Sexual Abuse Therapists in Forney, TX
My specialties include sexual abuse and working with children.
Dr. Barnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has over 25 years of experience as a clinician. She is a Dallas native and received a BA in Business Management, an MA in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce, and a doctorate in Counseling from Cornerstone University.
My specialties include sexual abuse and working with children.
Dr. Barnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has over 25 years of experience as a clinician. She is a Dallas native and received a BA in Business Management, an MA in Counseling from Texas A&M Commerce, and a doctorate in Counseling from Cornerstone University.
Jennifer Woodrome
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Waitlist for new clients
Jen is passionate about providing a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment to join you as you recover from the painful emotions and traumatic experiences that prevent you from living the life you envision. She specializes in treating adults struggling with PTSD, dissociation, grief, and complex trauma. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Jen is passionate about providing a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment to join you as you recover from the painful emotions and traumatic experiences that prevent you from living the life you envision. She specializes in treating adults struggling with PTSD, dissociation, grief, and complex trauma. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, experiences some sort of hardship, trauma, conflict, or setback at one time or another in their life. Sometimes we seem to handle these distressing situations and events with ease, and sometimes we seem a little lost, misunderstood, or like we can't quite keep our head above water. I can help! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, with a variety of presenting concerns, such as depression and anxiety, trauma, marriage/family problems, addiction, eating disorders, and many more.
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, experiences some sort of hardship, trauma, conflict, or setback at one time or another in their life. Sometimes we seem to handle these distressing situations and events with ease, and sometimes we seem a little lost, misunderstood, or like we can't quite keep our head above water. I can help! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, with a variety of presenting concerns, such as depression and anxiety, trauma, marriage/family problems, addiction, eating disorders, and many more.
Jasmine Battles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Hi, I'm Jasmine. My motto is "I show up authentically myself so that you can show up authentically yourself." My passion is to create a safe place so that you can express yourself without judgment. Sometimes we have big feelings and we need someone to help us make sense of them. That's where I am come in! During our work together we will process your feelings so that we can get to the deeper meaning of WHY! Why am I feeling this way? Why do these things keep happening to me? And why does it feel like I'm going crazy? Processing through the "Why" can help us get to the HOW! How do I cope with these feelings?
Hi, I'm Jasmine. My motto is "I show up authentically myself so that you can show up authentically yourself." My passion is to create a safe place so that you can express yourself without judgment. Sometimes we have big feelings and we need someone to help us make sense of them. That's where I am come in! During our work together we will process your feelings so that we can get to the deeper meaning of WHY! Why am I feeling this way? Why do these things keep happening to me? And why does it feel like I'm going crazy? Processing through the "Why" can help us get to the HOW! How do I cope with these feelings?
Michelle Valenciano Hemm LPC-S I believe that people have the ability to heal and are doing the best they can. I help clients clarify their goals and find the inner strength to face their issues. My particular strength lies in working with individuals who are dealing with trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders. My preference is to work with individuals ages 15 +. My strengths are working with women and girls but am not opposed to working with males who I find are a good fit with my approach.
Michelle Valenciano Hemm LPC-S I believe that people have the ability to heal and are doing the best they can. I help clients clarify their goals and find the inner strength to face their issues. My particular strength lies in working with individuals who are dealing with trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders. My preference is to work with individuals ages 15 +. My strengths are working with women and girls but am not opposed to working with males who I find are a good fit with my approach.
I want to applaud you for taking a brave step as you have decided to explore your therapy options. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that is down to earth, direct, and compassionate in nature. I would love to help you explore and heal from your trauma whether it be lack of attachment or mental/ emotional abuse. Or are you looking to create a more meaningful and healthy relationship with your spouse/ partner, then let’s get started on your journey to freedom and wholeness.
I want to applaud you for taking a brave step as you have decided to explore your therapy options. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that is down to earth, direct, and compassionate in nature. I would love to help you explore and heal from your trauma whether it be lack of attachment or mental/ emotional abuse. Or are you looking to create a more meaningful and healthy relationship with your spouse/ partner, then let’s get started on your journey to freedom and wholeness.
I am an LPC with over 8 years of clinical experience who has worked with a multitude of clients ranging in age, generations, and experience within many diverse settings, fostering a well-rounded, practical, and comprehensive approach when it comes to working with clients. I'll meet you right where you are on your journey, provide therapeutic support, and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, identify personal strengths, reshape relationships, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in an effort to achieve your personal goals.
