Sexual Abuse Therapists in Culver City, CA
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Faith Yoo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Let’s empower you to move past your traumas,
sexual abuse
, and judgements to a place of total acceptance of love and deep healing.
Your story matters - young adult or growing adult - you matter too! Your story is personal and holds your truth. As your Korean American Therapist specializing in working with adults & young adults, I am here to give you the voice you deserve. Beyond the fears and confusion is where your worth and happiness sits. As a teen or as an adult, your fears may cause you to feel judged, excluded, or hurt - closing the world. I guide you to a place where you are seen and understood, so you can feel accepted and loved. Together, we can challenge those harmful thought patterns and help you truly feel good about yourself and your life.
Jill Howe-Vercos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I love working with clients of all ages and have particular interest in survivors of
sexual abuse
and trauma, parenting issues and skill-building, support for new parents, healthy aging, life transitions, and relationship issues of all kinds.
Heal the past. Be present. Have a future. You are not broken -- you already have the tools you need. My goal is to help you access those tools and remove any obstacles that prevent you from feeling like yourself. Whether you're struggling with old wounds or need support for current life challenges, we'll work together to build on your strengths -- and uncover ones you may not yet know you have.
Angela L. Mull
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 10 years experience interacting with families in crisis, ranging from domestic violence,
sexual abuse
, and crisis management.
Life does not come with an instruction manual. I believe that sometimes we just need a safe place where we can share and be heard until we're able to assemble our thoughts and put the pieces together. I provide a client centered environment, offering empathy, a non-judgmental, reassuring hopeful atmosphere. I work together with my clients to support and establish their goals so that they will ultimately discover and develop their inner strengths.
Not accepting new clients
Anais Munoz Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, loss, depression,
sexual abuse
, trauma, divorce, children, families affected by alcoholism, multicultural issues, students, artists, actors, engineers, fertility issues, expectant mothers, postpartum depression, parents with infants, child development and attachment, marriage and parenting.
Hello my name is Dr. Anais Munoz Kelly. People come to therapy for many reasons. You might have gone through something painful recently or perhaps you feel numb and don't know why. Life may have lost it's meaning. Yet there is another side of you that is willing to do the work it takes to understand your feelings and your experiences. Together we can sort this out and find new options. One helpful aspect about therapy is finding compassion for yourself and others.
Gabriella Calò Siegel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With an emphasis on treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, compulsive and addictive behaviors, anger management,
sexual abuse
, trauma,ptsd, c-ptsd, relationship issues, life transitions, creative blocks and stress.
There are many reasons to seek out therapy. The ultimate purpose for considering therapy is often to resolve whatever is in the way of having a better life.
As an active, empathic and experienced psychotherapist, my goal is to assist individuals in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from experiencing, the relationships in their lives in a full and rich way. I work to understand each individual's unique struggle, while respecting personal history and cultural background.
Ultimately, I help individuals to see how past experiences and behavioral patterns may contribute to their current symptoms and difficulties.
Hayli Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Hayli Evans and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT118692) specializing in working with survivors of trauma. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and collaborative approach to therapy, integrating the body, mind, and spirit into the healing process. I am passionate about working with adults struggling with issues related to trauma, PTSD, sexual
assault
, substance abuse, stress management, anxiety, depression, sex, relationships, and communication.
Christi Aijian-Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your life and overall well-being! I've been a therapist for over 15 years, working in a variety of settings that include schools, medical centers, and my own private practice. My professional experience ranges from therapist, to Psychiatry Department manager, to group facilitator, and teacher.
Jessica Samora
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Taking new paths from your cultural background, specifically to address emotional, mental, and physical well-being takes courage. You are already that much more courageous to be searching for a way to find help. If you experienced a trauma, struggle with anxiety or question your self-worth. Know that you are not alone and there is hope to make positive changes in your life. I am a Mexican American therapist who emphasizes the importance of holding space in the therapy room to speak on how your cultural upbringing impacts your self-talk.
K'Hara Mckinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you have a painful history, stressful life event or tumultuous past that is keeping you from having satisfying relationships and healthy intimacy with others? Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, or simply current challenging situations, there are healthy and effective ways to cope and heal. If you would like to learn more ways to manage these hardships, therapy may be right for you. Whether individual, couples, or family counseling, finding a compassionate and objective provider can be nurturing in helping to make the shift that you need to move forward.
