Sexual Abuse Therapists in Anniston, AL
Couch Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CFAE, MS, S-LPC
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36207
Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled to be your partner on this journey towards healing and personal growth. I believe that seeking help is a courageous step, and my goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. With years of experience, I bring a compassionate and individualized approach to every session, tailoring my techniques to fit your unique needs. I am genuinely passionate about fostering positive change and guiding you towards a place of emotional well-being. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled to be your partner on this journey towards healing and personal growth. I believe that seeking help is a courageous step, and my goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. With years of experience, I bring a compassionate and individualized approach to every session, tailoring my techniques to fit your unique needs. I am genuinely passionate about fostering positive change and guiding you towards a place of emotional well-being. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Brooks & Hurst Counseling
Counselor
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36201
Brooks & Hurst Counseling provides mental health counseling services to a wide range of people in the Calhoun County area. We offer Infant & Early Childhood counseling, Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling. Our counselors are knowledgeable and passionate. We accept private pay, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Alabama Children's Medicaid, and other various private insurances.
Brooks & Hurst Counseling provides mental health counseling services to a wide range of people in the Calhoun County area. We offer Infant & Early Childhood counseling, Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling. Our counselors are knowledgeable and passionate. We accept private pay, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Alabama Children's Medicaid, and other various private insurances.
Tekeisha Goggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36207 (Online Only)
Are you depressed or anxious or have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness and are perplexed, confused, even angry? Is your relationship stuck and you can't seem to find peace? The Healing Corner, LLC embodies change, restoration, and healing through counseling as a Christian. I have experience and a passion to teach children and adults in crisis, as well as those with behavior problems, substance abuse, and grief issues, along with bipolar disorder how to manage and cope. Everyone deserves to unlock the treasure of an abundant life within. Communities are healed one individual at a time.
Are you depressed or anxious or have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness and are perplexed, confused, even angry? Is your relationship stuck and you can't seem to find peace? The Healing Corner, LLC embodies change, restoration, and healing through counseling as a Christian. I have experience and a passion to teach children and adults in crisis, as well as those with behavior problems, substance abuse, and grief issues, along with bipolar disorder how to manage and cope. Everyone deserves to unlock the treasure of an abundant life within. Communities are healed one individual at a time.
Inside Thoughts Counseling and Consulting, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBSW, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36207
Are you FRUSTRATED, FEELING STUCK, NOT MOVING FORWARD? Let's work together on destroying the barriers that prevent you from living the life for which you were created to live! You don't have to suffer in silence. I can help you deal with the pain no one can see. I am very passionate about my purpose to support those who are suffering emotionally because they are overwhelmed with fear and worry.
Are you FRUSTRATED, FEELING STUCK, NOT MOVING FORWARD? Let's work together on destroying the barriers that prevent you from living the life for which you were created to live! You don't have to suffer in silence. I can help you deal with the pain no one can see. I am very passionate about my purpose to support those who are suffering emotionally because they are overwhelmed with fear and worry.
Caroline Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36201
You are on journey of growth and change. I know this journey can be stressful, and I am here to help you gain control and thrive.
You are on journey of growth and change. I know this journey can be stressful, and I am here to help you gain control and thrive.
Andrea Mathews, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anniston, AL 36201
Are you commonly losing yourself in relationships? Do you easily give up yourself to please others? Do you find yourself saying, "I don't even know who I am?" Or maybe you would say, "I'm not sure I've ever known who I am." Do you have a history of childhood trauma/abuse, or were you raised by toxic parents? Or perhaps you have experienced spiritual abuse perpetrated by parents, or false spiritual leaders. Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, non-binary, queer, questioning other member of the LGBTQ+ population? Are you having relationship problems? I have worked with these issues and more for over more than 30 years.
Are you commonly losing yourself in relationships? Do you easily give up yourself to please others? Do you find yourself saying, "I don't even know who I am?" Or maybe you would say, "I'm not sure I've ever known who I am." Do you have a history of childhood trauma/abuse, or were you raised by toxic parents? Or perhaps you have experienced spiritual abuse perpetrated by parents, or false spiritual leaders. Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, non-binary, queer, questioning other member of the LGBTQ+ population? Are you having relationship problems? I have worked with these issues and more for over more than 30 years.
