Sexual Abuse Therapists in Irvine, CA
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Anna Athanasoulis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also utilize mindfulness-based exercises to better assist the therapeutic process in treating trauma/PTSD,
sexual abuse
, depression, and anxiety.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist at Orange County Health Psychologists, I am deeply passionate about my work with individuals, couples, and families. I approach every client's individual struggles with hope and optimism that positive change can occur. While I recognize how biological and social factors contribute to mental health struggles, I believe every person that steps into my office is capable of worthwhile and lasting growth. Every person is unique; therefore, treatment will be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Margaret Mickelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, EMDR
Verified
Verified
With over 22 years of experience, I have the deepest respect for my clients. I acknowledge the courage and commitment it takes for you to begin this journey of therapy. Utilizing EMDR, art therapy, and traditional talk therapy, I blend my skills to help meet your needs, assisting you in recovering from issues related to loss, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD,
sexual abuse
, life transitions, or self-esteem. There is life in embracing both the pain and the joy. I provide Christian based therapy encouraging individuals to reclaim their hearts and hold onto hope.

Kwonta Phatiphong
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with sexual
assault
survivors and is well versed in working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and relationship problems. Additionally, I conduct low cost psychological assessments as well as educational testing. Virtual sessions only (accept for assessments/testing).

Jennifer V Kulka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I can help you cope and heal from sexual and relationship trauma. Trauma can fracture who you are as a person. It can make you feel unlike yourself, distant from others, and changed forever. This does not have to be permanent. Together, we can build resilience, access your strengths, and free you from your past. Learning to understand your trauma, manage symptoms, change unhealthy relationship patterns, and increase self-esteem can help you cultivate the life and meaningful relationships that you want. Many of my clients have experienced rape, sexual
assault
, childhood abuse, systemic oppression, and/or violence from a partner.

Deeann Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal as a therapist is to help you feel better as quickly as possible. I have years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, marital difficulties, and problems with children/adolescents. Also, I have a strong background in Trauma,
Sexual Abuse
, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Please give me a call--I am here to help.
Not accepting new clients

Donna J. Huson, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Those who might benefit from my work include: an adult survivor of childhood
sexual abuse
, the spouse of someone who asked for a divorce; the parents of an angry, anxious, or depressed child or adolescent; or, someone who feels unhappy, or unfilled.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to sort through your mind in the presence of someone trained to help make "order out of chaos."
I am a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the state of California with more than 10 years experience treating adults.
Areas of difficulty for which I provide help include: relationships, parenting, spirituality, aging, divorce, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Hannah Berstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people recover from
sexual abuse
and unhealthy relationships, helping them to once again trust their own instincts, and speak up for their true needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety and trauma and turning towards unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to manage your emotions? Now is a trying time for almost everyone, and if you have a trauma background what's coming up in the current environment may be reminiscent of the stress, isolation, and fear induced by early childhood experiences. You don't have to handle this alone, and with clinically tested techniques to regulate the mind and body, it's possible to shift from a place of disempowerment to strength.

Sari Rose Barron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
but not limited to): depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relational conflict, substance use, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, trauma, physical/verbal/
sexual abuse
, self-harm, among more.
Growth and change are possible for everyone. As a licensed marriage family therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can build a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy. Together we will explore your feelings, experiences, and challenges as part of your journey to finding personal fulfillment in a safe way. To achieve your goals, I bring creativity and integrated approaches to the therapeutic experience that are catered to the specific needs of the client. I am also an EMDR-Certified Therapist. Looking forward to learning more about you. WWW.SARIROSETHERAPY.COM.

Tanishia Santana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am Tanishia Santana LCSW, psychotherapist and life coach. I'm the Founder of Clinical Holistic's Life Coaching and Development. I specialize in helping individuals/couples heal from trauma related mental health issues to include sexual
assault
, domestic violence, and PTSD. Trying to fulfill your goals and identify your purpose can be difficult when you’re struggling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. I have helped many individuals in your shoes, overcome their struggle with MH, using my specialized methods and techniques. I’m experienced working with BIPOC, LGBT+, and military veterans.

