Sexual Abuse Therapists in East Lansing, MI
Emily Erickson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Are you someone who experienced trauma, and now struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trust, and community? My passion is working with survivors of trauma, including survivors who have experienced intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. I have extensive training and experience working with survivors aside from clinical work, including volunteering as a victim advocate on a college campus, being a SANE victim advocate, and working in two domestic violence shelters. I have 60+ hours of training in advocacy, trauma-informed-care, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
Are you someone who experienced trauma, and now struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trust, and community? My passion is working with survivors of trauma, including survivors who have experienced intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. I have extensive training and experience working with survivors aside from clinical work, including volunteering as a victim advocate on a college campus, being a SANE victim advocate, and working in two domestic violence shelters. I have 60+ hours of training in advocacy, trauma-informed-care, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
Angela C Orta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Areas of special interest include women in transition, body/self-esteem, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma/ sexual abuse, relationship conflict, divorce/remarriage, infidelity, eating disorders, acute & chronic illness, and grief & loss.
We all face difficult life transitions and circumstances. I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. Through the integration of theory, research, and practice, and with a sensitivity to multicultural issues, I strive to help people improve their well-being, alleviate distress & maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Areas of special interest include women in transition, body/self-esteem, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma/ sexual abuse, relationship conflict, divorce/remarriage, infidelity, eating disorders, acute & chronic illness, and grief & loss.
We all face difficult life transitions and circumstances. I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. Through the integration of theory, research, and practice, and with a sensitivity to multicultural issues, I strive to help people improve their well-being, alleviate distress & maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to live happy and fulfilling lives.
I have worked with all age groups, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and domestic violence, behavioral issues, and many other areas.
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Schmitz and I am a Mental Health Therapist at Child and Family Charities in Lansing, MI. It is extremely important to me to provide a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel free to be themselves and talk about anything that is on their mind. I use a person-centered, empowerment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach and I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals.
I have worked with all age groups, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and domestic violence, behavioral issues, and many other areas.
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Schmitz and I am a Mental Health Therapist at Child and Family Charities in Lansing, MI. It is extremely important to me to provide a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel free to be themselves and talk about anything that is on their mind. I use a person-centered, empowerment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach and I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals.
Joanne Giordano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I have specialized in helping those suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, sexual abuse, domestic violence and life transitions.
Caring people feel emotions more intensely. Whether its paralyzing anxiety, the continual cloud of depression or heartbreaking loss your daily struggle is valid. You may find making decisions about your relationships, career/college path, or everyday life extremely difficult. Earlier trauma only complicates the emotional pain and attempts to cope. You deserve to feel understood, listened to, and worthy while healing, building healthy coping skills, regaining positivity and confidence. Therapy is a trusting, respectful, nonjudgemental path forward for yourself. Caring people deserve a compassionate therapist.
I have specialized in helping those suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, sexual abuse, domestic violence and life transitions.
Caring people feel emotions more intensely. Whether its paralyzing anxiety, the continual cloud of depression or heartbreaking loss your daily struggle is valid. You may find making decisions about your relationships, career/college path, or everyday life extremely difficult. Earlier trauma only complicates the emotional pain and attempts to cope. You deserve to feel understood, listened to, and worthy while healing, building healthy coping skills, regaining positivity and confidence. Therapy is a trusting, respectful, nonjudgemental path forward for yourself. Caring people deserve a compassionate therapist.
I have focus in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions (and adjustments), trauma such as sexual abuse, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.
While navigating through life we are often presented with struggles and challenges that may be difficult to resolve on our own and require guidance and support from someone to successfully push through these challenges with positive outcomes. As a therapist, this is where I come in; I intend to provide individuals (families and couples) a safe haven to explore and work through any area(s) of your life in which you desire to change and/or improve. It is of great importance to me that the client/therapist relationship is established upon openness, candid, with active communication on behalf of both, the client and the therapist.
I have focus in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions (and adjustments), trauma such as sexual abuse, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.
While navigating through life we are often presented with struggles and challenges that may be difficult to resolve on our own and require guidance and support from someone to successfully push through these challenges with positive outcomes. As a therapist, this is where I come in; I intend to provide individuals (families and couples) a safe haven to explore and work through any area(s) of your life in which you desire to change and/or improve. It is of great importance to me that the client/therapist relationship is established upon openness, candid, with active communication on behalf of both, the client and the therapist.
Mary Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I have worked with many issues such as anxiety, depression, phase of life transition, trauma, sexual abuse and grief.
