Sexual Abuse Therapists in Milton, GA
Larisa Hanger
Counselor, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Waitlist for new clients
Have you experienced sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, an eating disorder, self-harm, or similar issues? Therapy is a space where I can hold hope for you and be in your pain with you. My approach is warm, collaborative, creative, and trauma-sensitive. I want you to know nothing is “too much” or “too dark” to share, and you're safe here. I offer EMDR and TF-CBT in addition to other therapies such as Somatic, Parts Work, Attachment, Creative Art, and Sand Tray.
Have you experienced sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, an eating disorder, self-harm, or similar issues? Therapy is a space where I can hold hope for you and be in your pain with you. My approach is warm, collaborative, creative, and trauma-sensitive. I want you to know nothing is “too much” or “too dark” to share, and you're safe here. I offer EMDR and TF-CBT in addition to other therapies such as Somatic, Parts Work, Attachment, Creative Art, and Sand Tray.
Dr. Gayle S Rozantine
Psychologist, PhD, CSM, DAAETS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004 (Online Only)
Teletherapy available* For over 30 years, I have helped even the most anxious, stressed, and depressed patients learn how to relax. I am experienced in treating a wide variety of issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and marital/family conflict. I specialize in behavioral medicine, stress management, treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of physical illness. I am an expert in the field of trauma survival and work with many survivors of physical and sexual assault. As your therapist, I will help you cope with your challenges and you will learn how to manage your stress.
Teletherapy available* For over 30 years, I have helped even the most anxious, stressed, and depressed patients learn how to relax. I am experienced in treating a wide variety of issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and marital/family conflict. I specialize in behavioral medicine, stress management, treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of physical illness. I am an expert in the field of trauma survival and work with many survivors of physical and sexual assault. As your therapist, I will help you cope with your challenges and you will learn how to manage your stress.
Joanna Goulding Kester
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CBTS
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
As a Nationally Certified Counselor, I rely on evidence-based practices like Brainspotting and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), to help children, adults, and families heal from the past, find stability in the present and hope for the future. My training and experience includes working with the effects of trauma (PTSD) and stressful experiences (e.g. emotional and sexual abuse, affairs, divorce, family conflict, grief, work stress, medical etc). I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender and sexuality, OCD, Maternal Mental Health, self-harm, behavior disorders and Insomnia.
As a Nationally Certified Counselor, I rely on evidence-based practices like Brainspotting and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), to help children, adults, and families heal from the past, find stability in the present and hope for the future. My training and experience includes working with the effects of trauma (PTSD) and stressful experiences (e.g. emotional and sexual abuse, affairs, divorce, family conflict, grief, work stress, medical etc). I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender and sexuality, OCD, Maternal Mental Health, self-harm, behavior disorders and Insomnia.
My desire is to come alongside you to provide a supportive and caring space during life transitions, relationship issues, or stressful life events. I work with women, couples, adolescents and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and faith-based issues. I also journey with people in understanding their story around trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues that leave you confused and feeling alone. If you find you are struggling with the past or even anxiety promoted by an uncertain future which is affecting your relationships and distorting your view of yourself, I would love to help.
My desire is to come alongside you to provide a supportive and caring space during life transitions, relationship issues, or stressful life events. I work with women, couples, adolescents and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and faith-based issues. I also journey with people in understanding their story around trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues that leave you confused and feeling alone. If you find you are struggling with the past or even anxiety promoted by an uncertain future which is affecting your relationships and distorting your view of yourself, I would love to help.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
Trauma, stress, grief, betrayal, loneliness, depression, anxiety and mania all lead to psychological distress which impacts our minds, bodies & souls. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with these issues. Our intimate relationships are crucial in promoting our wellbeing, yet sometimes those relationships become the source of our greatest pain. I specialize in working with intimate relationship issues including marital conflict, parent-child issues with adult children, communication, infidelity, divorce recovery, co-parenting, and blending of families. I also work with issues of later-stage aging and caregiving.
