Sexual Abuse Therapists in Windsor, VT
Anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties often get in the way of being at our best. Problems concerning anger, assertiveness, sexuality, spirituality and finding one's way in life are also more frequent than many realize. To be unshackled from these limiting psychological factors is to be quickened to growth and awakened to live out one's unique idiom. This results in more joyful aliveness, inspiration, and peace -- magnifying the difference you make in your life and in the world.
Anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties often get in the way of being at our best. Problems concerning anger, assertiveness, sexuality, spirituality and finding one's way in life are also more frequent than many realize. To be unshackled from these limiting psychological factors is to be quickened to growth and awakened to live out one's unique idiom. This results in more joyful aliveness, inspiration, and peace -- magnifying the difference you make in your life and in the world.
I'm Eden, nice to meet you! I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in FL, LCMHC (068.0137195TELE) in VT, and LPC (license 9781504) in ID. As a queer person and therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe all folks have a right to an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent therapist. I provide talk therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART). I have experience serving folks in community mental health and dual-diagnosis settings.
I'm Eden, nice to meet you! I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in FL, LCMHC (068.0137195TELE) in VT, and LPC (license 9781504) in ID. As a queer person and therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe all folks have a right to an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent therapist. I provide talk therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART). I have experience serving folks in community mental health and dual-diagnosis settings.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. I work to look under the surface and get to the root cause that is contributing to the symptoms keeping my clients stuck from living a fulfilling life. We will work together to understand what is happening in your brain and body, work through current and past stressors that are contributing to your current symptoms, and develop coping strategies to be able to better manage stressors.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. I work to look under the surface and get to the root cause that is contributing to the symptoms keeping my clients stuck from living a fulfilling life. We will work together to understand what is happening in your brain and body, work through current and past stressors that are contributing to your current symptoms, and develop coping strategies to be able to better manage stressors.
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Effective psychotherapy sees the human person as made up of body, mind, and spirit, and each dimension affects the other, especially during times of crisis, stress, transition, and disharmony. Currently I am seeing clients who want to heal brokenness from past or current trauma such as emotional, physical, sexual or verbal abuse.
I also see clients who have been working in therapy for a while and feel like there is something missing in relation to their spirituality and purpose in life. We explore the bridge between mental and spiritual health.
Effective psychotherapy sees the human person as made up of body, mind, and spirit, and each dimension affects the other, especially during times of crisis, stress, transition, and disharmony. Currently I am seeing clients who want to heal brokenness from past or current trauma such as emotional, physical, sexual or verbal abuse.
I also see clients who have been working in therapy for a while and feel like there is something missing in relation to their spirituality and purpose in life. We explore the bridge between mental and spiritual health.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, or you are struggling with grief and loss, or the effects of trauma, I can offer you a safe place to share your feelings and experiences, and to be heard with compassion and understanding. Together we can help you find a greater sense of happiness and well-being.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, or you are struggling with grief and loss, or the effects of trauma, I can offer you a safe place to share your feelings and experiences, and to be heard with compassion and understanding. Together we can help you find a greater sense of happiness and well-being.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions counseling, and navigating life’s challenges. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming stressors and life situations that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, addictions counseling, and navigating life’s challenges. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming stressors and life situations that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have had over 20 years of experience in private practice treating children, adults, families and couples in a rural area. I am well-versed in common issues such as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse and recovery.
I have had over 20 years of experience in private practice treating children, adults, families and couples in a rural area. I am well-versed in common issues such as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse and recovery.
Stuck because old experiences or emotional patterns still hold you back? I help people move beyond insight into real relief and forward change. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and more focused than traditional open-ended therapy. I tend to work in a structured way with people who are ready to make changes, reducing emotional distress, loosening the grip of painful memories, and helping you move forward with greater clarity, freedom, and confidence. You can view availablity and often schedule immediately, without long waitlists or phone tag.
Stuck because old experiences or emotional patterns still hold you back? I help people move beyond insight into real relief and forward change. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and more focused than traditional open-ended therapy. I tend to work in a structured way with people who are ready to make changes, reducing emotional distress, loosening the grip of painful memories, and helping you move forward with greater clarity, freedom, and confidence. You can view availablity and often schedule immediately, without long waitlists or phone tag.
