Sexual Abuse Therapists in Auburn, NY
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety.
**At this time I am unable to take on new clients, please check back as this is frequently changing.**** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, received my Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University in 2007, and have been in practice since. I have multiple years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, families and adults through the use a various therapeutic modalities and in various settings. Therapy is a unique, individual experience, and I work to focus on the client's needs. I further my education to increase my knowledge and therapeutic skills, as well as better assist my clients.
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety.
**At this time I am unable to take on new clients, please check back as this is frequently changing.**** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, received my Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University in 2007, and have been in practice since. I have multiple years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, families and adults through the use a various therapeutic modalities and in various settings. Therapy is a unique, individual experience, and I work to focus on the client's needs. I further my education to increase my knowledge and therapeutic skills, as well as better assist my clients.
Trauma, chronic stress and adversity can impact every aspect of overall wellbeing leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and out of control of your thoughts and emotions. Healthy connections with safe and consistent people combined with a sense of self awareness and deepened understanding of our body and mind's reaction to events or circumstance can alleviate so many of these symptoms. When we can listen to our body's reaction and soothe the underlying need then we are able to have control over our reactions and regulate our emotions.
Trauma, chronic stress and adversity can impact every aspect of overall wellbeing leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and out of control of your thoughts and emotions. Healthy connections with safe and consistent people combined with a sense of self awareness and deepened understanding of our body and mind's reaction to events or circumstance can alleviate so many of these symptoms. When we can listen to our body's reaction and soothe the underlying need then we are able to have control over our reactions and regulate our emotions.
Fingerlakes LCSW Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021
We have a team of therapist in-person and remote that are solution-focused therapists within sessions and believe in working side by side with clients in making progress. Our goal as a therapist is to make clients feel safe, confident and comfortable working through issues. We have a large amount of experience working with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, bi-polar, marital issues, post-partum depression, grief/loss, and codependency
We have a team of therapist in-person and remote that are solution-focused therapists within sessions and believe in working side by side with clients in making progress. Our goal as a therapist is to make clients feel safe, confident and comfortable working through issues. We have a large amount of experience working with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, bi-polar, marital issues, post-partum depression, grief/loss, and codependency
Heather Petrus Licensed Psychotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021 (Online Only)
“Therapy: Because sometimes your inner CRITIC needs a TIMEOUT!” Hello, my name is Heather, and my superPOWER is transforming pain into power! Years ago, my life changed through a traumatic event. What once was the most painful experience of my life now is what I consider to be the experience that made me who I am today. Thanks to a very skilled therapist and therapy that taught me how to think, cope, and behave differently, what I thought would never happen…. did. You deserve that, too, so let's heal pains, take names, and make GAINS!
“Therapy: Because sometimes your inner CRITIC needs a TIMEOUT!” Hello, my name is Heather, and my superPOWER is transforming pain into power! Years ago, my life changed through a traumatic event. What once was the most painful experience of my life now is what I consider to be the experience that made me who I am today. Thanks to a very skilled therapist and therapy that taught me how to think, cope, and behave differently, what I thought would never happen…. did. You deserve that, too, so let's heal pains, take names, and make GAINS!
Jami Stanforth-Choueiry
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13021
Jami is a licensed mental health counselor. She provides a warm and empathic space to aid clients in their process of healing and growth. Jami uses evidence based practices to support clients in strengthening their coping skills, processing difficult emotions and past traumas, challenging unhealthy and unrealistic beliefs about one-self, and to identify and replace unhealthy behaviors. Jami works with children, adolescents and adults.
Jami is a licensed mental health counselor. She provides a warm and empathic space to aid clients in their process of healing and growth. Jami uses evidence based practices to support clients in strengthening their coping skills, processing difficult emotions and past traumas, challenging unhealthy and unrealistic beliefs about one-self, and to identify and replace unhealthy behaviors. Jami works with children, adolescents and adults.
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves".
