Sexual Abuse Therapists in Allentown, PA
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Timothy Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping your child, adolescent and family cope with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and behavior concerns. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various traumatic events, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, community violence, domestic violence and divorce. I have also worked with victims of trafficking, violence, and undocumented immigrants. My recent practice has focused on improving parent-child relationships by using parent coaching sessions to decrease behavior problems and increase social skills and cooperation.
I specialize in helping your child, adolescent and family cope with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and behavior concerns. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced various traumatic events, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, community violence, domestic violence and divorce. I have also worked with victims of trafficking, violence, and undocumented immigrants. My recent practice has focused on improving parent-child relationships by using parent coaching sessions to decrease behavior problems and increase social skills and cooperation.
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Andrew H. Johanson Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
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Carissa Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
I also have training as a Sexual Assault Counselor.
Sometimes we may feel like we don't have any control over the things in our lives. Right now by reaching out for help, you are taking some control back. Throughout our lives we all experience difficult times and need some support. I can provide a safe, healing space to work on managing the stressors in your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I also work as a School Counselor and volunteer as a crisis hotline counselor. Previously, I worked as a teacher for over 17 years across different grades. I love working with children of all ages and empowering women!
I also have training as a Sexual Assault Counselor.
Sometimes we may feel like we don't have any control over the things in our lives. Right now by reaching out for help, you are taking some control back. Throughout our lives we all experience difficult times and need some support. I can provide a safe, healing space to work on managing the stressors in your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I also work as a School Counselor and volunteer as a crisis hotline counselor. Previously, I worked as a teacher for over 17 years across different grades. I love working with children of all ages and empowering women!
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Dennis R George
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
I have years of experience with vicitms of sexual abuse and rape.
In our crazy, stress filled word I offer a space to learn how to keep your life on track. I am a down to earth therapist. I am solution focused and like to help my clients find the positives in their lives. No psychobabble here. If you would like to make some changes to your life, I can help you do that in a healthy and productive way. Whether it is navigating anxiety, healing from grief and loss, or improving your relationships, my office is a safe place to begin.
I have years of experience with vicitms of sexual abuse and rape.
In our crazy, stress filled word I offer a space to learn how to keep your life on track. I am a down to earth therapist. I am solution focused and like to help my clients find the positives in their lives. No psychobabble here. If you would like to make some changes to your life, I can help you do that in a healthy and productive way. Whether it is navigating anxiety, healing from grief and loss, or improving your relationships, my office is a safe place to begin.
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Sarah Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
Specialties include: Anxiety, Sexual Assault, Stress Management, Depression, Trauma, Transitional periods of life, Perfectionism, Artistic Minds, Self-Esteem Building, Disordered Eating Patterns, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Interpersonal & Familial Relationships, and Sports performance, among others.
I am a licensed Counseling Professional utilizing a combination of the Cognitive Behavior model of therapy and mindfulness practices, among others. I assist adults, and teens throughout their lifespan, to find solutions to better regulate their emotions, language, belief system, and perceptions of life challenges. Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, Sports Performance, Artistic Minds, Transitional Periods of Life, Perfectionistic Thinking, Adjustment Disorders, Relationship Conflict, and Brief Solution Focused work.
Specialties include: Anxiety, Sexual Assault, Stress Management, Depression, Trauma, Transitional periods of life, Perfectionism, Artistic Minds, Self-Esteem Building, Disordered Eating Patterns, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Interpersonal & Familial Relationships, and Sports performance, among others.
I am a licensed Counseling Professional utilizing a combination of the Cognitive Behavior model of therapy and mindfulness practices, among others. I assist adults, and teens throughout their lifespan, to find solutions to better regulate their emotions, language, belief system, and perceptions of life challenges. Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, Sports Performance, Artistic Minds, Transitional Periods of Life, Perfectionistic Thinking, Adjustment Disorders, Relationship Conflict, and Brief Solution Focused work.
Christy Yerk-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of expertise include adolescent issues, personal growth, infertility issues, addictions issues, substance use/abuse, codependency issues, child abuse, effects of substance use/abuse on the family unit, mind/body/stress connection and sexual abuse and trauma recovery.
