Sexual Abuse Therapists in Firestone, CO
I've worked with adolescents and adults on topics concerning Sexual Assault, LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration, Relationship Issues, and Neurodiversity.
“I feel lost and alone.” “I wish I was more confident.” “I worry about things out of my control.” “I feel like I let my loved ones down.” “I feel so disconnected from my partner.” While these thoughts can be overwhelming, you don’t have to face them alone. We will collaborate to find solutions that work best for YOU. Seeking support can be one of the toughest challenges we face. By looking at my profile, you’ve taken the first step towards healing!
I've worked with adolescents and adults on topics concerning Sexual Assault, LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration, Relationship Issues, and Neurodiversity.
“I feel lost and alone.” “I wish I was more confident.” “I worry about things out of my control.” “I feel like I let my loved ones down.” “I feel so disconnected from my partner.” While these thoughts can be overwhelming, you don’t have to face them alone. We will collaborate to find solutions that work best for YOU. Seeking support can be one of the toughest challenges we face. By looking at my profile, you’ve taken the first step towards healing!
There are moments in life when the guidance of a licensed psychologist becomes essential in navigating life's complexities. I am dedicated to accompanying you on your path to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth, offering support every step of the way.
There are moments in life when the guidance of a licensed psychologist becomes essential in navigating life's complexities. I am dedicated to accompanying you on your path to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth, offering support every step of the way.
Dr. Cassidy Van Trease
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Firestone, CO 80504 (Online Only)
Are you feeling misunderstood or unfairly judged for who you are, the challenges you face, or the experiences you've been through? Have you struggled to find the acceptance and support you deserve? I'm Dr. Van Trease, and I'm here to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can gain a deeper insight into yourself and work towards achieving your goals. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences, guiding them towards greater self-awareness, understanding, and growth.
Are you feeling misunderstood or unfairly judged for who you are, the challenges you face, or the experiences you've been through? Have you struggled to find the acceptance and support you deserve? I'm Dr. Van Trease, and I'm here to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can gain a deeper insight into yourself and work towards achieving your goals. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences, guiding them towards greater self-awareness, understanding, and growth.
You’ve had experiences you can’t talk about with others. You’ve never made peace with them. They haunt you, lurking under the surface all the time. Leaving you feeling rattled, jittery, afraid, jumpy, depressed, fatigued and isolated. Decades of abuse. A pattern of falling in love with unavailable, alcoholic narcissists. Escaped poverty in shameful ways. Had an illness, injury or disability that changed your life forever. Perhaps you escaped a cult. Had a psychotic or manic episode. A near death experience. A spiritual awakening turned crisis. Think you’re an alien or were abducted. Healing wounds that are not yours.
You’ve had experiences you can’t talk about with others. You’ve never made peace with them. They haunt you, lurking under the surface all the time. Leaving you feeling rattled, jittery, afraid, jumpy, depressed, fatigued and isolated. Decades of abuse. A pattern of falling in love with unavailable, alcoholic narcissists. Escaped poverty in shameful ways. Had an illness, injury or disability that changed your life forever. Perhaps you escaped a cult. Had a psychotic or manic episode. A near death experience. A spiritual awakening turned crisis. Think you’re an alien or were abducted. Healing wounds that are not yours.
With great attention to what makes each of us unique, I love to support clients in feeling more whole as themselves. Our journeys as humans can feel quite isolating & confusing. Regardless of where your path has led you, I will meet you where you are & empower you to find your inner strength. Many of us struggle with emotions and thoughts we don’t know how to cope with, & behaviors we don’t feel good about, & we may not know how to change this. It is difficult & frustrating to feel stuck. Therapy is a validating & affirming space. Please know that I have a profound passion for helping clients and I meet all inquiry with compassion.
With great attention to what makes each of us unique, I love to support clients in feeling more whole as themselves. Our journeys as humans can feel quite isolating & confusing. Regardless of where your path has led you, I will meet you where you are & empower you to find your inner strength. Many of us struggle with emotions and thoughts we don’t know how to cope with, & behaviors we don’t feel good about, & we may not know how to change this. It is difficult & frustrating to feel stuck. Therapy is a validating & affirming space. Please know that I have a profound passion for helping clients and I meet all inquiry with compassion.
