Sexual Abuse Therapists in Ionia, MI
Kyle Alan Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ionia, MI 48846
Anxiety, depression, addiction, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, OCD), and traumatic experiences can all take away a person’s voice, understandability, and respect, especially during adolescence and adulthood. There are pieces to their story which a person can either block out, ignore, or fear. The problem comes when these pieces eat away at the person’s emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and/or vocational health. Building resilience involves getting that voice back, feeling understood, and respected in an inclusive environment.
Anxiety, depression, addiction, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, OCD), and traumatic experiences can all take away a person’s voice, understandability, and respect, especially during adolescence and adulthood. There are pieces to their story which a person can either block out, ignore, or fear. The problem comes when these pieces eat away at the person’s emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and/or vocational health. Building resilience involves getting that voice back, feeling understood, and respected in an inclusive environment.
I work with teen boys and men. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in teens' and men's issues. I also am a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist. I work with depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence, and boys and men who have been sexually abused.
I work with teen boys and men. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in teens' and men's issues. I also am a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist. I work with depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence, and boys and men who have been sexually abused.
You're not a diagnosis or label but a unique individual. I won't treat you like "patient" because you're not one. We'll work together to reach your goals so you can start to "live the life you want." If you're having difficulties because your life seems out of control, it may be time to get help. When life gets difficult, I'm here to help. You're not alone. Contact me today. I offer short & long-term therapy options and day & evening hours. See website for full list of services, groups and seminars.
You're not a diagnosis or label but a unique individual. I won't treat you like "patient" because you're not one. We'll work together to reach your goals so you can start to "live the life you want." If you're having difficulties because your life seems out of control, it may be time to get help. When life gets difficult, I'm here to help. You're not alone. Contact me today. I offer short & long-term therapy options and day & evening hours. See website for full list of services, groups and seminars.
Chantelle Benko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MHP &ES
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ionia, MI 48846
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
Quies Christian Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ionia, MI 48846
We (Ben and Taylora Bookie) are a husband and wife team who share a common vision to minister to individuals, couples, and families who need support and encouragement in any area of their lives. We love God and we love people, and out of this love we want to come alongside others to promote wellness and health in all areas of life.
We (Ben and Taylora Bookie) are a husband and wife team who share a common vision to minister to individuals, couples, and families who need support and encouragement in any area of their lives. We love God and we love people, and out of this love we want to come alongside others to promote wellness and health in all areas of life.
Senta Rose
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Ionia, MI 48846 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion lies in assisting individuals in using holistic methods to recover from past trauma, such as inner parts work, mindfulness techniques, environmental controls, and emotional regulation. With over three decades of experience in the mental health field. I also offer Spiritual Counseling as a self-pay item. Spiritual counseling is all about healing, self-discovery, and setting intentions for your life. It's like going on a journey to reconnect with your inner self and release anything that no longer serves you. And the best part? It's like creating a cozy and welcoming space to explore your soul in all its depths.
My passion lies in assisting individuals in using holistic methods to recover from past trauma, such as inner parts work, mindfulness techniques, environmental controls, and emotional regulation. With over three decades of experience in the mental health field. I also offer Spiritual Counseling as a self-pay item. Spiritual counseling is all about healing, self-discovery, and setting intentions for your life. It's like going on a journey to reconnect with your inner self and release anything that no longer serves you. And the best part? It's like creating a cozy and welcoming space to explore your soul in all its depths.
For more than 20 years I have worked with families in a variety of settings through a variety of issues. It is my desire to help you, your child, and/or your family work through any issue in order to experience a fulfilling life. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety/depression, relational issues, divorce related issues, self-esteem, and personal identity issues.
For more than 20 years I have worked with families in a variety of settings through a variety of issues. It is my desire to help you, your child, and/or your family work through any issue in order to experience a fulfilling life. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety/depression, relational issues, divorce related issues, self-esteem, and personal identity issues.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with varying challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in providing care to those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and systemic family concerns. Every individual is unique and presents with unique needs, to which I will meet with where you are currently at. I will join you on your journey to help achieve your goals and work towards personal growth and healing. Change is hard. Self-growth is hard. Both are the most rewarding things you can do for your self!
