Sexual Abuse Therapists in Sharpsburg, GA
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, and adolescents. I have found that one of the most powerful ways to grow is the relationship between the psychotherapist and client. This connection can give way to discovering greater yearnings, self authenticity, capabilities, and dreams, while providing warmth and care for addressing one's obstacles such as fears, disappointments, and limits. I would help you to deal with conflicts that block your motivation and passion and help you open to new ways of engaging with your inner resources and with the significant people in your life.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, and adolescents. I have found that one of the most powerful ways to grow is the relationship between the psychotherapist and client. This connection can give way to discovering greater yearnings, self authenticity, capabilities, and dreams, while providing warmth and care for addressing one's obstacles such as fears, disappointments, and limits. I would help you to deal with conflicts that block your motivation and passion and help you open to new ways of engaging with your inner resources and with the significant people in your life.
Life is always about change. Counseling is about navigating change. Its about understanding, caring and moving toward healing. Its about the relationship between my clients and myself. My commitment is to treat the whole person and to facilitate healing and growth. I offer a direct, compassionate and realistic approach to these goals while providing each of my clients with the tools to navigate the difficult issues of life. YOUR needs are my priority. My goal is to offer experience and expertise to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral and relational/marital issues as well as behavioral and academic assessment.
Life is always about change. Counseling is about navigating change. Its about understanding, caring and moving toward healing. Its about the relationship between my clients and myself. My commitment is to treat the whole person and to facilitate healing and growth. I offer a direct, compassionate and realistic approach to these goals while providing each of my clients with the tools to navigate the difficult issues of life. YOUR needs are my priority. My goal is to offer experience and expertise to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral and relational/marital issues as well as behavioral and academic assessment.
Cate Cofer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sharpsburg, GA 30277 (Online Only)
There comes a time in our life where we find ourselves stuck and unable to make changes that can catapult us into our next season of life. As a therapist I have the privilege of seeing you grow and utilizing the most privileged experiences a person can have: relationships and connection. Throughout each session, together we will utilize events, experiences and relationships that are within your world to help promote growth and positive change.
There comes a time in our life where we find ourselves stuck and unable to make changes that can catapult us into our next season of life. As a therapist I have the privilege of seeing you grow and utilizing the most privileged experiences a person can have: relationships and connection. Throughout each session, together we will utilize events, experiences and relationships that are within your world to help promote growth and positive change.
Lei Rhyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Life can be overwhelming with demands from family, work, and major life changes. If you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world, I'm here to help you unpack, explore, and release that burden. My holistic approach is designed to guide you back to your authentic self, helping you reach your fullest potential and embrace your uniqueness.
Life can be overwhelming with demands from family, work, and major life changes. If you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world, I'm here to help you unpack, explore, and release that burden. My holistic approach is designed to guide you back to your authentic self, helping you reach your fullest potential and embrace your uniqueness.
Gary S Siliski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their options & strengths...achieved through providing a safe space, listening to your concerns & working together on a course of action. I will always offer practical recommendations & explanations for what I recommend. Educating you is vital to your ongoing quality of life. You will receive honest, supportive, & sometimes humorous options. Some counseling services will treat symptoms. I will address the core causes behind the symptoms. However, you always will maintain control of the topics discussed & you will always be respected for the decisions you make.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their options & strengths...achieved through providing a safe space, listening to your concerns & working together on a course of action. I will always offer practical recommendations & explanations for what I recommend. Educating you is vital to your ongoing quality of life. You will receive honest, supportive, & sometimes humorous options. Some counseling services will treat symptoms. I will address the core causes behind the symptoms. However, you always will maintain control of the topics discussed & you will always be respected for the decisions you make.
Still Waters Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel stuck, desperate to move forward in your life but can't seem to leave the past in the past? Do your emotions get the best of you...anxiety, depression, anger, irritability? Are you tired of taking care of or trying to fix everyone else but feel guilty for wanting to focus on your own needs and wants for a change? Maybe you've lost a sense of who you are and don't even know what your needs and wants are. Maybe your past experiences, possibly physical or sexual abuse, create shame, guilt or deep emotional pain.
Do you feel stuck, desperate to move forward in your life but can't seem to leave the past in the past? Do your emotions get the best of you...anxiety, depression, anger, irritability? Are you tired of taking care of or trying to fix everyone else but feel guilty for wanting to focus on your own needs and wants for a change? Maybe you've lost a sense of who you are and don't even know what your needs and wants are. Maybe your past experiences, possibly physical or sexual abuse, create shame, guilt or deep emotional pain.
Robert W Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Not accepting new clients
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you having difficulties with relationships in your personal or professional life? Are you or a loved one experiencing issues with substance abuse? It may, at times, seem like some situations are impossible, but there are solutions.
My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment in which my clients and I can work to resolve or manage the stressors in their lives. I believe a positive Therapeutic Relationship between therapist and client is essential when seeking solutions to life's problems.
