Sexual Abuse Therapists in Sunnyvale, TX
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Brandi Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
I believe "Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within." - Gabor Mate. That curiosity regarding our struggles and connecting with others facilitates the change we want to see. I am a LPC and earned my degree from DBU. I am a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist & have substantial training & experience working with kiddos and parents. I also enjoy working with adult individuals, especially women, & our unique challenges. I use a variety of modalities including Relational Neuroscience, Humanistic, Attachment, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based, Person-Centered, and Cognitive approaches.
I believe "Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within." - Gabor Mate. That curiosity regarding our struggles and connecting with others facilitates the change we want to see. I am a LPC and earned my degree from DBU. I am a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist & have substantial training & experience working with kiddos and parents. I also enjoy working with adult individuals, especially women, & our unique challenges. I use a variety of modalities including Relational Neuroscience, Humanistic, Attachment, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based, Person-Centered, and Cognitive approaches.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in providing therapy and counseling services to children, teens and adults. I strongly believe that therapy can make a positive impact by giving you the tools you need to have a healthy and successful life. It is my hope that together we can meet your therapy goals. Email is the best way to reach me.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in providing therapy and counseling services to children, teens and adults. I strongly believe that therapy can make a positive impact by giving you the tools you need to have a healthy and successful life. It is my hope that together we can meet your therapy goals. Email is the best way to reach me.
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I believe every person has value and deserves to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be beneficial in assisting you to reach the goals and desires you have for your life. I believe you are capable of not only addressing some of the tough things that brought you here, but thriving in a life you love. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey.
I believe every person has value and deserves to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be beneficial in assisting you to reach the goals and desires you have for your life. I believe you are capable of not only addressing some of the tough things that brought you here, but thriving in a life you love. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey.
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My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
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Erin Easley - The Support Network
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040 (Online Only)
I am experienced in working with military, first responders, victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and victims of violent crimes.
I believe in empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting clients in their recovery and healing. I am focused on assisting clients to identify traumatic triggers and events that have impaired their ability to function on a daily basis. I believe in providing thorough, specialized care that will promote long-term solutions. Are you struggling? Take the first step and schedule an appointment with me.
I am experienced in working with military, first responders, victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and victims of violent crimes.
I believe in empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting clients in their recovery and healing. I am focused on assisting clients to identify traumatic triggers and events that have impaired their ability to function on a daily basis. I believe in providing thorough, specialized care that will promote long-term solutions. Are you struggling? Take the first step and schedule an appointment with me.
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I specialize in helping folks navigate gender identity, sexuality, systemic barriers, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, & other forms of trauma.
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
I specialize in helping folks navigate gender identity, sexuality, systemic barriers, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, & other forms of trauma.
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
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I offer counseling for children, teens, adult individuals, and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, relationship issues, spiritual struggles, and much more. Some of my goals are to help you understand what you are going through and help you develop useful skills so you can overcome the trials and hardships you face. Using a person-centered approach, I believe you are the expert on your life. Part of my role is to guide you toward skills and tools that will be most useful for you to help you accomplish the specific goals you’d like to achieve in your life.
I offer counseling for children, teens, adult individuals, and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, relationship issues, spiritual struggles, and much more. Some of my goals are to help you understand what you are going through and help you develop useful skills so you can overcome the trials and hardships you face. Using a person-centered approach, I believe you are the expert on your life. Part of my role is to guide you toward skills and tools that will be most useful for you to help you accomplish the specific goals you’d like to achieve in your life.
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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.
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I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
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Melody Michelle Nemeth
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228
I work well with folks experiencing disordered eating or navigating eating disorder recovery and those who have histories of trauma and sexual abuse. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for the "why": why they engage in certain behaviors, hold specific beliefs, or repeat the same relationship patterns over and over. Although there may not be a single “why,” exploring our pasts can help us understand our present-day behaviors, beliefs, and patterns. Oftentimes, it is this exploration and understanding that becomes a powerful catalyst for change.
