Sexual Abuse Therapists in Eagan, MN
This powerful short-term therapy is highly effective for a wide range of disorders including depression, panic attacks, stress, worry, recovery from sexual abuse and traumatic incidents.
Does depression or trauma hold you back? Do you want to live a more fulfilling life? Are you a person who struggles with hopelessness, anxiety, stress and sadness? Your life can be more fulfilling and hopeful.Are you a veteran and feel like there is no help for you? You can get rid of your emotional pain and lead a happy and pain-free life from past trauma and abuse.I can offer you hope by treating your depression and anxiety and counseling you on your trauma issues. It will change the way you feel about life, your relationships, and yourself.
This powerful short-term therapy is highly effective for a wide range of disorders including depression, panic attacks, stress, worry, recovery from sexual abuse and traumatic incidents.
Does depression or trauma hold you back? Do you want to live a more fulfilling life? Are you a person who struggles with hopelessness, anxiety, stress and sadness? Your life can be more fulfilling and hopeful.Are you a veteran and feel like there is no help for you? You can get rid of your emotional pain and lead a happy and pain-free life from past trauma and abuse.I can offer you hope by treating your depression and anxiety and counseling you on your trauma issues. It will change the way you feel about life, your relationships, and yourself.
My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, identity exploration, personal growth, issues with self-esteem/confidence, difficulties in adjusting to new life situations, aging, family issues, grief/loss, bereavement, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+, terminal illness, trauma, and working with sex offenders.
My purpose in life has always been to help people. I am passionate about working with adults through all seasons of their adult life, navigating the many life transitions that can often be distressing. As your therapist, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, shame-free space where clients can feel comfortable sharing the challenges they are experiencing so together we can get beyond them. I desire for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood and I am open to meeting them wherever they are at. I bring with me care, compassion, kindness, and humor (when appropriate, of course!)
My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, identity exploration, personal growth, issues with self-esteem/confidence, difficulties in adjusting to new life situations, aging, family issues, grief/loss, bereavement, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+, terminal illness, trauma, and working with sex offenders.
My purpose in life has always been to help people. I am passionate about working with adults through all seasons of their adult life, navigating the many life transitions that can often be distressing. As your therapist, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, shame-free space where clients can feel comfortable sharing the challenges they are experiencing so together we can get beyond them. I desire for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood and I am open to meeting them wherever they are at. I bring with me care, compassion, kindness, and humor (when appropriate, of course!)
I help adults (18+) cope with and overcome the effects of trauma. This can show up as depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, low self-esteem, identity confusion, sleep disturbances, relational difficulties, and much more.
I help adults (18+) cope with and overcome the effects of trauma. This can show up as depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, low self-esteem, identity confusion, sleep disturbances, relational difficulties, and much more.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
Beth McDonald
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse. As an adult child of a narcissist myself, I know all too well how difficult it is to get help and to heal. Narcissism isn't necessarily overt abuse, especially for children, and it is often hard to figure out why you feel depressed, anxious, struggle with perfectionism, or keep finding yourself in codependent relationships as adults. Narcissistic abuse is trauma and it can keep you in survival mode for a very long time. As trauma therapist, I would love to help you learn to thrive, to find joy, to be free, and really live your own life. We do heal!
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse. As an adult child of a narcissist myself, I know all too well how difficult it is to get help and to heal. Narcissism isn't necessarily overt abuse, especially for children, and it is often hard to figure out why you feel depressed, anxious, struggle with perfectionism, or keep finding yourself in codependent relationships as adults. Narcissistic abuse is trauma and it can keep you in survival mode for a very long time. As trauma therapist, I would love to help you learn to thrive, to find joy, to be free, and really live your own life. We do heal!
Lorena Villaseñor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122 (Online Only)
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these, will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these, will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
Alexandria Ryanne Robison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122 (Online Only)
I have been working to build my caseload in the areas of grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work well with clients that struggle with identifying purpose and goals, and need help with direction. It is important to me to engage with my clients in an empathetic, kind, and gentle way.