I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves".
I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.
Brandi Danielle Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13021
I work with individuals, couples, and families as they work on personal and relational growth. I create a warm a collaborative environment to identify concerns and create change. I can help as you navigate your way through difficulties in your personal life and relationships with others.
I work with individuals, couples, and families as they work on personal and relational growth. I create a warm a collaborative environment to identify concerns and create change. I can help as you navigate your way through difficulties in your personal life and relationships with others.
Do you have relationships but still feel alone or unknown? Are your days busy but leave you depressed or unsatisfied? Do you wonder where you fit in and does your world feel small? A good life is one where you feel your life has purpose and meaning. It is one where you are connected to your authentic self, to other people, and to a sense of greater good. Therapy can be a key to finding these things. My work as a therapist is to provide safety, presence, knowledge, skills, and wisdom to help you find your path to your best life. I always strive to bring candor, kindness, practicality and depth to our sessions.
Do you have relationships but still feel alone or unknown? Are your days busy but leave you depressed or unsatisfied? Do you wonder where you fit in and does your world feel small? A good life is one where you feel your life has purpose and meaning. It is one where you are connected to your authentic self, to other people, and to a sense of greater good. Therapy can be a key to finding these things. My work as a therapist is to provide safety, presence, knowledge, skills, and wisdom to help you find your path to your best life. I always strive to bring candor, kindness, practicality and depth to our sessions.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you looking to find better ways to communicate together as a couple? Often in relationships we forget that we have to continue getting to know one another - even if we have been together for years. Sometimes we put everyone and everything before our relationship, including our children. I work with couples navigating these life changes, who want to continue to grow in their relationship as couples or on an individual level.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you looking to find better ways to communicate together as a couple? Often in relationships we forget that we have to continue getting to know one another - even if we have been together for years. Sometimes we put everyone and everything before our relationship, including our children. I work with couples navigating these life changes, who want to continue to grow in their relationship as couples or on an individual level.
Life can be hard, the day-to-day “stuff” can be a challenge to navigate. Depression, feelings of hopelessness, grief, navigating family relationships, anxiety, a traumatic childhood, and/or struggling with how to raise your kids in a way that is different from how you were raised... Is it all just getting in the way of having the life you truly desire? Life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s develop skills and tools to navigate your mental health and relationships, because trust me— life can be amazing!!
Life can be hard, the day-to-day “stuff” can be a challenge to navigate. Depression, feelings of hopelessness, grief, navigating family relationships, anxiety, a traumatic childhood, and/or struggling with how to raise your kids in a way that is different from how you were raised... Is it all just getting in the way of having the life you truly desire? Life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s develop skills and tools to navigate your mental health and relationships, because trust me— life can be amazing!!
It’s time to nourish your heart, mind, body & soul! Self-care isn’t always easy but it is not selfish to prioritize your own wellbeing. Engaging in meaningful counseling sessions can support an overall sense of peace & change in how your brain processes and thinks about your experiences. Together we can work on reshaping negative thought patterns & can create new neuropathways for a healthier mind. I provide a safe space for healing by addressing matters of the heart & examining root issues. Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
It’s time to nourish your heart, mind, body & soul! Self-care isn’t always easy but it is not selfish to prioritize your own wellbeing. Engaging in meaningful counseling sessions can support an overall sense of peace & change in how your brain processes and thinks about your experiences. Together we can work on reshaping negative thought patterns & can create new neuropathways for a healthier mind. I provide a safe space for healing by addressing matters of the heart & examining root issues. Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
Tess Walsh Skaneateles Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CASAC
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021
Now Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling with who to call or where to turn right now? I understand that reaching out to talk to someone about your personal struggles or life challenges can be difficult and I am committed to provide you the support you need to promote personal growth through this unprecedented time. I am located on the beautiful Sinclair property in Skaneateles, offering a safe, quiet and discrete place of peace and tranquility. You are not alone, I will be by your side, helping you develop better clarity, understanding and direction. Please visit my website for more details on the services I offer.