Skilled in relating to adolescents/ adults. Mental health and adjustment, personal growth/ quality of life issues. Solution-focused, brief approach. Humanistic/ strengths-based approach.
Areas of expertise include adolescent issues, personal growth, infertility issues, addictions issues, substance use/abuse, codependency issues, child abuse, effects of substance use/abuse on the family unit, mind/body/stress connection and sexual abuse and trauma recovery.
Skilled in relating to adolescents/ adults. Mental health and adjustment, personal growth/ quality of life issues. Solution-focused, brief approach. Humanistic/ strengths-based approach.
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My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, including sexual assault and abuse.
It is my belief that we all deserve the opportunity to create a space to identify and share who we are and how we feel. Through a relational approach, my aim is to meet people where they are and work towards greater clarity and freedom from the pain and fear we have experienced. I believe in the power of relationship, especially the one we have with ourselves, to help us heal, grow, and discover how to be intentional about the kind of life we want to live. I approach the work with compassion and an open heart, inviting all parts of ourselves to be known and understood.
My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, including sexual assault and abuse.
It is my belief that we all deserve the opportunity to create a space to identify and share who we are and how we feel. Through a relational approach, my aim is to meet people where they are and work towards greater clarity and freedom from the pain and fear we have experienced. I believe in the power of relationship, especially the one we have with ourselves, to help us heal, grow, and discover how to be intentional about the kind of life we want to live. I approach the work with compassion and an open heart, inviting all parts of ourselves to be known and understood.
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Chelsea E DiMarco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your past? Anxiety? Depression? Many people believe trauma is limited to large events such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or natural disasters. What they don't realize is that trauma comes in all sizes, little "t"s and big "T"s. Experiences like shame, humiliation, bullying, and family dynamics, are often not taken into account but can cause similar harm.
Are you struggling with your past? Anxiety? Depression? Many people believe trauma is limited to large events such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or natural disasters. What they don't realize is that trauma comes in all sizes, little "t"s and big "T"s. Experiences like shame, humiliation, bullying, and family dynamics, are often not taken into account but can cause similar harm.
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Katie Graziano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18102 (Online Only)
I am especially passionate working with to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Welcome! Finding a counselor with whom you can feel safe and vulnerable is so important, so let me share a bit about myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in PA via telehealth. My counseling style is empathetic, caring, genuine, strengths-based, and holistic. My work includes the use of evidence-base approaches, as well as mindfulness and respect of clients’ diverse backgrounds. I strive to help clients grow by working with them in a collaborative, validating, supportive manner. My aim is to help clients feel centered, comfortable being their authentic selves, and empowered to cope with life’s challenges.
I am especially passionate working with to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Welcome! Finding a counselor with whom you can feel safe and vulnerable is so important, so let me share a bit about myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in PA via telehealth. My counseling style is empathetic, caring, genuine, strengths-based, and holistic. My work includes the use of evidence-base approaches, as well as mindfulness and respect of clients’ diverse backgrounds. I strive to help clients grow by working with them in a collaborative, validating, supportive manner. My aim is to help clients feel centered, comfortable being their authentic selves, and empowered to cope with life’s challenges.
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Michelle Hurtt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Michelle Hurtt, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania with over 16 years of experience in the mental health domain.I hold the title of Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), continually advancing my understanding of trauma. My passion lies in supporting women who have endured trauma, particularly survivors of sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Additionally, I specialize in addressing various behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, and PTSD.
Hi! I'm Michelle Hurtt, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania with over 16 years of experience in the mental health domain.I hold the title of Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), continually advancing my understanding of trauma. My passion lies in supporting women who have endured trauma, particularly survivors of sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Additionally, I specialize in addressing various behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, and PTSD.
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I am passionate about helping clients access their true selves and live their most abundant lives. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic event, experiencing a mental health concern, or simply feeling out of sync, I believe that you can experience healing through a helping relationship. I have specialized experience in working with foster families and children/adolescents as well as active duty military/veterans (and families), and issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, attachment, and childhood trauma.