I am an LPC with over 8 years of clinical experience who has worked with a multitude of clients ranging in age, generations, and experience within many diverse settings, fostering a well-rounded, practical, and comprehensive approach when it comes to working with clients. I'll meet you right where you are on your journey, provide therapeutic support, and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, identify personal strengths, reshape relationships, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in an effort to achieve your personal goals.
Teresa Anderson Lyons Licensed Professional Counseling Associate
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping people. I also have a passion for people dealing with chronic illness, grief, and emotional and mental roadblocks that hinder joyous living. As a former educator and school counselor I have compassion and a nonjudgmental ear for those who are in, contemplating leaving, and who have left the profession. Also, as a parent of three adults, I have learned that parenting can be rewarding and challenging.
I am passionate about helping people. I also have a passion for people dealing with chronic illness, grief, and emotional and mental roadblocks that hinder joyous living. As a former educator and school counselor I have compassion and a nonjudgmental ear for those who are in, contemplating leaving, and who have left the profession. Also, as a parent of three adults, I have learned that parenting can be rewarding and challenging.
People generally come to therapy because there is some area of their life in which they are stuck and in pain. I practice from an “attachment” perspective which is the key to unlocking a different way of understanding yourself and your interactions with others, opening a pathway to practical and relational healing. My office is a no-blame/no-shame environment. I provide both traditional talk therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to individuals (age 8 and up), couples, and families just 20 miles SE of Dallas. Because of my experience as an adoptive dad, foster and adoptive families are a focus of my practice.
People generally come to therapy because there is some area of their life in which they are stuck and in pain. I practice from an “attachment” perspective which is the key to unlocking a different way of understanding yourself and your interactions with others, opening a pathway to practical and relational healing. My office is a no-blame/no-shame environment. I provide both traditional talk therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to individuals (age 8 and up), couples, and families just 20 miles SE of Dallas. Because of my experience as an adoptive dad, foster and adoptive families are a focus of my practice.
Ask me about my after school and evening availability or for a free 15 minute phone consultation! For some people, it is easy to ask for help & for others, it is extremely difficult. You might be struggling with managing difficult behaviors with your child & unsure of how to help them. You might question whether you should even come to counseling because you are not sure if what you are going through is "really bad enough" compared to others. I have worked with many different people in helping them to process through whatever the concerns. Also providing clinical supervision to LMSW's working toward clinical licensure.
Ask me about my after school and evening availability or for a free 15 minute phone consultation! For some people, it is easy to ask for help & for others, it is extremely difficult. You might be struggling with managing difficult behaviors with your child & unsure of how to help them. You might question whether you should even come to counseling because you are not sure if what you are going through is "really bad enough" compared to others. I have worked with many different people in helping them to process through whatever the concerns. Also providing clinical supervision to LMSW's working toward clinical licensure.
Katie Jean Mcdonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Walking through this journal called life is difficult and there lies an extra layer of challenges when one is struggling with their mental health specifically related to past or current traumatic events. In fact, without awareness, we often make decisions and behave based upon how our past experiences have made us feel. I am here to help you explore the root of these issues, which in turn, will lead to the discovery of your true identity and self worth. My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature and this is why I specialize in the use of EMDR, IFS, and ACT.
Walking through this journal called life is difficult and there lies an extra layer of challenges when one is struggling with their mental health specifically related to past or current traumatic events. In fact, without awareness, we often make decisions and behave based upon how our past experiences have made us feel. I am here to help you explore the root of these issues, which in turn, will lead to the discovery of your true identity and self worth. My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature and this is why I specialize in the use of EMDR, IFS, and ACT.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
My ideal client is looking for a non-judgemental, sex positive, open, and straightforward approach to meeting you where you are. They are looking for someone to connect with and have me help them in practical ways. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, polyamorous communities, kink communities, individuals struggling with anxiety, religious-based issues, work/career related issues, life change issues, both men’s and women’s issues, as well as depression. I utilize various approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Ashley Beverly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Experience empowerment and renewal as we work together to get to the root of your trauma. My therapeutic approaches focus on healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, PTSD or you’re seeking to enhance self-love by focusing on self-esteem, or any other personal obstacles, I am here to help.
Experience empowerment and renewal as we work together to get to the root of your trauma. My therapeutic approaches focus on healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, PTSD or you’re seeking to enhance self-love by focusing on self-esteem, or any other personal obstacles, I am here to help.
