Sexual Abuse Therapists in Davis, CA

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Photo of Christine Shellhammer, Marriage & Family Therapist in Davis, CA
Christine Shellhammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 25 years of training and experience in treating female and male survivors of sexual abuse , domestic violence and childhood abuse.
I believe that we all have the ability to grow and change and sometimes we need help in order to do so. The therapeutic relationship can be a place for connection, healing, insight and acceptance.
(530) 304-0552
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Davis, CA 95616
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Kristina Cook
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
Verified
Current weekday/evening and Sunday Availability! Brainspotting • EMDR • Emergency Responders • Athletes • Sometimes we reach a season of life that we need a little help navigating, and the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. I wholeheartedly believe, "when needing compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles," Brene Brown. I work with a wide scope of clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, sexual violence and assault , challenges with sports performance/blocks and injury, codependence, academic or performance anxiety and depression.
(707) 675-1571
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Davis, CA 95616
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Antonette (Toni) Garcia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW, CADC-II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Each of us deserve to lead a happy and healthy life. Yet life's challenges can be overwhelming and seem unresolvable. I provide non-judgmental feed-back to help you clarify those challenges, your goals, options and your own inner strengths. Knowing our strengths and making our own choices are steps toward the life we want. My experience includes trauma (such as sexual abuse and other issues specific to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), victims of domestic abuse and/or violence, mood disorders, depression, alcohol and drug issues and those with dual diagnoses.
(916) 502-8924
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Davis, CA 95618
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Deborah E Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, MPH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating anxiety and panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, eating disorders, trauma recovery, sexual abuse recovery, OCD, depression, and couples therapy, I offer therapy groups, including: (1) Self-Discovery: Transforming the Shadow Within (2) Authentic Relationship Skills group for adults who find it difficult to relate to others authentically.
If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of faith, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so that they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.
(916) 251-9983
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Anni M Schairer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work with adults of all genders and sexualities in individual, couple, and group settings. I believe that any symptoms or behaviors currently bothering you served a purpose at one time; if they have ceased to be useful, together we can find ways to reduce or eliminate them. I draw most heavily from somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and solution-focused therapies. I specialize in brief, focused work but can engage in longer term work, if this is more appropriate for your concerns.
(530) 341-2593
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Davis, CA 95616
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Monica Fink
MSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! If you are feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed by life right now, I see you. If you are feeling confused about who you are amid life transitions or traumatic experiences, you are not alone. When a traumatic event happens, however big or small, we learn to hide parts of ourselves we deem unacceptable or unlovable. When we are faced with a big life change or constant stressors, these parts will pop up and make us feel out of control. It’s hard to trust yourself when there is a war going on in your head, and your body is screaming “danger!” at every turn.
(530) 459-4939
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Davis, CA 95616
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Diana Drips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
(916) 764-3905
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Davis, CA 95616
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Erik Tootell
Psychologist, MFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am dually licensed as an MFT and a Psychologist. I am also a hypnotherapist. I treat many conditions. Depression, Anxiety and PTSD for example. I believe that the therapeutic connection is essential; I respect my youngers as well as my elders. However, I believe that what differentiates a psychotherapist from a paid friend is a mastery of the unconcious. I therefore include in my practice methods that tap into a person's inner knowledge of self: EMDR, Natural Processing, hypnosis, inner child work and Gestalt dreamwork. I see the unconcious as the last frontier, and we are pioneers!
(530) 419-5190
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Davis, CA 95616
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Meghan Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Does it feel like painful experiences of the past are still impacting you? Is it hard to connect with others, communicate effectively, and feel safe in relationships and in the world? No matter how hard you try, are you stuck in the same pattern? Does all of this confusion and hurt leave you with feelings of shame, depression, anxiety, and fear? Are these feelings starting to impact your sense of self or your views on relationships? When we experience trauma or life challenges, it can feel like we’re in a cycle of suffering. It doesn't have to be this way. 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.
(707) 238-1958
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Davis, CA 95616
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Natalie Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified
Verified
Are you in the process of becoming who you truly want to be? Do you want to know yourself better, and reach deep acceptance of your unique needs, feelings, and experiences? Do you want to be seen and understood by others in a way that makes you proud to be you? Would you like to learn creative and compassionate ways of communicating with yourself and others, including some of the more challenging people in your life? Are old messages and hurts getting in the way? Do you want the freedom that comes from telling your story, leaving behind what doesn't serve you, and deciding on the next chapter?
