BetterHelp therapists who can help with
Trauma and Abuse

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Play Therapy. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, plus a two year Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist. I have utilized Play with children through the elderly population. Play is not just a child's game. It can be healing for all ages. Sometimes when you feel you need a different approach and you ju...

I have worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over 25 years. I've been a master's level licensed therapist since 2001 and have held my LCSW in Florida since 2012. I graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelors degree in psychology and from Georgia State University with a Master of Social Work degree. I've worked with a wide range of diverse populations including ch...

Hello and welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Jesse Marez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, in 1995. I earned my Master's in Social Welfare degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1997 and have worked primarily in clinical sett...

Hi! My name is Marisa, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I started working as a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2010 with Adolescents and discovered that mental health often intersected. I decided to attend graduate school at the University of Denver for my Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Family Sy...

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold active licenses in California, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. I have more than 30 years of experience helping people in a variety of settings, from Employee Assistance (EAP) to Outpatient Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol. In addition to my counseling experience, I have been a clinical supervisor and trainer of therapists. I am also ...

Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with over 5 years of experience working as a clinical mental health counselor. I have worked with clients in diverse settings and with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender issues, relationship issues, grief, and trauma . My experience has taught me the strength of each individual and the inter...

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and I am currently working on pursuing a dual-license in California as well. I have 5 years of professional work experience. My goal as a therapist is to help others learn and figure out themselves through education and building insight. My therapy style is warm and supportive and I utilize Motiva...

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 5 years of experience. I have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have worked in a crisis unit, shelter, domestic violence center, and dual diagnosis center helping individuals with both substance abuse and mental health diagnoses. I have helped individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns. Although I may use different ap...

At several points in my life, mental health professionals have helped me find recovery and move forward toward health and wholeness. In my current work as a therapist, I welcome opportunities to accompany others on the journey to recovery, whether that means surviving trauma, overcoming addictions, improving relationships, career transitions, or learning to manage and live beyond symptoms of an...

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas for 21 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, parenting problems, depression, relationship issues, learning problems for students, stress, career challenges and aging issues. My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I believe in treating everyone with respect, kindness and con...

I have provided counseling services to individuals, couples and families for twenty-nine years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I look at an entire system when doing my work. I have done work with Family District Courts doing Co-parenting. I have worked as a Military Family Life Consultant and was on site at Operation Purple Camps for adolescents who had a family member deployed. My c...

Hello, I'm Kimberly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon. I have my master's degree in social work, have worked as a counselor for over 15 years, and most recently worked as a behavioral health provider in a diabetes clinic at an academic and research hospital. My style is supportive, and I also incorporate treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based...

I have been a grief counselor for 15 years. We know that grief does not come isolated, there are many issues that may be entwined with grief. Therefore, my experience is with all aspects of end-of-life issues (dying, death and bereavement), spiritual crisis, spirit versus religion, discussions of spirit (signs, symbols, visitations, dreams), relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence, tra...

Hello there! My name is Kristen Patryna and I have been doing outpatient therapy for 3 years but have been in the field for 13. I have experience working with teens and adults both in an individual and a group setting. I enjoy building a strong therapeutic relationship with my folks and emphasize the equality in the relationship. I find it most beneficial for clients to have a good blend ...

My name is Marie Elanus and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. I have many years of experience working with people of all age groups to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers. As a Christian, I believe in the gift of freedom. I provide individual and couples counseling. My therapeutic approach is with compassion, care, and understanding. I love to serve...

Greetings! Resilience, in us, is crucial when faced with day to day challenges. To a certain degree, this resilience carries us through the toughest of times. For some, resilience has somewhat become dormant, to a point that it has manifested itself to making you feel "stuck." This feeling, may have you saying to yourself that there is no way out. I'm here to say that there is a way out.. There...

Hello! I'm Jenny, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Since graduating from IU School of Social work in 2011, my focus has mostly been on those with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. I have worked with several individuals on the Autism spectrum, as well as individuals with Down's Syndrome, ADHD, Bi-polar disorder, GAD, among others. I have worked as a behavior th...

Thank you for viewing my page. If you are here that means that you are ready to participate in the therapeutic process. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their life. I am a professional counselor and behavior analyst in Pennsylvania with 25 years experience working in the behavioral health field. I have worked as a therapist as well as a behavior consultant. I ...

Welcome! My name is Yianna and I am a bilingual (Greek\ English) licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Washington DC, and a licensed mental health counselor (LHMC) in Florida. A few fun facts about me: 1- I grew up in a Big Fat Greek Family 2- I played soccer for over 16 years 3- I am a New Kids on the Block Fan I have over 10 years’ experience working in the mental health field. I...

Whether we realize it or not, we're all carrying around a bag: some of us carry a suitcase, others a backpack, and some push around a luggage cart or two overflowing with their bags. Why not downsize a bit? Therapy is all about you. Yes, you'll talk about other people, most likely. But it's not an hour about how they feel; it's an hour about how you feel. It's an hour to be completely open and ...