Ingrid Van Haitsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Firestone, CO 80504
Grab a hot beverage, your favorite cozy blanket, and let’s sit down together. If you are finding yourself in the midst of painful experiences, past or present, you know that it can present with many challenges. Grappling with life changes, past traumas, and current addictions can keep us stuck. I believe you have the internal wisdom to guide you through your current circumstances; let’s find that inner voice and honor it.
Grab a hot beverage, your favorite cozy blanket, and let’s sit down together. If you are finding yourself in the midst of painful experiences, past or present, you know that it can present with many challenges. Grappling with life changes, past traumas, and current addictions can keep us stuck. I believe you have the internal wisdom to guide you through your current circumstances; let’s find that inner voice and honor it.
Tim Hanlon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Firestone, CO 80504
You're looking for help with something that feels beyond manageable. You have been trying to live and breathe but the hard keeps taking your breath and life and vitality away. People just don't get it, do they? I am here to get it. I am here to get you and help you get through this. I welcome you here: your raw, unfiltered, real self.
You're looking for help with something that feels beyond manageable. You have been trying to live and breathe but the hard keeps taking your breath and life and vitality away. People just don't get it, do they? I am here to get it. I am here to get you and help you get through this. I welcome you here: your raw, unfiltered, real self.
Danice Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Firestone, CO 80504 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I provide therapy from a whole health perspective. This means understanding the mind-body connection. I want to help you better understand, recognize, process, cope, and heal from challenging emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I use a person-centered approach which means I walk beside you in this journey, not ahead of you or behind you. Whether you are new to therapy or you are experienced with therapy, it can still feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, and hard to be vulnerable when meeting with a therapist and talking about your deepest feelings, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I provide therapy from a whole health perspective. This means understanding the mind-body connection. I want to help you better understand, recognize, process, cope, and heal from challenging emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I use a person-centered approach which means I walk beside you in this journey, not ahead of you or behind you. Whether you are new to therapy or you are experienced with therapy, it can still feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, and hard to be vulnerable when meeting with a therapist and talking about your deepest feelings, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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Megan Nufer Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504
My background and training is in the treatment of eating disorders, body image struggles, and sexual abuse.
If you're struggling, I want you to know it doesn't have to be so hard, and you don't have to go it alone. Together we can begin to understand and cope with emotions and situations which can seem overwhelming. Relationships can create such powerful movement in our lives, and offer real hope. I share a profound respect for your choice to begin therapy, and will provide a non-judgmental space to express yourself. Anxiety, loss, transition -- often these struggles give us opportunity to grow and deepen our knowledge of ourselves.
My background and training is in the treatment of eating disorders, body image struggles, and sexual abuse.
If you're struggling, I want you to know it doesn't have to be so hard, and you don't have to go it alone. Together we can begin to understand and cope with emotions and situations which can seem overwhelming. Relationships can create such powerful movement in our lives, and offer real hope. I share a profound respect for your choice to begin therapy, and will provide a non-judgmental space to express yourself. Anxiety, loss, transition -- often these struggles give us opportunity to grow and deepen our knowledge of ourselves.
Anthony James Cataldi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504
I have specific training in the treatment of behavioral issues; trauma (post-wartime stressors, sexual assault, domestic violence, natural disaster, etc.
I am currently offering Individual, Family, and Group Therapy. My Individual Therapy work focuses on issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Mood Issues, and others. I offer EMDR treatment which is very effective in treating PTSD symptoms and treatment-resistant mood issues. My Group Therapy programs include Wilderness Therapy Programs and, newly introduced groups which focus on RPG (role-playing game)/Game Therapy. My RPG Groups focus on social skills, impulse control, and collaborative story-telling. I am currently accepting new clients for Teen and Adult groups.
I have specific training in the treatment of behavioral issues; trauma (post-wartime stressors, sexual assault, domestic violence, natural disaster, etc.
I am currently offering Individual, Family, and Group Therapy. My Individual Therapy work focuses on issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Mood Issues, and others. I offer EMDR treatment which is very effective in treating PTSD symptoms and treatment-resistant mood issues. My Group Therapy programs include Wilderness Therapy Programs and, newly introduced groups which focus on RPG (role-playing game)/Game Therapy. My RPG Groups focus on social skills, impulse control, and collaborative story-telling. I am currently accepting new clients for Teen and Adult groups.