Trauma, stress, grief, betrayal, loneliness, depression, anxiety and mania all lead to psychological distress which impacts our minds, bodies & souls. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with these issues. Our intimate relationships are crucial in promoting our wellbeing, yet sometimes those relationships become the source of our greatest pain. I specialize in working with intimate relationship issues including marital conflict, parent-child issues with adult children, communication, infidelity, divorce recovery, co-parenting, and blending of families. I also work with issues of later-stage aging and caregiving.
Eddie Reece
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009
Not getting along with someone, something or yourself? Would you like to improve your everyday situations and live a better life? Want to communicate effectively with loved ones and ones not so loved? Want to achieve more intimacy in loving relationships? Are you stressed or anxious? I can help. I'm committed to you living a better life, so if I don't work with your particular issue, I'll help you find someone who does. I may not become your therapist, but by contacting me, you'll be taking a big first step to living the life you want.
Not getting along with someone, something or yourself? Would you like to improve your everyday situations and live a better life? Want to communicate effectively with loved ones and ones not so loved? Want to achieve more intimacy in loving relationships? Are you stressed or anxious? I can help. I'm committed to you living a better life, so if I don't work with your particular issue, I'll help you find someone who does. I may not become your therapist, but by contacting me, you'll be taking a big first step to living the life you want.
Early Connections Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
Alpharetta Psychological Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
I am graduate of West Georgia with a Bachelors of Psychology and received my Master of Professional Counseling from Argosy University. I have been in private practice since 2009 and have extensive counseling experience with individuals and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and substance abuse. In my work with clients, I provide a non-judgmental, protected space that allows you to process your thoughts and emotions.
I am graduate of West Georgia with a Bachelors of Psychology and received my Master of Professional Counseling from Argosy University. I have been in private practice since 2009 and have extensive counseling experience with individuals and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and substance abuse. In my work with clients, I provide a non-judgmental, protected space that allows you to process your thoughts and emotions.
Kacey Cardwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When change or crisis happens, it can be an opportunity to look at problems in different ways and in the context of your life. Symptoms and discomfort can lead to finding better ways of coping with life's challenges. If you'd like someone to truly listen and help you find your inner strengths and direction, please call to get started.
When change or crisis happens, it can be an opportunity to look at problems in different ways and in the context of your life. Symptoms and discomfort can lead to finding better ways of coping with life's challenges. If you'd like someone to truly listen and help you find your inner strengths and direction, please call to get started.
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Alice Carpenter Bentley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Finding or reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be intimidating, but I'm not. I'm honored to be able to work with you and I have a genuine desire to help. I have a primarily psychoanalytic orientation, although I use other therapeutic methods and techniques as needed. I work with family of origin issues, trauma, depression and anxiety, adjustment issues, addiction and relapse (post-rehab), PTSD, and with family of narcissists or those with borderline personality disorder. I welcome the chance to get to know you and talk to you about your goals.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Finding or reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be intimidating, but I'm not. I'm honored to be able to work with you and I have a genuine desire to help. I have a primarily psychoanalytic orientation, although I use other therapeutic methods and techniques as needed. I work with family of origin issues, trauma, depression and anxiety, adjustment issues, addiction and relapse (post-rehab), PTSD, and with family of narcissists or those with borderline personality disorder. I welcome the chance to get to know you and talk to you about your goals.
I help persons of all ages whose anxiety is spoiling their ability to participate fully in life. Chronic untreated anxiety is a deep form of suffering not visible to others. Treatment starts when you feel really heard and understood. I always begin by listening deeply. The journey of healing and change can be made a bit lighter when shared with a caring therapist. I provide safe, supportive and interactive help to enable you, or your loved one, to manage and overcome anxieties and fears. Together we can make your life and relationships better.
