Sexual Abuse Therapists in Silverdale, WA

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Kim Bourgette
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients ages 7 years and up. For many years now, I have been working with survivors of sexual assault , sexual abuse , and domestic violence, and all of the post traumatic symptoms that are experienced in the aftermath of trauma. My hope for your therapeutic process with me is that you experience personal growth and self-compassion, as well as gaining skills to cope with, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and other issues that create difficulty in living your best life.
(206) 457-1579
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Paul Quinlivan
Counselor, MACP, MATC, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work predominantly with adults and couples seeking assistance in areas of identity, trauma, sexual abuse , relational struggles, depression and life transitions.
The decision to seek out therapy and to find a therapist is a courageous one, and can be a scary or daunting process. Congratulations on taking the first steps towards healing. I believe we are created for deep and profound relationship. It is in and through these relationship where our deepest satisfaction, as well as our pain, resides. You and I can work together to make your relationships fulfilling as we journey together into the intimate places of your stories, and assess the ways that you can begin to step into the strength and beauty you have to offer.
(253) 336-8201
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Bayview Counseling and Consulting
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, GMHS, DDS, BDCert
Verified
Verified
Trained in TFCBT by Harbor View in Sexual abuse trauma and National Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.
Need for clarity and improve insight? Counseling is a great avenue to enhance your perspective, improve outlook and renew your spirit. 30 plus years expertise in development, trauma, family systems, parenting, ADHD, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, sexual abuse , trauma, Autism/Aspergers, life transitions and neuroscience, Marcia uses a variety of modalities, depending on need of client(s), CBT, TFCBT, Adult Attachment, Safe Sound Protocol, Family Systems, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Guided Imagery, Anger Management,
(206) 388-2834
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Jenny Much
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Currently have openings for individual, couples/ marriage counseling, sexual assault , crime victims, trauma related needs, family and teen counseling. I provide a safe, holistic and inclusive space to assist in healing through multiple therapeutic modalities based on your life experiences and needs.
(206) 208-7283
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Dr. Maria D Reyes
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, NCC, BCPCC
Verified
Verified
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma including PTSD or sexual abuse , abandonment, or other difficult circumstances, it would be my honor to help you learn practical tools to move toward complete healing and wholeness. I have extensive clinical experience working with patients with a variety of backgrounds and mental health conditions. If you feel stuck in a rut and you’ve been tempted to give up, I will come alongside you to lift you out of the darkness and into the light. I understand the courage it takes to step out of your abyss and ask for help. You are not alone; help is available.
(206) 825-6515
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Mario D White
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
It is difficult to cope with losses, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse and the depression that seems to impact our lives.
Oftentimes, the pain that we experience is rooted in relationships and as a result, it is in relationships that we heal. As a Jesus follower, I am here to walk with you through some of the hardest moments in your life in a way that will result in true and lasting change.
(360) 492-1046
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Rebecca Nystrom
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I take a relational approach when working with clients. We have all been shaped by both our personal history and intergenerational history. My hope is that anyone who would invest considerable time, energy, emotion, and money into therapy desires clarity and awareness. Oftentimes, clients have never been given a safe place to process the underlying reasons for the present-day issues. Nor have they been asked the right questions that would help them reflect on the joy and pain that was and is present. This is needed to develop a sense of self. I hope to be part of a client's journey toward being more fully who they were born to be.
(360) 549-9536
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Kali A Jensen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people who are interested in exploring their story. Often we face struggle and trauma in our life that cause us to behave in certain ways. My clients are often asking themselves why they behave in a certain way even if it is not working for them. They are curious about how past hurts and struggles may still be impacting them to this day.
(253) 400-2788
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Marcelline LeTourneau
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
It takes courage to seek help. Whether you are trying to make an important decision, facing a crisis, or in the middle of a major transition in your life, it makes sense to seek counsel. Sometime we’re feeling stuck and isolated while longing for more community and personal growth. Unresolved childhood issues, grief, and/or trauma can negatively impact your understanding of self and your view of others. It can lead to anxiety, depression and negatively affect your ability to develop healthy relationships.
(360) 233-8950
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Susan Sweetwater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BFA, LICSW
Verified
Verified
"What is within you that longs to come forth, what waits for you to say Yes?" In my work with clients we work together as a team to create a mutual, shared space of compassion, caring and healing. In this space, problems are explored together, losses and hurts are held together. Where there is trauma, it is transformed through bodily-centered somatic therapy and EMDR. I bring a wide array of therapeutic techniques, from ancient wisdom traditions to cutting edge neurobiology, to support your healing and provide practical skills for reaching your goals. Whatever difficulties you face - healing is the rule, not the exception.