Carol Costner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36201
Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. How great does that feel? When I opened the doors of my practice, I sought to offer a wide range of counseling services to guide clients through life's challenges and most trying times. Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Mental Health Service Provider can make things better. I care about your well-being and my focus is to provide you with all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.
Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. How great does that feel? When I opened the doors of my practice, I sought to offer a wide range of counseling services to guide clients through life's challenges and most trying times. Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Mental Health Service Provider can make things better. I care about your well-being and my focus is to provide you with all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.
Jordan Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NBCC
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36202
Weekend and Evening Appointments available. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational difficulties. I approach therapy with the understanding that each child and family is unique; therefore, I tailor my approach to best meet each client's individual needs and challenges.
Weekend and Evening Appointments available. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational difficulties. I approach therapy with the understanding that each child and family is unique; therefore, I tailor my approach to best meet each client's individual needs and challenges.
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Anna L Shinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, AL 36203
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about the field and the work that I as well as other counselors get to do in helping our clients get to the quality of life they desire. As a counselor, I am transparent, honest, empathic, and strive ensure that my clients always feel safe in the counseling space with me. Basically, what you see is what you get with me. My goal is to be the present for my clients as the person they need to facilitate them toward their desired changes. My commitment to my clients is to do what I am able to meet their needs.
I am passionate about the field and the work that I as well as other counselors get to do in helping our clients get to the quality of life they desire. As a counselor, I am transparent, honest, empathic, and strive ensure that my clients always feel safe in the counseling space with me. Basically, what you see is what you get with me. My goal is to be the present for my clients as the person they need to facilitate them toward their desired changes. My commitment to my clients is to do what I am able to meet their needs.
Tiffany Hickman Gaines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford, AL 36203 (Online Only)
Are you ready for a change? Often life can bring us situations that feel overwhelming, scary, or frustrating to manage alone. Sometimes we experience unexpected challenges that make us feel out of control....Well, I have good news! Better days and a better YOU is possible. I offer virtual sessions to assist with various concerns from anxiety, depression, poor focus, mood changes, personal self-esteem and so much more! Change is possible... and I'm ready to help you create a better version of yourself!
Are you ready for a change? Often life can bring us situations that feel overwhelming, scary, or frustrating to manage alone. Sometimes we experience unexpected challenges that make us feel out of control....Well, I have good news! Better days and a better YOU is possible. I offer virtual sessions to assist with various concerns from anxiety, depression, poor focus, mood changes, personal self-esteem and so much more! Change is possible... and I'm ready to help you create a better version of yourself!
Lasonia Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Oxford, AL 36203
Are you having difficulties in your marriage or dealing with family conflict. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression or dealing with trauma from your past. At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. YOU DON’T have to struggle alone. It is common for people to attempt to deal with stress on their own. People choose to do this because they don't understand the benefits of therapy. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in unhealthy ways. Therapy helps us get through difficult times and strengthen personal relationships. Therapy helps us process feelings and emotions.
Are you having difficulties in your marriage or dealing with family conflict. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression or dealing with trauma from your past. At some point in our lives we will experience emotional and psychological distress. YOU DON’T have to struggle alone. It is common for people to attempt to deal with stress on their own. People choose to do this because they don't understand the benefits of therapy. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in unhealthy ways. Therapy helps us get through difficult times and strengthen personal relationships. Therapy helps us process feelings and emotions.
Online Therapists
Mary Michelle Anyan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hazel Green, AL 35750 (Online Only)
I have worked for the past 5 years with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
I appreciate how much anxiety and stress goes into finding a therapist. It is hard from just a picture to decide who you trust with your most personal thoughts. I will do my best to make you feel comfortable and earn your trust. This is your time so let's make the best of it.
I have worked for the past 5 years with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
I appreciate how much anxiety and stress goes into finding a therapist. It is hard from just a picture to decide who you trust with your most personal thoughts. I will do my best to make you feel comfortable and earn your trust. This is your time so let's make the best of it.