I work well with folks experiencing disordered eating or navigating eating disorder recovery and those who have histories of trauma and sexual abuse. Many of my clients come to therapy searching for the "why": why they engage in certain behaviors, hold specific beliefs, or repeat the same relationship patterns over and over. Although there may not be a single “why,” exploring our pasts can help us understand our present-day behaviors, beliefs, and patterns. Oftentimes, it is this exploration and understanding that becomes a powerful catalyst for change.
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I have worked with sexual trauma and assault at the Turning Point Rape Crisis Center in Plano.
Supervised by Dr. Bernis Riley, PsyD, LPC S. Are you experiencing the symptoms of anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with a past trauma? No one wants to experience pain and suffering, yet we can learn and grow from those experiences. In our broken world, you may be like so many people who feel broken and hopeless, who struggle to find their purpose in life. The good news is that there is hope and there is a Savior who died for you and loves you. Whatever issues you are struggling with, God's word assures us, and my own experiences have confirmed, that we can learn and grow and reach the full potential God has for us.
I have worked with sexual trauma and assault at the Turning Point Rape Crisis Center in Plano.
Supervised by Dr. Bernis Riley, PsyD, LPC S. Are you experiencing the symptoms of anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with a past trauma? No one wants to experience pain and suffering, yet we can learn and grow from those experiences. In our broken world, you may be like so many people who feel broken and hopeless, who struggle to find their purpose in life. The good news is that there is hope and there is a Savior who died for you and loves you. Whatever issues you are struggling with, God's word assures us, and my own experiences have confirmed, that we can learn and grow and reach the full potential God has for us.
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Piper has worked closely with those struggling to overcome sexual abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, codependency, crisis pregnancies, mood disorders, depression and family of origin issues.
Looking for an experienced therapist that is down to earth and can help you sort through life’s difficulties? Piper specializes in helping adults, teens, and their families through a person-centered, solution-focused approach. She has over 15 years experience in settings such as, in-patient treatment centers, college counseling and career services, community-based rehabilitation centers, faith-based groups, teen homeless shelters, and a crisis pregnancy center.
Piper has worked closely with those struggling to overcome sexual abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, codependency, crisis pregnancies, mood disorders, depression and family of origin issues.
Looking for an experienced therapist that is down to earth and can help you sort through life’s difficulties? Piper specializes in helping adults, teens, and their families through a person-centered, solution-focused approach. She has over 15 years experience in settings such as, in-patient treatment centers, college counseling and career services, community-based rehabilitation centers, faith-based groups, teen homeless shelters, and a crisis pregnancy center.
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In these uncertain, anxious and troubled times, many people are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Many are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness. Many are in need of a skilled, supportive therapist who can provide perspective and help them navigate their way. I can help. I offer strong specialty in treating anxiety and depression, trauma (PTSD), and relationship/sexual problems (gay & straight). I find it especially rewarding working with grieving clients, those suffering from chronic & terminal illness, men's issues, and helping men & women heal from emotional, physical & sexual abuse.
In these uncertain, anxious and troubled times, many people are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Many are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness. Many are in need of a skilled, supportive therapist who can provide perspective and help them navigate their way. I can help. I offer strong specialty in treating anxiety and depression, trauma (PTSD), and relationship/sexual problems (gay & straight). I find it especially rewarding working with grieving clients, those suffering from chronic & terminal illness, men's issues, and helping men & women heal from emotional, physical & sexual abuse.
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Mamoona Hassan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75253 (Online Only)
If you are feeling stressed, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling stuck in a relationship thats going no where, want to learn to communicate better, struggling to find motivation, feeling a sense of hopelessness, problems with outburst and aggression, poor self-esteem, trust issues, dealing with sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, problems at school, social anxiety, behavioral issues, problems with parenting, problem with dealing and communication with parents.......