I have been working to build my caseload in the areas of grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work well with clients that struggle with identifying purpose and goals, and need help with direction. It is important to me to engage with my clients in an empathetic, kind, and gentle way.
Are you feeling stuck and/or overwhelmed? The challenge is learning how to deal with the present circumstances and, at the same time, continue to move forward in your life. We all encounter what I call, emotional pain. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that are causing you to worry and suffer, I can help. As we work together, we will focus on developing the kind of psychological flexibility that will help you deal with mental health and other issues that you may be experiencing that are causing you pain and suffering.
Are you feeling stuck and/or overwhelmed? The challenge is learning how to deal with the present circumstances and, at the same time, continue to move forward in your life. We all encounter what I call, emotional pain. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that are causing you to worry and suffer, I can help. As we work together, we will focus on developing the kind of psychological flexibility that will help you deal with mental health and other issues that you may be experiencing that are causing you pain and suffering.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have experience working with people of all ages and especially within the context of family. I have worked with children and adolescents who have severe emotional disorders. Much of my clinical work has primarily been in working with multi-stressed families with cross-generational mental illnesses. I practice from collaborative and strength-based therapy models. I am trained as a Registered Play Therapist specializing in working with kids and families dealing with a variety of presenting problems from ages 2 through 18 years old.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have experience working with people of all ages and especially within the context of family. I have worked with children and adolescents who have severe emotional disorders. Much of my clinical work has primarily been in working with multi-stressed families with cross-generational mental illnesses. I practice from collaborative and strength-based therapy models. I am trained as a Registered Play Therapist specializing in working with kids and families dealing with a variety of presenting problems from ages 2 through 18 years old.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and DBT-Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. DBT is a mindfulness-based therapy model designed to teach people how to cope with stress, live in the moment, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others. At times, I utilize additional modalities including CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), motivational interviewing and Art Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and DBT-Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. DBT is a mindfulness-based therapy model designed to teach people how to cope with stress, live in the moment, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others. At times, I utilize additional modalities including CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), motivational interviewing and Art Therapy.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
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Austin Jacobsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Austin believes that we are all searching for our own meaning in life, and that we make our own meaning. Stemming from a person-centered standpoint, he meets people where they are, holding space and walking with clients down their own paths as a guest in their personal journey. He combines an Adlerian and existential framework with cognitive behavioral, solution focused techniques, and EMDR to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their lives, tapping into the client’s inner strengths along the way. Austin also uses revolutionary methods incorporating technology and virtual reality into session.
Austin believes that we are all searching for our own meaning in life, and that we make our own meaning. Stemming from a person-centered standpoint, he meets people where they are, holding space and walking with clients down their own paths as a guest in their personal journey. He combines an Adlerian and existential framework with cognitive behavioral, solution focused techniques, and EMDR to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their lives, tapping into the client’s inner strengths along the way. Austin also uses revolutionary methods incorporating technology and virtual reality into session.
Greta Smylie Pregnancy Postpartum: Grief Depression Anxiety
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
I specialize in supporting postpartum moms, parents, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. The invisible load of motherhood can be overwhelming and you don't have to do this alone.
I specialize in supporting postpartum moms, parents, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. The invisible load of motherhood can be overwhelming and you don't have to do this alone.
I am able to assist with a wide variety of problems. It is about you and your specific issues. Problems I can assist with range from interpersonal, anxiety, obsessions, distressing thoughts, mood symptoms, trauma, family issues, lacking direction, perfectionism, feeling empty, lacking meaning, etc.
I am able to assist with a wide variety of problems. It is about you and your specific issues. Problems I can assist with range from interpersonal, anxiety, obsessions, distressing thoughts, mood symptoms, trauma, family issues, lacking direction, perfectionism, feeling empty, lacking meaning, etc.
I currently have openings for individuals and couples impacted by trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and/or substance use. I prioritize intakes for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking a safe space to process trauma and explore identity. Trauma, anxiety, and the pressure of meeting societal expectations can impact every area of our lives. Left unaddressed, these impacts may leave us feeling exhausted, shameful, and hopeless. In our work together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack, address, and develop skills to better manage these stressors.