Valerie Lemon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, Relationships / Interpersonal Difficulties, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Loss and Grief, Sexual Abuse Issues, Cross-Cultural Issues, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Personal Growth.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and groups and will work with you to increase your felt sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem while challenging you to experiment, in the spirit of play, with new ways of seeing and being in the world. We will collaborate in creating a safe and trusting space where you can show up with greater authenticity, reclaim disowned parts of yourself, and be free to make new choices around old habitual patterns.
My specialties include: Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, Relationships / Interpersonal Difficulties, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Loss and Grief, Sexual Abuse Issues, Cross-Cultural Issues, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Personal Growth.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and groups and will work with you to increase your felt sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem while challenging you to experiment, in the spirit of play, with new ways of seeing and being in the world. We will collaborate in creating a safe and trusting space where you can show up with greater authenticity, reclaim disowned parts of yourself, and be free to make new choices around old habitual patterns.
Mica Arnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504 (Online Only)
Are you excelling in your life but feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself going through the motions, efficiently handling tasks, yet feeling oddly detached? You've mastered the art of pushing through, but at what cost? For high-achievers like you, the relentless pursuit of excellence can lead to a paradox: outward success coupled with inner emptiness. You've climbed the ladder, but something feels missing. The coping mechanisms that propelled you forward – perfectionism, hyper-focus, emotional detachment – may now be holding you back from a truly fulfilling life.
Are you excelling in your life but feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself going through the motions, efficiently handling tasks, yet feeling oddly detached? You've mastered the art of pushing through, but at what cost? For high-achievers like you, the relentless pursuit of excellence can lead to a paradox: outward success coupled with inner emptiness. You've climbed the ladder, but something feels missing. The coping mechanisms that propelled you forward – perfectionism, hyper-focus, emotional detachment – may now be holding you back from a truly fulfilling life.
New Directions Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CEDS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frederick, CO 80504
Pressure to be perfect with food, people, job, achievements, sports, communication & appearance? The struggle with food is trickling into your other relationships, social life, finances, job, personal life. I want to hear your story, find the best possible solutions together to remove obstacle of struggling with food and your body. Let's create an overall improved view of food that will in turn benefit you in all areas of life! It is not uncommon to experience both trauma along with food and body struggles. Restoration IS possible - mind, body, heart and soul. Feel whole again...not holes in you, your relationships and your life.
Pressure to be perfect with food, people, job, achievements, sports, communication & appearance? The struggle with food is trickling into your other relationships, social life, finances, job, personal life. I want to hear your story, find the best possible solutions together to remove obstacle of struggling with food and your body. Let's create an overall improved view of food that will in turn benefit you in all areas of life! It is not uncommon to experience both trauma along with food and body struggles. Restoration IS possible - mind, body, heart and soul. Feel whole again...not holes in you, your relationships and your life.
My expertise comes from over 26 years of experience as a licensed professional helping individuals navigate changes in their lives, deal with traumatic events, and cope with the difficulties of day-to-day life. Sometimes our worries and sadness can feel consuming. In my practice the goal of treatment is to help manage feelings of anxiety, depression and pain so that you can work towards a more satisfying and productive life. I enjoy working with children and teens as well as adults, catering my approach to the individual needs of the client.
My expertise comes from over 26 years of experience as a licensed professional helping individuals navigate changes in their lives, deal with traumatic events, and cope with the difficulties of day-to-day life. Sometimes our worries and sadness can feel consuming. In my practice the goal of treatment is to help manage feelings of anxiety, depression and pain so that you can work towards a more satisfying and productive life. I enjoy working with children and teens as well as adults, catering my approach to the individual needs of the client.
I offer individuals and couples support in developing a better relationship with themselves, managing life transitions, improving self-esteem, coping with stress and exploring what feeds anxiety, depression and unhealthy relationships. I feel healthy change is often the result of having the courage to explore self-awareness with less judgment, and through the practice of self-acceptance and self-love. I see therapy as an opportunity to create a working relationship with your whole self, challenging defeating self-talk and the destructive narratives of “I’m not enough” while establishing a new foundation of self-worth to grow from.
