Sexual Abuse Therapists in Lakeville, MN

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Haylee Baier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas. I am an outpatient therapist, director of compliance & clinical supervisor. I thoroughly enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages - primarily ages 13+. I am competent in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, domestic violence, first responders, and those involved in the criminal justice system. As a therapist, I believe it is important to find balance in therapy between acceptance and change, beginning where the client is at in order to meet their individual needs.
Welcome! I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas. I am an outpatient therapist, director of compliance & clinical supervisor. I thoroughly enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages - primarily ages 13+. I am competent in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, domestic violence, first responders, and those involved in the criminal justice system. As a therapist, I believe it is important to find balance in therapy between acceptance and change, beginning where the client is at in order to meet their individual needs.
(952) 209-8196 View (952) 209-8196
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Coleen Kittleson
Counselor, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CIR
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
I have found through years of professional practice and personal life experiences, the importance of connection to self,others and sustaining healthy relationships. I work best with adults, individuals and couples, who are motivated to look at their challenges and are engaged in the therapeutic process. My focus is to help people accept themselves without judgement and make desired changes to live an authentic life.
I have found through years of professional practice and personal life experiences, the importance of connection to self,others and sustaining healthy relationships. I work best with adults, individuals and couples, who are motivated to look at their challenges and are engaged in the therapeutic process. My focus is to help people accept themselves without judgement and make desired changes to live an authentic life.
(844) 789-5795 x28 View (844) 789-5795 x28
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Leanne D Ravey
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Seeking help from a therapist can be a difficult decision. Successful therapy is highly based on the client-therapist relationship as well as openness to change. I have a warm eclectic style that creates a trusting therapeutic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to address unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I treat a variety of issues including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, spiritual and relationship issues.
Seeking help from a therapist can be a difficult decision. Successful therapy is highly based on the client-therapist relationship as well as openness to change. I have a warm eclectic style that creates a trusting therapeutic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to address unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I treat a variety of issues including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, spiritual and relationship issues.
(952) 314-9000 View (952) 314-9000
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Kathryn Cashman
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Master's in Counseling and Psychological Services, St Mary's University -Minneapolis.  BA in Psychology, College of St. Benedict. I have 30 plus years as a Licensed Psychologist. I am licensed by The State of Minnesota 0089. I practice in the South Metro area.  I am available to meet in person as well as telehealth.  I am available for a free 15-minute consultation at 612-598-3891. Feel free to ask me about my qualifications and training.
Master's in Counseling and Psychological Services, St Mary's University -Minneapolis.  BA in Psychology, College of St. Benedict. I have 30 plus years as a Licensed Psychologist. I am licensed by The State of Minnesota 0089. I practice in the South Metro area.  I am available to meet in person as well as telehealth.  I am available for a free 15-minute consultation at 612-598-3891. Feel free to ask me about my qualifications and training.
(952) 592-1615 View (952) 592-1615
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Kristin Kelly Steady
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Have you become bogged down by life's challenges, slowly strayed from your path, or become stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? I can help with life's trials that cause you to lose faith in yourself and steal your happiness, meaning, and resilience. I will act as your support by prioritizing your needs and empowering you to use your innate strengths to accomplish your goals. I provide an emotionally safe and inclusive environment to help facilitate exploration of your past, create peace in your present, and hope for your future.
Have you become bogged down by life's challenges, slowly strayed from your path, or become stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? I can help with life's trials that cause you to lose faith in yourself and steal your happiness, meaning, and resilience. I will act as your support by prioritizing your needs and empowering you to use your innate strengths to accomplish your goals. I provide an emotionally safe and inclusive environment to help facilitate exploration of your past, create peace in your present, and hope for your future.
(952) 592-9860 View (952) 592-9860
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Lakeville Behavioral Health
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville Behavioral Health offers comprehensive outpatient therapy services. We seek to help clients restore relationships, overcome life's difficulties and build fulfilling lives.
Lakeville Behavioral Health offers comprehensive outpatient therapy services. We seek to help clients restore relationships, overcome life's difficulties and build fulfilling lives.