I currently have openings for individuals and couples impacted by trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and/or substance use. I prioritize intakes for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking a safe space to process trauma and explore identity. Trauma, anxiety, and the pressure of meeting societal expectations can impact every area of our lives. Left unaddressed, these impacts may leave us feeling exhausted, shameful, and hopeless. In our work together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space to unpack, address, and develop skills to better manage these stressors.
I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.
I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.
Eloise Erasmus PHD LLC at Aslan Institute
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
I am a licensed psychologist at Aslan Institute, a holistic mental health clinic, and offer psychotherapy to adults (18+) and clinical supervision to LPCs, LPCCs and LPs. I am a certified clinical supervisor with the Minnesota BBHT. Promoting self-awareness, compassion and self-empowerment is central to my approach. I teach courses on Human Consciousness - to promote "waking up" and "growing up" for people at different stages of development. Areas of speciality: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor body image/eating struggles, history of abuse/neglect, complex trauma and adjustment disorders.
I am a licensed psychologist at Aslan Institute, a holistic mental health clinic, and offer psychotherapy to adults (18+) and clinical supervision to LPCs, LPCCs and LPs. I am a certified clinical supervisor with the Minnesota BBHT. Promoting self-awareness, compassion and self-empowerment is central to my approach. I teach courses on Human Consciousness - to promote "waking up" and "growing up" for people at different stages of development. Areas of speciality: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor body image/eating struggles, history of abuse/neglect, complex trauma and adjustment disorders.
Renae M. Diener
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone deserves a safe place to bring their authentic self and be met with compassion rather than criticism, empathy instead of judgment, and support in place of loneliness. It has been my privilege to create this safety for children, teens, and adults for many years and I continue to hold great honor in my role as therapist. I am gifted in being comfortable sitting with people in their pain, wrestling together with life's most challenging questions, speaking truth with gentle kindness, celebrating progress and being a soft landing for setbacks, seeing people's strengths, and making people feel seen, heard, and understood.
Everyone deserves a safe place to bring their authentic self and be met with compassion rather than criticism, empathy instead of judgment, and support in place of loneliness. It has been my privilege to create this safety for children, teens, and adults for many years and I continue to hold great honor in my role as therapist. I am gifted in being comfortable sitting with people in their pain, wrestling together with life's most challenging questions, speaking truth with gentle kindness, celebrating progress and being a soft landing for setbacks, seeing people's strengths, and making people feel seen, heard, and understood.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and is a brave step in taking care of your own wants and needs in life. I deeply value the various aspects that make up the journeys of others, as we all have our own unique stories. Often through reflection, when we allow ourselves to slow down and notice what we are experiencing in the moment, true self discovery and capacity from within can be cultivated. With compassion and openness I walk beside my clients as they work toward relief and resolution.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and is a brave step in taking care of your own wants and needs in life. I deeply value the various aspects that make up the journeys of others, as we all have our own unique stories. Often through reflection, when we allow ourselves to slow down and notice what we are experiencing in the moment, true self discovery and capacity from within can be cultivated. With compassion and openness I walk beside my clients as they work toward relief and resolution.
Dr Brecke Counseling Group - Cicely Matz LPCC
Counselor, LPCC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55123
Over the years I have been in practice I have found that client’s often come to therapy because, simply put, they need real feedback. One of my biggest goals as a therapist is to offer clients information and a clinically informed perspective that goes beyond what they can google on their own. One comment I have received more than any other in my career is that client’s are appreciative that I offer a genuinely alternative perspective rather than only asking questions. I have had the privilege of working with many people from many backgrounds and because of this often I am able to offer a very versatile perspective to clients.
Over the years I have been in practice I have found that client’s often come to therapy because, simply put, they need real feedback. One of my biggest goals as a therapist is to offer clients information and a clinically informed perspective that goes beyond what they can google on their own. One comment I have received more than any other in my career is that client’s are appreciative that I offer a genuinely alternative perspective rather than only asking questions. I have had the privilege of working with many people from many backgrounds and because of this often I am able to offer a very versatile perspective to clients.
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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.