I help persons of all ages whose anxiety is spoiling their ability to participate fully in life. Chronic untreated anxiety is a deep form of suffering not visible to others. Treatment starts when you feel really heard and understood. I always begin by listening deeply. The journey of healing and change can be made a bit lighter when shared with a caring therapist. I provide safe, supportive and interactive help to enable you, or your loved one, to manage and overcome anxieties and fears. Together we can make your life and relationships better.
Allison Basham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAI, SEP, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
When you look at your life you can’t believe this is where you are. You live in constant fear and anxiety because you can’t control yourself or the people around you. You don’t know who you are anymore. This isn’t the life you dreamed for yourself or your family. You feel desperate, alone, and scared because you don’t know what to do any more. You feel overwhelmed and need someone to help you figure out what direction to go in.
When you look at your life you can’t believe this is where you are. You live in constant fear and anxiety because you can’t control yourself or the people around you. You don’t know who you are anymore. This isn’t the life you dreamed for yourself or your family. You feel desperate, alone, and scared because you don’t know what to do any more. You feel overwhelmed and need someone to help you figure out what direction to go in.
Sharon R Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009 (Online Only)
The decision to enter therapy can be a difficult one for many people. Taking the first steps towards, first, admitting there is a problem, and then reaching out for help takes bravery and courage. It's also a sign that you may be tired of living the way you have been living and you're ready to face the issues that are causing you and your family discomfort. I am here to help you every step of the way. As a seasoned psychotherapist with many years working in the field, I can help you by giving you a formal diagnosis at the time of our first session, educate you of your issue, and teach you better coping skills.
The decision to enter therapy can be a difficult one for many people. Taking the first steps towards, first, admitting there is a problem, and then reaching out for help takes bravery and courage. It's also a sign that you may be tired of living the way you have been living and you're ready to face the issues that are causing you and your family discomfort. I am here to help you every step of the way. As a seasoned psychotherapist with many years working in the field, I can help you by giving you a formal diagnosis at the time of our first session, educate you of your issue, and teach you better coping skills.
In life, there are times when we feel stuck, either in a negative mindset, bad habit or situation wondering what happened and how we arrived at such a place. Often times our problems/situations are prolonged or hidden by shame, defense, hurt or anger. In these situations, what is needed is a safe nonjudgmental space where we feel seen and understood, and to explore challenges in our lives, and the possibility of change. Therapy is meant to create a safe space that allows emotional healing and restoration to take place through rapport building, openness, trust, and awareness.
In life, there are times when we feel stuck, either in a negative mindset, bad habit or situation wondering what happened and how we arrived at such a place. Often times our problems/situations are prolonged or hidden by shame, defense, hurt or anger. In these situations, what is needed is a safe nonjudgmental space where we feel seen and understood, and to explore challenges in our lives, and the possibility of change. Therapy is meant to create a safe space that allows emotional healing and restoration to take place through rapport building, openness, trust, and awareness.
Susan P Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
Canton Counseling--Jennie-Lynn Saccoccia
Counselor, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
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Leah Epelbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004 (Online Only)
Difficult situations can be worked through with proper care and support. Being an open-minded and empathetic therapist creates an environment of trust and partnership with clients to tackle any challenge that may arise. Honest expression within a session is key to making progress and feeling better; I provide a supportive and open-space where there is no judgement. Empowerment gives you the confidence to make decisions that positively affect your life. I provide a safe place to share, vent, cry, adjust, brainstorm, plan, and heal. My ultimate goal is to help each client achieve a sense of well-being and life satisfaction.
Difficult situations can be worked through with proper care and support. Being an open-minded and empathetic therapist creates an environment of trust and partnership with clients to tackle any challenge that may arise. Honest expression within a session is key to making progress and feeling better; I provide a supportive and open-space where there is no judgement. Empowerment gives you the confidence to make decisions that positively affect your life. I provide a safe place to share, vent, cry, adjust, brainstorm, plan, and heal. My ultimate goal is to help each client achieve a sense of well-being and life satisfaction.
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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.