Sexual Abuse Therapists in Evansville, IN
Have you experienced physical emotional or sexual abuse in your life? If you are struggling with nervousness, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, unable to trust anyone and feeling you are not good enough as the result of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, then you need to contact me. I understand the impact that trauma has on survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse...how it makes you feel unworthy, how it makes you feel unsafe today, and how it is difficult to enjoy life. Don't let the past continue to impact your present life...you have suffered enough! I offer EMDR therapy to help you get past your past.
Have you experienced physical emotional or sexual abuse in your life? If you are struggling with nervousness, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, unable to trust anyone and feeling you are not good enough as the result of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, then you need to contact me. I understand the impact that trauma has on survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse...how it makes you feel unworthy, how it makes you feel unsafe today, and how it is difficult to enjoy life. Don't let the past continue to impact your present life...you have suffered enough! I offer EMDR therapy to help you get past your past.
Laura M Symon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47708 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! My name is Laura, and I'm pleased to meet you. I specialize in several areas of human sexuality including medical disorders such as female inorgasmia, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, childhood sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, and consulting with churches and corporations on safe child policies. I will work with you in an understanding and compassionate manner to help transform you into a stronger individual that has survived adversity and triumphed over hurt as well as help you improve your sex life. I also offer several day intensives to shorten the duration of treatment and expedite the healing process.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Laura, and I'm pleased to meet you. I specialize in several areas of human sexuality including medical disorders such as female inorgasmia, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, childhood sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, and consulting with churches and corporations on safe child policies. I will work with you in an understanding and compassionate manner to help transform you into a stronger individual that has survived adversity and triumphed over hurt as well as help you improve your sex life. I also offer several day intensives to shorten the duration of treatment and expedite the healing process.
Laura Symon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, SEP
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47708
Welcome to my practice! My name is Laura, and I'm pleased to meet you. I specialize in several areas of human sexuality including medical disorders such as female inorgasmia, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, childhood sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, and consulting with churches and corporations on safe child policies. I will work with you in an understanding and compassionate manner to help transform you into a stronger individual that has survived adversity and triumphed over hurt as well as help you improve your sex life. I also offer several day intensives to shorten the duration of treatment and expedite the healing process.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Laura, and I'm pleased to meet you. I specialize in several areas of human sexuality including medical disorders such as female inorgasmia, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, childhood sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, and consulting with churches and corporations on safe child policies. I will work with you in an understanding and compassionate manner to help transform you into a stronger individual that has survived adversity and triumphed over hurt as well as help you improve your sex life. I also offer several day intensives to shorten the duration of treatment and expedite the healing process.
Lindsey N Saltzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with trauma survivors - specifically first responders, front-line medical professionals, and domestic violence/sexual assault survivors.
Are you a first responder who's work has made you start hating the job? Are you so irritable that you are isolating from friends and family? Are you a trauma survivor who wants to silence the ghosts? At Equinox Counseling and Consulting, LLC, my ambition is to expand mental health services through direct clinical services, community awareness, and education. I focus heavily on trauma services - including EMDR - and accept new clients on a case-by-case basis so I can provide the best care for the clients I serve.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors - specifically first responders, front-line medical professionals, and domestic violence/sexual assault survivors.
Are you a first responder who's work has made you start hating the job? Are you so irritable that you are isolating from friends and family? Are you a trauma survivor who wants to silence the ghosts? At Equinox Counseling and Consulting, LLC, my ambition is to expand mental health services through direct clinical services, community awareness, and education. I focus heavily on trauma services - including EMDR - and accept new clients on a case-by-case basis so I can provide the best care for the clients I serve.
I provide counseling services to adults 19 years of age and older. Creative and personalized interventions are utilized to target a wide variety of mental health concerns including, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD, as well as challenges that many of us face which impact functioning in important areas of life, such as Aging in Place Successfully, Grief and Loss, Ineffective Communication Skills, Life Transitions - Life after School (High School or College), Raising Children, Divorce, etc. , Poor Self-Esteem and Body Image.
I provide counseling services to adults 19 years of age and older. Creative and personalized interventions are utilized to target a wide variety of mental health concerns including, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD, as well as challenges that many of us face which impact functioning in important areas of life, such as Aging in Place Successfully, Grief and Loss, Ineffective Communication Skills, Life Transitions - Life after School (High School or College), Raising Children, Divorce, etc. , Poor Self-Esteem and Body Image.
Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward success quickly and efficiently. Your goal, and yours alone, is what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward success quickly and efficiently. Your goal, and yours alone, is what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
I currently offer the options of Telephone, and Zoom. My in-person is currently on a waitlist. I have 36+ years experience. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency, social anxiety, setting boundaries, or relationship stress. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I have experience working with adults abused as children, sexual trauma, and domestic violence. I take a limited number of clients so call/email to see if I am currently accepting new clients. Email me for a faster response.
I currently offer the options of Telephone, and Zoom. My in-person is currently on a waitlist. I have 36+ years experience. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency, social anxiety, setting boundaries, or relationship stress. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I have experience working with adults abused as children, sexual trauma, and domestic violence. I take a limited number of clients so call/email to see if I am currently accepting new clients. Email me for a faster response.
Caron J Leader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47714
Waitlist for new clients
If you are searching for a therapist, you must be wanting or needing some kind of change. Change, while overwhelming, is a necessary part of life. I really view my work as helping people negotiate changes in life and help them discover how to feel better. My treatment philosophy is simple. I focus on building a trusting and collaborative relationship with you first. Then, with your goals and feedback, I tailor a treatment plan just for you. I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, grief, AD/HD, OCD, LGBTQIA, PTSD, relationship issues, life developmental hurdles, and plain old life stress.
If you are searching for a therapist, you must be wanting or needing some kind of change. Change, while overwhelming, is a necessary part of life. I really view my work as helping people negotiate changes in life and help them discover how to feel better. My treatment philosophy is simple. I focus on building a trusting and collaborative relationship with you first. Then, with your goals and feedback, I tailor a treatment plan just for you. I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, grief, AD/HD, OCD, LGBTQIA, PTSD, relationship issues, life developmental hurdles, and plain old life stress.
Who could benefit from my services? Anyone who is experiencing difficulties that currently seem beyond their own resources to handle, anyone who continually finds themselves struggling with the same problems over and over no matter what they try, or anyone who finds themselves unable to overcome the past. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by current life circumstances, I want to invite you to partner with me to help you get on the other side of these problems so that you can feel a greater sense of overall well-being and find more enjoyment from life.
Who could benefit from my services? Anyone who is experiencing difficulties that currently seem beyond their own resources to handle, anyone who continually finds themselves struggling with the same problems over and over no matter what they try, or anyone who finds themselves unable to overcome the past. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by current life circumstances, I want to invite you to partner with me to help you get on the other side of these problems so that you can feel a greater sense of overall well-being and find more enjoyment from life.
Michelle Kelley Forgey
Counselor, LPC, RPT, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47708 (Online Only)
I strive to create a safe and loving environment free from any judgment to help bring healing. I believe in looking at the whole person recognizing that each individual and family is unique. I work to be creative in my interventions and empower clients to find their voice. It is a privilege to walk with clients through some of their hardest and darkest moments. We journey together through the darkness to the light that is waiting just on the other side of the pain.
I strive to create a safe and loving environment free from any judgment to help bring healing. I believe in looking at the whole person recognizing that each individual and family is unique. I work to be creative in my interventions and empower clients to find their voice. It is a privilege to walk with clients through some of their hardest and darkest moments. We journey together through the darkness to the light that is waiting just on the other side of the pain.
Alyssa Schutte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47725 (Online Only)
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LCADC, CSAT, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47708
Congratulations on the decision to make positive personal changes in your life! I offer over 30 years of clinical experience counseling people with issues related to mental health and various addictions. I offer the ability to connect well with people and use my training and experience to help you solve your issues. My office is located in a large and very relaxed setting of the historic Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Your call will be answered by me; offering you a personalized and extremely confidential experience. I am licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky and am able to work with people that live in either state.
Congratulations on the decision to make positive personal changes in your life! I offer over 30 years of clinical experience counseling people with issues related to mental health and various addictions. I offer the ability to connect well with people and use my training and experience to help you solve your issues. My office is located in a large and very relaxed setting of the historic Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Your call will be answered by me; offering you a personalized and extremely confidential experience. I am licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky and am able to work with people that live in either state.
"Just do what you can today." It can be as simple as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. Your “best” each day is going to look different and that is okay. Reward yourself for the accomplishments you did, no matter how big or small. YOU are the main character to your story and no matter how you narrate it, I would be honored to walk alongside you in achieving your goals!
