Sexual Abuse Therapists in Carefree, AZ
You keep it all together for everyone else, but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or on edge. I help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma and emotional neglect so they can feel safe, connected, and confident in relationships. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you stuck, regulate your nervous system, and create real emotional freedom.
These patterns aren’t your fault. They began as protection — shaped by early experiences of feeling unseen, unsafe, or not enough. Now, those same patterns block the closeness and peace you want most.
You keep it all together for everyone else, but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or on edge. I help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma and emotional neglect so they can feel safe, connected, and confident in relationships. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you stuck, regulate your nervous system, and create real emotional freedom.
These patterns aren’t your fault. They began as protection — shaped by early experiences of feeling unseen, unsafe, or not enough. Now, those same patterns block the closeness and peace you want most.
Compassionate, experienced therapist offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ and telehealth in OH, CO, TX, and FL. I help adults navigate depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions—including growing up in an alcoholic family and questioning your own patterns.
When we work together, you’ll have a safe, supportive space to share openly, gain clarity, and build skills you can use in everyday life. My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
Therapy is a partnership, and my goal is to help.
Compassionate, experienced therapist offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ and telehealth in OH, CO, TX, and FL. I help adults navigate depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions—including growing up in an alcoholic family and questioning your own patterns.
When we work together, you’ll have a safe, supportive space to share openly, gain clarity, and build skills you can use in everyday life. My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
Therapy is a partnership, and my goal is to help.
Looking for help with difficult relationships or healing from trauma? I specialize in working with adults and teens who have experienced complex trauma or are navigating life transitions. I provide sliding scale fees to reduce financial barriers to accessing therapy. I incorporate somatosensory practices, expressive arts, EMDR and Flash to help you heal from trauma.
You may be feeling ready for a change and need support moving forward. You may be struggling with attachment relationships. You may be feeling overwhelmed. You may be struggling with anxiety and navigating work or school. I’d be glad to set up a time to connect!
Looking for help with difficult relationships or healing from trauma? I specialize in working with adults and teens who have experienced complex trauma or are navigating life transitions. I provide sliding scale fees to reduce financial barriers to accessing therapy. I incorporate somatosensory practices, expressive arts, EMDR and Flash to help you heal from trauma.
You may be feeling ready for a change and need support moving forward. You may be struggling with attachment relationships. You may be feeling overwhelmed. You may be struggling with anxiety and navigating work or school. I’d be glad to set up a time to connect!
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
Accepting new clients! Offering a safe space for you to be vulnerable. Compassionate listening and encouragement are a part of the counseling process as we work together toward healing and authenticity. What do you want the end result of your sessions to be?
The willingness to change is the cornerstone of finding healing and freedom from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Hope is the confident expectation of good and it does not disappoint.
Accepting new clients! Offering a safe space for you to be vulnerable. Compassionate listening and encouragement are a part of the counseling process as we work together toward healing and authenticity. What do you want the end result of your sessions to be?
The willingness to change is the cornerstone of finding healing and freedom from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Hope is the confident expectation of good and it does not disappoint.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
When the most private parts of your life—your romantic relationship and your physical intimacy—feel broken, it colors every other part of your world. Whether you are navigating the devastation of an affair, struggling with a painful gap in desire, or feeling the weight of past trauma showing up in your relationship or in the bedroom, you don’t just need a place to talk. You need a path forward. I am a Certified Sex Therapist, who specializes in using effective therapies like the Gottman Method for communication issues and EMDR for trauma.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
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I am a compassionate and professional advocate for individual's needs and have a gentle, empathic, goal-oriented approach to counseling.
I provide a safe, encouraging, and respectful environment in which individuals may comfortably achieve their therapeutic goals, some of which may include gaining new insights, understanding, and practical skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellness. Therapy is collaborative and my sessions are tailored to best fit the needs and desires of each person. I have strong clinical skills; prefer an eclectic therapeutic approach and have experience with conducting therapy for a wide spectrum of general, psychological patterns.
I am a compassionate and professional advocate for individual's needs and have a gentle, empathic, goal-oriented approach to counseling.
I provide a safe, encouraging, and respectful environment in which individuals may comfortably achieve their therapeutic goals, some of which may include gaining new insights, understanding, and practical skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellness. Therapy is collaborative and my sessions are tailored to best fit the needs and desires of each person. I have strong clinical skills; prefer an eclectic therapeutic approach and have experience with conducting therapy for a wide spectrum of general, psychological patterns.
When children or teens go through something scary, overwhelming, or ongoing, it can take a toll on both their body and mind. Sometimes they don’t know how to express what they’re feeling, and parents are left wondering how to help without making things worse.
The truth is—you don’t have to go through this alone, and healing is possible.
When children or teens go through something scary, overwhelming, or ongoing, it can take a toll on both their body and mind. Sometimes they don’t know how to express what they’re feeling, and parents are left wondering how to help without making things worse.
The truth is—you don’t have to go through this alone, and healing is possible.
Noel D'Avy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you struggle to be in the present, to feel safe in your body, to stop overthinking.....if you feel trapped in the past, or feel there are no ways to move into the future... these are the difficult symptoms that often come with PTSD and traumatic experiences. As we partner in detangling the story and the pieces, there are many ways to find and reconnect with your true self, the self that has been buried by pain and protective defenses. Together, we will find a path that is restorative, connected and aligned with your whole being. You get to re-story and own your narrative, where trauma/pain is not the narrator.
If you struggle to be in the present, to feel safe in your body, to stop overthinking.....if you feel trapped in the past, or feel there are no ways to move into the future... these are the difficult symptoms that often come with PTSD and traumatic experiences. As we partner in detangling the story and the pieces, there are many ways to find and reconnect with your true self, the self that has been buried by pain and protective defenses. Together, we will find a path that is restorative, connected and aligned with your whole being. You get to re-story and own your narrative, where trauma/pain is not the narrator.