(952) 213-4761 View (952) 213-4761
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Sheila K Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
Waitlist for new clients
Many of our clients are challenged with feelings of depression, anxiety, anger and/or hopelessness. They might be experiencing relational problems, having trouble managing emotions, facing major decisions, and/or simply having trouble coping with everyday life. We offer freedom and encouragement to explore possibilities for change in a nonjudgmental environment. We can help you sort out your thoughts and feelings related to your biggest stressors and empower you to take action in addressing the issues you desire to work on.
Many of our clients are challenged with feelings of depression, anxiety, anger and/or hopelessness. They might be experiencing relational problems, having trouble managing emotions, facing major decisions, and/or simply having trouble coping with everyday life. We offer freedom and encouragement to explore possibilities for change in a nonjudgmental environment. We can help you sort out your thoughts and feelings related to your biggest stressors and empower you to take action in addressing the issues you desire to work on.
(952) 260-9729 x1 View (952) 260-9729 x1
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Suzanne L Kish
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, self-awareness and empowerment to help you lead a more gratifying life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, self-awareness and empowerment to help you lead a more gratifying life.
(952) 314-5592 View (952) 314-5592
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Joy Piccolino
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
We all have times when we feel stuck or the stresses in our lives become overwhelming, and we need encouragement to move forward and thrive. I believe that together, you and I can navigate through the hard times and get through the pain, to get you back to a place of feeling happy, healthy, and satisfied in your relationships. If you are ready to take the next step, I am here to help.
We all have times when we feel stuck or the stresses in our lives become overwhelming, and we need encouragement to move forward and thrive. I believe that together, you and I can navigate through the hard times and get through the pain, to get you back to a place of feeling happy, healthy, and satisfied in your relationships. If you are ready to take the next step, I am here to help.
(952) 435-4074 View (952) 435-4074
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Jessica DuPay Ellison
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
(612) 326-9655 View (612) 326-9655
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Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
We are dedicated to reclaiming lives limited by eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and other psychological/behavioral struggles for all ages. Water's Edge CHC believes that ultimate healing happens when one approaches healing from a whole-person perspective (biological, psychological, social and spiritual) within a caring, confidential and collaborative relationship. Water's Edge CHC strives to provide this treatment within a safe and homelike environment. We offer individual, group and intensive services.
We are dedicated to reclaiming lives limited by eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and other psychological/behavioral struggles for all ages. Water's Edge CHC believes that ultimate healing happens when one approaches healing from a whole-person perspective (biological, psychological, social and spiritual) within a caring, confidential and collaborative relationship. Water's Edge CHC strives to provide this treatment within a safe and homelike environment. We offer individual, group and intensive services.
(952) 388-2292 View (952) 388-2292
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Healing Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, MSEd, LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
We are a multi-disciplinary team offering medication management, individual therapy, couples and family counseling, and group therapy to provide you with comprehensive care for treatment of many mental health issues. Our groups and individual therapy have proven to change destructive behaviors, improve ability to manage mood, and enhance stress management skills. Our goal is to be of support by helping individuals develop and strengthen skills that promote well-being and success in daily living. We look forward to working with you.
We are a multi-disciplinary team offering medication management, individual therapy, couples and family counseling, and group therapy to provide you with comprehensive care for treatment of many mental health issues. Our groups and individual therapy have proven to change destructive behaviors, improve ability to manage mood, and enhance stress management skills. Our goal is to be of support by helping individuals develop and strengthen skills that promote well-being and success in daily living. We look forward to working with you.
(952) 479-5976 View (952) 479-5976
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Dana M Houck
Counselor, EdD, DMin, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044  (Online Only)
"Everyone has a destiny, however, various experiences, perceptions and life events often send us in another direction. Many people become stuck or have difficulty throwing off old thoughts and behaviors. The Psyche brings various symptoms, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders to move us forward. Working through these symptoms leads to a positive outlook on of life. My goal is to help individuals work through the symptoms and build on the strengths and potential within a person. Discovering these gifts can help alleviate negative symptoms and enable you to move into the future with a new awareness and zest for life.
"Everyone has a destiny, however, various experiences, perceptions and life events often send us in another direction. Many people become stuck or have difficulty throwing off old thoughts and behaviors. The Psyche brings various symptoms, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders to move us forward. Working through these symptoms leads to a positive outlook on of life. My goal is to help individuals work through the symptoms and build on the strengths and potential within a person. Discovering these gifts can help alleviate negative symptoms and enable you to move into the future with a new awareness and zest for life.
