Sexual Abuse Therapists in Camp Pendleton, CA
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, individuals with eating disorders and substance use disorders, and active-duty Service Members and Veterans. My ideal clients are motivated to create meaningful change through learning new coping skills and processing their experiences in a supportive, collaborative environment. Clients often appreciate my empathic, straightforward approach to therapy.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, individuals with eating disorders and substance use disorders, and active-duty Service Members and Veterans. My ideal clients are motivated to create meaningful change through learning new coping skills and processing their experiences in a supportive, collaborative environment. Clients often appreciate my empathic, straightforward approach to therapy.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
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Last Updated: August 29, 2025
I am accepting new clients.
Many people have experienced trauma in some form during their life. At times this trauma is a single obvious event, but at other times it is a chronic compilation of small events that led to feeling unsafe or unlovable. Along with trauma can come a host of secondary mental health and physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, and many more. In successfully treating past trauma, I find that clients are able to live happier and healthier lives free of the constant triggers and emotional baggage they experience on a daily basis.
Last Updated: August 29, 2025
I am accepting new clients.
Many people have experienced trauma in some form during their life. At times this trauma is a single obvious event, but at other times it is a chronic compilation of small events that led to feeling unsafe or unlovable. Along with trauma can come a host of secondary mental health and physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, and many more. In successfully treating past trauma, I find that clients are able to live happier and healthier lives free of the constant triggers and emotional baggage they experience on a daily basis.
While I work with a variety of presenting issues, my expertise lies in trauma work specifically sexual assault and past intimate partner violence.
If you give space to what hurts and honor the story of where you have been, you can move through and build a more authentic and centered life. If you have ever questioned if you were on the right path, wanted to break free of relational patterns that no longer serve you, wondered how to balance being a parent, partner, friend, sibling, coworker and other roles in these challenging times-you are in the right place. I named my practice Mosaic Therapy to embody what I believe is possible for all: invest in yourself and find an honest place to share, grieve, laugh, learn, and rebuild yourself into a beautiful work of art.
While I work with a variety of presenting issues, my expertise lies in trauma work specifically sexual assault and past intimate partner violence.
If you give space to what hurts and honor the story of where you have been, you can move through and build a more authentic and centered life. If you have ever questioned if you were on the right path, wanted to break free of relational patterns that no longer serve you, wondered how to balance being a parent, partner, friend, sibling, coworker and other roles in these challenging times-you are in the right place. I named my practice Mosaic Therapy to embody what I believe is possible for all: invest in yourself and find an honest place to share, grieve, laugh, learn, and rebuild yourself into a beautiful work of art.
Are you tired of anxiety and fear holding you back from the life you want? Do you long to feel free—free from self-doubt, past wounds, and the patterns that keep you stuck? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Therapy is a space where healing happens, where you can learn practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, and where you can process past traumas in a way that empowers you instead of defining you.
Are you tired of anxiety and fear holding you back from the life you want? Do you long to feel free—free from self-doubt, past wounds, and the patterns that keep you stuck? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Therapy is a space where healing happens, where you can learn practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, and where you can process past traumas in a way that empowers you instead of defining you.
If are you are struggling with a driving phobia, depression, insomnia, ADHD, divorce, family problems, sexual abuse, religious abuse, narcissistic parents/partner and anxiety in your day to day - let's get to work with a practical approach and focus on becoming calm and relaxed again.
EMDR - Guided Meditation - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and practical. Together, we’ll build self-understanding, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop tools to manage difficult emotions and respond to challenges in healthier ways.
If are you are struggling with a driving phobia, depression, insomnia, ADHD, divorce, family problems, sexual abuse, religious abuse, narcissistic parents/partner and anxiety in your day to day - let's get to work with a practical approach and focus on becoming calm and relaxed again.
EMDR - Guided Meditation - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and practical. Together, we’ll build self-understanding, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop tools to manage difficult emotions and respond to challenges in healthier ways.
Have you ever just wanted a space where you can be yourself—without judgment or pressure? Maybe you’ve felt misunderstood, or like healing is just out of reach no matter how hard you try. It could be that staying focused or reaching your goals feels harder than it should. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you. Whether through therapy or psychological assessments, we’ll take the time to understand what’s really going on and work together toward the life you’ve been hoping for.
Have you ever just wanted a space where you can be yourself—without judgment or pressure? Maybe you’ve felt misunderstood, or like healing is just out of reach no matter how hard you try. It could be that staying focused or reaching your goals feels harder than it should. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you. Whether through therapy or psychological assessments, we’ll take the time to understand what’s really going on and work together toward the life you’ve been hoping for.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
The tools that you need to heal are already within you. My main approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Mindfulness. Mindfulness invites relaxation into the body while EMDR allows you to process the past without feeling triggered. Many of our present problems such as low self esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression have deep roots within our past. EMDR works to address the problem from its root by challenging the negative messages that we have received from childhood and replacing them with new positive truths. These truths are then integrated into how we view ourselves and the world.
The tools that you need to heal are already within you. My main approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Mindfulness. Mindfulness invites relaxation into the body while EMDR allows you to process the past without feeling triggered. Many of our present problems such as low self esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression have deep roots within our past. EMDR works to address the problem from its root by challenging the negative messages that we have received from childhood and replacing them with new positive truths. These truths are then integrated into how we view ourselves and the world.
I am an LMFT in practice since 2009, specializing in trauma, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, BPD, dissociative disorders , addiction recovery, and spiritual/religious issues. I I offer in-person sessions in Mission Viejo and virtual therapy across California, with superbills available for out-of-network clients.
I am an LMFT in practice since 2009, specializing in trauma, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, BPD, dissociative disorders , addiction recovery, and spiritual/religious issues. I I offer in-person sessions in Mission Viejo and virtual therapy across California, with superbills available for out-of-network clients.