If you are feeling stressed, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling stuck in a relationship thats going no where, want to learn to communicate better, struggling to find motivation, feeling a sense of hopelessness, problems with outburst and aggression, poor self-esteem, trust issues, dealing with sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, problems at school, social anxiety, behavioral issues, problems with parenting, problem with dealing and communication with parents.......
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I treat pre-teens, adolescents, adults, families, and relationships. My specialization lies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, recovery from sexual abuse or assault, out-of-control sexual behavior, sexual avoidance, and relationship issues. When treating relationships, my focus is on reducing feelings of resentment and increasing positive and healthy communication.
I treat pre-teens, adolescents, adults, families, and relationships. My specialization lies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, recovery from sexual abuse or assault, out-of-control sexual behavior, sexual avoidance, and relationship issues. When treating relationships, my focus is on reducing feelings of resentment and increasing positive and healthy communication.
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Peter B. Wilkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75041
Hello! I've been a therapist in Dallas for more than twenty years, and in that time, I've helped hundreds of people overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their happiness. These issues include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues, among others. I believe the strongest tool a therapist has is a caring, honest therapeutic relationship with the client. If you are ready to take a positive step in finding fulfillment, then I'm ready to help.
Hello! I've been a therapist in Dallas for more than twenty years, and in that time, I've helped hundreds of people overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their happiness. These issues include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues, among others. I believe the strongest tool a therapist has is a caring, honest therapeutic relationship with the client. If you are ready to take a positive step in finding fulfillment, then I'm ready to help.
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Vanessa Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228 (Online Only)
Is it difficult for you to set boundaries with others? Do you find yourself constantly battling that inner voice that says what you are doing is not good enough? Is it exhausting having to fight the changes you want to make against family values that are not you? I can help you navigate changes that make you proud of the person you are. I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults who battle with their self-esteem, overcoming traumatic events, and learning how to create peace of mind within themselves. My goal is to help you understand the root causes of these behaviors/ thoughts so we can make changes that support your healing.
Is it difficult for you to set boundaries with others? Do you find yourself constantly battling that inner voice that says what you are doing is not good enough? Is it exhausting having to fight the changes you want to make against family values that are not you? I can help you navigate changes that make you proud of the person you are. I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults who battle with their self-esteem, overcoming traumatic events, and learning how to create peace of mind within themselves. My goal is to help you understand the root causes of these behaviors/ thoughts so we can make changes that support your healing.
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Brenda Letterino Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75228
Do you feel stuck? Anxious, depressed, or fearful of the future? Trauma leaves a mark on your mind, body, and soul. It can leave you frozen, feeling anxious and depressed, affecting your relationships, taking away your sense of security, and causing you to lose hope. It could even lead to the use of drugs and alcohol to cope with the emotional pain and traumatic memories. But healing is possible! You can have the life filled with peace and joy that you've always wanted.
Do you feel stuck? Anxious, depressed, or fearful of the future? Trauma leaves a mark on your mind, body, and soul. It can leave you frozen, feeling anxious and depressed, affecting your relationships, taking away your sense of security, and causing you to lose hope. It could even lead to the use of drugs and alcohol to cope with the emotional pain and traumatic memories. But healing is possible! You can have the life filled with peace and joy that you've always wanted.
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My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
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Rachael Nicole Rosser Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75228
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord by coming alongside and counseling the hurting and broken. Christ and His word continue to challenge, encourage, comfort and change me. As an ambassador for Christ, I want to point others towards the God of all comfort by connecting their pain to the hope we have in our Lord that is found in scripture. I have a variety of experience in different mental health settings ranging from inpatient, residential, in-home family therapy, judicial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. I have worked locally and internationally and in the church setting.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord by coming alongside and counseling the hurting and broken. Christ and His word continue to challenge, encourage, comfort and change me. As an ambassador for Christ, I want to point others towards the God of all comfort by connecting their pain to the hope we have in our Lord that is found in scripture. I have a variety of experience in different mental health settings ranging from inpatient, residential, in-home family therapy, judicial, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment. I have worked locally and internationally and in the church setting.
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.