Sexual Abuse Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
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I work with individuals, couples, children and adolescents who are in need of a safe and honest space to process overwhelming life experiences. Perhaps your life has become consumed by anger, loneliness, or feeling stuck. Or, you may simply need a space to reimagine something new and meaningful. While I can provide clinical assessment as we work on your specific goals, our ultimate job together is to listen deeply to what brings you to therapy. My desire is to meet you where you are and help you understand how to find good movement, reconnection, and a more full participation in your life. Your unique needs will shape our direction.
I work with individuals, couples, children and adolescents who are in need of a safe and honest space to process overwhelming life experiences. Perhaps your life has become consumed by anger, loneliness, or feeling stuck. Or, you may simply need a space to reimagine something new and meaningful. While I can provide clinical assessment as we work on your specific goals, our ultimate job together is to listen deeply to what brings you to therapy. My desire is to meet you where you are and help you understand how to find good movement, reconnection, and a more full participation in your life. Your unique needs will shape our direction.
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Elisha Geers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Hello! It's my honor to help you move past complex/attachment trauma and create a life worth living. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally disconnected, shut down, or numb. You may be feeling lonely even in your closest relationships. You may be finding yourself intellectualizing or avoiding emotions and suspect it may be connected to a painful past. I love helping clients overcome and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for a broader emotional experience, and be more connected to self and others in the present and future.
Hello! It's my honor to help you move past complex/attachment trauma and create a life worth living. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally disconnected, shut down, or numb. You may be feeling lonely even in your closest relationships. You may be finding yourself intellectualizing or avoiding emotions and suspect it may be connected to a painful past. I love helping clients overcome and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for a broader emotional experience, and be more connected to self and others in the present and future.
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Diane V Miller
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I welcome clients who are contemplating making positive changes in their lives. This might consist of guidance in making adjustments during career or general life transitions and challenges. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and you are courageous in taking action. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction and underlying emotional disturbances. I invite family members to participate when appropriate and together we work on building a healthy support system. Coping and stress management skills are implemented to achieve your long and short-term goals.
I welcome clients who are contemplating making positive changes in their lives. This might consist of guidance in making adjustments during career or general life transitions and challenges. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and you are courageous in taking action. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction and underlying emotional disturbances. I invite family members to participate when appropriate and together we work on building a healthy support system. Coping and stress management skills are implemented to achieve your long and short-term goals.
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Hello! I’m Dr. Olivia Dorn and I'm a psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults that have been through traumatic events. If you want to move towards healing, you shouldn't have to do it alone. If you feel like sometimes you are barely holding it together or have lost your self, my goal is to empower you to re-discover a "you" that's worth the fight. Therapy takes courage, and since you're here on this page, you've already started your journey!
Hello! I’m Dr. Olivia Dorn and I'm a psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults that have been through traumatic events. If you want to move towards healing, you shouldn't have to do it alone. If you feel like sometimes you are barely holding it together or have lost your self, my goal is to empower you to re-discover a "you" that's worth the fight. Therapy takes courage, and since you're here on this page, you've already started your journey!
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I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like their emotions are out of control… they feel like they're on a treadmill, trying so hard but getting nowhere, relationships aren’t what they want them to be, maybe they don’t have enough energy to do things and rest isn’t restful. Or maybe it’s that they're not making progress on meaningful things and instead seem caught up in surviving day-to-day.
I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like their emotions are out of control… they feel like they're on a treadmill, trying so hard but getting nowhere, relationships aren’t what they want them to be, maybe they don’t have enough energy to do things and rest isn’t restful. Or maybe it’s that they're not making progress on meaningful things and instead seem caught up in surviving day-to-day.
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Are you struggling to move on from past trauma? Do you feel alone, confused, or angry? Is this causing anxiety or depression? I want to support you in rebuilding your identity and feeling human again. Often, our past shapes our idea of "normal," and we may not realize this "normal" could be traumatic. With compassion and kindness, in a safe space, we can work through experiences like physical, emotional, or spiritual trauma, and help you understand emotions like anger, anxiety, or apathy.
Are you struggling to move on from past trauma? Do you feel alone, confused, or angry? Is this causing anxiety or depression? I want to support you in rebuilding your identity and feeling human again. Often, our past shapes our idea of "normal," and we may not realize this "normal" could be traumatic. With compassion and kindness, in a safe space, we can work through experiences like physical, emotional, or spiritual trauma, and help you understand emotions like anger, anxiety, or apathy.
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I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.
I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.
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Paulette M Caswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
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Micaela Leavell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Micaela is a passionate, empathetic therapist whose approach is based in collaboration, humor, and the therapeutic relationship. As a multi-racial, cis-gender woman, and AuDHD human, Micaela strives to utilize her privilege to advocate for changes in oppressive systems while also understanding the difficulties one can face. Micaela understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of those with whom she works. She strives to practice therapy in a compassionate manner and to practice critical self-awareness, through eliciting feedback throughout the therapeutic process.
