Sexual Abuse Therapists in Decatur, GA
Brandy J Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
Waitlist for new clients
Experience tells me that most people who seek counseling feel unable to make changes in their life that could bring them greater happiness. I consider it my responsibility and a privilege to facilitate your journey of self-empowerment to make these desired changes. Together we will explore how current patterns of feeling, thinking and acting could be altered by increasing mindfulness and self-compassion. While most of our focus is on the present and future, I also seek to honor your past by exploring how unresolved feelings may be hindering your growth and ability to meet personal goals.
Experience tells me that most people who seek counseling feel unable to make changes in their life that could bring them greater happiness. I consider it my responsibility and a privilege to facilitate your journey of self-empowerment to make these desired changes. Together we will explore how current patterns of feeling, thinking and acting could be altered by increasing mindfulness and self-compassion. While most of our focus is on the present and future, I also seek to honor your past by exploring how unresolved feelings may be hindering your growth and ability to meet personal goals.
Hunter Sandifer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in work with adolescents, adults, individuals and families. Some of the most common concerns of my clients include depression, anxiety, loss, divorce, trauma, transition issues, coming out and parenting challenges. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents and their families who are in crisis and need a safe environment to find resolution.
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in work with adolescents, adults, individuals and families. Some of the most common concerns of my clients include depression, anxiety, loss, divorce, trauma, transition issues, coming out and parenting challenges. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents and their families who are in crisis and need a safe environment to find resolution.
Atia Butts
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Trust. Compassion. Awareness. These words describe my approach to therapy. I assist families/couples, mothers, college students, youth, BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We help with depression, grief/loss, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma. If you are wrestling with the pressures of life and need a trusted professional to help you walk through some difficult moments, please give us a call.
Trust. Compassion. Awareness. These words describe my approach to therapy. I assist families/couples, mothers, college students, youth, BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We help with depression, grief/loss, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma. If you are wrestling with the pressures of life and need a trusted professional to help you walk through some difficult moments, please give us a call.
Treva Jones Lcsw Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30035
Feeling overwhelmed? Do not know exactly where to start? Does life seem unfair or not fun anymore? "The stresses of it all" seem overbearing, does it appear that you have it all together but on the inside, you feel that you may be falling apart. If you have become everything to everyone except yourself and may have lost who you really are or who you would like to become. Life's opportunities come in different packaging and presentations; however, our choices, and how we manage our choices matter the most. At Healthy Life Choices, GA I work with you from right where you are inside of your journey.
Feeling overwhelmed? Do not know exactly where to start? Does life seem unfair or not fun anymore? "The stresses of it all" seem overbearing, does it appear that you have it all together but on the inside, you feel that you may be falling apart. If you have become everything to everyone except yourself and may have lost who you really are or who you would like to become. Life's opportunities come in different packaging and presentations; however, our choices, and how we manage our choices matter the most. At Healthy Life Choices, GA I work with you from right where you are inside of your journey.
Jesse M. Harris Bathrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Not accepting new clients
For over thirty years it has been a privilege to guide individuals, couples and families in becoming more authentically engaged in their lives, and fulfilled in their relationships, goals and dreams. I am an engaged,flexible and active therapist,trained in many therapeutic approaches. I help each individual to recognize and mobilize all of their emotional, cognitive, physical, social and spiritual resources in our work together.
For over thirty years it has been a privilege to guide individuals, couples and families in becoming more authentically engaged in their lives, and fulfilled in their relationships, goals and dreams. I am an engaged,flexible and active therapist,trained in many therapeutic approaches. I help each individual to recognize and mobilize all of their emotional, cognitive, physical, social and spiritual resources in our work together.
Jada Rasheed
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Do you ever feel tension between the past decisions or decisions you may be facing? I believe these decisions lead to a growing narrative about our lives. At some point, some of us believe those decisions define us. I am here to tell you that a moment of indecision, regret about a mistake, or processing the trauma is not the end of your story. I do understand it can be difficult to move past which is why I am here to help. Congratulations on taking the first step!
Do you ever feel tension between the past decisions or decisions you may be facing? I believe these decisions lead to a growing narrative about our lives. At some point, some of us believe those decisions define us. I am here to tell you that a moment of indecision, regret about a mistake, or processing the trauma is not the end of your story. I do understand it can be difficult to move past which is why I am here to help. Congratulations on taking the first step!
