Sexual Abuse Therapists in Tucker, GA

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Shirsten Dreyer
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
(678) 498-6234 View (678) 498-6234
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Align Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
Hello, I’m Kelley. My clients are often sensitive, resilient, and creative individuals who feel stuck, exhausted, hurt, or frustrated in their relationships and within themselves. Using a Narrative Therapy framework, I strive to understand each client's unique story. The question I ask is not "What is wrong with you?" but "What has happened to you?" My approach is grounded in a systems perspective, offering a non-pathologizing, compassionate view that acknowledges the profound impact of trauma and/or systemic oppression on an individual’s health and well-being.
Hello, I’m Kelley. My clients are often sensitive, resilient, and creative individuals who feel stuck, exhausted, hurt, or frustrated in their relationships and within themselves. Using a Narrative Therapy framework, I strive to understand each client's unique story. The question I ask is not "What is wrong with you?" but "What has happened to you?" My approach is grounded in a systems perspective, offering a non-pathologizing, compassionate view that acknowledges the profound impact of trauma and/or systemic oppression on an individual’s health and well-being.
(470) 517-9763 View (470) 517-9763
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Elaine C Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084  (Online Only)
Many in today's world feel disconnected. You may feel disconnected from yourself, from those you love and even perhaps from a sense of any greater purpose in your life. What I love to do is help individuals, and families reconnect and hopefully come into a greater fullness of life.
Many in today's world feel disconnected. You may feel disconnected from yourself, from those you love and even perhaps from a sense of any greater purpose in your life. What I love to do is help individuals, and families reconnect and hopefully come into a greater fullness of life.
(770) 450-5147 View (770) 450-5147
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Margaret Hodges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
Seeking therapy takes courage. As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and challenges. Together, we take this information and develop a plan for creating the life you want. My clients frequently use therapy to help with problem solving and decision making. I believe my training and depth of experience make me uniquely able to understand the painful struggles my clients face.
Seeking therapy takes courage. As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and challenges. Together, we take this information and develop a plan for creating the life you want. My clients frequently use therapy to help with problem solving and decision making. I believe my training and depth of experience make me uniquely able to understand the painful struggles my clients face.
(404) 996-1892 View (404) 996-1892
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Madison Day Grove
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
(678) 675-1282 View (678) 675-1282
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Ann Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
My life's work has been dedicated to the service to others. I greatly enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, ethnicities and belief systems. I will support you in addressing the problem(s) that you or your loved one is facing. I will join with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your reasons for seeking help. My experiences include working with a myriad of mental health issues in children, teens and adults.
My life's work has been dedicated to the service to others. I greatly enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, ethnicities and belief systems. I will support you in addressing the problem(s) that you or your loved one is facing. I will join with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your reasons for seeking help. My experiences include working with a myriad of mental health issues in children, teens and adults.
(470) 280-1298 View (470) 280-1298
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Kaylan Maloney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
“Today’s a great day for a great day.” Changing our verbiage can lead to changing our perspective. My goals as your counselor are to help you identify your perspective, help you become your best self and develop ways to better manage the stressors of life. We create, set and work through your goals together, as the sessions are tailored to your needs. I understand that having a busy work schedule, making family time, and/or unforeseen circumstances occur so I am available for video sessions for your convenience. I provide Telehealth services for Florida and South Carolina residents as well.
“Today’s a great day for a great day.” Changing our verbiage can lead to changing our perspective. My goals as your counselor are to help you identify your perspective, help you become your best self and develop ways to better manage the stressors of life. We create, set and work through your goals together, as the sessions are tailored to your needs. I understand that having a busy work schedule, making family time, and/or unforeseen circumstances occur so I am available for video sessions for your convenience. I provide Telehealth services for Florida and South Carolina residents as well.
(678) 792-3482 View (678) 792-3482
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Gabrielle Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
​I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, families, teenagers, and adults who have a history of depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, and family issues. I have a passion for supporting children and families through supportive relationships and the healing power of play. I wholeheartedly believe individuals deserve a safe, empathetic and genuine space to deal with life’s challenges.