Accepting new clients! Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Are you having a hard time sorting through your thoughts and feelings? Feeling a little lost? Processing your thoughts and emotions in therapy will feel like a weight has been lifted and you’ll begin to make connections about patterns in your life and learn skills to find fulfillment. My greatest joy as a therapist is helping clients feel empowered to make positive changes. Please feel free to call or email and let's schedule a time to talk to see if we might be a good fit for therapy.
I have worked with many issues such as anxiety, depression, phase of life transition, trauma, sexual abuse and grief.
Accepting new clients! Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Are you having a hard time sorting through your thoughts and feelings? Feeling a little lost? Processing your thoughts and emotions in therapy will feel like a weight has been lifted and you’ll begin to make connections about patterns in your life and learn skills to find fulfillment. My greatest joy as a therapist is helping clients feel empowered to make positive changes. Please feel free to call or email and let's schedule a time to talk to see if we might be a good fit for therapy.
Jacqueline Reine Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
In my role as a clinical therapist I have found my passion in helping others remember and re-experience their own strengths and courage. I use a combination of several clinical interventions that have a strong solution focused baseline with plenty of room carved out for processing and simply feeling what needs to be felt. In my work I focus heavily on those who are seeking to recover from trauma, the impacts of severe and persistent mental health symptoms, religious trauma, sexual abuse as well as those who face anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms.
In my role as a clinical therapist I have found my passion in helping others remember and re-experience their own strengths and courage. I use a combination of several clinical interventions that have a strong solution focused baseline with plenty of room carved out for processing and simply feeling what needs to be felt. In my work I focus heavily on those who are seeking to recover from trauma, the impacts of severe and persistent mental health symptoms, religious trauma, sexual abuse as well as those who face anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms.
Patrick Kiely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm based in Michigan and was trained at Michigan State University. Most of my work over the last 10 years has been working with individuals as they recover from stressful events.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm based in Michigan and was trained at Michigan State University. Most of my work over the last 10 years has been working with individuals as they recover from stressful events.
Harper Psychological, PLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Currently accepting new clients (both telemed and in-person sessions)! Making the decision to seek out professional mental health services is the first step in moving towards a healthy life. At Harper Psychological, we make this first step seamless with easy scheduling and virtually no waiting period to be seen. Our office is comfortable, quiet and a safe place to work on issues. Understandably so, this is an uncertain time for many, let me help.
Currently accepting new clients (both telemed and in-person sessions)! Making the decision to seek out professional mental health services is the first step in moving towards a healthy life. At Harper Psychological, we make this first step seamless with easy scheduling and virtually no waiting period to be seen. Our office is comfortable, quiet and a safe place to work on issues. Understandably so, this is an uncertain time for many, let me help.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and teens. Through my many years of experience, I have learned that people can empower themselves to become happy, healthy and productive. To this end, I use a variety of techniques including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic therapy and other evidence based approaches to assist people in living the life that they truly desire.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and teens. Through my many years of experience, I have learned that people can empower themselves to become happy, healthy and productive. To this end, I use a variety of techniques including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic therapy and other evidence based approaches to assist people in living the life that they truly desire.
Avelyn E Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
**Accepting new clients** Strong people ask for help, knowing that everybody has a story and within each of us lies the ability to examine the past so we can move into the future. I encourage you to ask yourself not "what's wrong with me ?" but rather, "what happened to me?" Stop thinking "I need therapy" and start focusing on "I want therapy." Therapy is not about mental illness - it's about mental health. Focus on the fact that therapy is an experience that is normal, natural and a journey others have navigated. Life presents all of us with challenges but if we meet the challange and learn from it then we also grow from it.
**Accepting new clients** Strong people ask for help, knowing that everybody has a story and within each of us lies the ability to examine the past so we can move into the future. I encourage you to ask yourself not "what's wrong with me ?" but rather, "what happened to me?" Stop thinking "I need therapy" and start focusing on "I want therapy." Therapy is not about mental illness - it's about mental health. Focus on the fact that therapy is an experience that is normal, natural and a journey others have navigated. Life presents all of us with challenges but if we meet the challange and learn from it then we also grow from it.
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I have professional experience and background in treating adults and college students in both a university and private practice setting. My counseling approach focuses on building a strong relationship with my clients, ensuring a supportive and effective therapeutic experience. I have a strong passion for working with individuals navigating grief and loss, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am particularly drawn to assisting college students and young adults with issues such as identity development and values clarification, helping them to find their path and achieve personal growth.
