Psychiatrists in Austin, TX
Victoria Benson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701
Clients' mental health needs are our priority. Homage Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes an evidence-based approach to provide our clients with the best quality care they need. We work with our patients individually to involve them in their care with safety measures to help them find balance and meet their individualized therapy goals. With compassion and individualized treatment plans, meeting the needs of our patients by providing quality of life is our goal.
Clients' mental health needs are our priority. Homage Behavioral Health Clinic utilizes an evidence-based approach to provide our clients with the best quality care they need. We work with our patients individually to involve them in their care with safety measures to help them find balance and meet their individualized therapy goals. With compassion and individualized treatment plans, meeting the needs of our patients by providing quality of life is our goal.
Online Psychiatrists
Jamal Daher
Physician Assistant, PA-BC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I Provide early morning sessions. Jamal believes that it is vital to have a holistic and expansive knowledge on mental health while maintaining patient rapport with the use of effective interpersonal skills. Jamal Daher is a Physician Assistant certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Jamal completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2019. He also holds a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio.
I Provide early morning sessions. Jamal believes that it is vital to have a holistic and expansive knowledge on mental health while maintaining patient rapport with the use of effective interpersonal skills. Jamal Daher is a Physician Assistant certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Jamal completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2019. He also holds a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio.
Tina Chapman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bryan, TX 77802 (Online Only)
Tina is a board certified psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She is committed to providing individualized, culturally responsive care. She believes in meeting you where you are and appreciates the unique values and experiences that help define your journey. Tina prioritizes collaboration and values your insight. She looks forward to helping you define and achieve your wellness goals.
Tina is a board certified psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. She is committed to providing individualized, culturally responsive care. She believes in meeting you where you are and appreciates the unique values and experiences that help define your journey. Tina prioritizes collaboration and values your insight. She looks forward to helping you define and achieve your wellness goals.
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.