(530) 601-4221
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Davis, CA 95616
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Mara Newbart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you or your are finding the stress of the Covid-19 epidemic overwhelming or notice that you are having difficulty coping with events that previously would not have caused you difficulty, I can give you support and tools to weather the crisis. If you have been considering getting therapy for a while, we can begin our work together online and transfer to working in person when it is safe to do so. .
(530) 924-3664
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Davis, CA 95616
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Judy Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Judy Moore. I bring an exciting range of life experience and professional training to the therapy setting. I honor the stories and narrations you share with me in therapy and believe that the slow formation of trust between us creates a sacred ground for healing. Through this relationship built on trust and respect, you can find a way to more confidently navigate your life in a calmer way. I enjoy working with mood disturbance, anxiety, relationship issues and existential life situations. I am particularly fascinated by cultural diversity and am committed to helping you grow in a supportive and encouraging environment.
(530) 836-5196
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Davis, CA 95616
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Kimberly Alston-Stepnitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I find it useful to combine your goals for change as well as the aim to get to know yourself better as the foundation for therapy. My training in trauma and LGBTQ+ informed care is foundational to my work with you. I have training and experience working with many different presenting issues and identities, as well as clients' support systems (partners, parents, families, children.) I work relationally with individuals, families, and couples.
(530) 771-6054
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Davis, CA 95616
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Susan Moore
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT, PCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are stressors, challenges, or unresolved issues from your past holding you back and causing strain in your relationships? Are you seeking compassionate, client-focused therapy in an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance? I understand that each individual's story is unique, and so are their responses to life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals (adult and teen) and couples regardless of background, who are navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, strained relationships, intimacy difficulties, and infidelity.
(530) 625-7367
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Davis, CA 95616
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Rosemary Claire Miles
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, and welcome. If you are reading this you are in preparation to take a big step to create important change in your life. I commend you. I specialize in treating chronic and acute PTSD resulting from both single and childhood trauma events; anxiety disorders, loss/bereavement and pain management. I am also a skilled couple therapist. As a seasoned professional with ample life experience. I hold a doctoral degree from Fielding Graduate University and am dual-licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am here to help you become your personal best with research driven treatments.
(530) 756-0555 x121
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Davis, CA 95616
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Shani Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, the connection between my client and me is central to the process. By fostering a safe and deep relationship, we can explore both immediate and historical issues that are causing suffering and pain. We will use a combination of mind, body and emotional understanding to explore the layers of the self. With increased insight and awareness, you will feel a greater sense of well being and satisfaction in all areas of your life.
(530) 431-8863
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Davis, CA 95616
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Jessica Pauline Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis and Sacramento focusing on relationships. marriage therapy, non-monogamy, and sex therapy. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing relationship trauma, challenges with sex, and sexual trauma. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. It is my belief you will gain the best results taking what you learn in therapeutic sessions and applying it to your life outside of therapy.
(279) 201-5061
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Davis, CA 95618
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Rebecca Brunette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapeutic services for children, teens and adults in Davis, CA. Prior to private practice I worked in community mental health and residential treatment. I use a person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs and strengths. I have particular interest in working with young people and their parents through the ups and downs, developmental challenges, and stresses of growing up. Clients have shared that I have an easy, down to earth, warm and relational approach.
(530) 763-1229
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Davis, CA 95616
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Laurie Lynn Koenig, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Currently unable to accept clients.
(661) 490-9788
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Davis, CA 95616
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Jackie MacNear
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
As a fat, queer, neurodivergent disruptor of societal norms and systems, I hold a strength-based attachment focused framework that values and celebrates all genders, sexualities, bodies, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, family structures, religions, and socio-economic locations. I see these intersectionalities as a beautiful tapestry of personal empowerments which can become the foundation from which we work collectively to identify, address and dismantle systems of oppression. I believe humans shouldn’t be pathologized in a society designed to keep people sick and stuck.
(530) 451-0350
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Davis, CA 95616
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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.