to time. We need someone who will listen, to have our back. Someone who will walk beside us and reflect, or simply listen. Together, we can work to keep you connected to the positive skills you might already have! We can find space to work through any past trauma. You might be at the beginning of a journey, in the middle or further along. I am trained to apply the therapeutic skills, encouragement and perspective you might find useful to employ yourself. Children and families are welcome! We live in a constantly changing world. Let me help strengthen your foundation...for life!
Telehealth Only. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing evidence-based therapy via telehealth. I work with clients seeking practical tools and deeper insight into their emotions, relationships, and patterns. My approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients regulate emotions, challenge difficult thoughts, and heal from trauma and other life experiences. I view therapy as a collaborative process where you remain in the driver’s seat while we work together toward meaningful change.
Telehealth Only. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing evidence-based therapy via telehealth. I work with clients seeking practical tools and deeper insight into their emotions, relationships, and patterns. My approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients regulate emotions, challenge difficult thoughts, and heal from trauma and other life experiences. I view therapy as a collaborative process where you remain in the driver’s seat while we work together toward meaningful change.
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I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that are not serving you well now.
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I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that are not serving you well now.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or simply know it’s time for change? Therapy can be a meaningful place to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to be living. I work with adults and couples ready to explore their emotional worlds more deeply and heal from the patterns, wounds, and experiences holding them back from fully living and vulnerably loving. In individual therapy, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR to help you process emotional pain, access your resilience, usefully integrate your past into your present, and cultivate a more secure sense of self. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or simply know it’s time for change? Therapy can be a meaningful place to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to be living. I work with adults and couples ready to explore their emotional worlds more deeply and heal from the patterns, wounds, and experiences holding them back from fully living and vulnerably loving. In individual therapy, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR to help you process emotional pain, access your resilience, usefully integrate your past into your present, and cultivate a more secure sense of self. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
I work with teens, adults, and couples/intimate partners navigating anxiety, conflict, depression, disconnection, life transitions, or painful experiences. Whether folx are looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or make sense of what’s unfolding, I offer a space to slow down, explore, and find a path forward.
In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience. I offer curiosity, collaboration, and a non-judgmental space to build insight, expand capacity, and create more choice in how you respond and relate.
Calm Waters Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Colchester, VT 05446
Not accepting new clients
We provide authentic and evidence-based outpatient therapeutic services. Calm Waters Counseling is committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services tailored to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and Solution-Focused Interventions to help clients overcome their challenges, build resiliency, and reach their treatment goals.
We provide authentic and evidence-based outpatient therapeutic services. Calm Waters Counseling is committed to providing compassionate and effective counseling services tailored to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We use modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and Solution-Focused Interventions to help clients overcome their challenges, build resiliency, and reach their treatment goals.
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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.