Sexual Abuse Therapists in Highland Village, TX
Chris Dockins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
I manage and serve as the primary therapist and am a licensed professional counselor in full-time private practice. I have been practicing in the North Texas area since 2007. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have experience with helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and children through a number of different mental health related issues. I have a particular interest and heart for helping those that have a history of sexual abuse trauma.
I manage and serve as the primary therapist and am a licensed professional counselor in full-time private practice. I have been practicing in the North Texas area since 2007. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have experience with helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and children through a number of different mental health related issues. I have a particular interest and heart for helping those that have a history of sexual abuse trauma.
Your emotional safety and our therapeutic relationship are important to me. I prioritize creating an environment that is safe, confidential, free of judgment, genuine, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe that it is important that we connect and you feel safe. My educational training is as a generalist, which provides me the skills to implement many different evidence based interventions and treat most issues that bring people to therapy. My expertise is in working with adults who have experienced trauma, particularly interpersonal abuse such as sexual abuse/ assault, relationship abuse, etc.
Your emotional safety and our therapeutic relationship are important to me. I prioritize creating an environment that is safe, confidential, free of judgment, genuine, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe that it is important that we connect and you feel safe. My educational training is as a generalist, which provides me the skills to implement many different evidence based interventions and treat most issues that bring people to therapy. My expertise is in working with adults who have experienced trauma, particularly interpersonal abuse such as sexual abuse/ assault, relationship abuse, etc.
Denise Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077 (Online Only)
I'm comfortable treating an array of childhood and women's issues including anxiety, behavior concerns, and sexual abuse.
Through diverse academic and professional experiences, I have developed a unique skillset and approach to therapy. I spent 8 years as a nanny before getting my undergraduate degree in early childhood education. I was a special education teacher for Lewisville ISD for 5 years. While working as a teacher, I completed my masters degree in counseling specializing in Play Therapy. Other professional work history includes the mobile Crisis Team for Denton County MHMR and counseling families in crisis at the Children's Advocacy Center. I am currently providing therapy to children ages 10+, teens, and women using a TeleHealth platform.
I'm comfortable treating an array of childhood and women's issues including anxiety, behavior concerns, and sexual abuse.
Through diverse academic and professional experiences, I have developed a unique skillset and approach to therapy. I spent 8 years as a nanny before getting my undergraduate degree in early childhood education. I was a special education teacher for Lewisville ISD for 5 years. While working as a teacher, I completed my masters degree in counseling specializing in Play Therapy. Other professional work history includes the mobile Crisis Team for Denton County MHMR and counseling families in crisis at the Children's Advocacy Center. I am currently providing therapy to children ages 10+, teens, and women using a TeleHealth platform.
Laura Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
It can be discouraging when you realize you are not living up to your fullest potential. Regardless, of the reason(s) that contribute to you being here, it can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Obsessing over past failures, painful memories or thoughts such as "this is all my fault", " things will never get better", or "do I have what it takes to reach may goals, dreams?" weighs you down.
It can be discouraging when you realize you are not living up to your fullest potential. Regardless, of the reason(s) that contribute to you being here, it can sometimes feel like too much to handle. Obsessing over past failures, painful memories or thoughts such as "this is all my fault", " things will never get better", or "do I have what it takes to reach may goals, dreams?" weighs you down.
Rebecca Lucero Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75067
Therapy can be one of the greatest investments you make in yourself and your relationships. Life is full of challenges, and many individuals and couples find that therapy can help them navigate these difficulties more easily. My goal as your therapist is to help you remove the barriers in your life that keep you from feeling connected to your loved ones. I will also help you to find ways to manage difficult emotions and thoughts so that you live a life that reflects your personal values.
Therapy can be one of the greatest investments you make in yourself and your relationships. Life is full of challenges, and many individuals and couples find that therapy can help them navigate these difficulties more easily. My goal as your therapist is to help you remove the barriers in your life that keep you from feeling connected to your loved ones. I will also help you to find ways to manage difficult emotions and thoughts so that you live a life that reflects your personal values.
Laura Beaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75067
Nearly every aspect of your life can be summarized in a spreadsheet monitoring its growth trajectory. Your internal drive has been your greatest asset, achieving goal after goal. Yet you feel empty. You have a place in society, going to the fundraisers, joining the clubs, and rubbing elbows with the top people in your industry. It's not enough. Your quest to reach the next bonus bracket, climb the Peloton ranking, and get your home organization just right still leaves you longing for more. You thought success would feel different.