Lila J Stephenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Are you and your spouse feeling more like roommates than lovers? Are you feeling alone, unheard, unappreciated, or unnoticed? Does it seem like you are just going through the motions of marriage? Is your relationship suffering due to infidelity or betrayal? Are sexual issues, such as low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, sex/pornography addiction, or the effects of sexual trauma making it difficult to connect sexually? Is your relationship not reflecting your spiritual beliefs?
Are you and your spouse feeling more like roommates than lovers? Are you feeling alone, unheard, unappreciated, or unnoticed? Does it seem like you are just going through the motions of marriage? Is your relationship suffering due to infidelity or betrayal? Are sexual issues, such as low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, sex/pornography addiction, or the effects of sexual trauma making it difficult to connect sexually? Is your relationship not reflecting your spiritual beliefs?
Hannah Quackenbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I have worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years with a focus on individual and group therapy for the past five. I have experience as well as a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, experiences of trauma and borderline personality disorder. Sometimes it can be hard to even envision a life beyond your current struggles. We will work together to explore what is the life you want to be living and strategies to get you there.
I have worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years with a focus on individual and group therapy for the past five. I have experience as well as a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, experiences of trauma and borderline personality disorder. Sometimes it can be hard to even envision a life beyond your current struggles. We will work together to explore what is the life you want to be living and strategies to get you there.
Jasmin Felton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30034
Sometimes individuals struggle with managing daily life challenges, stress, depression, parenting woes, difficult relationships, self-esteem, mental health, family problems and many other issues that come with life. When you're suffering, it's natural to want to talk to someone about your problems.
Sometimes individuals struggle with managing daily life challenges, stress, depression, parenting woes, difficult relationships, self-esteem, mental health, family problems and many other issues that come with life. When you're suffering, it's natural to want to talk to someone about your problems.
Linzy Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I encourage clients to bravely create and live the life they want, despite the expectations, fears, and opinions of others, especially as it relates to sex and relationships. I strive to do this by building genuine connections with clients full of passion, authenticity, and understanding. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples expand sexual health and functioning, rediscover and improve intimacy, and explore their desires and fantasies. I have successfully aided clients in overcoming a wide array of sexual concerns by offering my best critical thinking, playfulness, and a supportive environment.
I encourage clients to bravely create and live the life they want, despite the expectations, fears, and opinions of others, especially as it relates to sex and relationships. I strive to do this by building genuine connections with clients full of passion, authenticity, and understanding. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples expand sexual health and functioning, rediscover and improve intimacy, and explore their desires and fantasies. I have successfully aided clients in overcoming a wide array of sexual concerns by offering my best critical thinking, playfulness, and a supportive environment.
Tinika S Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30034 (Online Only)
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30032 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist providing services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened, and cochlear implant users across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, Texas, and Maryland. My therapeutic approach is systemic, collaborative, and strength-based while mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. I utilize an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals leverage their support system, community resources, mindfulness, and newly acquired skills to achieve the life they envision.
I am a psychotherapist providing services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened, and cochlear implant users across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, Texas, and Maryland. My therapeutic approach is systemic, collaborative, and strength-based while mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. I utilize an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals leverage their support system, community resources, mindfulness, and newly acquired skills to achieve the life they envision.
Nancy McCord
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Over the past 30 years I have been honored to journey with clients through a wide range of life transitions, spanning from graduation through retirement. Much of my work is focused upon helping clients create more intimate and fulfilling relationships and I especially enjoy working with couples. My approach to therapy is characterized by warmth, engaged listening, and collaboration. I will listen with you for the patterns that emerge in your emotional life, behaviors, and relationships. We then work together to address those patterns that no longer serve your well-being.
Over the past 30 years I have been honored to journey with clients through a wide range of life transitions, spanning from graduation through retirement. Much of my work is focused upon helping clients create more intimate and fulfilling relationships and I especially enjoy working with couples. My approach to therapy is characterized by warmth, engaged listening, and collaboration. I will listen with you for the patterns that emerge in your emotional life, behaviors, and relationships. We then work together to address those patterns that no longer serve your well-being.
Melissa Robinson Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel lost, alone, scared or stuck in a rut? Is your relationship at a crossroads and you don't know which way to turn? Do you find yourself getting emotional or argumentative and you don't know why? Are you ready for a change in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it is time to take control. I specialize in helping individuals going through the divorce process but work with an array of clients. I believe everyone can live a happy, fulfilling life and enjoy healthy relationships.
Do you feel lost, alone, scared or stuck in a rut? Is your relationship at a crossroads and you don't know which way to turn? Do you find yourself getting emotional or argumentative and you don't know why? Are you ready for a change in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it is time to take control. I specialize in helping individuals going through the divorce process but work with an array of clients. I believe everyone can live a happy, fulfilling life and enjoy healthy relationships.
