Sexual Abuse Therapists in Grand Ledge, MI
Nike Bethea
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has a reason for what they feel and do. I find great value in helping you explore your own reasons and make meaning out of them so you can heal and be the best version of yourself possible. I love helping anyone who desires a better understanding of themselves but I have a particular interest in treating issues close to my heart. These include suicidal ideation, sexual assault and abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
Everyone has a reason for what they feel and do. I find great value in helping you explore your own reasons and make meaning out of them so you can heal and be the best version of yourself possible. I love helping anyone who desires a better understanding of themselves but I have a particular interest in treating issues close to my heart. These include suicidal ideation, sexual assault and abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
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.
During the counseling experience, we will work together to create a trusting environment where you feel safe sharing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Maintaining a positive focus, we will examine your current situation and develop appropriate goals aimed at helping you to dwell in the best version possible of your life.
During the counseling experience, we will work together to create a trusting environment where you feel safe sharing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Maintaining a positive focus, we will examine your current situation and develop appropriate goals aimed at helping you to dwell in the best version possible of your life.
Lauren Berthelot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (Online Only)
My belief is that all humans can benefit from therapy in order to heal from the past, grow our social-emotional skills, and learn to interact with others intentionally and assertively. As a neurodivergent person myself I enjoy working with neurodivergent clients. I am able to make room for necessary accommodations to make therapy a safe place- both in terms of the therapeutic relationship as well as sensory accommodation. A good match for my approach would someone who is able to invest in the therapeutic process with openness and plenty of curiosity.
My belief is that all humans can benefit from therapy in order to heal from the past, grow our social-emotional skills, and learn to interact with others intentionally and assertively. As a neurodivergent person myself I enjoy working with neurodivergent clients. I am able to make room for necessary accommodations to make therapy a safe place- both in terms of the therapeutic relationship as well as sensory accommodation. A good match for my approach would someone who is able to invest in the therapeutic process with openness and plenty of curiosity.
Elsa Heenan Holistic Counseling
Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (Online Only)
Life feels difficult to manage when we become stuck in the ways we navigate or react in the world. I look forward to supporting you onto a healthier pathway that moves you toward feeling better and increasing your capacity to address your triggers in a more productive way. I practice client-centered trauma-informed therapy and believe you inherently have the answers to solving the issues occurring within your life. I encourage you to take the steps to build a more satisfying life that includes deeper meaning, self-exploration, and hopefully adding some humor along the way.
Life feels difficult to manage when we become stuck in the ways we navigate or react in the world. I look forward to supporting you onto a healthier pathway that moves you toward feeling better and increasing your capacity to address your triggers in a more productive way. I practice client-centered trauma-informed therapy and believe you inherently have the answers to solving the issues occurring within your life. I encourage you to take the steps to build a more satisfying life that includes deeper meaning, self-exploration, and hopefully adding some humor along the way.
My belief is that therapy should be empowering and be tailored to each client individually. Every person is unique in their experiences and beliefs and for this reason I utilize an integrative approach to counseling. This means that we will use different techniques and ideas from different theories and therapies to best suite each client and their goals. I will work with clients to determine their goals for therapy and will support and aid clients in accomplishing these goals. I am passionate about mental health and helping people and want to help everyone find the best fit for them.
My belief is that therapy should be empowering and be tailored to each client individually. Every person is unique in their experiences and beliefs and for this reason I utilize an integrative approach to counseling. This means that we will use different techniques and ideas from different theories and therapies to best suite each client and their goals. I will work with clients to determine their goals for therapy and will support and aid clients in accomplishing these goals. I am passionate about mental health and helping people and want to help everyone find the best fit for them.
(Waitlist as of August 24) Complex trauma isn’t a diagnosis, but rather a concept that describes how chronic upsetting, dangerous, and humiliating experiences impact people during childhood. Whatever happened to you matters! Your life experiences will never be trivialized in the therapy space that we create together. "Trauma necessitates survival strategies, but what we need to survive in any given moment may not be the same things that we ultimately need to heal". (T. Zimmerman)
(Waitlist as of August 24) Complex trauma isn’t a diagnosis, but rather a concept that describes how chronic upsetting, dangerous, and humiliating experiences impact people during childhood. Whatever happened to you matters! Your life experiences will never be trivialized in the therapy space that we create together. "Trauma necessitates survival strategies, but what we need to survive in any given moment may not be the same things that we ultimately need to heal". (T. Zimmerman)
I believe therapy should be tailored to what each individual client needs and should be a collaborative process in which clients find their ability to empower themselves and find ways to make positive changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement free place where my clients can explore their lives and experiences to better understand themselves and their goals. I believe in applying a direct, integrative, and inclusive approach helping my clients identify their goals so I can support them on their journey to achieving them.