I am passionate about helping clients access their true selves and live their most abundant lives. Whether you are recovering from a traumatic event, experiencing a mental health concern, or simply feeling out of sync, I believe that you can experience healing through a helping relationship. I have specialized experience in working with foster families and children/adolescents as well as active duty military/veterans (and families), and issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, attachment, and childhood trauma.
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Life can be stressful at times. We all need guidance and support. I know it can be hard to open up and start the process. I approach therapy in a warm relational way and believe non-judgmental responses are crucial to creating a safe and trusting space. My goal is to build a relationship of trust and to help you discover your own strength. My aim is to help you learn practical solutions for growth and change and to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and actions.
Life can be stressful at times. We all need guidance and support. I know it can be hard to open up and start the process. I approach therapy in a warm relational way and believe non-judgmental responses are crucial to creating a safe and trusting space. My goal is to build a relationship of trust and to help you discover your own strength. My aim is to help you learn practical solutions for growth and change and to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and actions.
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Bethany Lockerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a more holistic and gospel centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose!
Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a more holistic and gospel centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose!
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Melanie Swencki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Melanie! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience as a clinician in a variety of settings.
Hi, I'm Melanie! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience as a clinician in a variety of settings.
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Michael David Hollen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pennsylvania and working with a variety of clientele. I work with a variety of ages, from anyone from 12 and above. I'm also willing to work afternoons, weekends, and evenings to meet anyone where they need to be, should that be needed.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pennsylvania and working with a variety of clientele. I work with a variety of ages, from anyone from 12 and above. I'm also willing to work afternoons, weekends, and evenings to meet anyone where they need to be, should that be needed.
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Ashley Buck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Thanks for visiting, my name is Ashley. Do you often feel conflicted or dissatisfied with your position in life? I enjoy helping others to discover their core values and beliefs so they are better able to build a life they feel at peace with.
Thanks for visiting, my name is Ashley. Do you often feel conflicted or dissatisfied with your position in life? I enjoy helping others to discover their core values and beliefs so they are better able to build a life they feel at peace with.
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As a licensed professional counselor, I provide an empathetic approach to counseling. My goal is to create a trusting environment to build a positive therapeutic relationship. By doing this, my client is able to discuss those issues they may have never disclosed before.
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide an empathetic approach to counseling. My goal is to create a trusting environment to build a positive therapeutic relationship. By doing this, my client is able to discuss those issues they may have never disclosed before.
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Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18101
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
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Over the last 35 years I have worked with adults, teens and children living through many difficult circumstances. I offer a safe and nurturing place to explore situations or problems that are causing you distress. Through therapy, you can connect with your inner strengths, identify your needs and priorities and take steps to greater peace and satisfaction. Many of my clients address depression, anxiety, life changes, unresolved issues of the past, relationships and trauma. Some people use therapy not to problem solve but to find ways to have more joy, greater well being or to gain a clear direction towards the future.
Over the last 35 years I have worked with adults, teens and children living through many difficult circumstances. I offer a safe and nurturing place to explore situations or problems that are causing you distress. Through therapy, you can connect with your inner strengths, identify your needs and priorities and take steps to greater peace and satisfaction. Many of my clients address depression, anxiety, life changes, unresolved issues of the past, relationships and trauma. Some people use therapy not to problem solve but to find ways to have more joy, greater well being or to gain a clear direction towards the future.
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Nancy Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103
Your mental health is important, and gathering the courage to get help is not an easy task. The notion of verbalizing your inner thoughts and feelings might seem intimidating, and make you feel vulnerable. Taking this into consideration, I strive to create a safe and calming space where you can feel understood and not judged. Through the process of therapy, you can better understand the patterns in your life, overcome barriers, and experience new ways of coping. You will gain a better understanding of your behaviors and communication styles that hinder you from achieving your goals.
Your mental health is important, and gathering the courage to get help is not an easy task. The notion of verbalizing your inner thoughts and feelings might seem intimidating, and make you feel vulnerable. Taking this into consideration, I strive to create a safe and calming space where you can feel understood and not judged. Through the process of therapy, you can better understand the patterns in your life, overcome barriers, and experience new ways of coping. You will gain a better understanding of your behaviors and communication styles that hinder you from achieving your goals.
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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.