Sexual Abuse Therapists in Montpelier, VT
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I currently have online individual sessions and some limited in person sessions available. Openings range between 9am and 6:30pm. I work collaboratively with clients to process where they are in life, evaluate what their current needs are, and identify what in their past and present could be addressed to make changes towards identified goals. I believe the therapeutic process can only work with dedication and the willingness to allow change. I work with my clients to identify ways that they can bring what we process in session into their everyday life so they have something to work on in between session.
I currently have online individual sessions and some limited in person sessions available. Openings range between 9am and 6:30pm. I work collaboratively with clients to process where they are in life, evaluate what their current needs are, and identify what in their past and present could be addressed to make changes towards identified goals. I believe the therapeutic process can only work with dedication and the willingness to allow change. I work with my clients to identify ways that they can bring what we process in session into their everyday life so they have something to work on in between session.
I support folks to develop self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase their capacity for a more meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
I support folks to develop self-compassion, reduce suffering and increase their capacity for a more meaningful life. I am a Vermont Rostered Master of Psychology specializing in the Expressive Arts Therapies. I earned my degree at Goddard College and completed my clinical internship with a community mental health agency in Vermont, The Clara Martin Center. Prior to earning my degree, I worked for mental health agencies in New England and the Midwest, facilitating Wellness programming and therapeutic farming with young adults at alternative schools in Detroit, Michigan and Western Massachusetts.
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.
In my experience, individuals reach out for therapy because their present circumstance is difficult and they would like their present and future to be better or different. I use a person centered approach to help individuals gain greater awareness into their patterns and beliefs with the goal of creating a life grounded in wholeness, self compassion and self understanding. I have a depth of knowledge in trauma symptomatology, treatment and healing gleaned from years working with survivors of childhood and adult abuse. I also have experience with young adults pursuing educational/life goals and coping with these challenges.
In my experience, individuals reach out for therapy because their present circumstance is difficult and they would like their present and future to be better or different. I use a person centered approach to help individuals gain greater awareness into their patterns and beliefs with the goal of creating a life grounded in wholeness, self compassion and self understanding. I have a depth of knowledge in trauma symptomatology, treatment and healing gleaned from years working with survivors of childhood and adult abuse. I also have experience with young adults pursuing educational/life goals and coping with these challenges.
Our traumas live in our bodies. For many of us, talking about our challenges is not enough. My integrative somatic approach combines counseling and touch, working on a massage table. Rosen Method Bodywork grows our awareness of how and what we are holding. Muscle tension reveals how we have adapted around painful memories, emotions, and beliefs. Tension in the body has helped us cope, but now may limit our breath, relationships, and our full sense of aliveness. As the unconscious becomes conscious, memories and emotions often arise for us to be with and explore.
Our traumas live in our bodies. For many of us, talking about our challenges is not enough. My integrative somatic approach combines counseling and touch, working on a massage table. Rosen Method Bodywork grows our awareness of how and what we are holding. Muscle tension reveals how we have adapted around painful memories, emotions, and beliefs. Tension in the body has helped us cope, but now may limit our breath, relationships, and our full sense of aliveness. As the unconscious becomes conscious, memories and emotions often arise for us to be with and explore.
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
My goal in all my work with all my different clients is to help them better understand themselves, their lives and their struggles. With honesty, compassion, warmth, humor and respect, as well as my own insights and knowledge gained from my work and my life, I help people more fully become who they wish to be. Whether their issues are behavioral, emotional, relational or involving more specific challenges, I use different strategies from different disciplines to assist my clients in reaching their goals.
I focus on helping you to make positive changes in your life and remove barriers that you feel are holding you back. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, codependence, and substance use issues. Together, we will come up with strategies to help you become more mindful and motivated, improve your thoughts and behaviors, and feel less stressed and anxious. I have flexible hours and am able to accommodate evening appointments, if requested.
I focus on helping you to make positive changes in your life and remove barriers that you feel are holding you back. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, codependence, and substance use issues. Together, we will come up with strategies to help you become more mindful and motivated, improve your thoughts and behaviors, and feel less stressed and anxious. I have flexible hours and am able to accommodate evening appointments, if requested.
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family members, and self esteem struggles resulting from childhoods touched by neglect and/or abuse. Special interest and training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy).
