Abuse can include many experiences, including physical, emotional, verbal, financial, spiritual, or sexual abuse. Abuse can occur during childhood or adult years. Abuse leads to adverse mental health outcomes, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Available Treatment Options
There are an array of counseling options for abuse survivors. What works for one person may not work for another. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses lights and guided imagery to help people process difficult memories related to abuse, so they become less intense. Counseling approaches using mindfulness techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help ease flashbacks or triggering situations. Therapists specializing in Narrative Therapy assist people in rewriting the story of their life.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those That Struggle with Abuse
My name is Barek Sharif. And it is an absolute pleasure to meet you! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to develop healthy and lasting relationships. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, communication, unconventional life circumstances, or what words cannot describe – I am here to support you. Our sessions are about ...
I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
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Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota and am also fully licensed as a Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. I have worked with clients throughout the lifespan struggling with a range of issues including but not limited to domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse, assault, neglect, grief, relationship struggles, other life transitions, and parenting…
Everyone reaches a point in their lives where they are presented with unique challenges and obstacles to face and overcome. These challenges may have been present since childhood, the result of trauma or an unplanned life-altering event. These events can cause anxiety, depression, difficulties in performance of school, work or career, relationships, and overall quality of life. My goal is to help…
Susanna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate. She specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and pregnancy & infant loss. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling and is a fully trained EMDR Therapist. She also holds an advanced studies Certificate in Complex Trauma & Dissociation from The International...
How long have you struggled with sadness, anger, indifference, guilt, or fear? Do you find yourself or others frustrated with problems related to your use of alcohol or drugs? Perhaps you went from struggling to adjust to stay-at-home mandates to feeling uncomfortable leaving your home and/or socializing. Maybe you feel more and more fed up with relationships, situations, or just about anything...
Specifically, Lauren has experience working with emotional and behavioral problems, adoption and foster care issues, learning disabilities, anger issues, communication/family relational problems, and parenting concerns. Lauren also has experience working with mood disorders (such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), grief/loss, emerging adults and phase of life issues related to the...
I am specialized in helping adolescents, couples and individuals. I am also trained in helping single adults, families, children and those in emotionally abusive situations. I am trained in many therapy techniques including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and attachment based therapy among others. I use a myriad of tools and techniques to ensure each client has a personally tailored experience. I am familiar w...
Do you struggle with feelings of depression or anxiety? Have challenges feeling loved, heard, or supported by your family or friends? Maybe you long to feel connected, but can't quite get there. Feeling alone and as though no one understands you or what you are going through is one of the worst feelings out there. My approach is warm and inviting. I believe that by working together, we can...
Online sessions due to COVID-19. Anxiety, depression, grief, & chronic pain are experienced by many people. We know that continual stress negatively impacts our health, families, relationships, & jobs. Counseling can help you release the hurt, anger, pain, & sorrow to reveal the amazing you that has been hidden beneath the emotional turmoil. Integrative & non-pharmaceutical interventions,...
