Sexual Abuse Therapists in Starkville, MS
The Anchor Clinic - Group Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
The Anchor Clinic is home to three clinicians with experience in truly meeting our patients where they are, listening to where they want to go, and supporting, encouraging, and empowering them to get there. Whether you are struggling with the impact of all that's happening in today's world, finding yourself lost amongst your day to day obligations, struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to find a means of survival after abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, or trauma in general, or dealing with emotional landmines around sexuality, faith, or focus - we're here to be the lighthouse that guides you back to shore.
The Anchor Clinic is home to three clinicians with experience in truly meeting our patients where they are, listening to where they want to go, and supporting, encouraging, and empowering them to get there. Whether you are struggling with the impact of all that's happening in today's world, finding yourself lost amongst your day to day obligations, struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to find a means of survival after abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, or trauma in general, or dealing with emotional landmines around sexuality, faith, or focus - we're here to be the lighthouse that guides you back to shore.
Kevin Merideth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Hi, there. If you've made it to scrolling through therapists, you've taken a big step. This is the point where I like to meet people: the moment when they've decided that they're ready for things to be different, even if that means they have to step outside of their comfort zone. I have been a mental health counselor for thirteen years. I specialize in trauma and helping people make sense of the things that have happened to them. That said, I have experience in helping with a broad spectrum of concerns.
Hi, there. If you've made it to scrolling through therapists, you've taken a big step. This is the point where I like to meet people: the moment when they've decided that they're ready for things to be different, even if that means they have to step outside of their comfort zone. I have been a mental health counselor for thirteen years. I specialize in trauma and helping people make sense of the things that have happened to them. That said, I have experience in helping with a broad spectrum of concerns.
Laura Merrill McCaleb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Few feelings are more frustrating than finding yourself stuck in the same painful place you swore you'd never be in again. Depression, anger, anxiety, fear, and resentment can trap you, along with the habit of putting others' well-being before your own, returning to unhealthy relationships, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or turning to substances that only worsen your struggles. These patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, and hopeless.
Few feelings are more frustrating than finding yourself stuck in the same painful place you swore you'd never be in again. Depression, anger, anxiety, fear, and resentment can trap you, along with the habit of putting others' well-being before your own, returning to unhealthy relationships, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or turning to substances that only worsen your struggles. These patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, and hopeless.
Janice Baxter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that growth and change are natural parts of life. However, these can be overwhelming and challenging to face alone. I strive to create a safe and accepting space for clients to face these challenges. My aim as a therapist is to balance gentle challenges and nurturing support to help clients find healing and be their most authentic selves.
I believe that growth and change are natural parts of life. However, these can be overwhelming and challenging to face alone. I strive to create a safe and accepting space for clients to face these challenges. My aim as a therapist is to balance gentle challenges and nurturing support to help clients find healing and be their most authentic selves.
Jill Gorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus in counseling is to meet people where they are, help them identify where they want to be, and enable them to accomplish their goals. I believe change is possible. I have witnessed my clients overcome and move forward after facing what seemed like insurmountable odds. Does it take work? Yes! But, is it worth it to become the individual (couple or parent) you want to be? Definitely!
My primary focus in counseling is to meet people where they are, help them identify where they want to be, and enable them to accomplish their goals. I believe change is possible. I have witnessed my clients overcome and move forward after facing what seemed like insurmountable odds. Does it take work? Yes! But, is it worth it to become the individual (couple or parent) you want to be? Definitely!
Emily Loupe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Waitlist for new clients
I seek to make my office a place of refuge, where you can be seen and heard without judgement. It brings me great joy to walk alongside people in their journey towards healing. I desire for my clients to get to a place where nothing is hindering their ability to live, play, and love well. EMDR is one of my favorite modalities to use in counseling. I believe it offers a different approach than traditional talk therapy that can help you get "unstuck" from negative thoughts or beliefs. If you are interested in EMDR I'd love to schedule a consultation to see if it would be a good fit for you.
