Sexual Abuse therapists in Rocky River, Ohio OH
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Sexual Abuse
Trauma Therapy Company Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
lthough you feel alone, you are not alone. According to Dark to Light and their 20 years of service to preventing child abuse, about one in seven girls will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under. Youths have higher rates of sexual assault victimization than do adults. Hearing these statistics might cause some fear but it can also validate you.
These facts also state that this abuse commonly leads to substance abuse. Female adult survivors of child sexual abuse are nearly three times more likely to report substance use problems (40.5% versus 14% in general population). We don’t want to feel it, we don’t want to think about it. It makes sense that you would seek something to take the pain away.
Your mind can feel like a war zone. Mental health problems are a common long-term consequence of child sexual abuse. Adult women who were sexually abused as a child are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression as women who were not sexually abused. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are more than twice as likely to report a suicide attempt. Females who are sexually abused are three times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders than females who are not sexually abused. You may have previously seen someone about this and were met with many different disorders. They may have constantly changed what they told you was wrong with you, never fitting what you though or felt.
Your body is also struggling, maybe from multiple health issues you are trying to manage. Adult victims of child sexual abuse have higher rates of health care utilization and report significantly more health complaints compared to adults without a child sexual abuse history. These include fibromyalgia, severe premenstrual syndrome, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and a wide range of reproductive and sexual health complaints, including excessive bleeding, amenorrhea, pain during intercourse and menstrual irregularity. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are 30% more likely than their non-abused peers to have a serious medical condition such as diabetes, cancer, heart problems, stroke or hypertension. You might miss work or important events because of your health or just exhaustion from surviving day to day.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rocky River, Ohio
Sexual Abuse
Shannon Fowler
Psychologist, PhD
Sexual abuse is a terrible thing to go through. I approach therapy with empathy and compassion. At times it may be scary to talk about, and we develop strategies to better manage that anxiety.
15 Years Experience
Online in Rocky River, Ohio (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Brad Croyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
I work with clients who struggle with Sexual Abuse and related issues, most notably feelings of Shame, Guilt, Worthlessness, Anxiety, Depression and Powerlessness, and many who report that they just feel bad about their selves. During our sessions, we will collaborate to create a plan for addressing these issues that helps you resolve them in a meaningful manner to restore functioning enabling and empowering you to move beyond your past. I practice from a Holistic perspective and commonly employ EMDR and other effective modalities with helping clients achieve balance and purpose in their lives and creative solutions to their problems. This includes exploring past issues and trauma that may be a factor. This often requires specialized therapy and talk therapy alone is often not enough. Our goal is to make lasting and desired changes to promote healthy relationships and positive interactions. You can work to resolve past trauma and redefine who you are today and can move on.
26 Years Experience
Online in Rocky River, Ohio (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
When the foundation of trust shaken (if not feeling broken) through experiences of trauma, the approach to restoring one's life must always be one of sensitivity, patience, and compassion. Without this, there will always be a risk that it will never feel safe enough to heal.
15 Years Experience
Online in Rocky River, Ohio
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
A significant portion of my client base have experienced childhood and adult sexual abuse. Not infrequently the abuse may be by a family member or someone you know. Surviving the abuse is an important achievement. Being able to confront, process and successfully move forward in life is an important goal that takes sensitivity, trust and an experienced therapist. I strive to provide this to my clients on their path to healing.
18 Years Experience
Online in Rocky River, Ohio (Online Only)