I believe therapy should be tailored to what each individual client needs and should be a collaborative process in which clients find their ability to empower themselves and find ways to make positive changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement free place where my clients can explore their lives and experiences to better understand themselves and their goals. I believe in applying a direct, integrative, and inclusive approach helping my clients identify their goals so I can support them on their journey to achieving them.
Dr. Debra J. Farrell
Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, CAADC, CRC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Compassionate, resourceful Ph.D level therapist assisting in areas of self, family, home, school, work, and community. Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan. Over 41 years of combined experience working in mental/behavioral health rehab, alcohol/drug rehab, medical/physical rehab, and industrial/vocational rehab. "Biopsychosocial-spiritual" approach to "heartache, loss, healing, recovery, and transformation" using conventional, non-traditional, and complementary approaches. I will help you tap into your personal resilience to overcome any barriers to your lifelong success and happiness.
Compassionate, resourceful Ph.D level therapist assisting in areas of self, family, home, school, work, and community. Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan. Over 41 years of combined experience working in mental/behavioral health rehab, alcohol/drug rehab, medical/physical rehab, and industrial/vocational rehab. "Biopsychosocial-spiritual" approach to "heartache, loss, healing, recovery, and transformation" using conventional, non-traditional, and complementary approaches. I will help you tap into your personal resilience to overcome any barriers to your lifelong success and happiness.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.
Spicer Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, attention problems or relationship issues? Do you wish you had some additional support, coping skills or strategies? I help my clients let go of fears, establish strong boundaries, and create healthier more fulfilling relationships. I assist my clients in developing more self-awareness, self-confidence, and emotional connection to themselves and others. You deserve to be happy in your journey through life and develop meaningful relationships. Feel free to call or email me and we can determine if I would be a good fit for you and your needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, attention problems or relationship issues? Do you wish you had some additional support, coping skills or strategies? I help my clients let go of fears, establish strong boundaries, and create healthier more fulfilling relationships. I assist my clients in developing more self-awareness, self-confidence, and emotional connection to themselves and others. You deserve to be happy in your journey through life and develop meaningful relationships. Feel free to call or email me and we can determine if I would be a good fit for you and your needs.
My name is Danielle. I am an experienced substance abuse recovery and life coach with extensive training dedicated to helping guide you towards a purposeful and fulfilling life while combining wisdom with practical strategies to help you navigate life's challenges and align your actions with God's plan for you. Through personalized coaching sessions, I provide support, encouragement, and accountability as you grow in faith, discover your unique gifts, and pursue God's calling in every area of your life. Partner with me on your journey towards a transformed life, filled with purpose,
My name is Danielle. I am an experienced substance abuse recovery and life coach with extensive training dedicated to helping guide you towards a purposeful and fulfilling life while combining wisdom with practical strategies to help you navigate life's challenges and align your actions with God's plan for you. Through personalized coaching sessions, I provide support, encouragement, and accountability as you grow in faith, discover your unique gifts, and pursue God's calling in every area of your life. Partner with me on your journey towards a transformed life, filled with purpose,
Sandra Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMFT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
I provide counseling to individuals, families, couples, teens and older adults helping to assess and come up with ways to move through life's challenges. Each client presents with unique needs and that is the starting point to assist with a client centered plan to make changes and move forward. I have varied experience; but most clients present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/marital, grief or loss, life changes, challenges of neurodiversity, addictions, and employment concerns. I have worked in the mental health field for 40 years and see how empowerment and guidance can help peoples' lives vastly improve.
I provide counseling to individuals, families, couples, teens and older adults helping to assess and come up with ways to move through life's challenges. Each client presents with unique needs and that is the starting point to assist with a client centered plan to make changes and move forward. I have varied experience; but most clients present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/marital, grief or loss, life changes, challenges of neurodiversity, addictions, and employment concerns. I have worked in the mental health field for 40 years and see how empowerment and guidance can help peoples' lives vastly improve.