Welcome! I am a Phoenix native with an extensive history of working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. My experience includes depressive and anxiety related disorders, mood and personality disorders, substance abuse, SMI, and trauma related needs as well as individual and relationship counseling. I believe in a person-centered approach with the flexibility required to provide each person unique and personalized care to match their goals. Some of my preferred modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! I am a Phoenix native with an extensive history of working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. My experience includes depressive and anxiety related disorders, mood and personality disorders, substance abuse, SMI, and trauma related needs as well as individual and relationship counseling. I believe in a person-centered approach with the flexibility required to provide each person unique and personalized care to match their goals. Some of my preferred modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
Do you ever feel like it is hard to put your experiences into words? That the world feels so heavy and overwhelming and you have no one to turn to that truly understands? Helping clients navigate and heal from the multitude of life's stressors and hurts is at the heart of what I do. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Healing isn't about rushing the process or following a rigid plan - it's about finding what works for you! My ideal client is looking to work collaboratively with me to heal their trauma, find solutions for their anxiety and depression, and navigate issues in relationships.
Do you ever feel like it is hard to put your experiences into words? That the world feels so heavy and overwhelming and you have no one to turn to that truly understands? Helping clients navigate and heal from the multitude of life's stressors and hurts is at the heart of what I do. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Healing isn't about rushing the process or following a rigid plan - it's about finding what works for you! My ideal client is looking to work collaboratively with me to heal their trauma, find solutions for their anxiety and depression, and navigate issues in relationships.
Thor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You don’t have to stay stuck. If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are weighing you down, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want. It can feel like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about the future. But healing is possible—you don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can help you break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt so you can regain control, rebuild trust in yourself, and find meaning beyond the pain. With the right support, you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
You don’t have to stay stuck. If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are weighing you down, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want. It can feel like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about the future. But healing is possible—you don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can help you break free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt so you can regain control, rebuild trust in yourself, and find meaning beyond the pain. With the right support, you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
I specialize in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
In our work together, you will not simply talk about what happened to you — you will actively engage in a structured process designed to bring relief, growth, and a renewed sense of safety and empowerment. By the end of therapy, you can expect to feel more in control of your emotions and experience less distress when recalling traumatic experiences.
I specialize in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
In our work together, you will not simply talk about what happened to you — you will actively engage in a structured process designed to bring relief, growth, and a renewed sense of safety and empowerment. By the end of therapy, you can expect to feel more in control of your emotions and experience less distress when recalling traumatic experiences.
Dr. Carol L. Gandolfo is a Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist licensed in both California and Arizona. She has over twenty years’ experience working with developmental disabilities, major mental illnesses, domestic violence victims, family therapy, etc. She is the current owner of CLG Behavior Consultants, LLC. She has forensic experience in the areas of assessment, competency training and expert witness for individuals with developmental disabilities and attendee at the Academy Group Violent Criminal Behavior and Criminal Profiling. She is a Board Certified Founding Fellow of the College of Advanced Prescribing Psychologist
Dr. Carol L. Gandolfo is a Psychologist and Marriage Family Therapist licensed in both California and Arizona. She has over twenty years’ experience working with developmental disabilities, major mental illnesses, domestic violence victims, family therapy, etc. She is the current owner of CLG Behavior Consultants, LLC. She has forensic experience in the areas of assessment, competency training and expert witness for individuals with developmental disabilities and attendee at the Academy Group Violent Criminal Behavior and Criminal Profiling. She is a Board Certified Founding Fellow of the College of Advanced Prescribing Psychologist
I have accompanied those facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, and grief/loss.
My bachelor degree is in Occupational Therapy (OT) with training in sensory processing issues. I also hold a Master of Theology. While committed to my own faith journey, I am trained in accompanying others who have been hurt/disillusioned along their faith journey as well as those who want to deepen their spiritual faith/practice.
I have accompanied those facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, and grief/loss.
My bachelor degree is in Occupational Therapy (OT) with training in sensory processing issues. I also hold a Master of Theology. While committed to my own faith journey, I am trained in accompanying others who have been hurt/disillusioned along their faith journey as well as those who want to deepen their spiritual faith/practice.
I work with adult women with complex trauma, working through interpersonal relationship dynamics and co-occuring disorders/behaviors, to discover new ways to meet and advocate for their needs and fulfill their life goals.
I work with adult women with complex trauma, working through interpersonal relationship dynamics and co-occuring disorders/behaviors, to discover new ways to meet and advocate for their needs and fulfill their life goals.
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
Overwhelmed by trauma or stuck in old patterns? You're not alone. Perhaps you’ve tried talking it through, but the same emotional patterns keep resurfacing. You might feel stuck, emotionally shut down, anxious, or just exhausted from always holding it together. You want more than coping skills; you want deep, lasting healing. I specialize in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR I help clients process both “big T” and “small t” trauma, even when there’s no clear memory or event. Many of my clients don’t see themselves as “traumatized,” yet they feel something is chronically off. If that’s you, you are in the right place.
Have you experienced something traumatic in your life? Are you interested in learning more about yourself? Do you want to work on advocating for yourself in your relationships? I would love to connect with you!
I work with individuals across the greater Phoenix area—both in person and virtually—and Telehealth clients located in Washington state. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR.
Have you experienced something traumatic in your life? Are you interested in learning more about yourself? Do you want to work on advocating for yourself in your relationships? I would love to connect with you!
I work with individuals across the greater Phoenix area—both in person and virtually—and Telehealth clients located in Washington state. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
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.