Nearly every aspect of your life can be summarized in a spreadsheet monitoring its growth trajectory. Your internal drive has been your greatest asset, achieving goal after goal. Yet you feel empty. You have a place in society, going to the fundraisers, joining the clubs, and rubbing elbows with the top people in your industry. It's not enough. Your quest to reach the next bonus bracket, climb the Peloton ranking, and get your home organization just right still leaves you longing for more. You thought success would feel different.
Twyla Axelson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
Are unhealthy relationship dynamics showing up in your life? I specialize in working with adults and teens who have a history of trauma, particularly within their family of origin, and are now experiencing relationship breakdown. I also work with clients who have eating disorders, military backgrounds, first responders, faith-based backgrounds, religious trauma, personality disorders, and those walking through grief and other life changes. You will find a safe environment to heal, discover, and process.
Are unhealthy relationship dynamics showing up in your life? I specialize in working with adults and teens who have a history of trauma, particularly within their family of origin, and are now experiencing relationship breakdown. I also work with clients who have eating disorders, military backgrounds, first responders, faith-based backgrounds, religious trauma, personality disorders, and those walking through grief and other life changes. You will find a safe environment to heal, discover, and process.
Dr. Jamie Klemashevich
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, ThM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077 (Online Only)
The quality of our close relationships is a primary factor of well being. When those break down, we get internal and external conflict: anxiety, isolation, resentments, and conflict. In therapy, we heal the roots of relational conflict so you can feel close and satisfied. The focus of my practice is healing relationships for couples and helping individuals resolve what may be blocking them from getting the relationships they long for. I work from a place that honors your values and can integrate Christian faith into our counseling if you desire.
The quality of our close relationships is a primary factor of well being. When those break down, we get internal and external conflict: anxiety, isolation, resentments, and conflict. In therapy, we heal the roots of relational conflict so you can feel close and satisfied. The focus of my practice is healing relationships for couples and helping individuals resolve what may be blocking them from getting the relationships they long for. I work from a place that honors your values and can integrate Christian faith into our counseling if you desire.
Caroline Walton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Waitlist for new clients
I CAN DO THIS! These four words seem easy to say but can be difficult for many to believe. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my approach to counseling places you in the driver's seat of your life, giving you the tools necessary for success. Whether a child, teen or adult, we all need to feel capable and courageous. I believe the flaws in how we view ourselves and the world around us can be deconstructed through the evaluation and elimination of false thinking. As your advocate and ally, together WE CAN DO THIS!
I CAN DO THIS! These four words seem easy to say but can be difficult for many to believe. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my approach to counseling places you in the driver's seat of your life, giving you the tools necessary for success. Whether a child, teen or adult, we all need to feel capable and courageous. I believe the flaws in how we view ourselves and the world around us can be deconstructed through the evaluation and elimination of false thinking. As your advocate and ally, together WE CAN DO THIS!
Wynne Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
Hi! Are you really confused about your emotional reactions? Sometimes numb sometimes really intense and it just doesn’t match the situation? Are you struggling in your relationships and with your self-worth as a result? 9 times out of 10 these are trauma responses- historical stuff showing up in the present moment. My name is Wynne, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. We can work together to bring you to a place of fully-feeling that is also mature and rational! We will also address the ways trauma often manifests- addiction, co-dependency, chronic illness, and relationship intensity.
Hi! Are you really confused about your emotional reactions? Sometimes numb sometimes really intense and it just doesn’t match the situation? Are you struggling in your relationships and with your self-worth as a result? 9 times out of 10 these are trauma responses- historical stuff showing up in the present moment. My name is Wynne, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. We can work together to bring you to a place of fully-feeling that is also mature and rational! We will also address the ways trauma often manifests- addiction, co-dependency, chronic illness, and relationship intensity.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, CSAT, CPTT, CCPS, IAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
I enjoy helping people work through challenges and heal issues that are stopping them from feeling peace. I have a strong sense of respect for each of my clients and believe they are experts in their own lives. Each individual will have their own unique solution as each has their own unique situation. I work to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients and can offer tools that help them better understand and process issues they are dealing with.
I enjoy helping people work through challenges and heal issues that are stopping them from feeling peace. I have a strong sense of respect for each of my clients and believe they are experts in their own lives. Each individual will have their own unique solution as each has their own unique situation. I work to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for my clients and can offer tools that help them better understand and process issues they are dealing with.
Taylor Zebrosky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healthy relationships, not only with those we love, but with ourselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills, and identify and pursue personal growth. I believe we all have areas for growth and I work collaboratively with client's using effective counseling techniques to dispute faulty beliefs that are hindering ability for growth, happiness, and success.
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healthy relationships, not only with those we love, but with ourselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills, and identify and pursue personal growth. I believe we all have areas for growth and I work collaboratively with client's using effective counseling techniques to dispute faulty beliefs that are hindering ability for growth, happiness, and success.
