Sexual Abuse Therapists in Williamston, MI
Avelyn E Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Williamston, MI 48895
**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.
In my practice, I draw on my experience and training―but I believe the most effective psychotherapy focuses on developing fulfilling and meaningful connections. Research has shown repeatedly that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a significant predictor in the success of therapy. When exploring psychotherapy, I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist and to ask potential therapists questions about their personal process. I specialize in Sex Therapy and I have post-graduate training related specifically to sexual concerns. My office is a space where no topic is off limits or taboo.
In my practice, I draw on my experience and training―but I believe the most effective psychotherapy focuses on developing fulfilling and meaningful connections. Research has shown repeatedly that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a significant predictor in the success of therapy. When exploring psychotherapy, I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist and to ask potential therapists questions about their personal process. I specialize in Sex Therapy and I have post-graduate training related specifically to sexual concerns. My office is a space where no topic is off limits or taboo.
Elizabeth Sawyer Danowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Williamston, MI 48895
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.
Philip Gamber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Williamston, MI 48895
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.
Kay J. Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamston, MI 48895
Medications prescribed by your doctor often seems to not work for reducing depression or anxiety as much as you expected. Therapy with an experienced psychotherapist will improve reationships, decisionmaking, loss feelings and many other stressful and challenging issues.
Medications prescribed by your doctor often seems to not work for reducing depression or anxiety as much as you expected. Therapy with an experienced psychotherapist will improve reationships, decisionmaking, loss feelings and many other stressful and challenging issues.
Kristin Panganis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamston, MI 48895
Immediate daytime availability! Person-centered, solution-focused therapy for adults, teens/children. My treatment approach includes a blend of strength-based work, trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral treatment. I help people to better understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that can interfere with coping and functioning. Best fit for individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, as well as support with parenting challenges and life transitions.
Immediate daytime availability! Person-centered, solution-focused therapy for adults, teens/children. My treatment approach includes a blend of strength-based work, trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral treatment. I help people to better understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that can interfere with coping and functioning. Best fit for individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, as well as support with parenting challenges and life transitions.
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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.
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
Okemos, MI 48864 (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
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.
Annie Rife
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Haslett, MI 48840 (Online Only)
Adults 18+ and elders 65+; Cognitive based approaches including CBT and CPT; Solution Focused; Strength based; Client centered approaches; Psychodynamic approaches; Trauma; Sexual abuse of Males and Females; men's issues; women's issues.
Contact Lakeside Professional Counseling to schedule. I work with individuals and couples battling trauma and grief; first responders; veterans; current service members; family members of law enforcement and military. I specialize in men's issues; professionals struggling with compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, burnout; sexual abuse of men and women; life transitions and stress; infidelity; individuals at the end-of-life stage; anxiety and mood disorders. I utilize cognitive-based approaches such as CBT along with other Patient-Centered counseling techniques.
Adults 18+ and elders 65+; Cognitive based approaches including CBT and CPT; Solution Focused; Strength based; Client centered approaches; Psychodynamic approaches; Trauma; Sexual abuse of Males and Females; men's issues; women's issues.
Contact Lakeside Professional Counseling to schedule. I work with individuals and couples battling trauma and grief; first responders; veterans; current service members; family members of law enforcement and military. I specialize in men's issues; professionals struggling with compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, burnout; sexual abuse of men and women; life transitions and stress; infidelity; individuals at the end-of-life stage; anxiety and mood disorders. I utilize cognitive-based approaches such as CBT along with other Patient-Centered counseling techniques.
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.
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.
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.
Stacy A Piper-Harris
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor that completed her Undergraduate studies at Siena Heights University with her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services. It was then that she started volunteering her time during her practicum at Ele's Place, a Bereavement Center for children, and started specializing in grief and loss work. Stacy went on to attain her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009 from Spring Arbor University. She completed her internship at Carefree Medical in Lansing and Mason, MI. Stacy has continued on at Spring Arbor University as a Program Supervisor at the Lansing Site overseeing their Internship Cohort.
Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor that completed her Undergraduate studies at Siena Heights University with her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services. It was then that she started volunteering her time during her practicum at Ele's Place, a Bereavement Center for children, and started specializing in grief and loss work. Stacy went on to attain her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009 from Spring Arbor University. She completed her internship at Carefree Medical in Lansing and Mason, MI. Stacy has continued on at Spring Arbor University as a Program Supervisor at the Lansing Site overseeing their Internship Cohort.
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
Angelica Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping women, & adolescents who are going through the hardships life can bring us. Living in today's society brings challenges that can feel suffocating on top of daily life tasks and hardships. Avoiding painful areas of our lives can lead to addictions to cover up those feelings, however dulling the pain with harmful addictive behaviors can further add hurt to ourselves and the ones around us. We each have strengths and assets, instead of avoiding the challenging areas, I encourage clients to engage in personal growth and exploration, to dig in and discover the areas they can evolve and grow.
I am passionate about helping women, & adolescents who are going through the hardships life can bring us. Living in today's society brings challenges that can feel suffocating on top of daily life tasks and hardships. Avoiding painful areas of our lives can lead to addictions to cover up those feelings, however dulling the pain with harmful addictive behaviors can further add hurt to ourselves and the ones around us. We each have strengths and assets, instead of avoiding the challenging areas, I encourage clients to engage in personal growth and exploration, to dig in and discover the areas they can evolve and grow.
Bailey Lasceski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
Antonio Siciliano
Masters Social Worker, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
My guess is you are here because you or your child have recently discovered something about yourselves that has made life challenging. Maybe you just got a diagnosis from another provider and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you're looking for a diagnosis that won't be delivered in a stigmatizing manner. For this reason, I'm very happy you are here! Taking that first step to learn more about yourself is challenging. I'm glad you are able to take this next step in your mental health journey!
My guess is you are here because you or your child have recently discovered something about yourselves that has made life challenging. Maybe you just got a diagnosis from another provider and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you're looking for a diagnosis that won't be delivered in a stigmatizing manner. For this reason, I'm very happy you are here! Taking that first step to learn more about yourself is challenging. I'm glad you are able to take this next step in your mental health journey!
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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.