Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

 

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 Fort Lauderdale, the suburbs of Fort Lauderdale, other nearby places such as Hollywood, Plantation, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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Heather Hunnicutt
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Put simply: We will work together to understand why you do the things you don't want to do and change them so you feel calm, content, and, probably for the first time in your life, the age you really are--not older or younger.


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Put simply: We will work together to understand why you do the things you don't want to do and change them so you feel calm, content, and, probably for the first time in your life, the age you really are--not older or younger.

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I will absolutely meet you where you're at. Small steps, over time, equal big progress. If you want to work hard over a short time, slowly over a long time, or somewhere in between, I will be there to help you meet your goals. I have a big toolbox!

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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Neurodivergence
  • Religious Trauma
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Candance Gilberstadt
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After our first session, you'll feel hopeful and relieved. We'll use CBT and mindfulness techniques to help you cope with overwhelm. You'll gain insight into your thought patterns and understand how they affect your balance.


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After our first session, you'll feel hopeful and relieved. We'll use CBT and mindfulness techniques to help you cope with overwhelm. You'll gain insight into your thought patterns and understand how they affect your balance.

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I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts impact your well-being. By combining CBT with mindfulness techniques, I can provide hope and relief, leading to a healthier and more balanced state. For clients who have experienced trauma, I also incorporate Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These approaches help clients understand how trauma affects their daily lives and teach them healthy coping skills to minimize its negative effects.

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  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…


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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…

Something to know about my approach is:

I am open-minded and progressive, intent on helping all clients feel comfortable and get the most out of the therapy process. Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space for all and I strive to make that a priority in our therapeutic relationship.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Intimacy
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  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
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  • Gender Transition
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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Cricket Rice
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It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!


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It takes courage to consider reaching out for help and taking the step toward change. I am here to support and empower you on this journey and it is my hope that through our work together you will be able to live the fullest life possible!

Something to know about my approach is:

I can help deconstruct and shift your “shoulds” into something that feels more authentic and meaningful to you. Sometimes all we need is a safe environment to explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Anger Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Social Anxiety
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Marci Burroughs
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We will work work to identify and understand the roots of your issues and build the skills set to actively work toward getting you on the path toward the life and relationships you want to have.


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We will work work to identify and understand the roots of your issues and build the skills set to actively work toward getting you on the path toward the life and relationships you want to have.

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I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, Gottman level 2 and EMDR trained. With couples, I do an intensive assessment to identify therapeutic needs/inform treatment recommendations. I combine talk therapy with experiential exercises and Homework.

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  • Consensual Non-Monogamy
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  • Couples Sex Therapy
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  • Sexual Trauma
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