(507) 774-0935 View (507) 774-0935
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Hope Tree Therapy and Wellness, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
Feeling hopeless, disconnected, and disengaged from your life or partner? If you are seeking life-work-spirit-soul balance, want to improve relationships, and/or explore your personal growth journey, I can help you communicate better, understand yourself and your emotions more clearly, and avoid confusing and negative assumptions. My mission at Hope Tree Therapy and Wellness is to provide couples and individuals with comprehensive and person-centered therapy tailored to the client’s needs and meet the client where they are at in all aspects of wellness: Physical, Financial, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual.
Feeling hopeless, disconnected, and disengaged from your life or partner? If you are seeking life-work-spirit-soul balance, want to improve relationships, and/or explore your personal growth journey, I can help you communicate better, understand yourself and your emotions more clearly, and avoid confusing and negative assumptions. My mission at Hope Tree Therapy and Wellness is to provide couples and individuals with comprehensive and person-centered therapy tailored to the client’s needs and meet the client where they are at in all aspects of wellness: Physical, Financial, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual.
(952) 977-8175 View (952) 977-8175
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Jason Michael Walter
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044  (Online Only)
If you’re ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.
If you’re ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.
(612) 562-6766 View (612) 562-6766
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Denae Ruble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
Relationships can be messy and sometimes lead to emotional, mental and behavioral issues. At the same time, relationships can also be a source of healing which is why a therapeutic relationship can help in overcoming these difficulties. I have extensive experience working with individuals (both adolescent and adult) and assisting couples and families with relational conflicts. I enjoy helping others gain insight to the causes of their struggles and empowering them to learn to cope with, accept and work through life struggles that would otherwise seem overwhelming and out of their control.
Relationships can be messy and sometimes lead to emotional, mental and behavioral issues. At the same time, relationships can also be a source of healing which is why a therapeutic relationship can help in overcoming these difficulties. I have extensive experience working with individuals (both adolescent and adult) and assisting couples and families with relational conflicts. I enjoy helping others gain insight to the causes of their struggles and empowering them to learn to cope with, accept and work through life struggles that would otherwise seem overwhelming and out of their control.
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Renae M. Diener
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
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.
(952) 479-8022 View (952) 479-8022
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Rachel Nester
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC, RPT, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm the owner of Nesting Connections, LLC. My ideal client would be children between the ages of birth to 18, caregivers, or teachers seeking reflective consultation. Reasons caregivers have requested my services include: anxiety, depression, hoarding, excessive lying, attachment concerns, selective mutism, defiance, suicidal ideation, self-harming, bullying, social skills, foster care/adoption, truancy, grief, family discord, developmental concerns, and most frequently-trauma. I also enjoy providing prenatal therapy to process bonding with baby.
Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm the owner of Nesting Connections, LLC. My ideal client would be children between the ages of birth to 18, caregivers, or teachers seeking reflective consultation. Reasons caregivers have requested my services include: anxiety, depression, hoarding, excessive lying, attachment concerns, selective mutism, defiance, suicidal ideation, self-harming, bullying, social skills, foster care/adoption, truancy, grief, family discord, developmental concerns, and most frequently-trauma. I also enjoy providing prenatal therapy to process bonding with baby.
(952) 260-3195 View (952) 260-3195
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Jennifer Hooyman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lakeville, MN 55044
I focus on helping you build and maintain healthy relationships: personal, professional, romantic and sexual relationships. This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy. In individual counseling we can talk through trauma, negative thoughts, adjustments, questions of identity, happiness, or life goals. If you are having questions about intimacy, desire, shame, kink, sexual performance or desire, sex therapy may be right for you. You may be feeling a loss of connection, a wall of miscommunication and a mountain of unmet needs within your relationship and I will help you find that connection and joy.
I focus on helping you build and maintain healthy relationships: personal, professional, romantic and sexual relationships. This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy. In individual counseling we can talk through trauma, negative thoughts, adjustments, questions of identity, happiness, or life goals. If you are having questions about intimacy, desire, shame, kink, sexual performance or desire, sex therapy may be right for you. You may be feeling a loss of connection, a wall of miscommunication and a mountain of unmet needs within your relationship and I will help you find that connection and joy.
(763) 265-6103 View (763) 265-6103
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Bridget Couderc
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
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.
(651) 364-3326 View (651) 364-3326
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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.