Tela Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36108 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked primarily with adults and children who have survived trauma, including but not limited to sexual assault, family abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. I use various methods of self-expression, including play, art, creative writing, etc., to aid each client in therapeutic processing. I encourage clients to create goals that are specific to their concerns/needs. I utilize a holistic counseling approach that emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit. It is my objective to motivate the client to look beyond mental/emotional angst and explore the needs of their entire being.
I have worked primarily with adults and children who have survived trauma, including but not limited to sexual assault, family abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking. I use various methods of self-expression, including play, art, creative writing, etc., to aid each client in therapeutic processing. I encourage clients to create goals that are specific to their concerns/needs. I utilize a holistic counseling approach that emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit. It is my objective to motivate the client to look beyond mental/emotional angst and explore the needs of their entire being.
Fran Sumner Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35233
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. My approch is to use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief, relationship issues, perinatal issues, life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to access change.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. My approch is to use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief, relationship issues, perinatal issues, life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to access change.
Laura H Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life.
Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life.
Kayla Lynn Kent
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35222
Waitlist for new clients
My career has been spent helping survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and those struggling with addictions by providing a space to heal and grow without judgement.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
My career has been spent helping survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and those struggling with addictions by providing a space to heal and grow without judgement.
Life is full of many challenges. You may be experiencing sudden life changes, need a safe place to process and heal from a traumatic event, coping with loss and need a place to grieve, and/or struggling with addiction or have a family member who is struggling with addiction and need direction. It is my privilege to provide a safe place to grieve, grow, heal, and learn for all of those who are in need.
Emily Elizabeth Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
Waitlist for new clients
Emily Wilson, M.S. Ed., LPCC (she/her/hers) earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. Emily has experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. She has worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, developmental trauma, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and other life stressors. Emily is also experienced in and passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing an affirming environment.
Emily Wilson, M.S. Ed., LPCC (she/her/hers) earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. Emily has experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. She has worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, developmental trauma, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and other life stressors. Emily is also experienced in and passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing an affirming environment.
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35080
My graduate training dealt with adolescent male patients with behavioral problems, emotional intelligence deficiencies, sexual abuse history and suicidal gestures and ideations.
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
My graduate training dealt with adolescent male patients with behavioral problems, emotional intelligence deficiencies, sexual abuse history and suicidal gestures and ideations.
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
Rev. Dr. Tommie Watkins Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
My ideal client is one that perhaps is dealing with feelings of fear, anger, envy, uncertainty, depression, perhaps amplified by strong religious convictions and spiritual uncertainty. They are particularly uncomfortable with being vulnerable often negligent in discussing feelings and issues of religion and spirituality, but will allow a few conversations to explore what their particular and specific issues and beliefs may be, including past traumas and sexual abuse issues. This client would be open to exploring their spirituality (not religion) as a means of developing and improving coping skills and spiritual strategies.
My ideal client is one that perhaps is dealing with feelings of fear, anger, envy, uncertainty, depression, perhaps amplified by strong religious convictions and spiritual uncertainty. They are particularly uncomfortable with being vulnerable often negligent in discussing feelings and issues of religion and spirituality, but will allow a few conversations to explore what their particular and specific issues and beliefs may be, including past traumas and sexual abuse issues. This client would be open to exploring their spirituality (not religion) as a means of developing and improving coping skills and spiritual strategies.
Tammi Ellis
Counselor, MEd, ALC
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36104
I've had the opportunity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence.
Greetings! I'm Tammi Ellis, a mental health professional, owner of Mental Mindset Counseling, LLC. l have a background of 17 years in education and mental health services in schools; where I've worked with all age groups and their families, recent work in domestic violence, sexual assault, and aiding in healing from trauma; both past and present. I specialize in working with a selective amount of strategies to help assist in a healing journey. I enjoy working with individuals that are on a journey of change and embracing newness.
I've had the opportunity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence.
Greetings! I'm Tammi Ellis, a mental health professional, owner of Mental Mindset Counseling, LLC. l have a background of 17 years in education and mental health services in schools; where I've worked with all age groups and their families, recent work in domestic violence, sexual assault, and aiding in healing from trauma; both past and present. I specialize in working with a selective amount of strategies to help assist in a healing journey. I enjoy working with individuals that are on a journey of change and embracing newness.
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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.