I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.
As a Therapist and an Addiction Treatment Counselor, I believe in being an active participant in session with my clients. I am a firm believer in not wasting time by asking questions that answers are clearly apparent, instead, pushing towards a new understanding of a client's presenting concern.
I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.
As a Therapist and an Addiction Treatment Counselor, I believe in being an active participant in session with my clients. I am a firm believer in not wasting time by asking questions that answers are clearly apparent, instead, pushing towards a new understanding of a client's presenting concern.
I've worked with individuals who have experienced suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use challenges, sexual abuse, domestic violence, complex trauma, physical illness, child abuse and neglect, autism, anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, homelessness, terminal illness, and gender distress.
I use approaches that resonate with you to help you understand the causes of your distress and identify personalized ways to cope and attain your goals. Taking care of yourself and establishing boundaries are key. With validation, compassion, and flexibility, I can help you feel better and live a happier life.
I've worked with individuals who have experienced suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use challenges, sexual abuse, domestic violence, complex trauma, physical illness, child abuse and neglect, autism, anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, homelessness, terminal illness, and gender distress.
I use approaches that resonate with you to help you understand the causes of your distress and identify personalized ways to cope and attain your goals. Taking care of yourself and establishing boundaries are key. With validation, compassion, and flexibility, I can help you feel better and live a happier life.
Is it time to heal? I am here to help! I work together with people who have experienced trauma or difficult times. I believe that people have an amazing ability to heal. Everyone does! I often hear people say "I want to stop letting this interfere with my life but I don't know how." Guess what? I do! I am not saying that it will be easy to work towards a better life; but it will be WORTH IT. You deserve to live the best life possible. Let's start working together! I am EMDR certified and help other therapists hone their EMDR skills as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. TELEHEALTH ONLY including EMDR in most cases.
Is it time to heal? I am here to help! I work together with people who have experienced trauma or difficult times. I believe that people have an amazing ability to heal. Everyone does! I often hear people say "I want to stop letting this interfere with my life but I don't know how." Guess what? I do! I am not saying that it will be easy to work towards a better life; but it will be WORTH IT. You deserve to live the best life possible. Let's start working together! I am EMDR certified and help other therapists hone their EMDR skills as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. TELEHEALTH ONLY including EMDR in most cases.
I believe healing can be found in a variety of ways that are unique to each of us. Our identities, experiences, and stories shape who we are. I believe it is monumental to learn how all of our pieces intersect to create our authentic self. By understanding these, healing can be transformative.
By providing guidance, support, safety, and empowerment my main goals are to enhance the healing process and promote thriving. I believe social justice work is a requirement for therapists. I am pro-human rights, pro-LGTBQ+, pro-DEI, pro-pro-intersectionality, anti-ICE, anti-capitalist, anti-fascist, anti-systematic racism.
I believe healing can be found in a variety of ways that are unique to each of us. Our identities, experiences, and stories shape who we are. I believe it is monumental to learn how all of our pieces intersect to create our authentic self. By understanding these, healing can be transformative.
By providing guidance, support, safety, and empowerment my main goals are to enhance the healing process and promote thriving. I believe social justice work is a requirement for therapists. I am pro-human rights, pro-LGTBQ+, pro-DEI, pro-pro-intersectionality, anti-ICE, anti-capitalist, anti-fascist, anti-systematic racism.
I aim to support individuals, couples and groups to connect with and express their true selves. With a solid relationship with ourselves and our support systems we are able to overcome many of lifes challenges. Reality is, a lot is out of our control, but I like to highlight our strengths in recognizing what is in our control and take back our own power to live the life we want and deserve.
I aim to support individuals, couples and groups to connect with and express their true selves. With a solid relationship with ourselves and our support systems we are able to overcome many of lifes challenges. Reality is, a lot is out of our control, but I like to highlight our strengths in recognizing what is in our control and take back our own power to live the life we want and deserve.
Charlene Underhill Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
1 Endorsed
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
My doctoral work focused on specialized care to adults and children who have been affected by sexual abuse and trauma and how this impacts current marital, love and parenting relationships, along with helping those parents and loved ones who have family members who have suffered these losses.
I see individuals, couples and children and treat a wide range of issues such as relational problems, self-sabotage, pregnancy and post-partum difficulties, and parenting challenges.
I use a perspective that looks at how childhood family issues impact current situations, working in a collaborative and insightful process. Problems are understood within a context of past interpersonal experiences which often help provide understanding to the client's current situation. I am also well prepared to help clients of faith effectively integrate spiritual convictions and concerns with psychological understandings and emotional health.
My doctoral work focused on specialized care to adults and children who have been affected by sexual abuse and trauma and how this impacts current marital, love and parenting relationships, along with helping those parents and loved ones who have family members who have suffered these losses.
I see individuals, couples and children and treat a wide range of issues such as relational problems, self-sabotage, pregnancy and post-partum difficulties, and parenting challenges.
I use a perspective that looks at how childhood family issues impact current situations, working in a collaborative and insightful process. Problems are understood within a context of past interpersonal experiences which often help provide understanding to the client's current situation. I am also well prepared to help clients of faith effectively integrate spiritual convictions and concerns with psychological understandings and emotional health.
I believe in focusing on clients wants, needs, and goals, in order to provide you with a treatment plan that will make you feel included and in control of your treatment. It is important you feel part of the plan in order for you to want to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals. I am here to walk the journey with you.
I believe in focusing on clients wants, needs, and goals, in order to provide you with a treatment plan that will make you feel included and in control of your treatment. It is important you feel part of the plan in order for you to want to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals. I am here to walk the journey with you.
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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.