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with varying challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in providing care to those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and systemic family concerns. Every individual is unique and presents with unique needs, to which I will meet with where you are currently at. I will join you on your journey to help achieve your goals and work towards personal growth and healing. Change is hard. Self-growth is hard. Both are the most rewarding things you can do for your self!
More Therapists Nearby
Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.
Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.
Online Therapists
Kelly A Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CCTSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48609
I work with preteens & up and have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, addictions, survivors of trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Your mental health is key to a good life! As a compassionate person who has worked in the mental health field for 20 years and traveled my own healing journey, my greatest joy is helping others find happiness and fulfillment in life. Offering a sense of safety and acceptance, I help clients heal from past hurts/trauma, let go of limiting beliefs, gain self-acceptance, live authentically with self-compassion, and ultimately feel more at peace with themselves. If you are ready for this kind of positive change, are open to new possibilities and are willing to do what it takes, I would love to be a part of your journey.
I work with preteens & up and have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, addictions, survivors of trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Your mental health is key to a good life! As a compassionate person who has worked in the mental health field for 20 years and traveled my own healing journey, my greatest joy is helping others find happiness and fulfillment in life. Offering a sense of safety and acceptance, I help clients heal from past hurts/trauma, let go of limiting beliefs, gain self-acceptance, live authentically with self-compassion, and ultimately feel more at peace with themselves. If you are ready for this kind of positive change, are open to new possibilities and are willing to do what it takes, I would love to be a part of your journey.
I use an eclectic approach and believe in creating a client-therapist partnership to empower clients in their own healing. I am trauma certified and specialize in helping survivors of trauma (PTSD, sexual assault, domestic abuse, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse).
I use an eclectic approach and believe in creating a client-therapist partnership to empower clients in their own healing. I am trauma certified and specialize in helping survivors of trauma (PTSD, sexual assault, domestic abuse, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse).
Jacqueline Reine Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
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.
Tami Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Adrian, MI 49221 (Online Only)
As an LCSW psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their healing journey. My extensive training in trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, CBT, and certifications in integrative mental health & intellectual disabilities form the foundation of my practice. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I specialize in treating a diverse range of challenges, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, medical & parenting concerns. I believe in fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and thoughts freely.
As an LCSW psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their healing journey. My extensive training in trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, CBT, and certifications in integrative mental health & intellectual disabilities form the foundation of my practice. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I specialize in treating a diverse range of challenges, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, medical & parenting concerns. I believe in fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and thoughts freely.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents who are struggling with relationship issues, anger management, PTSD, pain management, domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My passion is to support you in your journey of self-understanding and emotional healing. We will work together to identify blocking beliefs and unhealthy coping strategies that keep you "stuck" from becoming who you were meant to be and living your life fully. I've seen countless clients improve their lives and relationships. I believe you can too. You are not alone.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents who are struggling with relationship issues, anger management, PTSD, pain management, domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My passion is to support you in your journey of self-understanding and emotional healing. We will work together to identify blocking beliefs and unhealthy coping strategies that keep you "stuck" from becoming who you were meant to be and living your life fully. I've seen countless clients improve their lives and relationships. I believe you can too. You are not alone.
Danielle Mott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
I have experience working with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, maternal-infant health, domestic violence and sexual assault, and childhood trauma.
I value openness to new experiences, to different ways of thinking, to honest conversations, to more authentic ways of living. My goal is for the therapy environment to be characterized by openness, where there are no taboo topics and you’re supported in talking about anything. I’m committed to providing an open, affirming therapy experience, where therapy helps you open doors to more genuine and more effective ways of engaging in life.
I have experience working with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, maternal-infant health, domestic violence and sexual assault, and childhood trauma.
I value openness to new experiences, to different ways of thinking, to honest conversations, to more authentic ways of living. My goal is for the therapy environment to be characterized by openness, where there are no taboo topics and you’re supported in talking about anything. I’m committed to providing an open, affirming therapy experience, where therapy helps you open doors to more genuine and more effective ways of engaging in life.