Pamela Haddad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with a focus on the mindbody connection through Brainspotting, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness. By integrating the body, mind, and spirit in the process, my clients are able to find a connection to the origin of the problem. They are also able to find solutions. Solutions that are effective and more permanent. This by changing neuro-pathways leading to change in thought patterns, behaviors & emotions. My goal is to support you in transforming and healing and to be able to empower and inspire you to make use of what you have been through, allowing your experiences to become your strengths.
Delena Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a strengths-based therapist, I am here as a warm and compassionate partner to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, process, and cope with past pain, present fears, and future uncertainties. I provide empathy, insight, and a fresh perspective, as we sort through the muck of life together, and you discover your own inner strength and power. You experience healing hope. I'm highly intuitive, coupled with an open heart, and experience working with a range of emotional issues to help guide you toward leading the fulfilling life you desire.
Jason Gipstein
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
By the time clients reach my door, they've often felt stuck--either individually or relationally--for quite some time. One of my greatest strengths is the ability to help people to identify the factors that are keeping them from moving forward and the steps that it will take to change the status quo. I work with clients in an active yet compassionate way to help them to achieve their goals. Also, I'm often able to help clients to access greater inspiration and support from whatever type of spirituality they've experienced.
Jillian S Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are not alone, even if it feels like you are. Whether you have lost a loved one, are going through a difficult break up, went through a traumatic experience, or trying to discover who you really are...I am here to guide you through the journey. You truly deserve to live a fulfilling & peaceful life. Your traumas should stop you! You have a reason and purpose as to why you are here on earth. Sometimes it's hard to remember that when you are stuck in your monkey mind. You are not just the mind. You are the MIND, BODY & SOUL. Don't let this be forgotten. The key is to connect with all 3 parts of yourself to truly know thyself.
Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MFT, PsyD
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
At LA Peace of Mind Counseling Services, we guide people to light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals.
Anne Rakoff Kressel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You may be seeking therapy for many reasons, and it can be overwhelming to begin the process of therapy. As your therapist, I will engage you in becoming comfortable with exploring your inner self. My work with you is aimed at increasing your awareness of processes that lead to suffering and ultimately increasing your enjoyment and satisfaction in life. We will explore what is working for you and where you get stuck, how you relate to others and yourself, and your coping mechanisms, which all affect how you're feeling on a daily basis. Learning to understand and flow with your emotions will probably be a focus in our work together.
Sara Mehrabani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe the most important factors in the therapeutic relationship are compassion, acceptance, and collaboration. Through this type of relationship, I will create an environment where you feel safe and understood, and therefore ready to make effective change. My approach to therapy is strength- based and I will combine psychotherapy interventions with practical and personalized approaches to help you meet your unique needs. My therapy practice is based in the strongest research as well as specialized training in evidence based treatments.
Waitlist for new clients
Yasmin Vishram-Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy can be a very scary process. From having to call one to having your first meeting and then doing the work. This is especially so when you are facing difficult times or remembering events that you've struggled with for some time and realize that this is what is holding us back to our fullest expression. In our work together, I will bring nurturance and support as we explore the underlying causes to what brings you distress. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore freely.
Corina Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in helping teens, young adults (18-30), and their families who struggle with Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders. I have a passion for helping young people manage their mental health while transitioning into adulthood, such as big life transitions (e.g. starting college, new job), experiences with suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, and low motivation which interfere with school, work, family and friends.
Gina Polesetsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about the resiliency of the human spirit in healing from trauma, creating and nurturing engaging relationships, and finding our way through life’s transitions. I view therapy as a tool to create a safe space to show up authentically and work toward living the life you seek. My work is with children (10 & up), teens, adults, & couples who are healing from trauma, working on identity, body image, and self-esteem, experiencing anxiety, depression, & stress, recovering from narcissistic, sexual, or domestic abuse, having difficulty with dating & relationships, & working through divorce, co-parenting, & blending families.
Kathryn A. Tull
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
" I wish we could communicate better " . " Why don't they listen to me?" . " I'm sick of feeling so bad!" If this sounds familiar, help is possible. You can shift your relationship. You can experience more clarity and connection. You can regain peace. Communication, effective personal functioning, self awareness, and connection in your relationships are my specialities. Compassionate, effective and personalized guidance can ignite effective communication skills, self awareness, conflict reduction, re-establishing harmony, connection, intimacy and respect, and being able to feel and manage your feelings. I invite you to call me and get acquainted.
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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.