Karen M. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, working together with clients to explore your unique strengths and challenges to foster lasting change. Known as "The Couples Therapist" I not only provide couples therapy; I offer the therapeutic experience to individuals and groups. Life lessons and chapters of life have equipped me to work with ALL people, I'm elated to be in a place to share not only my clinical expertise but life lessons with you through therapy, life consulting and women groups. Let the next pages of your life consist of healing, growing & developing. TURN to your next chapter!
I believe in the power of a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, working together with clients to explore your unique strengths and challenges to foster lasting change. Known as "The Couples Therapist" I not only provide couples therapy; I offer the therapeutic experience to individuals and groups. Life lessons and chapters of life have equipped me to work with ALL people, I'm elated to be in a place to share not only my clinical expertise but life lessons with you through therapy, life consulting and women groups. Let the next pages of your life consist of healing, growing & developing. TURN to your next chapter!
Ruth Omorowa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
You did it! You took the first step. Sometimes, life experiences often cause us to lose hope, direction and weigh down our hearts. We find ourselves in need of someone to help unravel our heart issues. As a licensed professional counselor, I have had the privilege of watching people rediscover unlimited possibilities to live a bolder and more fulfilling life. Having support does not mean you were not able to do it on your own, it means you recognized you do not have to do it on your own! I look forward to working with you to help you gain strength and continue life's journey.
You did it! You took the first step. Sometimes, life experiences often cause us to lose hope, direction and weigh down our hearts. We find ourselves in need of someone to help unravel our heart issues. As a licensed professional counselor, I have had the privilege of watching people rediscover unlimited possibilities to live a bolder and more fulfilling life. Having support does not mean you were not able to do it on your own, it means you recognized you do not have to do it on your own! I look forward to working with you to help you gain strength and continue life's journey.
Dawn Waldron Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, ACSW, SAP, CART
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
I have 25 years of psychotherapy experience successfully helping people improve their lives. Talking about problems can be difficult, however, sharing concerns with an objective, professional therapist enables you to understand and overcome challenges. I treat you with respect, understanding, and confidentiality, and provide exceptional services in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment. I have a wide variety of professional experience with children, teens, and adults, in both short and long-term therapy, dealing with a broad spectrum of problems. In addition, I provide diagnostic assessments and consultations.
I have 25 years of psychotherapy experience successfully helping people improve their lives. Talking about problems can be difficult, however, sharing concerns with an objective, professional therapist enables you to understand and overcome challenges. I treat you with respect, understanding, and confidentiality, and provide exceptional services in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment. I have a wide variety of professional experience with children, teens, and adults, in both short and long-term therapy, dealing with a broad spectrum of problems. In addition, I provide diagnostic assessments and consultations.
Natasha Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, CLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Asking for help is the best choice to make when you feel you have run out of options. Life happens to everyone and can feel overwhelming. But there is hope that your life doesn't have to stay the way it has always been. When life gets tough it is often helpful to have a person lend an open ear and heart while supporting you through your circumstances. Making the decision to come to counseling is often a tough choice to make. However, it will be the greatest gift you can give yourself. Choose to put yourself first today and give yourself space to process & heal by scheduling an appointment with our office.
Asking for help is the best choice to make when you feel you have run out of options. Life happens to everyone and can feel overwhelming. But there is hope that your life doesn't have to stay the way it has always been. When life gets tough it is often helpful to have a person lend an open ear and heart while supporting you through your circumstances. Making the decision to come to counseling is often a tough choice to make. However, it will be the greatest gift you can give yourself. Choose to put yourself first today and give yourself space to process & heal by scheduling an appointment with our office.
ACE T. Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
Rockwall Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS! I'm Lauren Coats, licensed professional counselor and owner of Rockwall Counseling and Wellness. We take pride in being a boutique practice. We see less clients so that we may spend more time preparing for each one. You can expect a high level of care and confidentiality when you see one of our expert therapists. Our office provides you with private parking behind our office on Ridge Road in the heart Rockwall.
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS! I'm Lauren Coats, licensed professional counselor and owner of Rockwall Counseling and Wellness. We take pride in being a boutique practice. We see less clients so that we may spend more time preparing for each one. You can expect a high level of care and confidentiality when you see one of our expert therapists. Our office provides you with private parking behind our office on Ridge Road in the heart Rockwall.
Michelle Denise Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, HSCCRT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
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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.