BetterHelp therapists who can help with
Trauma and Abuse

Hi, my name is Lani Magee, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from North Florida. I received my Bachelor and Master degree of Social Work and Minor of Psychology from Florida State University and throughout my college career maintained high GPA, and graduated with honors. I am highly proficient in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood stabilization, relationships, an...

It is my sincere hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. What is perhaps unique about me is that therapy is not my first career. I feel as though my other careers and life experiences have led me to this time in my life and my practice. I have learned first hand how unexpected life events can throw one off course and how going through change can...

I am extremely proud of you for taking the step to improve the quality of your life! You have conquered the hardest part! I love empowering individuals to become their better selves. I define self- empowerment as choosing to focus on solutions rather than the challenge itself. Life was designed to be complex and strategically crafted to make an individual be their very best self. Just as seas...

I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! ......

Welcome! My name is Kari Hidalgo and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of California and Colorado. I have been providing direct counseling services for over ten years and tele mental health services for over five years. I have worked with individuals, couples and families as they navigate different seasons of life. I have helped clients manage trauma, grief, depression,...

Hi there! My name is Melissa Hochbaum Strauss and I am looking forward to working with you. I have over 7 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe that every client can teach me something and my approach is warm and engaging. I hope that you feel you have control over our time as well. Every individual has strengths ...

I am an individual therapist that has had worked in many settings including a foster care setting for 12 years dealing with trauma and adoption struggles. I have worked in community mental health for 8 years empowering those with a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, bipolar, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting struggles, trauma and depression. I am very compassionate ...

Life can be hard at times. Just know you’re on the right path of healing and I can assist! My name is Daphne Elliott, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in several states with over 4 years of experience working as a therapist. I’ve worked with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout and life transitions. My dedication to the mental health field stems from my per...

It takes a really strong person to seek out therapy. I am glad that you are here. My name is Dr. Melissa Oleshansky. You can call me "Dr. O." I am a Fully Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Registered Yoga Teacher. I have a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Health Psychology and Two Masters Degrees, one in Clinical Psychology and one in School and Community Psychology. For over two decades, I ...

Hello! My name is Caryn. I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania as well as a board-certified music therapist. My experience is primarily at higher levels of care, such as inpatient and partial hospital programs, and this has prepared me to work with people with diverse needs. I incorporate an eclectic blend of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy,...

Reaching out for help can be scary, and my job is to make the process as easy for you as possible. I believe that individuals have the capacity to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to help facilitate those changes and strive for better outcomes. I direct my practice according to your specific needs and goals, and always view a client as a whole person, not just a list of symptom...

Do you hide your true self or feel invisible? Do you find yourself retreating from life, feeling alone or overwhelmed due to life’s struggles or memories of the past? Sometimes you may even feel misunderstood and unappreciated and find that your thoughts and feelings only come out in measured words and controlled emotions. If so, let’s begin the healing process together. For years, I have been...

I am a licensed professional counselor and enjoy working with individuals of all ages. The idea of counseling can be scary. I use humor to normalize symptoms of stress and provide a comfortable environment to let go and take new supported risks. My clients come here to gain a sense of what patterns are keeping them stuck. To face what has been avoided so they can achieve greater satisfaction an...

My name is Emay Wessner and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing since 2015. Over the last few years, I’ve practiced as a mental health therapist, primary care social worker, mobile therapist, therapeutic support staff, crisis clinician, and a behavioral specialist consultant. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from University of Pittsburgh from Pittsbu...

It's very difficult to be in stressful situations that can cause lots of anxiety and self-doubt. Perhaps you're looking for something more than advice from family and friends. If you're looking for a warm and inviting counseling atmosphere, I am eager to work with you to develop effective coping skills and a greater self-awareness to reach your full potential. Together, you and I can work to se...

Denise E. Taylor, LCSW, CASAC-T I am a individual, couples and family therapist licensed in New York. I would describe myself as a “born social worker”, with a passion and life committed to service. Denise believes that a social worker is who she is, and who she was called to be and not just what she does for a living. I have 20 yrs. professional experience of working with individual dea...

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Binghamton University (NY) in 2010. Since that time, I have primarily worked in a small outpatient setting run by a large Federal organization, providing behavioral health services for Veterans. My primary therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavioral, our 'fancy' way of looking at our pattern of thoughts/ behaviors and how they interact with our m...

Aloha, My name is Joseph Hakim. I have a master's degree in clinical mental health from Hawaii Pacific University. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Hawaii. I am a nationally board certified counselor. I also have a certificate in substance abuse counseling. I have 5 years of experience in the counseling field. Through various therapeutic techniques which are selected to ...

We are all facing difficult challenges in this life and often we find ourselves unsure of where to turn or what to do. We can all too easily get stuck in a rut and can use a little nudge to get us out and moving again. I'm glad you have taken the first step in seeking help. Counseling can seem a daunting endeavor but it can also be very beneficial and rewarding as a means to better understandin...

Welcome! As a therapist, I see my role as one of accompaniment, which is walking with an individual during a difficult time in a person's journey. My work is to listen well and do my best to understand a person's situation so that I can be a supportive presence, empowering the individual to move towards a greater sense of well-being. Since one size does not fit all, I draw from a variety ...