Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Portsmouth, VA.

 

If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. Whether you are located in downtown Portsmouth, the suburbs of Portsmouth, other nearby places such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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As a PMHNP, I aim to provide personalized psychiatric care to clients of all ages. Together, we'll discuss your symptoms, explore treatment options, and arrange for your prescribed medications to be sent to your preferred pharmacy.

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My primary focus revolves around the application of DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis, the utilization of evidence-based screening tools, and medication management if indicated

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My approach to therapy is client centered and “trauma informed.” A “trauma informed” approach to therapy is non-pathologizing, compassionate, body-aware and hope-filled, addressing a full range of presenting problems.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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Do the hard work to heal your body, brain, and spirit. We will walk down life's darker paths together to come to a place of healing and light. We will discover that today day not have to be a predictor of tomorrow and that life can look different.


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Do the hard work to heal your body, brain, and spirit. We will walk down life's darker paths together to come to a place of healing and light. We will discover that today day not have to be a predictor of tomorrow and that life can look different.

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I truly am a holistic provider. I utilize a client tailored, trauma informed approach, including brainspotting, walk and talk therapy, somatic work, spiritual work, and mindfulness approaches.

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  • Childhood Trauma
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  • Sexual Trauma
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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.


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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.

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I work collaboratively using an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, dynamic, and creative techniques. We work together to create a plan to help support healing in your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns.

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