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's demands? Are you having difficulties with relationships in your personal or professional life? Are you or a loved one experiencing issues with substance abuse? It may, at times, seem like some situations are impossible, but there are solutions.
My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment in which my clients and I can work to resolve or manage the stressors in their lives. I believe a positive Therapeutic Relationship between therapist and client is essential when seeking solutions to life's problems.
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Katie is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who has experience in helping a diverse client base work through a wide array of issues, including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, parenting difficulties, divorce, spiritual growth, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and OCD. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is an evidence-based treatment for minors who have experienced significant trauma. Katie treats clients aged 12 years and up.
Katie is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who has experience in helping a diverse client base work through a wide array of issues, including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, parenting difficulties, divorce, spiritual growth, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and OCD. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is an evidence-based treatment for minors who have experienced significant trauma. Katie treats clients aged 12 years and up.
As a counselor and survivor, I understand the overwhelming feelings of grief, depression, and trauma. You long to feel normal and safe again. I help you fully accept where you are and move beyond the grief to find complete relief. Recognizing your true feelings about sexual assault, grief or death is the first step in releasing the pain. I'll guide you to reclaim your power and consciously decide your future. You are not alone. I see, hear, and feel your pain because I've been there. I survived, and you can too. Your freedom beyond the trauma starts today. Take the next step to freedom by booking a session now.
As a counselor and survivor, I understand the overwhelming feelings of grief, depression, and trauma. You long to feel normal and safe again. I help you fully accept where you are and move beyond the grief to find complete relief. Recognizing your true feelings about sexual assault, grief or death is the first step in releasing the pain. I'll guide you to reclaim your power and consciously decide your future. You are not alone. I see, hear, and feel your pain because I've been there. I survived, and you can too. Your freedom beyond the trauma starts today. Take the next step to freedom by booking a session now.
Lighthouse Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263 (Online Only)
It is my mission to be a vessel and share the love of God with others by providing genuine compassion and concern to hurting people with a desire to rebuild and or restore their lives! It's okay to not be okay. This one sentence says a lot to the years of inner turmoil that you may have endured silently. Mental health can impact every aspect of your wellbeing, so let's work together to change that. I've had the privilege of working in many diverse settings: homeless, individual, marital, family counseling, and residential settings helping women to overcome the horrors of human trafficking and/or a history of sexual abuse.
It is my mission to be a vessel and share the love of God with others by providing genuine compassion and concern to hurting people with a desire to rebuild and or restore their lives! It's okay to not be okay. This one sentence says a lot to the years of inner turmoil that you may have endured silently. Mental health can impact every aspect of your wellbeing, so let's work together to change that. I've had the privilege of working in many diverse settings: homeless, individual, marital, family counseling, and residential settings helping women to overcome the horrors of human trafficking and/or a history of sexual abuse.
Angela Hanner Montondo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30265
My areas of practice include trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), sexual assault , grief, depression, anxiety, Bi Polar Disorder, and other adjustment issues.
Have you been through something that was so painful that you’ve had a difficult time moving past it? Does it feel impossible to imagine that things can ever get better? Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself for past mistakes? These experiences and feelings are sadly all-too-common in the world today. Together, we can work to find a way to resolve distressing emotions and any distorted thought processes which are making it difficult for you to move forward and to heal.
My areas of practice include trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), sexual assault , grief, depression, anxiety, Bi Polar Disorder, and other adjustment issues.
Have you been through something that was so painful that you’ve had a difficult time moving past it? Does it feel impossible to imagine that things can ever get better? Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself for past mistakes? These experiences and feelings are sadly all-too-common in the world today. Together, we can work to find a way to resolve distressing emotions and any distorted thought processes which are making it difficult for you to move forward and to heal.
Janice McLeroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
I see adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, PTSD, and women's issues including survivors of sexual abuse.
Today's teens face different types of stressors than those to which we adults were exposed. Our culture, with its social media and overly committed lifestyle of busyness, sets our young people up for increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of genuine understanding of who they are. I am passionate about helping young people live life in wholeness. I see ages nine and up. My areas of specialty are ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, stress management, school-related issues, and family transitions. I'm trained in EMDR, a therapy technique for those who've experienced trauma.
I see adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, PTSD, and women's issues including survivors of sexual abuse.
Today's teens face different types of stressors than those to which we adults were exposed. Our culture, with its social media and overly committed lifestyle of busyness, sets our young people up for increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of genuine understanding of who they are. I am passionate about helping young people live life in wholeness. I see ages nine and up. My areas of specialty are ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, stress management, school-related issues, and family transitions. I'm trained in EMDR, a therapy technique for those who've experienced trauma.
My areas of expertise include trauma (PTSD), depression, anxiety, addiction, marriage counseling, sexual abuse, and grief.
Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness or finding it difficult to see a way forward? I'm here to support you in navigating past traumas, overcoming hurts, and dealing with challenging situations. Together, we can address distressing emotions and correct any distorted thought patterns that may be hindering your progress. I provide compassionate counseling services for individuals, children, adults, marriages, and families, believing strongly that no one should face life's challenges alone.
