Sexual Abuse Therapists in Hinesburg, VT

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Julie Coffey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, PATP
2 Endorsed
Hinesburg, VT 05461
Waitlist for new clients
I believe people are experts in their own lives and so I meet them where they are, in the moment. That is why I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment in which to safely explore life challenges, heal, and grow. I draw from multiple treatment approaches including but not limited to Person-centered, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), and always through a Trauma focused lens.
I believe people are experts in their own lives and so I meet them where they are, in the moment. That is why I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment in which to safely explore life challenges, heal, and grow. I draw from multiple treatment approaches including but not limited to Person-centered, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), and always through a Trauma focused lens.
(802) 736-0056 View (802) 736-0056
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Meredith Harris Ozier
Verified Verified
Online Only
My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, comfortable space to those in need of psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, professional, confidential atmosphere. I specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss, P.T.S.D., Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders and issues pertaining to women and girls.
My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, comfortable space to those in need of psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, professional, confidential atmosphere. I specialize in treating trauma, grief and loss, P.T.S.D., Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders and issues pertaining to women and girls.
(802) 327-7700 View (802) 327-7700
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Denise G Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
Choosing a therapist is a personal and meaningful step. I am a clinical social worker who offers a client-centered, humanistic approach rooted in respect, collaboration, and genuine connection. I believe that people heal and grow through relationships, dialogue, and feeling truly heard. I have advanced training and specialization in Open Dialogue, a relational approach that emphasizes shared understanding, transparency, and working within the context of important relationships.
Choosing a therapist is a personal and meaningful step. I am a clinical social worker who offers a client-centered, humanistic approach rooted in respect, collaboration, and genuine connection. I believe that people heal and grow through relationships, dialogue, and feeling truly heard. I have advanced training and specialization in Open Dialogue, a relational approach that emphasizes shared understanding, transparency, and working within the context of important relationships.
(802) 471-3293 View (802) 471-3293
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Ed Oechslie
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am unable to take new clients at this time.
I am unable to take new clients at this time.
(802) 461-4211 View (802) 461-4211

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Phoenix Song
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CHT
6 Endorsed
Online Only
As an LGBTQIA empath, intuitive, or artist, you experience this world in a deeper, more complex, intuitive way - including painful experiences of trauma. With so much pain in the world, it's hard to care for your own feelings and needs, let alone heal from your experiences of trauma. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA empaths, artists, and magic makers to heal from the trauma of oppression, abuse, and sexual violence and reclaim their power. To embrace their own sacred needs and gifts. And to connect with the power of QT ancestors and community, ecospirituality, creativity, joy, and nourished aliveness and activism.
As an LGBTQIA empath, intuitive, or artist, you experience this world in a deeper, more complex, intuitive way - including painful experiences of trauma. With so much pain in the world, it's hard to care for your own feelings and needs, let alone heal from your experiences of trauma. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA empaths, artists, and magic makers to heal from the trauma of oppression, abuse, and sexual violence and reclaim their power. To embrace their own sacred needs and gifts. And to connect with the power of QT ancestors and community, ecospirituality, creativity, joy, and nourished aliveness and activism.
(415) 548-2797 View (415) 548-2797
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Dr. Danica Lehmann
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LCMHC
Online Only
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
Hi there. I’m Danica. Have you struggled to trust others throughout your life because something always seems to go wrong in relationships, leaving you feeling hurt, betrayed, or psychologically/emotionally drained? Is it hard to see your way to stable happiness without feeling like the other shoe will drop? Feeling fearful of relationships, lonely, anxious and depressed while others seem to be living their lives with little effort can be disheartening.
(850) 820-9174 View (850) 820-9174
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Alison Dagger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, LPMT, MT-BC
2 Endorsed
Waterbury, VT 05676
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
Welcoming in creatives, artists, and healers! Currently accepting new clients. Has your creative drive disappeared behind a booming inner critic that’s never satisfied? Ever wondered why you’ve been in therapy for years, but the old problems persist? I specialize in helping creatives like you, with histories of relational or sexual trauma, heal from the inside out; building internal spaces of worthiness that aren’t dependent on external validation to feel whole.