I seek to make my office a place of refuge, where you can be seen and heard without judgement. It brings me great joy to walk alongside people in their journey towards healing. I desire for my clients to get to a place where nothing is hindering their ability to live, play, and love well. EMDR is one of my favorite modalities to use in counseling. I believe it offers a different approach than traditional talk therapy that can help you get "unstuck" from negative thoughts or beliefs. If you are interested in EMDR I'd love to schedule a consultation to see if it would be a good fit for you.
Mary Beth Ketchum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Waitlist for new clients
My desire is to come alongside you to assist you in overcoming obstacles and reaching your goals. I enjoy working with children, college students, and adults. I firmly believe that change is possible and am excited to help you create lasting change in your own life.
My desire is to come alongside you to assist you in overcoming obstacles and reaching your goals. I enjoy working with children, college students, and adults. I firmly believe that change is possible and am excited to help you create lasting change in your own life.
Janae Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Through Monarch Counseling & Wellness, Janae Robinson offers individual and couples counseling for adults and adolescents (ages 16+) seeking healing and support from trauma, grief/loss, and difficult life challenges. As well as, training and supervision services for mental health clinicians.
Through Monarch Counseling & Wellness, Janae Robinson offers individual and couples counseling for adults and adolescents (ages 16+) seeking healing and support from trauma, grief/loss, and difficult life challenges. As well as, training and supervision services for mental health clinicians.
Kevin W Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
Kevin Armstrong provides professional counseling in Ridgeland and Starkville to families, couples and adult individuals. Kevin received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and his Masters of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Kevin is dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional service while remaining respectful, nonjudgmental, and is well equipped to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, marriage and family problems, addiction, parenting difficulties, and more.
Kevin Armstrong provides professional counseling in Ridgeland and Starkville to families, couples and adult individuals. Kevin received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and his Masters of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Kevin is dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional service while remaining respectful, nonjudgmental, and is well equipped to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, marriage and family problems, addiction, parenting difficulties, and more.
Kenya Crawford-Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
Counseling others has been my passion for the past 25 years. My joy and fulfillment comes from helping others increase the quality of their life. I am drawn to helping those who suffer with depression and anxiety, low self esteem, and symptoms of trauma and abuse. I believe everyone deserves to live a healthy and meaningful life no matter what mistakes they have made in the past. I also believe that it is in the worst situations that we discover our strengths and abilities.
Counseling others has been my passion for the past 25 years. My joy and fulfillment comes from helping others increase the quality of their life. I am drawn to helping those who suffer with depression and anxiety, low self esteem, and symptoms of trauma and abuse. I believe everyone deserves to live a healthy and meaningful life no matter what mistakes they have made in the past. I also believe that it is in the worst situations that we discover our strengths and abilities.
I have experience working with teens, preteens, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, problems at school, behavior problems, relationship issues, friendship struggles, and substance abuse. I have specialty training in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP). I am passionate about the benefits of ERP and how well it can help people overcome anxiety. I believe in the value of psychotherapy and understand that everyone is different. I tailor each therapy session to each individual client's needs.
I have experience working with teens, preteens, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, problems at school, behavior problems, relationship issues, friendship struggles, and substance abuse. I have specialty training in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP). I am passionate about the benefits of ERP and how well it can help people overcome anxiety. I believe in the value of psychotherapy and understand that everyone is different. I tailor each therapy session to each individual client's needs.
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Julia Bailey Stephenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
My strengths as a counselor include my ability to be authentic, share warmth, cultivate wisdom, and build connections. My therapeutic lens is person centered, existential, and behavioral; I can speak with insight and clarity to your essential questions about who you have been, who you are, and what you should do. I seek to partner with you in a process of discovery and productive therapeutic work. I find that sometimes the most important counseling goals emerge as sessions get underway and trust and rapport are built. The most important goals may be surprising and even liberating.
My strengths as a counselor include my ability to be authentic, share warmth, cultivate wisdom, and build connections. My therapeutic lens is person centered, existential, and behavioral; I can speak with insight and clarity to your essential questions about who you have been, who you are, and what you should do. I seek to partner with you in a process of discovery and productive therapeutic work. I find that sometimes the most important counseling goals emerge as sessions get underway and trust and rapport are built. The most important goals may be surprising and even liberating.
