Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Pleasanton, CA.

 

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 Pleasanton, the suburbs of Pleasanton, other nearby places such as Dublin, Fremont, or anywhere else in California, 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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Amanda Palen
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My goal is to help integrate your experiences on a soul-level, coming back to Self, and returning to the greater community with a sense of safety and trust in relationship.


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My focus is on helping you to come to a deeper sense of meaning on all that is weighing you down and freeing up whatever it is that seems to be stuck. I help people understand the triggers that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress.

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Young Women
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Ah Hyun "Ashley" Lee
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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.


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talk about your past, childhood experiences, and family dynamics that continue to bother you in your current relationships, work, and self. It's all connected. We will start to process what happened. Our goal is to no longer be disturbed by them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and a Relational Therapist who talks a lot about emotions and core beliefs/narratives and asks you to notice sensations in your body when sharing your stories. It's scary to face/sit with them. I'm here as a safeguard.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Family Trauma
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Sexual Trauma
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James Kurtz
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As a LCSW, I aim to listen objectively, meet you where you are, and engage interactively. Together, we'll identify your issues and resources, and work experientially to improve your thoughts and feelings.


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As a LCSW, I aim to listen objectively, meet you where you are, and engage interactively. Together, we'll identify your issues and resources, and work experientially to improve your thoughts and feelings.

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Experiential. Mind/Body Awareness. Somatic experiencing. Relational therapy.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Work on your personal goals. My goal is to help my clients to move towards a hopeful balanced future and regain a sense of normalcy.


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Work on your personal goals. My goal is to help my clients to move towards a hopeful balanced future and regain a sense of normalcy.

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No two people are the same and my work looks unique with each individual. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Immigration Evaluations
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
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Kristen Anderson
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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.


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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

Something to know about my approach is:

I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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