My areas of expertise include trauma (PTSD), depression, anxiety, addiction, marriage counseling, sexual abuse, and grief.
Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness or finding it difficult to see a way forward? I'm here to support you in navigating past traumas, overcoming hurts, and dealing with challenging situations. Together, we can address distressing emotions and correct any distorted thought patterns that may be hindering your progress. I provide compassionate counseling services for individuals, children, adults, marriages, and families, believing strongly that no one should face life's challenges alone.
Dr. Shannon Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269 (Online Only)
I am especially skilled at helping people recover from childhood trauma and sexual assault, grief, loss and substance use disorders.
Are you a person who has lived or is living through hard things? Is use of alcohol or other drugs getting in your way or in the way of someone you love? Are you a teen or young adult feeling unready to move into adulting? With more than 30 years' experience, I am a caring person who listens really well. I have proven skills to help you move freely and lightly into the best future you want.
I am especially skilled at helping people recover from childhood trauma and sexual assault, grief, loss and substance use disorders.
Are you a person who has lived or is living through hard things? Is use of alcohol or other drugs getting in your way or in the way of someone you love? Are you a teen or young adult feeling unready to move into adulting? With more than 30 years' experience, I am a caring person who listens really well. I have proven skills to help you move freely and lightly into the best future you want.
Alzirene Campos Faubion
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
As a play therapist my passion is to help children to express their needs, wants and conflicts with themselves and their families using the toys and miniature as their language. "Fish swim, birds fly, children play ." Gary Landreth Introducing Andrew- https://goo.gl/G5lY4x
As a play therapist my passion is to help children to express their needs, wants and conflicts with themselves and their families using the toys and miniature as their language. "Fish swim, birds fly, children play ." Gary Landreth Introducing Andrew- https://goo.gl/G5lY4x
We all have times in our lives when we find ourselves looking for someone to help us through this thing called life. During those times, we may find ourselves a little lost or confused with no direction. Therapy with me is like talking to your best friend. You can be yourself in a judgment free zone. I’m a great listener, creative, and compassionate, which will help you in discovering your strengths and develop the life you desire. Life may have handed you challenging experiences that included trauma, pain, and confusion, but you don’t have to stay stuck in it. I want to help you heal and grow so you can live with joy and purpose.
We all have times in our lives when we find ourselves looking for someone to help us through this thing called life. During those times, we may find ourselves a little lost or confused with no direction. Therapy with me is like talking to your best friend. You can be yourself in a judgment free zone. I’m a great listener, creative, and compassionate, which will help you in discovering your strengths and develop the life you desire. Life may have handed you challenging experiences that included trauma, pain, and confusion, but you don’t have to stay stuck in it. I want to help you heal and grow so you can live with joy and purpose.
Reform Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
Bad things happen to good people. If you or a loved one is struggling with managing a difficult situation which has led to addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues, please reach out to me! I provide services for teens, adults and couples counseling. I can help you find the balance and peace you are looking for.
Bad things happen to good people. If you or a loved one is struggling with managing a difficult situation which has led to addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues, please reach out to me! I provide services for teens, adults and couples counseling. I can help you find the balance and peace you are looking for.
Life shouldn't have to be so hard. If you're one of those people or one of those families struggling to keep your head above the proverbial waterline, let me throw you a lifeline. You may find what seemed like insurmountable obstacles in your path when you were in crisis turn out to be manageable stepping stones when we examine and reframe them together. I'll help you map out a clear path and concrete steps to achieving your personal goals. I believe in empowering you so that you can quickly reach your full potential spiritually, emotionally, physically, and educationally.
Life shouldn't have to be so hard. If you're one of those people or one of those families struggling to keep your head above the proverbial waterline, let me throw you a lifeline. You may find what seemed like insurmountable obstacles in your path when you were in crisis turn out to be manageable stepping stones when we examine and reframe them together. I'll help you map out a clear path and concrete steps to achieving your personal goals. I believe in empowering you so that you can quickly reach your full potential spiritually, emotionally, physically, and educationally.
West Georgia Counseling & Assessment Services has been servicing families through the DFCS since 2000. As of 2021, our practice also services individuals and families with private insurance, as a self pay client, individual, marital & family therapy sessions. We proudly serve our military veterans and their families as well as all members of our community. Our agency is composed of male and female, highly credentialed, diverse, and experienced staff of LPC's, APC's, Master level counselors, parent aids, and other staff.
West Georgia Counseling & Assessment Services has been servicing families through the DFCS since 2000. As of 2021, our practice also services individuals and families with private insurance, as a self pay client, individual, marital & family therapy sessions. We proudly serve our military veterans and their families as well as all members of our community. Our agency is composed of male and female, highly credentialed, diverse, and experienced staff of LPC's, APC's, Master level counselors, parent aids, and other staff.
Aspire Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors, navigating emotions, and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit.
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors, navigating emotions, and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit.
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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.