(240) 685-9307 View (240) 685-9307
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Morella Devost
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdM, MA, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi there! It is my personal belief that we are all meant to thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually... including you! But we've all found ourselves at one point or another, feeling like life isn't exactly peachy. Trying to sort life out by ourselves can feel really daunting. That's where I can help. My particular specialties are working with folks who have experienced childhood trauma and/or sexual trauma, people dealing with anxiety, or challenges in their interpersonal relationships.
Hi there! It is my personal belief that we are all meant to thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually... including you! But we've all found ourselves at one point or another, feeling like life isn't exactly peachy. Trying to sort life out by ourselves can feel really daunting. That's where I can help. My particular specialties are working with folks who have experienced childhood trauma and/or sexual trauma, people dealing with anxiety, or challenges in their interpersonal relationships.
(802) 210-1732 View (802) 210-1732
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Sharon Elayne Volansky-Gerard
Psychologist, MA
Stowe, VT 05672
I am a Licensed Psychologist Master with over thirty years experience in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. Depression, anxiety, or just a sense of life feeling less than what it could be, may be signs of childhood abuse or neglect. I help people navigate the sometimes choppy waters from their past in order to be fully living in the present. I am trained by Pia Melody in Post Induction Therapy for addressing the effects of codependence: low self esteem, impaired boundaries, knowing who you are , and difficulties with self care. Trauma creates addictions creates relational problems.
I am a Licensed Psychologist Master with over thirty years experience in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. Depression, anxiety, or just a sense of life feeling less than what it could be, may be signs of childhood abuse or neglect. I help people navigate the sometimes choppy waters from their past in order to be fully living in the present. I am trained by Pia Melody in Post Induction Therapy for addressing the effects of codependence: low self esteem, impaired boundaries, knowing who you are , and difficulties with self care. Trauma creates addictions creates relational problems.
(802) 277-3672 View (802) 277-3672
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Heidi L Weaver
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Please use my email address listed for all communication. Hi, there! I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust. I believe client and therapist relationship is the only way to produce positive outcomes. When this is established, a beautiful environment is formed to which you, the client, may take steps to heal. We will work together as a team to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns, fill your tool belt with healthy coping mechanisms and ultimately smash your goals of therapy. This is a non judgmental zone, there are no power struggles and you will feel welcomed.
Please use my email address listed for all communication. Hi, there! I am interested in building our relationship's foundation on trust. I believe client and therapist relationship is the only way to produce positive outcomes. When this is established, a beautiful environment is formed to which you, the client, may take steps to heal. We will work together as a team to change negative thinking patterns to positive thinking patterns, fill your tool belt with healthy coping mechanisms and ultimately smash your goals of therapy. This is a non judgmental zone, there are no power struggles and you will feel welcomed.
(802) 357-7213 View (802) 357-7213
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Kelli L O'Neill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
A person's strength and uniqueness are their best assets and are the foundation for their success. Each person is individual with their response to potentially traumatic event(s) and need an equally individual way of processing and overcoming the barriers that come from experiencing trauma. Each person must be given the attention, respect, and time to work through any traumatic event, which is much more successful when you have someone there to process this trauma with you. What you can expect from sitting in a therapy room with me is mutual respect, understanding that trauma is diverse, and patience since healing work takes time.
A person's strength and uniqueness are their best assets and are the foundation for their success. Each person is individual with their response to potentially traumatic event(s) and need an equally individual way of processing and overcoming the barriers that come from experiencing trauma. Each person must be given the attention, respect, and time to work through any traumatic event, which is much more successful when you have someone there to process this trauma with you. What you can expect from sitting in a therapy room with me is mutual respect, understanding that trauma is diverse, and patience since healing work takes time.
(802) 444-8394 View (802) 444-8394
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Olivia Burt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Online Only
I offer therapy for teenagers and adults of all genders who have been impacted by sexual harm, domestic violence, and/or intimate partner violence at Mosaic, Washington County’s sexual violence response and prevention agency. I am a pre-licensed therapist practicing under the supervision of Lizzy Lyons, LICSW.
I offer therapy for teenagers and adults of all genders who have been impacted by sexual harm, domestic violence, and/or intimate partner violence at Mosaic, Washington County’s sexual violence response and prevention agency. I am a pre-licensed therapist practicing under the supervision of Lizzy Lyons, LICSW.