I have professional experience and background in treating adults and college students in both a university and private practice setting. My counseling approach focuses on building a strong relationship with my clients, ensuring a supportive and effective therapeutic experience. I have a strong passion for working with individuals navigating grief and loss, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am particularly drawn to assisting college students and young adults with issues such as identity development and values clarification, helping them to find their path and achieve personal growth.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Our clients represent many different cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. We treat addictions, mental health, and severe and persistent mental health disorders. Life transitions sometimes need some therapeutic support; divorce, breakups, new jobs, moving to a new area, whatever changes are happening. We serve families, groups, individuals, children, teens, adults and older adults.
Our clients represent many different cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. We treat addictions, mental health, and severe and persistent mental health disorders. Life transitions sometimes need some therapeutic support; divorce, breakups, new jobs, moving to a new area, whatever changes are happening. We serve families, groups, individuals, children, teens, adults and older adults.
Shana Bombrys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
Clinical social worker as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Extensive training surrounding trauma and the impact trauma has on our lives. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Drawing from my work with Refugees to my work with people struggling with addiction issues.Strengths based and client centered approach. I work with children utilizing child centered play therapy. I have over six years of training in Sandtray World play technique. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Theraplay.
Clinical social worker as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Extensive training surrounding trauma and the impact trauma has on our lives. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Drawing from my work with Refugees to my work with people struggling with addiction issues.Strengths based and client centered approach. I work with children utilizing child centered play therapy. I have over six years of training in Sandtray World play technique. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Theraplay.
Bridging Communities & Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, ADS
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
We are accepting NEW clients- BCCS is a community-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic that provides a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach is to provide a supportive, safe, and interculturally competent environment, tailored to your individual needs. Most of our clinicians are bilingual licensed mental health professionals, who are passionate about closing the mental health gap created by language, cultural or religious barriers.
We are accepting NEW clients- BCCS is a community-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic that provides a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach is to provide a supportive, safe, and interculturally competent environment, tailored to your individual needs. Most of our clinicians are bilingual licensed mental health professionals, who are passionate about closing the mental health gap created by language, cultural or religious barriers.
Charlyne L Hoekzema
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPC , CAADC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
“This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is a part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion that I need.” -Dr. Kristen Neff
“This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is a part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion that I need.” -Dr. Kristen Neff
Philip Gamber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I have been in private clinical practice for 22 years. I have specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. My time is spent fairly equally working with mental health and substance abuse issues. Likewise, I have chosen to not focus on one specific age group, finding it to be more satisfying to see various aged people. I spend the most time with young adults, from ages of 16-26. I enjoy working with couples; though challenging, I can often offer a safe place for them to listen to one another.
I have been in private clinical practice for 22 years. I have specifically trained to work with children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. My time is spent fairly equally working with mental health and substance abuse issues. Likewise, I have chosen to not focus on one specific age group, finding it to be more satisfying to see various aged people. I spend the most time with young adults, from ages of 16-26. I enjoy working with couples; though challenging, I can often offer a safe place for them to listen to one another.
Andrea Dowsett
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Life is beautiful! But the human experience can also be painful and difficult. Are you longing for peace and emotional well-being? Do you desire to make changes in your life, gain a new perspective, and heal? Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, guilt, shame, and broken relationships can take a toll on the mind and body. I believe that restoration, wholeness, and health are possible. Sometimes we all need a radically non-judgmental ally to hear us, understand us, offer support and insight, and help equip us with the tools we need to live our best lives.
Life is beautiful! But the human experience can also be painful and difficult. Are you longing for peace and emotional well-being? Do you desire to make changes in your life, gain a new perspective, and heal? Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, guilt, shame, and broken relationships can take a toll on the mind and body. I believe that restoration, wholeness, and health are possible. Sometimes we all need a radically non-judgmental ally to hear us, understand us, offer support and insight, and help equip us with the tools we need to live our best lives.
Elizabeth Sawyer Danowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.
Kristi Kieu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
People seek out a therapist for a variety of reasons-day-to-day life stressors, unhelpful thoughts, or significant life transitions. I want to provide people with a space where they can process any of these topics in a compassionate and empathetic manner. Therapy is a journey and I seek to walk this journey by your side while empowering you to explore, identify, and live the best versions of your life.
People seek out a therapist for a variety of reasons-day-to-day life stressors, unhelpful thoughts, or significant life transitions. I want to provide people with a space where they can process any of these topics in a compassionate and empathetic manner. Therapy is a journey and I seek to walk this journey by your side while empowering you to explore, identify, and live the best versions of your life.
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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.