Sexual Abuse Therapists in South Burlington, VT
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty in relationships, or feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I provide a supportive, affirming space where we work together to understand these patterns, build healthier coping skills, and foster healing. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma. They may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, difficulty in relationships, or feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I provide a supportive, affirming space where we work together to understand these patterns, build healthier coping skills, and foster healing. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion.
Hello - I am a counselor who is also a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse with 40+ years of experience, including 20 years of practicing Clinical Hypnosis for a myriad of issues: anxiety, trauma, depression, and pain, to name but a few. I also train clinicians to utilize Clinical Hypnosis and am an Approved Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I focus on finding and treating the cause of the symptoms and in this way, most symptoms are markedly reduced and, often gone altogether. As a client, you and I would team up together and work cooperatively as a team!
Hello - I am a counselor who is also a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse with 40+ years of experience, including 20 years of practicing Clinical Hypnosis for a myriad of issues: anxiety, trauma, depression, and pain, to name but a few. I also train clinicians to utilize Clinical Hypnosis and am an Approved Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I focus on finding and treating the cause of the symptoms and in this way, most symptoms are markedly reduced and, often gone altogether. As a client, you and I would team up together and work cooperatively as a team!
Interested in soul-making with personal agency versus coping with dysfunctional realities? The depth lens can be used by those experiencing non-ordinary states of reality, amplified emotions, mania, anxiety, trauma presentations, & a desire to understand your psychological patterns better or create new ones. Dr. Annie facilitates a decolonization approach to tend psyche, wherein we co-create a self-care system through your cultural lenses to teach you how to keep your own council. The psyche-soma models employed include Jungian, Archetypal, Mindfulness-Based, Eco-Psychological, Wisdom Traditions, & Expressive Arts modalities.
Interested in soul-making with personal agency versus coping with dysfunctional realities? The depth lens can be used by those experiencing non-ordinary states of reality, amplified emotions, mania, anxiety, trauma presentations, & a desire to understand your psychological patterns better or create new ones. Dr. Annie facilitates a decolonization approach to tend psyche, wherein we co-create a self-care system through your cultural lenses to teach you how to keep your own council. The psyche-soma models employed include Jungian, Archetypal, Mindfulness-Based, Eco-Psychological, Wisdom Traditions, & Expressive Arts modalities.
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!
If you're reading this you're probably hoping to make a change in your life and perhaps experience and understand yourself at a deeper level. I work with folks experiencing a range of problems, from mild dissatisfaction to overwhelming anxiety and despair.
If you're reading this you're probably hoping to make a change in your life and perhaps experience and understand yourself at a deeper level. I work with folks experiencing a range of problems, from mild dissatisfaction to overwhelming anxiety and despair.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
I like to start by building trust and finding out what goals you want to set for yourself. A safe, encouraging atmosphere with no authoritarian or shaming attitudes is important. Humor is useful with couples, families or teens. Role-plays are a fun way to practice new relationship skills.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it can also mark the beginning of meaningful change. As a solution‑focused therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify their strengths, gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. While we cannot change the past, we can work together to understand its impact and develop practical strategies for moving forward. I provide individual therapy to adults with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns, using an approach that is direct, supportive, and respectful.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it can also mark the beginning of meaningful change. As a solution‑focused therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify their strengths, gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. While we cannot change the past, we can work together to understand its impact and develop practical strategies for moving forward. I provide individual therapy to adults with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns, using an approach that is direct, supportive, and respectful.
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.
Ayla O'Mara
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
1 Endorsed
South Burlington, VT 05403
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist available! I believe that a collaborative approach and a genuine therapeutic relationship serve as the foundation for immense personal growth and change. I work from a place of warmth and compassion, striving to create a safe and non-judgmental space from which to explore emotions, life patterns, and areas for growth. I specialize in working with college students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, relationship challenges, and trauma. I have worked as a counselor for eight years, working in college counseling, community mental health, and five years now in private practice.
Waitlist available! I believe that a collaborative approach and a genuine therapeutic relationship serve as the foundation for immense personal growth and change. I work from a place of warmth and compassion, striving to create a safe and non-judgmental space from which to explore emotions, life patterns, and areas for growth. I specialize in working with college students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, relationship challenges, and trauma. I have worked as a counselor for eight years, working in college counseling, community mental health, and five years now in private practice.
NOT accepting new clients at this time.
Given the level of community and world uncertainty, you may be feeling increased anxiety, depression, conflict, confusion and isolation. How do you cope with such enormous uncertainty? Working effectively with your mind and reactivity is essential to finding balance, strength, comfort and connection. My focus in therapy is to listen deeply to your inner wisdom, express more fully who you are, develop skills to accomplish this and make choices that further your positive intentions. Life provides challenges at the best of times; we need support when we are most vulnerable.
NOT accepting new clients at this time.