Paula Buford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, ThD, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We are in a global crisis; we need new emotional/spiritual/physical resources, inner connections, and relationships. Psychotherapy can help you adjust to the "new normal" and to heal new and old wounds and fears. I work with individuals in life transitions, those who have experienced trauma/abuse, who want to live and age more mindfully, and/or who need to grieve losses. I can also help you learn to have more fulfilling relationships or leave relationships that are no longer working. When stressed, people sometimes find that they don't have a strong foundation. In a counseling relationship, you can learn to rebuild one.
We are in a global crisis; we need new emotional/spiritual/physical resources, inner connections, and relationships. Psychotherapy can help you adjust to the "new normal" and to heal new and old wounds and fears. I work with individuals in life transitions, those who have experienced trauma/abuse, who want to live and age more mindfully, and/or who need to grieve losses. I can also help you learn to have more fulfilling relationships or leave relationships that are no longer working. When stressed, people sometimes find that they don't have a strong foundation. In a counseling relationship, you can learn to rebuild one.
Karen D. Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Not accepting new clients
I have successfully partnered with clients battling a history of trauma involving abuse, neglect (including abandonment), depression, grief/loss, low self-esteem and general transitions of life as well as those struggling with difficult family dynamics (i.e., parents, step-parents, siblings, etc.). I'm confident that I can help you clarify your challenges and confront any emotional or behavioral roadblocks that have made life difficult for you. Trust me to help you see the bigger picture and to make the changes that will serve you well.
I have successfully partnered with clients battling a history of trauma involving abuse, neglect (including abandonment), depression, grief/loss, low self-esteem and general transitions of life as well as those struggling with difficult family dynamics (i.e., parents, step-parents, siblings, etc.). I'm confident that I can help you clarify your challenges and confront any emotional or behavioral roadblocks that have made life difficult for you. Trust me to help you see the bigger picture and to make the changes that will serve you well.
Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Psychologist, MD, LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Stacie Chisolm Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is within this relationship that growth and change occur. I view my role in the therapeutic relationship as the coach. I am here to coach you through life's challenges and problems as well as celebrate along with you in your accomplishments and victories. I offer guidance and support in addition to knowledge, experience, skill and a listening ear. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities which include DBT, CBT, solution focused, and family systems.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is within this relationship that growth and change occur. I view my role in the therapeutic relationship as the coach. I am here to coach you through life's challenges and problems as well as celebrate along with you in your accomplishments and victories. I offer guidance and support in addition to knowledge, experience, skill and a listening ear. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities which include DBT, CBT, solution focused, and family systems.
Rusty Godwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I welcome and encourage you to discover the path to your best life. With over 30 years of successful clinical work, I team up with adults, college and senior high students, to help my clients reclaim their power from the problems that have disrupted their lives and relationships. Creating a comfortable healing space, I use Narrative, Strength-focused, Cognitive, and Mindfulness therapies and employ curiosity, humor, and pragmatic dialogue to inspire meaningful insight. I collaborate with clients to develop new skills and re-discover their inherent abilities, valuable in overcoming the challenges that intrude in their lives.
I welcome and encourage you to discover the path to your best life. With over 30 years of successful clinical work, I team up with adults, college and senior high students, to help my clients reclaim their power from the problems that have disrupted their lives and relationships. Creating a comfortable healing space, I use Narrative, Strength-focused, Cognitive, and Mindfulness therapies and employ curiosity, humor, and pragmatic dialogue to inspire meaningful insight. I collaborate with clients to develop new skills and re-discover their inherent abilities, valuable in overcoming the challenges that intrude in their lives.
Dr. Lauren Reba-Harrelson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.), passionate about my work with children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to providing multiculturally informed, research-based treatment and psychological assessment. Beyond my extensive specialization and experience, I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working together to meet your unique goals. In addition to my private practice, I am an Adjunct Professor who teaches doctors in the Emory University School of Medicine. Yet, I am most proud and privileged to be part of a loving family- including my wonderful husband and 4 (!) boys.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.), passionate about my work with children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to providing multiculturally informed, research-based treatment and psychological assessment. Beyond my extensive specialization and experience, I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working together to meet your unique goals. In addition to my private practice, I am an Adjunct Professor who teaches doctors in the Emory University School of Medicine. Yet, I am most proud and privileged to be part of a loving family- including my wonderful husband and 4 (!) boys.
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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.