Micaela is a passionate, empathetic therapist whose approach is based in collaboration, humor, and the therapeutic relationship. As a multi-racial, cis-gender woman, and AuDHD human, Micaela strives to utilize her privilege to advocate for changes in oppressive systems while also understanding the difficulties one can face. Micaela understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of those with whom she works. She strives to practice therapy in a compassionate manner and to practice critical self-awareness, through eliciting feedback throughout the therapeutic process.
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Angie Hall
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I believe our deepest heartfelt desire is to be known and loved. It is through this connection we find meaning and satisfaction in life. My passion and intention in working with clients is to meet each person where they are with warmth, compassion and non-judgment. I use holistic and gentle body-mind approaches to assist healing a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
I believe our deepest heartfelt desire is to be known and loved. It is through this connection we find meaning and satisfaction in life. My passion and intention in working with clients is to meet each person where they are with warmth, compassion and non-judgment. I use holistic and gentle body-mind approaches to assist healing a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
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I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
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Julie Ross
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
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Over the years I have had the privilege to help individuals and families dealing with a range of problems, including trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, and relationship difficulties, to name I few. I also provide psychological assessments for children and adolescents. I particularly specialize in assessing for Autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, and general diagnostic clarification.
Over the years I have had the privilege to help individuals and families dealing with a range of problems, including trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, and relationship difficulties, to name I few. I also provide psychological assessments for children and adolescents. I particularly specialize in assessing for Autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, and general diagnostic clarification.
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Mallory O'Brien
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life does not happen in a linear fashion but rather we cycle through different experiences that change how we see ourselves, others, and the world. I work with clients who are struggling to overcome trauma or abuse, whether from specific events or more subtle every day micro-aggressions. I work with clients who are feeling overwhelmed or lost in their many life roles or experiencing distress relating to their cultural identity. Clients that I work with are open to bringing their whole selves (mind/body/spirit) into the space, embracing the natural human process to suffer and love, and hope to feel empowered in the change process.
Life does not happen in a linear fashion but rather we cycle through different experiences that change how we see ourselves, others, and the world. I work with clients who are struggling to overcome trauma or abuse, whether from specific events or more subtle every day micro-aggressions. I work with clients who are feeling overwhelmed or lost in their many life roles or experiencing distress relating to their cultural identity. Clients that I work with are open to bringing their whole selves (mind/body/spirit) into the space, embracing the natural human process to suffer and love, and hope to feel empowered in the change process.
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Lynn Hackstaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
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Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
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Audrey Katherine Grettie
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CN, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Professional, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Yoga Therapist. I am focused on supporting my client’s through their struggles with a diverse and client-centered approach. Our lives are complex. Many factors can contribute to how we feel and how we are able to face challenge. As a therapist, I draw on the connection between the mind, body and emotion.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Professional, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Yoga Therapist. I am focused on supporting my client’s through their struggles with a diverse and client-centered approach. Our lives are complex. Many factors can contribute to how we feel and how we are able to face challenge. As a therapist, I draw on the connection between the mind, body and emotion.
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Kristen Kvamme
Psychologist, PsyD, FNTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Are you highly motivated and ready to overcome life dissatisfaction to realize your potential? My practice is tailored specifically for individuals like you who are determined to transform their lives. While addressing underlying fears and core beliefs causing distress, we focus on your capacity to live the life you envision. As a certified Functional Nutritional Therapist, I leverage my knowledge of body systems, nutrition, and lifestyle to optimize treatment outcomes.
Are you highly motivated and ready to overcome life dissatisfaction to realize your potential? My practice is tailored specifically for individuals like you who are determined to transform their lives. While addressing underlying fears and core beliefs causing distress, we focus on your capacity to live the life you envision. As a certified Functional Nutritional Therapist, I leverage my knowledge of body systems, nutrition, and lifestyle to optimize treatment outcomes.
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Brian J Telleria
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
Finding one’s self can be trying and often feels circular and defeating. Many people find themselves feeling as though they are continuing the same patterns to little avail. I believe that most of our behaviors serve a purpose for better, or for worse. By gaining greater understanding into our patterns, we are able to gain flexibility in how we approach life’s trials and tribulations. Through an authentic and warm relationship, I believe individuals can find ways of approaching their difficulties with confidence. Whether situational or organic, I therapeutically address most difficulties you, or someone you care for, may possess.
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Amber Saldivar Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Are you struggling with challenges that feel insurmountable? Are you feeling alone and need a trusted guide on your healing journey? Because I've walked on a healing journey of my own for the past 2 decades, I know the difficulties and rewards of this path. I see you as the expert on yourself, and my role as one who comes alongside to journey with you: to listen, to notice your strengths, and to help you leverage them to face your challenges. It would be an honor to work with you to help you create a future for yourself in which you are thriving: free to fully employ your talents and live out your purpose in this world.
Are you struggling with challenges that feel insurmountable? Are you feeling alone and need a trusted guide on your healing journey? Because I've walked on a healing journey of my own for the past 2 decades, I know the difficulties and rewards of this path. I see you as the expert on yourself, and my role as one who comes alongside to journey with you: to listen, to notice your strengths, and to help you leverage them to face your challenges. It would be an honor to work with you to help you create a future for yourself in which you are thriving: free to fully employ your talents and live out your purpose in this world.
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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.