Now Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling with who to call or where to turn right now? I understand that reaching out to talk to someone about your personal struggles or life challenges can be difficult and I am committed to provide you the support you need to promote personal growth through this unprecedented time. I am located on the beautiful Sinclair property in Skaneateles, offering a safe, quiet and discrete place of peace and tranquility. You are not alone, I will be by your side, helping you develop better clarity, understanding and direction. Please visit my website for more details on the services I offer.
I am currently not accepting new patients until 2024. Experiencing a loss of sexual desire? Arguing about frequency of sex? Worried about performance issues? Healing from sexual trauma or infidelity? Want to better understand your sexuality? I specialize in working with individuals, couples and multi-partnered relationships as they explore concerns related to sex, intimacy and gender identity. Using a combination of proven methods in sex therapy and relationship/family therapies, I help people heal and experience a satisfying sex life so they can live a more connected and thriving life.
I am currently not accepting new patients until 2024. Experiencing a loss of sexual desire? Arguing about frequency of sex? Worried about performance issues? Healing from sexual trauma or infidelity? Want to better understand your sexuality? I specialize in working with individuals, couples and multi-partnered relationships as they explore concerns related to sex, intimacy and gender identity. Using a combination of proven methods in sex therapy and relationship/family therapies, I help people heal and experience a satisfying sex life so they can live a more connected and thriving life.
My ideal client is someone who may not be familiar with therapy but is open and eager to try it out. The ideal client would be a BIPOC individual seeking support on their healing journey. Someone who may have experienced trauma in their lives and is looking for a space where they can unpack, learn skills, psycho-education, explore, and express themselves in an inclusive environment.
My ideal client is someone who may not be familiar with therapy but is open and eager to try it out. The ideal client would be a BIPOC individual seeking support on their healing journey. Someone who may have experienced trauma in their lives and is looking for a space where they can unpack, learn skills, psycho-education, explore, and express themselves in an inclusive environment.
Christopher J Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13024
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
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Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
Marie Julia Maher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (Online Only)
Do you believe that you can feel happy and confident? Therapy can help you to build 'a life worth living.' You will decide if you want to feel better or improve healthy relationships. My social work style is energetic. I have a keen interest in the unique strengths of each person and their potential to grow when faced with crisis. I have a creative approach to provide professional mental health services. I am dedicated to life-long learning. Our time will respect confidentiality. Together we can find good ways to reach your goals. Together we can improve your perspective on life and help you feel more empowered.
Do you believe that you can feel happy and confident? Therapy can help you to build 'a life worth living.' You will decide if you want to feel better or improve healthy relationships. My social work style is energetic. I have a keen interest in the unique strengths of each person and their potential to grow when faced with crisis. I have a creative approach to provide professional mental health services. I am dedicated to life-long learning. Our time will respect confidentiality. Together we can find good ways to reach your goals. Together we can improve your perspective on life and help you feel more empowered.
Michelle VanHatten
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
Life is unpredictable. From one day to the next it is impossible to know what you may face. Unfortunately, most individuals feel the need to face challenges or problems on their own. Sometimes talking with someone who is not directly involved can be more helpful than imagined. I am a great listener. I value everyone as an individual. I respect and do not judge others. I would appreciate the opportunity to help you navigate life's challenges, whatever they may be. I have 43 years experience listening to and helping others. I would truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I hope you call me today!
Life is unpredictable. From one day to the next it is impossible to know what you may face. Unfortunately, most individuals feel the need to face challenges or problems on their own. Sometimes talking with someone who is not directly involved can be more helpful than imagined. I am a great listener. I value everyone as an individual. I respect and do not judge others. I would appreciate the opportunity to help you navigate life's challenges, whatever they may be. I have 43 years experience listening to and helping others. I would truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I hope you call me today!
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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.