Sexual Abuse Therapists in 85043

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Amity Counseling & Consultation - Colleen Steppa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in relationships? Do people say you have a "bad picker" when it comes to friends and partners? Sounds like a good place to start in therapy to explore some patterns and where they come from. I specialize in working with people of all genders who are survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, including religious trauma. In therapy, I work with people on setting boundaries by learning how to listen to their own needs and trust themselves. I am not credentialed with state insurance plans (Medicaid/Medical Assistance/AHCCCS) or EAPs.
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over in relationships? Do people say you have a "bad picker" when it comes to friends and partners? Sounds like a good place to start in therapy to explore some patterns and where they come from. I specialize in working with people of all genders who are survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, including religious trauma. In therapy, I work with people on setting boundaries by learning how to listen to their own needs and trust themselves. I am not credentialed with state insurance plans (Medicaid/Medical Assistance/AHCCCS) or EAPs.
(480) 452-0091 View (480) 452-0091
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Katelyn Wierenga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85043  (Online Only)
I have worked with a number of individuals with different needs, challenges and backgrounds like Anxiety, Depression, Transition to Adulthood and overall life stressors. I work with both teenagers and adult.
I have worked with a number of individuals with different needs, challenges and backgrounds like Anxiety, Depression, Transition to Adulthood and overall life stressors. I work with both teenagers and adult.
(520) 253-6490 View (520) 253-6490
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Kali Kenar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. In my experience, I see that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. I utilize EMDR therapy and make adaptations to personalize treatment for you.
It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. In my experience, I see that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. I utilize EMDR therapy and make adaptations to personalize treatment for you.
(623) 526-2483 View (623) 526-2483
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Stephanie Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85043
We all struggle at one time or another with grief, excessive stress, anxiety, depression and even addiction. It has been my privilege to walk alongside my clients through their healing process. Counseling should be a place we feel safe and not judged. I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma, and addiction but work with a range of issues in adolescents and adults. I am trained in EMDR therapy as well as attachment theory and have a passion for helping people find their inner strengths in order to live a happier and healthier life. I aim to empower my clients to learn to care for themselves and heal their nervous system.
We all struggle at one time or another with grief, excessive stress, anxiety, depression and even addiction. It has been my privilege to walk alongside my clients through their healing process. Counseling should be a place we feel safe and not judged. I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma, and addiction but work with a range of issues in adolescents and adults. I am trained in EMDR therapy as well as attachment theory and have a passion for helping people find their inner strengths in order to live a happier and healthier life. I aim to empower my clients to learn to care for themselves and heal their nervous system.
(480) 660-3550 View (480) 660-3550
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Bianca Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker with extensive experience working with ages 17+. In therapy, I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment for clients in order to feel comfortable working together to achieve their goals. I believe everyone is deserving of a happier life with lasting change.
Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker with extensive experience working with ages 17+. In therapy, I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment for clients in order to feel comfortable working together to achieve their goals. I believe everyone is deserving of a happier life with lasting change.
(480) 780-2188 View (480) 780-2188

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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.