Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Columbia, MO.

 

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 Columbia, the suburbs of Columbia, other nearby places such as Quincy, Jefferson City, or anywhere else in Missouri, 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.

Columbia, MO Abuse Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in abuse therapy. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (43 total therapists)
Showing 1 - 5 (43 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Michele  Sitorus, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...
Michele Sitorus
Together, we will:

Work collaboratively to ensure that within the safety of our therapeutic relationship, you will increase your insight and understanding, overcome obstacles and life challenges, and realize your worth and potential.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Michele  Sitorus, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Work collaboratively to ensure that within the safety of our therapeutic relationship, you will increase your insight and understanding, overcome obstacles and life challenges, and realize your worth and potential.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and insight-oriented and client-centered therapies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Skills
Read more about me
Michele  Sitorus remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, N...
Picture of Deborah Meisner, mental health therapist in Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin
Deborah Meisner
Together, we will:

work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Deborah Meisner, mental health therapist in Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize CBT and MBCT to manage depression and anxiety symptoms. I am also a certified EMDR therapist, which I use to treat both emotional and cognitive negatives . I am client centered, meaning you set the pace and direction of treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
Read more about me
Deborah Meisner remote and phone therapy in Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Havva Yoruk, mental health therapist in Missouri, New York
Havva Yoruk
Together, we will:

help you find healing and relief. We will work on the areas of focus that are most important to you. You are the expert of your life story. I am here to stand by you as you narrate, amend and turn the pages. Vulnerability is powerful!


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Havva Yoruk, mental health therapist in Missouri, New York
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

help you find healing and relief. We will work on the areas of focus that are most important to you. You are the expert of your life story. I am here to stand by you as you narrate, amend and turn the pages. Vulnerability is powerful!

Something to know about my approach is:

I work collaboratively with my clients. I will challenge the damaging and irrational beliefs/thoughts and further inquire to target your areas of need and growth. I use creative and sensory integrated techniques in sessions. Psychoeducation is used.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Family Dynamics
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Relational Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
Read more about me
Havva Yoruk remote and phone therapy in Missouri, New York
Picture of Chelsey Klein, mental health therapist in Florida, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina
Chelsey Klein
Together, we will:

Work on building daily skills, resolve past hurts, improve communication, increase distress tolerance and increase overall functioning.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Chelsey Klein, mental health therapist in Florida, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Work on building daily skills, resolve past hurts, improve communication, increase distress tolerance and increase overall functioning.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use CBT, DBT, parts work, and EMDR with a person-centered strengths based approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Substance Use
Read more about me
Chelsey Klein remote and phone therapy in Florida, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina
Picture of Caroline Hicks, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jer...
Caroline Hicks
Together, we will:

Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Caroline Hicks, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jer...
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.

Something to know about my approach is:

I pull from a myriad of therapeutic techniques that aim to empower and ground. I have extensive experience with college and graduate students, young adults, LGBTQ+ folx, and those who are navigating their various identities and life transitions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexuality
  • Career
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Family Conflict
  • Gay
  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Job Stress
  • Kink
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Sex Workers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women
Read more about me
Caroline Hicks remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...