Elizabeth Marquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
With Monarch Counseling & Wellness, Elizabeth Marquez offers therapy to anyone over the age of 16 who may be ready to gain insight into their depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use issues, grief/loss, or trauma. The ultimate goal is to learn how to live with any of these and to have a productive life.
With Monarch Counseling & Wellness, Elizabeth Marquez offers therapy to anyone over the age of 16 who may be ready to gain insight into their depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use issues, grief/loss, or trauma. The ultimate goal is to learn how to live with any of these and to have a productive life.
Manda Gail Conerly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Starkville, MS 39759
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. I feel that I am simply the guide on the journey to help clarify the forks in the road. It is you who must have the courage and strength to then walk that road. It is then my job to assist in building, supporting, and unearthing the courage and strength that is already there. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am very passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life through support, insight driven, evidence based, and patient paced therapy.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. I feel that I am simply the guide on the journey to help clarify the forks in the road. It is you who must have the courage and strength to then walk that road. It is then my job to assist in building, supporting, and unearthing the courage and strength that is already there. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am very passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life through support, insight driven, evidence based, and patient paced therapy.
Robdreka C Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
As owner and solo practitioner for JTH, I am here to help you unpack trauma, set boundaries, and increase self care and restoration. I believe you can achieve your personal goals with life coaching, and enjoy a new outlook on life.
As owner and solo practitioner for JTH, I am here to help you unpack trauma, set boundaries, and increase self care and restoration. I believe you can achieve your personal goals with life coaching, and enjoy a new outlook on life.
Connie Blake Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
Seeds of Hope Counseling offers in-person or online therapy for all ages. Our desire is to come alongside you in your time of need and walk with you through it. We offer help from a biblical perspective if desired and work hard to build a trusting relationship that encourages change and growth in our clients. Do you need help with mental health issues, family problems, parent-teen relationships, or just need someone to talk to through a difficult time? If so, then we are here for you. Just call with any questions you may have. Insurance options available.
Seeds of Hope Counseling offers in-person or online therapy for all ages. Our desire is to come alongside you in your time of need and walk with you through it. We offer help from a biblical perspective if desired and work hard to build a trusting relationship that encourages change and growth in our clients. Do you need help with mental health issues, family problems, parent-teen relationships, or just need someone to talk to through a difficult time? If so, then we are here for you. Just call with any questions you may have. Insurance options available.
I believe therapy is a tool that can empower people to tell their story, understand themselves, and make a difference in their lives. I provide a safe space for clients to develop resiliency, build stronger relationships, increase self-acceptance, and achieve a greater sense of self and purpose.
I believe therapy is a tool that can empower people to tell their story, understand themselves, and make a difference in their lives. I provide a safe space for clients to develop resiliency, build stronger relationships, increase self-acceptance, and achieve a greater sense of self and purpose.
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
I am at my best when helping people work through issues associated with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, as well as marriage and relationship struggles. Working through some of the more uniquely modern struggles, such as screen and pornography addiction is also a focus of my practice. I also love pre-marital counseling.
Megan Colvin LPC-S Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
Using the transformational model Internal Family Systems (IFS) Megan assists individuals to access their internal healing capacity. Substantive change and healing of deep wounds is possible within this model. Additionally, Megan utilizes EMDR to assist in metabolizing of traumatic events. Megan’s theraputic approach is informed by a blend of the latest in trauma and neurobiological research as well as the wisdom of holistic approaches to healing.
Using the transformational model Internal Family Systems (IFS) Megan assists individuals to access their internal healing capacity. Substantive change and healing of deep wounds is possible within this model. Additionally, Megan utilizes EMDR to assist in metabolizing of traumatic events. Megan’s theraputic approach is informed by a blend of the latest in trauma and neurobiological research as well as the wisdom of holistic approaches to healing.
Christian Changes Counseling & Recovery Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Starkville, MS 39759
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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.