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
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.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
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.
Life can be beautiful and it can also be extremely challenging. During hard times, it can really make a difference to have a safe and supportive space. I'm honored to offer an inclusive space where you can be yourself and process the difficult things in life. Sometimes, experiences from our past have more power over our present than we would like them to. Other times, we might not be aware of how our past is influencing us in our daily life, but we may struggle with self-limiting or critical beliefs, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and relationship problems.
Life can be beautiful and it can also be extremely challenging. During hard times, it can really make a difference to have a safe and supportive space. I'm honored to offer an inclusive space where you can be yourself and process the difficult things in life. Sometimes, experiences from our past have more power over our present than we would like them to. Other times, we might not be aware of how our past is influencing us in our daily life, but we may struggle with self-limiting or critical beliefs, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and relationship problems.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, unhealthy relationships-these are the situations in life that may lead us to forget how strong, resilient, courageous and joyful we can be. Still, people also have an amazing power to heal, rebuild, and pick themselves up from negative circumstances and fully experience a better life. I see therapy as a journey toward viewing life from the perspective of our wisest, most compassionate and capable selves.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, unhealthy relationships-these are the situations in life that may lead us to forget how strong, resilient, courageous and joyful we can be. Still, people also have an amazing power to heal, rebuild, and pick themselves up from negative circumstances and fully experience a better life. I see therapy as a journey toward viewing life from the perspective of our wisest, most compassionate and capable selves.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus
I'm Amie Koontz: a musician, sex and communication educator, integrative psychotherapist and specialist in the neurobiology of connection.
I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or feel like an exposed nerve, to put everyone and everything else first... to try SO HARD and wonder if anyone really cares, living on auto-pilot until you shut down or wind up reacting in ways you aren’t proud of. It doesn't have to be that way.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus
I'm Amie Koontz: a musician, sex and communication educator, integrative psychotherapist and specialist in the neurobiology of connection.
I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or feel like an exposed nerve, to put everyone and everything else first... to try SO HARD and wonder if anyone really cares, living on auto-pilot until you shut down or wind up reacting in ways you aren’t proud of. It doesn't have to be that way.
“All parts of you are good.”
I offer a grounded, collaborative space for adults navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and other emotional stressors. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, breath-work, and other eclectic approaches.
With 20 years in mental health, I focus on helping clients reconnect with their inner relationship, strength, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward healing with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, triggered, or ready for change, I'm here to walk alongside you! Here to help.
“All parts of you are good.”
I offer a grounded, collaborative space for adults navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and other emotional stressors. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, breath-work, and other eclectic approaches.
With 20 years in mental health, I focus on helping clients reconnect with their inner relationship, strength, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward healing with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, triggered, or ready for change, I'm here to walk alongside you! Here to help.
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes Black and brown clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. Whether you call it therapy for people of color, therapy for gamers, or just finally finding the right fit — you've landed somewhere that takes all of it seriously. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes Black and brown clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. Whether you call it therapy for people of color, therapy for gamers, or just finally finding the right fit — you've landed somewhere that takes all of it seriously. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
It's often difficult to reach out for help when you most need it, and it can be hard to speak with someone you've never met about personal issues. On the other hand, it can be easier to do with a person who is a trained, neutral professional. I can be objective and understanding in a way that well-meaning friends and family often cannot. My work with couples, individual adults including seniors, or the younger population, begins in a friendly, professional manner whereby we move towards knowing each other better. A rapport between us is essential in accomplishing our work.
It's often difficult to reach out for help when you most need it, and it can be hard to speak with someone you've never met about personal issues. On the other hand, it can be easier to do with a person who is a trained, neutral professional. I can be objective and understanding in a way that well-meaning friends and family often cannot. My work with couples, individual adults including seniors, or the younger population, begins in a friendly, professional manner whereby we move towards knowing each other better. A rapport between us is essential in accomplishing our work.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
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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.