​I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, families, teenagers, and adults who have a history of depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, and family issues. I have a passion for supporting children and families through supportive relationships and the healing power of play. I wholeheartedly believe individuals deserve a safe, empathetic and genuine space to deal with life’s challenges.
(678) 833-3942 View (678) 833-3942
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Sarah Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
Have you ever experienced a difficult time understanding how relationships have impacted your life? I bring a compassionate and nonjudgmental counseling style to help individuals feel empowered in making positive changes for themselves. I am passionate about understanding individuals on a deeper level and seeing them as the complex, complete person they are. My hope is to create a safe space for individuals and couples to explore their current and past relationships and link common experiences over time.
Have you ever experienced a difficult time understanding how relationships have impacted your life? I bring a compassionate and nonjudgmental counseling style to help individuals feel empowered in making positive changes for themselves. I am passionate about understanding individuals on a deeper level and seeing them as the complex, complete person they are. My hope is to create a safe space for individuals and couples to explore their current and past relationships and link common experiences over time.
(678) 688-9637 View (678) 688-9637
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Monica Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CAMS, QPRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084  (Online Only)
Where We Stand is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care practice that offers mental health and substance abuse services to communities within the metro Atlanta area. Our focus is to provide cost-effective, quality treatment.
Where We Stand is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care practice that offers mental health and substance abuse services to communities within the metro Atlanta area. Our focus is to provide cost-effective, quality treatment.
(678) 831-2539 View (678) 831-2539
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Karen Poynor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I am skilled at working with the most challenging of children, ages 3 - 12. Their needs vary from trauma, anxiety, anger outbursts, adjustment problems, to grief/loss. Play Therapy is a researched approach that allows your child to take the lead in the session, while the therapist follows and interprets his/her play. Their self-paced process allows your child to work through issues without fear or trepidation. When he/she is ready to reconnect, the process is complete.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I am skilled at working with the most challenging of children, ages 3 - 12. Their needs vary from trauma, anxiety, anger outbursts, adjustment problems, to grief/loss. Play Therapy is a researched approach that allows your child to take the lead in the session, while the therapist follows and interprets his/her play. Their self-paced process allows your child to work through issues without fear or trepidation. When he/she is ready to reconnect, the process is complete.
(404) 900-7702 View (404) 900-7702
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DeVon Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
(404) 800-3751 View (404) 800-3751
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Robin Kirkpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30085  (Online Only)
My style is direct, compassionate, and engaging. I help parents provide effective and supportive care to teens whose moods and behaviors may seem confusing, frustrating or even scary. I am an excellent resource for young adults transtioning to college and young adulthood. I help people navigating sudden and expected loss with dignity and compassion. Grief is a multi-faceted experience and having a trustworthy guide can make navigating it less frightening. I look forward to connecting with you in the process of building on the strengths and resilience you already possess.
My style is direct, compassionate, and engaging. I help parents provide effective and supportive care to teens whose moods and behaviors may seem confusing, frustrating or even scary. I am an excellent resource for young adults transtioning to college and young adulthood. I help people navigating sudden and expected loss with dignity and compassion. Grief is a multi-faceted experience and having a trustworthy guide can make navigating it less frightening. I look forward to connecting with you in the process of building on the strengths and resilience you already possess.
(404) 620-3216 View (404) 620-3216
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Luciana Heard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, behavioral issues, and relational challenges.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, behavioral issues, and relational challenges.
(678) 498-7305 x1005 View (678) 498-7305 x1005
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Chelsey Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and adults. I provide directive and non-directive play therapy approaches. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues following family disturbances such as divorce or family losses. I strive to provide a safe place for individuals and families to explore their thoughts and emotions related to the struggle that they are learning to cope with.
I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and adults. I provide directive and non-directive play therapy approaches. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues following family disturbances such as divorce or family losses. I strive to provide a safe place for individuals and families to explore their thoughts and emotions related to the struggle that they are learning to cope with.