(802) 659-1018 x1006 View (802) 659-1018 x1006
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Sarah Gillen, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Montpelier, VT 05602
If you are a highly sensitive person and you want to raise your spiritual energy in this time of transformation, but struggle to manifest your true self due to pain, trauma, or relational issues, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physcial pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships.
If you are a highly sensitive person and you want to raise your spiritual energy in this time of transformation, but struggle to manifest your true self due to pain, trauma, or relational issues, Energy Dynamics Therapy may be for you. This synergy of psychology, Energy Medicine, Asian Medicine & neuroscience is very effective in helping to release emotional & physcial pain as well as damaging beliefs, cording, and automatic protective patterns that hold you in old habits. Energy Dynamics is based on over 35 years working with the energetics of healing, trauma, systems and relationships.
(802) 481-4076 View (802) 481-4076
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David A Porter
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(802) 448-8496 x1024 View (802) 448-8496 x1024
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Bess Perlstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My practice centers around individuals navigating impacts of trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, relationship challenges, and attachment patterns. I work with individuals seeking to strengthen their sense of self-worth and live a more present and balanced life. You may be wanting to heal patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism, shame, trauma responses, disordered eating, body image, or build more secure relationships. I guide clients in healing relationship with food and their bodies through embracing health at every size and weight inclusivity. I am level 1 trained in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders.
My practice centers around individuals navigating impacts of trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, relationship challenges, and attachment patterns. I work with individuals seeking to strengthen their sense of self-worth and live a more present and balanced life. You may be wanting to heal patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism, shame, trauma responses, disordered eating, body image, or build more secure relationships. I guide clients in healing relationship with food and their bodies through embracing health at every size and weight inclusivity. I am level 1 trained in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders.
(828) 677-2413 View (828) 677-2413
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Brian Ashley, MA, PLC
Psychologist, MA
7 Endorsed
Williston, VT 05495
Psychotherapy is feeling. Feeling our emotions fully is the healing process that directly impacts our power to change, our health, and our effectiveness in life. When we accept our suffering as valuable information to be learned from instead of eliminated we access our capacity for real growth. This kind of transformation breaks us free from defensive patterns and pulls us to love, support, and forgive ourselves and others. As a therapist I help people live fulfilling lives, enjoy satisfying relationships, do their best work, and develop a deeper awareness and curiosity about their inner emotional experiences.
Psychotherapy is feeling. Feeling our emotions fully is the healing process that directly impacts our power to change, our health, and our effectiveness in life. When we accept our suffering as valuable information to be learned from instead of eliminated we access our capacity for real growth. This kind of transformation breaks us free from defensive patterns and pulls us to love, support, and forgive ourselves and others. As a therapist I help people live fulfilling lives, enjoy satisfying relationships, do their best work, and develop a deeper awareness and curiosity about their inner emotional experiences.
(802) 613-0862 View (802) 613-0862
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Frances Echeverria Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
(559) 426-8044 View (559) 426-8044
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Christene Lozano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are struggling with sexual concerns, you have come to the right place. Some sexual concerns may include: low/high sexual desire, desire discrepancy, a sexless relationship, sexual difficulties (e.g. painful sex, early/delayed ejaculation), sexual trauma, rebuilding emotional and sexual intimacy, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Or perhaps you are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. You have realized that your sexual behaviors are getting out of control, or you have discovered that your partner is compulsively using sex or porn. You are feeling understandably betrayed, angry, hurt, and overwhelmed.
If you are struggling with sexual concerns, you have come to the right place. Some sexual concerns may include: low/high sexual desire, desire discrepancy, a sexless relationship, sexual difficulties (e.g. painful sex, early/delayed ejaculation), sexual trauma, rebuilding emotional and sexual intimacy, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Or perhaps you are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. You have realized that your sexual behaviors are getting out of control, or you have discovered that your partner is compulsively using sex or porn. You are feeling understandably betrayed, angry, hurt, and overwhelmed.
(888) 912-7556 View (888) 912-7556
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Rachel Lachman
Registered Psychotherapist
Online Only
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
(802) 300-4233 View (802) 300-4233
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Collin Hagood
Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Burlington, VT 05401
My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that contribute to greater anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia/sleep issues. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that contribute to greater anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia/sleep issues. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.
(802) 255-8442 View (802) 255-8442

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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.