Katy Cranston DiMeglio
Masters Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48154 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in insight-oriented therapy that focuses on coping skills, relational patterns, client strengths, and supportive reflection. My areas of expertise include relational problems, divorce, anxiety, depression, gifted adults/adolescents, trauma, sexual assault, abuse, and coping with chronic disease. I enjoy developing working relationships with my clients that allow them to explore their lives and develop new insights that lead to positive growth and change.
I specialize in insight-oriented therapy that focuses on coping skills, relational patterns, client strengths, and supportive reflection. My areas of expertise include relational problems, divorce, anxiety, depression, gifted adults/adolescents, trauma, sexual assault, abuse, and coping with chronic disease. I enjoy developing working relationships with my clients that allow them to explore their lives and develop new insights that lead to positive growth and change.
Kara Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLMSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MI 48381
My focuses lie in sexual abuse, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders.
Searching for a therapist can be a challenge! If you’re looking for assistance with relationship issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual abuse, grief and other life challenges, you are in the right place. I am an EMDR trained therapist with additional experience in other techniques. Therapy is not "one size fits all", which is why I take a more holistic approach to helping my clients, finding what works for them. I offer services in-person and online, with immediate openings Monday-Friday (with some extended hours over weekends). I would love the opportunity to help you heal!
My focuses lie in sexual abuse, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders.
Searching for a therapist can be a challenge! If you’re looking for assistance with relationship issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual abuse, grief and other life challenges, you are in the right place. I am an EMDR trained therapist with additional experience in other techniques. Therapy is not "one size fits all", which is why I take a more holistic approach to helping my clients, finding what works for them. I offer services in-person and online, with immediate openings Monday-Friday (with some extended hours over weekends). I would love the opportunity to help you heal!
Nancy is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults and families. She has experience in providing treatment for many issues including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, behavioral problems, parent-child relationships, attachment, foster care and adoption, child development, attention deficit disorders, autism, stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, and other emotional impairments.
Nancy is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults and families. She has experience in providing treatment for many issues including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, behavioral problems, parent-child relationships, attachment, foster care and adoption, child development, attention deficit disorders, autism, stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, and other emotional impairments.
With 27 years of experience we offer effective treatment for sexual abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, paraphilias, childhood sexual behavioral problems, and psychosexual evaluations. We work with spouses, children, an other family members. We provide psychosexual evaluations for attorneys and courts including risk assessment and treatment planning. Matthew Rosenberg also can provide Restorative Justice therapy sessions between victims and his or her offender when appropriate. Rosenberg & Associates offers intensive outpatient programs for sexual addicts
With 27 years of experience we offer effective treatment for sexual abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, paraphilias, childhood sexual behavioral problems, and psychosexual evaluations. We work with spouses, children, an other family members. We provide psychosexual evaluations for attorneys and courts including risk assessment and treatment planning. Matthew Rosenberg also can provide Restorative Justice therapy sessions between victims and his or her offender when appropriate. Rosenberg & Associates offers intensive outpatient programs for sexual addicts
Amie J Sherrill-Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSOTS, MITS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, MI 48813
I believe that everyone has the power to change his or her own life and make it what he or she wants it to be. Sometimes, we just need a little bit of help and support. Through therapy, we can find the guidance and encouragement to make it through some of life's toughest times. My experience has allowed me the opportunity to work with adults, teens, and children, families, couples, and siblings. I have supported clients through many challenges, including relationship issues, financial problems I have specific training in the area of sexual offending and have worked with offenders, ex-offenders, as well as victims of sexual abuse.
I believe that everyone has the power to change his or her own life and make it what he or she wants it to be. Sometimes, we just need a little bit of help and support. Through therapy, we can find the guidance and encouragement to make it through some of life's toughest times. My experience has allowed me the opportunity to work with adults, teens, and children, families, couples, and siblings. I have supported clients through many challenges, including relationship issues, financial problems I have specific training in the area of sexual offending and have worked with offenders, ex-offenders, as well as victims of sexual abuse.
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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.