Steven Dale Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
I provide compassionate and professional counseling services to my clients. I help individuals, children, couples and families on a variety of issues. If you need help with Trauma, relationships, addictions or just every day life issues I’m here for you. I have helped men , women and children. I use multiple theories in my office practice and over telehealth. We will use the approach that will help you the most, whether it be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused Therapy or just being present and reflecting while listening to your story. We will learn to manage life‘s issues together.
I provide compassionate and professional counseling services to my clients. I help individuals, children, couples and families on a variety of issues. If you need help with Trauma, relationships, addictions or just every day life issues I’m here for you. I have helped men , women and children. I use multiple theories in my office practice and over telehealth. We will use the approach that will help you the most, whether it be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused Therapy or just being present and reflecting while listening to your story. We will learn to manage life‘s issues together.
Betsy Davis-Pennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Waitlist for new clients
If you are experiencing high anxiety, or just not feeling like yourself or maybe you can't even label the uncomfortable feelings, you're not alone. You know you want to get rid of those feelings but talking to friends, aimlessly scrolling social media, ignoring it or maybe even using substances haven't been quite effective.
If you are experiencing high anxiety, or just not feeling like yourself or maybe you can't even label the uncomfortable feelings, you're not alone. You know you want to get rid of those feelings but talking to friends, aimlessly scrolling social media, ignoring it or maybe even using substances haven't been quite effective.
Michele DeBlouw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-J.K Rowling. I realize that there are times in which we just need help finding our way back to our own light.
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-J.K Rowling. I realize that there are times in which we just need help finding our way back to our own light.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
Gayle M Stroh
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with individuals who have a limited awareness about the conflicts within them that interfere with their ability to be happy. I have been successful in helping those who struggle in their interpersonal relationships whether it be: work, marriage, partnerships, or friendships. I work well with adults who are motivated to learn the unconscious reasons for their current struggles. I am aware that the earliest relationships which we were exposed too, influenced the ways we relate to one another. When we learn healthier ways of being with one another, we will feel more satisfied in our relationships.
I enjoy working with individuals who have a limited awareness about the conflicts within them that interfere with their ability to be happy. I have been successful in helping those who struggle in their interpersonal relationships whether it be: work, marriage, partnerships, or friendships. I work well with adults who are motivated to learn the unconscious reasons for their current struggles. I am aware that the earliest relationships which we were exposed too, influenced the ways we relate to one another. When we learn healthier ways of being with one another, we will feel more satisfied in our relationships.
Pamela Dunckel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IMH-E® , PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Not accepting new clients
**Currently not accepting new clients**. Sometimes life can bring unexpected changes or stressors that can be difficult to navigate and we need someone to carry hope. Stressful experiences can also be challenging for even the youngest of children. If you would like help navigating something stressful in your life or if your child is experiencing something stressful in their life, I am here to help.
**Currently not accepting new clients**. Sometimes life can bring unexpected changes or stressors that can be difficult to navigate and we need someone to carry hope. Stressful experiences can also be challenging for even the youngest of children. If you would like help navigating something stressful in your life or if your child is experiencing something stressful in their life, I am here to help.
Suzanne Hollandsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! Starting therapy takes courage, but you are worth it! We often get stuck in negative thought patterns, communication breakdown, or navigating a difficult stage of life. These can prevent us from moving forward and living the life we desire. Present problems frequently have their roots in past experiences. Understanding this connection allows us to create awareness and facilitate acceptance and healing. A client once told me that "therapy is like creating a painting of all my experiences, thoughts and feelings. It was then that I could see the beauty and the struggle - my strengths and areas where I needed to grow."
Welcome! Starting therapy takes courage, but you are worth it! We often get stuck in negative thought patterns, communication breakdown, or navigating a difficult stage of life. These can prevent us from moving forward and living the life we desire. Present problems frequently have their roots in past experiences. Understanding this connection allows us to create awareness and facilitate acceptance and healing. A client once told me that "therapy is like creating a painting of all my experiences, thoughts and feelings. It was then that I could see the beauty and the struggle - my strengths and areas where I needed to grow."
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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.