(678) 535-2667 View (678) 535-2667
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Matt Ottenweller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and challenges, such as trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, behavioral/school problems, ADHD, ODD, grief, attachment issues, and family conflict. I have over 10 years of experience and specialized training in working with children, adolescents and their families.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and challenges, such as trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, behavioral/school problems, ADHD, ODD, grief, attachment issues, and family conflict. I have over 10 years of experience and specialized training in working with children, adolescents and their families.
(404) 948-5969 View (404) 948-5969
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Katelyn Martin
Counselor, LAPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
Hey there! I'm Katelyn. I enjoy working with couples and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. My passion is to help others grow into having a loving relationship with themselves and the people around them. The therapeutic process allows us to dissect patterns created through life experience, and choose healthier, more adaptive ways of coping and being. I provide a warm and comfortable space for my clients where they are unconditionally accepted as they are: you will never be judged in my office. Every part of you is welcome here & it is my honor to walk alongside you as you work through your toughest experiences.
Hey there! I'm Katelyn. I enjoy working with couples and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. My passion is to help others grow into having a loving relationship with themselves and the people around them. The therapeutic process allows us to dissect patterns created through life experience, and choose healthier, more adaptive ways of coping and being. I provide a warm and comfortable space for my clients where they are unconditionally accepted as they are: you will never be judged in my office. Every part of you is welcome here & it is my honor to walk alongside you as you work through your toughest experiences.
(678) 303-4338 View (678) 303-4338
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Susan Clerici Psychotherapy & Life Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ICADC, CCFC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
A note to my clients who identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, LBGTQ+. I am Anti Racist and an ally. Working together I hear and respect your story, I know you are Personally impacted by systemic racism and discrimination. The minute you pick up that phone or send an email requesting an appointment there is courage realized. Sometimes our world shrinks when we are feeling sad or hurt and it takes courage to break through. It is my sincere belief that we are full of endless possibilities. I also know that reaching out for a guide to help become unstuck is the first step to freeing those possibilities.
A note to my clients who identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, LBGTQ+. I am Anti Racist and an ally. Working together I hear and respect your story, I know you are Personally impacted by systemic racism and discrimination. The minute you pick up that phone or send an email requesting an appointment there is courage realized. Sometimes our world shrinks when we are feeling sad or hurt and it takes courage to break through. It is my sincere belief that we are full of endless possibilities. I also know that reaching out for a guide to help become unstuck is the first step to freeing those possibilities.
(678) 389-1662 View (678) 389-1662
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Neelofar Sajid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I am an experienced and empathetic therapist and I believe that individuals have the capacity to understand and change the aspects of their lives that are unsatisfying. It is my belief that, often, many individuals are in need to work through their "unfinished business" these individuals move through life operating on assumptions and expectations that may be out of their conscious awareness. Working through this paves the way for more satisfying relationships and overall contentment in life. I love my work!! My commitment is to provide support, encouragement, and honesty, along with proven strategies to help you find real solutions.
I am an experienced and empathetic therapist and I believe that individuals have the capacity to understand and change the aspects of their lives that are unsatisfying. It is my belief that, often, many individuals are in need to work through their "unfinished business" these individuals move through life operating on assumptions and expectations that may be out of their conscious awareness. Working through this paves the way for more satisfying relationships and overall contentment in life. I love my work!! My commitment is to provide support, encouragement, and honesty, along with proven strategies to help you find real solutions.
(678) 276-7029 View (678) 276-7029
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The Latoria Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CPCS, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
The most rare and beautiful people of character are those who blossom during times of adversity. My passion is in helping people navigate their complex lives by providing counseling to individuals, families and conducting group counseling for ages six and above. My creative and non-traditional approach to therapy is used to address issues that impact the individual and the family system. I look forward to meeting and helping you traverse the waters of life and become healthier through the process.
The most rare and beautiful people of character are those who blossom during times of adversity. My passion is in helping people navigate their complex lives by providing counseling to individuals, families and conducting group counseling for ages six and above. My creative and non-traditional approach to therapy is used to address issues that impact the individual and the family system. I look forward to meeting and helping you traverse the waters of life and become healthier through the process.
(404) 491-8361 View (404) 491-8361
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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.