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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. Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, 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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We will untangle the threads of your life to redefine success on your terms, and cultivate self-compassion. We will help you process traumatic or negative life events, reduce distress, and enhance positive beliefs.

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Childhood experiences, life stressors, and trauma can shape your response to life stressors in work and relationships. I use evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and skill-building strategies to help you feel better.

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Together, we will take a compassionate and nonjudgmental look at your experiences, behaviors, and relationships, and I will help you identify prominent themes and patterns arising across various contexts so that we can identify areas for change.

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My approach is collaborative, and I work closely with each client to create a unique experience that is tailored to their specific challenges and needs. My primary goals are to help clients better understand themselves and practice self-compassion.

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I believe there is no one perfect approach towards therapy. We will collaborate to find the best path for you by highlighting your strengths, honoring the things you have survived, and creating realistic goals and steps for you to go out and try!

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We explore how being neurodivergent shows up in relationships, work, and daily life. Discover your needs and learn how to communicate them to others. We process the anger and grief of being misunderstood your whole life and how to move forward.

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I am actively engaged in sessions, prioritizing topics important to you. I provide practical tips and insights for understanding your unique brain and nervous system. I foster comfort by truly listening and affirming your experiences.

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We will work as a team to figure out what you want to achieve. I may be an expert in Mental Health but you are the expert of your life.

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I specialize in time limited evidence based psychotherapy. That means I want to work with you to figure out your struggles and use interventions that are scientifically proven to help you get better. I want to teach you to be your own therapist.

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