"Just do what you can today." It can be as simple as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. Your “best” each day is going to look different and that is okay. Reward yourself for the accomplishments you did, no matter how big or small. YOU are the main character to your story and no matter how you narrate it, I would be honored to walk alongside you in achieving your goals!
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is there some loss, trauma, or pain from the past impacting your life today? Past pain or fears of the future can trigger anxiety and make life difficult to navigate. I work with clients to help them heal from past harm, grieve losses and move toward new beginnings. True, effective change and greater freedom is possible with a willingness and a desire to heal and to grow.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is there some loss, trauma, or pain from the past impacting your life today? Past pain or fears of the future can trigger anxiety and make life difficult to navigate. I work with clients to help them heal from past harm, grieve losses and move toward new beginnings. True, effective change and greater freedom is possible with a willingness and a desire to heal and to grow.
Julie M Bellamy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47714
Not only do I understand the challenge in picking up the phone to make that first phone call for help, I understand and am mindful of the challenges of following through with this, every step of the way. I see my role as a therapist as helping each of my clients to move toward their best life. I work collaboratively with my clients to figure out what that means for them, and am mindful that my job as a therapist is to work myself out of a job.
Not only do I understand the challenge in picking up the phone to make that first phone call for help, I understand and am mindful of the challenges of following through with this, every step of the way. I see my role as a therapist as helping each of my clients to move toward their best life. I work collaboratively with my clients to figure out what that means for them, and am mindful that my job as a therapist is to work myself out of a job.
Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.
Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate your healing journey alone! While making yourself vulnerable may seem scary, it is also one of the strongest indicators of courage. When faced with overwhelming emotions, it can feel comfortable to avoid those feelings; however, comfort and courage cannot exist at the same time.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate your healing journey alone! While making yourself vulnerable may seem scary, it is also one of the strongest indicators of courage. When faced with overwhelming emotions, it can feel comfortable to avoid those feelings; however, comfort and courage cannot exist at the same time.
Michelle Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47714
I currently work independently within Virtual Consult, MD who provides therapy as well as psychiatry to its clientele. I work with adults and geriatric population in order to assist individuals in learning to cope with daily life stressors, develop mental wellness, and sobriety. As a therapist my goal is to meet clients where they are at and assist individuals in developing coping skills that fit their current need and situation.
I currently work independently within Virtual Consult, MD who provides therapy as well as psychiatry to its clientele. I work with adults and geriatric population in order to assist individuals in learning to cope with daily life stressors, develop mental wellness, and sobriety. As a therapist my goal is to meet clients where they are at and assist individuals in developing coping skills that fit their current need and situation.
Here Too Healing Arts Services
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47713
Do you want more joy in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Would you like to undo old patterns in your relationships, your work, your family life? Are you ready to consider new options & opportunities? At Here Too, we use the wisdom of your nervous system to guide us in stretching your capacity for joy, resolving old wounds and building protection against new ones. We will use your astrological birth chart to explore untapped opportunities for joy, connection and full expression. For those who want to do the deep dive into their wounds for a final release, I help you build the courage and support so we can do that together.
Do you want more joy in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Would you like to undo old patterns in your relationships, your work, your family life? Are you ready to consider new options & opportunities? At Here Too, we use the wisdom of your nervous system to guide us in stretching your capacity for joy, resolving old wounds and building protection against new ones. We will use your astrological birth chart to explore untapped opportunities for joy, connection and full expression. For those who want to do the deep dive into their wounds for a final release, I help you build the courage and support so we can do that together.
Carina Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have office hours Mon-Thur 8am-4pm CT. The best way to contact me is via email or text message. When contacting me, you must give your name and phone number in order for me to respond.——————————Does your child ever seem different from others their age? Have you ever had difficulty trying to help your child communicate? Has your child lost what makes them uniquely special? I primarily work with families and children dealing with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and trauma, amongst many other difficulties they may face. I have helped many families get through difficult times or deal with challenging emotions.
I currently have office hours Mon-Thur 8am-4pm CT. The best way to contact me is via email or text message. When contacting me, you must give your name and phone number in order for me to respond.——————————Does your child ever seem different from others their age? Have you ever had difficulty trying to help your child communicate? Has your child lost what makes them uniquely special? I primarily work with families and children dealing with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and trauma, amongst many other difficulties they may face. I have helped many families get through difficult times or deal with challenging emotions.
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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.