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.
My therapy practice is based on the idea that everyone has the right to agency in their own life story. I believe that relationships have the power to be healing and transformative, and that a therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and empathy is the most important aspect of therapy. At the heart of my practice is the idea that therapy is a partnership in making space for hope, joy, and healing with each individual, and my work with clients is collaborative, anti-oppressive, and holistic.
My therapy practice is based on the idea that everyone has the right to agency in their own life story. I believe that relationships have the power to be healing and transformative, and that a therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and empathy is the most important aspect of therapy. At the heart of my practice is the idea that therapy is a partnership in making space for hope, joy, and healing with each individual, and my work with clients is collaborative, anti-oppressive, and holistic.
Eilis O'Herlihy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Montpelier, VT 05602
Waitlist for new clients
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
I am especially passionate about supporting clients facing post trauma including physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as adult children of substance use disorder.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a master's degree in the field and I have extensive experience working with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression substance use challenges and much more.
My philosophy is grounded in the belief that as humans, we have the ability to change behaviors, beliefs, and mis-information that we've picked up along the way. My job is to identify patterns or beliefs that keep you from who you want to become or how you want to feel. Therapy is a place to break free from those limiting patterns and create new, healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
I am especially passionate about supporting clients facing post trauma including physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as adult children of substance use disorder.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a master's degree in the field and I have extensive experience working with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression substance use challenges and much more.
My philosophy is grounded in the belief that as humans, we have the ability to change behaviors, beliefs, and mis-information that we've picked up along the way. My job is to identify patterns or beliefs that keep you from who you want to become or how you want to feel. Therapy is a place to break free from those limiting patterns and create new, healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
If you’re having trouble finding a therapist with openings, OpenGate Vermont can help. We have several counselors currently accepting new clients, and our Clinical Director, Kathleen Landry, can guide you in finding the right match. OpenGate supports pre-licensed clinicians on their path to independent practice, offering clients compassionate care with strong supervision. We also have a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) supervisor who sees clients directly. Visit our website to learn more about our team and services, or reach out today to get started.
If you’re having trouble finding a therapist with openings, OpenGate Vermont can help. We have several counselors currently accepting new clients, and our Clinical Director, Kathleen Landry, can guide you in finding the right match. OpenGate supports pre-licensed clinicians on their path to independent practice, offering clients compassionate care with strong supervision. We also have a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) supervisor who sees clients directly. Visit our website to learn more about our team and services, or reach out today to get started.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you lead a more fulfilling life with both yourself and with those around you. I guide clients to resolve long standing, repetitive conflict cycles using a variety of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Our issues are often rooted in a place that exists beyond words. The work we do will increase your awareness of that place, build empathy, intimacy, and a sense of wholeness with yourself. The work is a collaborative exploration. I am licensed in California and Vermont and see clients in either location. I provide you a superbill so you can be reimbursed from insurance.
My role as a psychotherapist is to help you lead a more fulfilling life with both yourself and with those around you. I guide clients to resolve long standing, repetitive conflict cycles using a variety of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Our issues are often rooted in a place that exists beyond words. The work we do will increase your awareness of that place, build empathy, intimacy, and a sense of wholeness with yourself. The work is a collaborative exploration. I am licensed in California and Vermont and see clients in either location. I provide you a superbill so you can be reimbursed from insurance.
We all have had times when we find ourselves contemplating our understanding of life and whether our life has progressed on the path that we had envisioned. We may be experiencing states of grief, self-doubt, and worry about ourselves, our relationships, or the condition of the world in general. It can often feel frustrating and overwhelming to accept this experience and we can find ourselves asking, "What did I ever do to deserve this; why me and why now?" These are often the scenarios when we require support and a new perspective with which to consider life's challenges.
We all have had times when we find ourselves contemplating our understanding of life and whether our life has progressed on the path that we had envisioned. We may be experiencing states of grief, self-doubt, and worry about ourselves, our relationships, or the condition of the world in general. It can often feel frustrating and overwhelming to accept this experience and we can find ourselves asking, "What did I ever do to deserve this; why me and why now?" These are often the scenarios when we require support and a new perspective with which to consider life's challenges.
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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.