Hope For Shattered Hearts – Counseling & Consultation, APC, NCC, CST

Hope for Shattered Hearts, Professional Counseling

“Helping to restore those wounded as children”

Contact: (470) 270-9268

Does it feel like you are crawling out of your skin, and don’t know why? Let me help you. I am a Christian Counselor specializing in helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), domestic violence, and trauma. As a survivor of CSA, I can relate to my client’s pain with compassion and understanding. I am also a Sex Therapist and work with couples dealing with infidelity and other sexual problems. In addition, I am a Biofeedback Technician and offer Stress Relief using quantum energy. My personal philosophy is that people are wounded in a relationship and that it is in a relationship where the greatest healing occurs.

Sexual abuse takes time to repair, it is not something that can be overcome quickly, because it affects the body, mind, and spirit. In the same way, when infidelity occurs it is difficult to understand “why” it happened. Before you decide to end your marriage seek counseling, there is hope. I tailor my therapy to meet the needs of my individual clients.

Specializing in: Christian Sex Therapy, Couples Counseling, Infidelity, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Domestic Violence, and Trauma. I am bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and understand the difficulties that other cultures face trying to fit into the American way of life. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation.

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¿Siente algunas veces como si quisiera arrancarse la piel y no sabe por qué? Permítame ayudarle. Soy terapeuta cristiana, especializada en trabajar con sobrevivientes de abuso sexual infantil (ASI), violencia doméstica y trauma. Como sobreviviente puedo identificarme con el dolor de mi cliente con compasión y comprensión. Inclusivo soy terapeuta sexual y trabajo con parejas confrontando infidelidad y otros problemas sexuales. También ofrezco alivio de estrés usando “biofeedback.” Mi filosofía personal es “que las personas fueron heridas en una relación, y que es en una relación donde ocurre la mayor sanación.”

El abuso sexual requiere tiempo para repararse, no es algo que se supera rápidamente, porque afecta el cuerpo, la mente, y al espíritu. Adapto la terapia a las necesidades de mis clientes individuales. Para parejas, es difícil entender “por qué” ocurrió la infidelidad. Antes de que decida terminar su matrimonio, busque asesoramiento… hay esperanza.

Especializado en: terapia sexual, parejas que confrontan infidelidad, abuso sexual infantil, trastorno de identidad disociativo (TDID), violencia doméstica y trauma. Soy bilingüe (inglés / español) y entiendo las dificultades que enfrentan otras culturas para adaptarse al estilo de vida estadounidense. Ofrezco una consulta telefónica gratuita de 20 minutos.

What is Christian Sex Therapy?

Glad you asked! Let’s start by saying that sex is one of the most misunderstood areas of relationship counseling. Christian Sex Counseling consists of three parts: Christianity, Sexuality, and Counseling. I believe that God made us to be sensual and sexual beings. After all, the largest organ we have is our skin. He made us want to be in a relationship and made us in His image. Sexuality is more than intercourse. Our sexuality is perceived in the way we respect our bodies, respect others, in how we bond with friends and family, and in how we connect with our significant other. Our sexuality is linked to our mental and spiritual health. Therefore, when emotional, physical, or mental challenges appear, they can be overwhelming; and affect our ability to be intimately connected. As a Christian Sex therapist, I strive to help individuals feel safe and comfortable dealing with difficulties of an intimate sexual nature.

The following are some of the various sexual difficulties that I help clients with:

• Low sexual desire, or conflicts over different desire levels
• Female Sexual addiction or compulsivity
• Past sexual abuse
• Affair recovery

What happens in a Christian Sex Therapy session?

I offer face-to-face therapy or Tele Mental therapy in the comfort of your home. My goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere where you can discuss difficulties that have not been resolved previously. Because every individual is unique, I strive to discover what is most comfortable for you. Change may be evident after a couple of sessions, or after a few sessions. What is important to understand is that healing takes time. I am not a magician and cannot fix anyone. However, I can help you figure out what you need to do to recover from the emotional baggage that you have been carrying for some time. Therefore, patience and commitment to change must be developed. Restoration is a labor of love.

I use HIPAA-compliant software to guarantee your confidentiality. I also guarantee that on my end, your confidentiality is protected. Your responsibility is to be able to have a computer monitor with a working video and microphone, iPad, tablet, or mobile phone that allows you to use the software necessary to have a session. You need to be in a private location, so what you say cannot be overheard. There are also forms that you can download, fill in and send to me via email.

Who can benefit from Christian Sex Therapy?

Christian Sex Therapy is for women who have a concern about their sexuality. If a woman feels trapped, frustrated, confused, or dissatisfied with her sex life, this may be of value. Women often avoid counseling because they do not know what to expect; I invite you to contact me and discuss your concerns and see if Christian Sex Therapy would be a good fit for you.

Victims of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is any form of sexual violence, including rape, child molestation, incest, and similar forms of non-consensual sexual contact. Sexual abuse of children, adolescents, and adults is a significant mental health concern.

Does Christian sex therapy help survivors of sexual abuse?

Because individuals are unique, my desire is to help each client find his or her way to healing. The path we will embark on will be one where you can feel safe and protected. You have been through a great deal of pain in the past. Therefore, it is time to deal with your past, so the pain does not continue to harm you. Secrets can only hurt you as long as they are kept hidden. Once you have shared your deepest secrets with someone who understands and knows what to do to help you, the sting gets removed. The pain becomes a memory like a photo in an album. You will never forget what happened to you, but it will be only that…a memory. Much will depend on your willingness to trust me and your motivation to be healed. “When the pain of change is less than the pain of staying the same, healing will take place.” (Unknown)