Given the level of community and world uncertainty, you may be feeling increased anxiety, depression, conflict, confusion and isolation. How do you cope with such enormous uncertainty? Working effectively with your mind and reactivity is essential to finding balance, strength, comfort and connection. My focus in therapy is to listen deeply to your inner wisdom, express more fully who you are, develop skills to accomplish this and make choices that further your positive intentions. Life provides challenges at the best of times; we need support when we are most vulnerable.
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with adults individually and also with couples. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I work with adults individually and also with couples. I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, depression and life transitions. Grief and losses of all types are special interests. It is certainly not necessary though to have identified a problem, as I also work with people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life to find ways to move forward differently. Couples most often contact me to work through relationship problems and restore connection.
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.
It may be challenging to seek help with life's stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, possessing numerous years of multi-discipline counseling experience, my desire is to facilitate client's healing through the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In a warm and supportive environment you'll feel comfortable to share your story and move forward by reaching your personal goals and individual potential.
It may be challenging to seek help with life's stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, possessing numerous years of multi-discipline counseling experience, my desire is to facilitate client's healing through the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In a warm and supportive environment you'll feel comfortable to share your story and move forward by reaching your personal goals and individual potential.
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 have 34 years of experience supporting clients with concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, and major life transitions. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan and bring a broad perspective to the challenges people face at different stages of life. Developing effective ways to cope with life’s difficulties is an important step toward gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and creating meaningful, lasting change. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, seeking support is a significant and courageous first step.
I have 34 years of experience supporting clients with concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, and major life transitions. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan and bring a broad perspective to the challenges people face at different stages of life. Developing effective ways to cope with life’s difficulties is an important step toward gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and creating meaningful, lasting change. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, seeking support is a significant and courageous first step.
I provide a safe, confidential space for our work together. Each person seeks a therapist for their own personal reasons. Whether you feel stuck at an impasse, want more satisfying relationships, or seek freedom from difficult patterns- no matter your struggle, having a place to think and talk about what is bothering you may help. The outcome of therapy is unpredictable, though it often results in a greater sense of well-being and eases internal conflict. Together we can seek to understand what is going on and explore possibilities not previously considered.
I provide a safe, confidential space for our work together. Each person seeks a therapist for their own personal reasons. Whether you feel stuck at an impasse, want more satisfying relationships, or seek freedom from difficult patterns- no matter your struggle, having a place to think and talk about what is bothering you may help. The outcome of therapy is unpredictable, though it often results in a greater sense of well-being and eases internal conflict. Together we can seek to understand what is going on and explore possibilities not previously considered.
Email is best- Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming and can leave us feeling discouraged, anxious, and depressed. Don’t struggle alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change. I aim to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship in a safe and welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental. I strive to understand you, what is important to you, what your strengths are, what your unique concerns are, as well as what your ideal future entails.
Email is best- Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming and can leave us feeling discouraged, anxious, and depressed. Don’t struggle alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change. I aim to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship in a safe and welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental. I strive to understand you, what is important to you, what your strengths are, what your unique concerns are, as well as what your ideal future entails.
I work well with clients seeking presence, compassion, and the space for vulnerability across a broad range of presenting concerns. My personal style strives to be as human as possible and supports witnessing and unburdening as much as "diagnosis" and "treatment". I offer validation and acceptance within a co-created relationship. Warmth and humor are necessary touchstones while we explore the arc of life. My style merges well with complex adults navigating complex periods of life.
I work well with clients seeking presence, compassion, and the space for vulnerability across a broad range of presenting concerns. My personal style strives to be as human as possible and supports witnessing and unburdening as much as "diagnosis" and "treatment". I offer validation and acceptance within a co-created relationship. Warmth and humor are necessary touchstones while we explore the arc of life. My style merges well with complex adults navigating complex periods of life.
I believe that a genuine therapeutic relationship can serve as a foundation for immense personal growth and change. I offer a therapeutic practice that is based on sincerity, compassion, and 15+ years of diverse clinical experience. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, and incorporate various theoretical models into my practice.
I believe that a genuine therapeutic relationship can serve as a foundation for immense personal growth and change. I offer a therapeutic practice that is based on sincerity, compassion, and 15+ years of diverse clinical experience. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, and incorporate various theoretical models into my practice.
Are you reverting to beliefs, behaviors, and grudges you thought you'd overcome? Do grief, anxiety, or anger sabotage the love, confidence, and peace you long for? Please don't lose heart! I'm with you in the good/hard work of discovering sanity and joy in the midst of tremendous suffering. With compassionate determination, we will explore your narrative, identifying and fortifying the conditions for your contentment. With the right kind of support, the learning pressured by your most difficult times can become the causes of your most meaningful endeavors!
Are you reverting to beliefs, behaviors, and grudges you thought you'd overcome? Do grief, anxiety, or anger sabotage the love, confidence, and peace you long for? Please don't lose heart! I'm with you in the good/hard work of discovering sanity and joy in the midst of tremendous suffering. With compassionate determination, we will explore your narrative, identifying and fortifying the conditions for your contentment. With the right kind of support, the learning pressured by your most difficult times can become the causes of your most meaningful endeavors!
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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.