(360) 529-4842
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Rachel Smart
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Since the beginning of time, people have been guaranteed a few things. One of those guarantees: Life will be challenging and at times, devastating. Another guarantee: Life will be beautiful and at times, breathtaking. Sometimes, the challenges of life feel too much to bear alone. In those times, we may need help in order to building a life worth living. I would be honored to journey with you, helping you find the strength you need to navigate your life. I am trained in client-centered therapy, effective communication strategies, DBT, mindfulness, dance/movement therapy, and traditional Coast Salish teachings.
(206) 489-3288
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Tina Prentiss
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Life can be hard. Lonely. Confusing. Painful. As woman, we are called on to do a lot and to be a lot - often at the expense of our own health and well-being. When loss or a major life transition occur, it can become too much to handle. Overwhelm floods in. We can reach a breaking point. Are you struggling to function well in your daily life, plagued by sleepless nights, physical discomforts, illness, apathy … just going through the motions of living? Do you worry your relationships are being impacted too much by nagging bad moods or angry outbursts? It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to do this alone. I can help.
(206) 488-1663
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Robynn Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be hard! Having someone who listens and cares during a difficult time can make all the difference. My commitment to you is to build a strong relationship while offering the tools needed to meet your individual or family goals. I offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach to help guide you and support your needs. With strategies and approaches appropriate for all ages, I offer a non judgmental and safe environment, to help you/or your family achieve your goals. It would be an honor to be a support on your way to a healthy and rewarding journey!
(360) 526-8377
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Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
(360) 200-5865
Silverdale, WA 98383
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Georgann Falotico
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
What keeps you awake at night, or awakens you suddenly at three AM? Or you have that dreaded feeling of having to wake up and face the worry, or situation again with no resolution. It's not pleasant experiencing these feelings alone, feeling you have no one who can really understand, or partner with you to find some clarity, or answers. If this feels familiar, I hope you will consider contacting me. I'd be honored to partner with you, to see if together we can find your joy, clarity and the confidence to be all that you are meant to be.
(360) 389-3972
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Varida Kautner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I see individuals with anxiety, depression, phobias, dissociative disorders, and with histories of trauma, (including service members returning from Afghanistan and Iraq). I use EMDR combined with other client-centered therapies. What is most important, however, is that your therapy is tailored to your individual needs and does not follow a strict set of guidelines. Using a humanistic and transpersonal approach, we explore how longstanding beliefs and values affect how you feel about yourself and about the choices you make. We will identify and eliminate your "stumbling blocks" so that you feel in control of your destiny.
(360) 900-1061
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Cynthia Smith
Counselor, LMHC, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I have over 25 years of mental health and addiction treatment experience. My goal is to make each person comfortable in their life, be who they are, to feel confident and live a fulfilled life. Therapy is an opportunity to understand ourselves, to increase self-confidence while in various phases and transitions in life.
(206) 278-3345
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Christi Carlton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
*Currently accepting new clients* It is not uncommon to feel stuck in unhealthy patterns that feel impossible to break. If you are feeling anxious, discouraged, and unsure of what to do, you are not alone. You deserve a life full of joy and vitality and there is no shame in taking the courageous first step in seeking help. I believe that healing can truly begin when we are in the presence of someone who is deeply committed to understanding us. When we are understood, we feel safe to explore our emotional experiences that often times feel too overwhelming to revisit.
(360) 900-1977
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Julie Johnson
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Whether you are experiencing an especially difficult season or just want to learn more about why you get caught in painful, repetitive cycles, together we can explore what brings you to therapy and your personal goals for healing. Current neurobiology shows us that through a healthy therapeutic relationship we can learn new ways to relate to ourselves and others, enabling us to heal from past hurts and live into our full selves. I provide a welcome space for childen, adults, and couples to explore what is hurting them and to open up a path to deeper connection, meaning, and joy.
(206) 565-0889
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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Tiffany English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Things beyond our control in life sometimes shake loose issues that we thought we were past. Coping that has worked before, no longer seems to work or is even now getting in our way in our lives. There are sometimes moments where we can't see beyond the here and now which makes us believe that things will always be the way they currently are. These are pivotal life moments that allow us the opportunity to seek a different path. This may be the time to begin to seek guidance or dig deeper into our issues in order to grow.
(206) 673-3736
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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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.