NextGen Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CFLE
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of great transition both mentally and physically. At NextGen Counseling, support is provided for teens and adults to help navigate the seemingly overwhelming emotions they are experiencing from the world around them. In a society where teens and adults are bombarded with contradictory messages on how they should act, think, and feel, therapy provides a "safe zone" for them to voice their concerns and be understood.
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of great transition both mentally and physically. At NextGen Counseling, support is provided for teens and adults to help navigate the seemingly overwhelming emotions they are experiencing from the world around them. In a society where teens and adults are bombarded with contradictory messages on how they should act, think, and feel, therapy provides a "safe zone" for them to voice their concerns and be understood.
Barnwell Counseling & Wellness Group, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
As a therapist, I am passionate about building a relationship with my clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will work to identify personal strengths and resources you already have to make change feel possible. My practice utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to explore problematic thought processes and behaviors that affect your relationships and life roles. Insight-oriented guidance is provided as clients develop skills to navigate through life stressors, gain new perspectives, cultivate self-awareness and personal growth, and find balance.
As a therapist, I am passionate about building a relationship with my clients to facilitate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will work to identify personal strengths and resources you already have to make change feel possible. My practice utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to explore problematic thought processes and behaviors that affect your relationships and life roles. Insight-oriented guidance is provided as clients develop skills to navigate through life stressors, gain new perspectives, cultivate self-awareness and personal growth, and find balance.
Dr. Janet Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75067
Do you have unresolved trauma? Are your family patterns and dynamics of the past getting in the way of you being happy? It should not be so hard to live a better life. EMDR Intensives may just be the avenue you need to get you to that place of peace. If you do not have time for weekly therapy, intensives can help heal in a matter of days not months or years.
Do you have unresolved trauma? Are your family patterns and dynamics of the past getting in the way of you being happy? It should not be so hard to live a better life. EMDR Intensives may just be the avenue you need to get you to that place of peace. If you do not have time for weekly therapy, intensives can help heal in a matter of days not months or years.
Rick Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EFT, EMDR, CSAT
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Life is challenging and at times can be overwhelming. The need to have two Income families, shuttling kids to school then to activities such as sporting events, dance practice and band practice is very daunting to say the least. Sometimes people turn to substance abuse, and other unhealthy behaviors which then become a problem rather then a solution. This affects all family members. The real solution lies within each of us. My work is to help you ferret out that solution. Unhealed traumas and complex emotions needing to be untangled ware us down. Help is available. call or email me.
Life is challenging and at times can be overwhelming. The need to have two Income families, shuttling kids to school then to activities such as sporting events, dance practice and band practice is very daunting to say the least. Sometimes people turn to substance abuse, and other unhealthy behaviors which then become a problem rather then a solution. This affects all family members. The real solution lies within each of us. My work is to help you ferret out that solution. Unhealed traumas and complex emotions needing to be untangled ware us down. Help is available. call or email me.
Bill Swenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Highland Village, TX 75077
Waitlist for new clients
I have been licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Counselors since 1990 and am experienced in assisting with a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression and other mood problems, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse issues and others. I am also an approved supervisor for licensed professional counselor interns. My approach to counseling is collaborative and supportive and I strive to support clients in making healthy choices for their lives. If you are seeking a counselor to assist in resolving personal issues please do not hesitate to call for a consultation.
I have been licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Counselors since 1990 and am experienced in assisting with a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression and other mood problems, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse issues and others. I am also an approved supervisor for licensed professional counselor interns. My approach to counseling is collaborative and supportive and I strive to support clients in making healthy choices for their lives. If you are seeking a counselor to assist in resolving personal issues please do not hesitate to call for a consultation.
Michele Smiley Greer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
Shae Fawcett Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR II
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Highland Village, TX 75077
Welcome! Create change... Feel better... Choosing a counselor is a big deal. My hope is to help make the process easier. I have 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and teens, and 15+ years providing EMDR Level II therapy (a modality that can swiftly address anxiety, grief and trauma). In my practice I have seen individuals discover their strengths, heal themselves and create a life worth living. I aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to grow and change in a safe and supportive environment. I believe it is important to honor clients' values, unique experiences, and complex journeys.
Welcome! Create change... Feel better... Choosing a counselor is a big deal. My hope is to help make the process easier. I have 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and teens, and 15+ years providing EMDR Level II therapy (a modality that can swiftly address anxiety, grief and trauma). In my practice I have seen individuals discover their strengths, heal themselves and create a life worth living. I aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to grow and change in a safe and supportive environment. I believe it is important to honor clients' values, unique experiences, and complex journeys.
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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.