I offer individuals and couples support in developing a better relationship with themselves, managing life transitions, improving self-esteem, coping with stress and exploring what feeds anxiety, depression and unhealthy relationships. I feel healthy change is often the result of having the courage to explore self-awareness with less judgment, and through the practice of self-acceptance and self-love. I see therapy as an opportunity to create a working relationship with your whole self, challenging defeating self-talk and the destructive narratives of “I’m not enough” while establishing a new foundation of self-worth to grow from.
Kerri Frantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erie, CO 80514 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Unexpected wrinkles can surprise and derail us in our lives. These events can leave us with big emotions that can disorient, leaving us confused, dejected, and helpless with more questions than answers. These emotions can lead to further negative thoughts and overwhelming emotions leaving us feeling stuck. I can come alongside with encouragement, support, and skills to move toward the changes you desire. I look forward to partnering with you to identify changes, empower you, and celebrate with you.
Unexpected wrinkles can surprise and derail us in our lives. These events can leave us with big emotions that can disorient, leaving us confused, dejected, and helpless with more questions than answers. These emotions can lead to further negative thoughts and overwhelming emotions leaving us feeling stuck. I can come alongside with encouragement, support, and skills to move toward the changes you desire. I look forward to partnering with you to identify changes, empower you, and celebrate with you.
Caitlin Goddard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As your therapist, I'm confident you'll be able to find that therapy can feel both safe and approachable despite its inherent challenges, that it can bring about relief while providing opportunities for growth. I offer an inherently empathic, person-centered approach and utilize humanistic theory to inform my understanding of my client's. Post-traumatic stress, ongoing anxiety, low self-esteem, navigating disordered eating patterns, and issues in understanding our identity can overwhelm us - and I'm passionate about working with those grappling with one or more of these concerns.
As your therapist, I'm confident you'll be able to find that therapy can feel both safe and approachable despite its inherent challenges, that it can bring about relief while providing opportunities for growth. I offer an inherently empathic, person-centered approach and utilize humanistic theory to inform my understanding of my client's. Post-traumatic stress, ongoing anxiety, low self-esteem, navigating disordered eating patterns, and issues in understanding our identity can overwhelm us - and I'm passionate about working with those grappling with one or more of these concerns.
I specialize in consulting with other therapists, folks dealing with Emotional Predators (manipulators, narcissists, etc.) and people whose prior therapy was unsatisfying. Working with me is enjoyable and effective. You will learn effective strategies for dealing with toxic people. I cut through bull shit, with safety, understanding, fun and laughter. 720 270-0070. Or email me. www.emotionalpredators.com www.creativeresolutions.org I'm very helpful to people divorcing or in post divorce conflict. I also help folks integrate and process their psychedelic experiences (within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations).
I specialize in consulting with other therapists, folks dealing with Emotional Predators (manipulators, narcissists, etc.) and people whose prior therapy was unsatisfying. Working with me is enjoyable and effective. You will learn effective strategies for dealing with toxic people. I cut through bull shit, with safety, understanding, fun and laughter. 720 270-0070. Or email me. www.emotionalpredators.com www.creativeresolutions.org I'm very helpful to people divorcing or in post divorce conflict. I also help folks integrate and process their psychedelic experiences (within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations).
Brynn Miller Håkon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504
I am passionate about offering individuals the opportunity to reconnect, strengthen the gifts they have, and to Thrive. I established Thrive, my group practice, in 2012. I work with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds - those who are striving to bring their lives and dreams together - to help them achieve happy and healthy relationships. I specializes in body focused effective treatment for trauma, and evidenced based treatment for OCD, phobias, and anxiety.
I am passionate about offering individuals the opportunity to reconnect, strengthen the gifts they have, and to Thrive. I established Thrive, my group practice, in 2012. I work with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds - those who are striving to bring their lives and dreams together - to help them achieve happy and healthy relationships. I specializes in body focused effective treatment for trauma, and evidenced based treatment for OCD, phobias, and anxiety.
I have 30 years of experience treating adults and families. I use an authentic and compassionate approach, celebrating diversity and differences. My modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, nonviolent communication, nature, spirituality, art, play and mindfulness. I specialize in trauma, family change, depression, personal growth, addiction recovery and anxiety.
I have 30 years of experience treating adults and families. I use an authentic and compassionate approach, celebrating diversity and differences. My modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, nonviolent communication, nature, spirituality, art, play and mindfulness. I specialize in trauma, family change, depression, personal growth, addiction recovery and anxiety.
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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.