Miguel E. Gallardo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also work with trauma, including
sexual abuse
and intimate partner violence.
I work from a holistic and strength-based perspective in therapy. While therapy and traditional counseling tend to focus on pathology and deficits, I tend to focus on working with individual's already existing strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have. In addition, I conduct psychological, legal-medical, and forensic evaluations in my practice. I also contract with Workers Compensation to meet clients needs.

Yana Newberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 100823
Verified
Verified
My professional interests and expertise are in the area of psychological trauma,
sexual abuse
, loss and dealing with chronic anxiety and depression.
Many of our experiences have come from a place of great suffering and fear. Often, this entails having survived harsh challenges and as a result, pieces of our personal stories may be missing, either because they are forgotten or too painful to talk about. Restoring one's personal history can prove to be invaluable in healing pain. It can our connect past, future and the present, forming continuity and reviving hope. My desire as a therapist is to provide assistance and encouragement for every one of my clients in exploring these personal stories as a way of coping with pain and finding meaning.

Kyung H. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Korean-American couples and families (especially those with 2nd generation Korean-American children), children and adolescents, pre-marital counseling, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obssesion, sexual identity issues including gay, lesbian, & bisexual orientations, eating disorders, self-mutilation,
sexual abuse
, gambling, shop lifting, & drug abuse.
I am a 1st generation Korean-American therapist who is fluent in both English and Korean. I am very familiar with the issues that divide 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Additionally, as an MFT professor I teach a graduate-level counseling course at a local university and supervise interns who are working towards becoming eligible to take their licensing examination. Specifically, I would like to serve as a mediator between 1st and 2nd generation Korean-Americans, catering to the unique generational differences they face so that their families may live together happily. My specialties are as follows:

Susan J Novak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of
sexual abuse
or
assault
, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!

Carolyn Cherie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life can be extremely difficult when dealing with the impact of the past or when facing current life changing experiences. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who is experienced in the area of trauma (physical, emotional,
sexual abuse
; neglect; and domestic violence); major life transitions (divorce, bereavement, or foster care system); and chronic illness. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, children, and families that are looking for positive change and growth in their relationships and themselves. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a therapeutic tool to reduce trauma; as well as helping to create a healthy state of balance.

Christine Monroe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work to help people overcome childhood abuse,
sexual abuse
, couples issues, depression, addiction, trauma, and relational difficulties.
Sometimes it helps to talk about life's struggles and pain with someone who listens and understands. Sometimes we have become distant from the people most important to us and need help repairing relationships. Sometimes the people we needed to care for us have hurt us and we need help healing. Sometimes we have done things we regret and need help moving forward. Everyone desires to be known and accepted, but sometimes things happen to cause us to withdraw and give up on connecting with others. I would like to help you find healing, hope, and connection in your life.

Sheryl Doering
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , ATR
Verified
Verified
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in working with women & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, which are often the result of relational trauma,
sexual abuse
& sexual
assault
.
As a survivor of trauma, do you find anxiety and sadness blocking you from your true self and your connection to others? You may be fed up with experiencing the same cycles that pull you away from the life you want to live. I believe in you and your ability to get through the toughest storms life may throw your way. I help you safely process & navigate these storms while working on gaining new insight & tools you can use for a lifetime. If you are ready to take that next step of exploring the quality of life that awaits you, I will be honored to support you on your journey of healing. You can reclaim your life one step at a time.

Linh Blackney
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
5 years of experience with crisis counseling, domestic violence, sexual
assault
, child abuse, and victims of crime.
Have you ever needed someone who can listen- actually listen- and help you work through problems in your life? So have I! We all have and that’s why I became a therapist. I believe that everyone can grow and I'd love the opportunity to help you get to where you want to be. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for clients as you embark on this path to self-discovery and healing.

Kimberly Brassett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Healing happens when the therapeutic relationship is collaborative, honest, compassionate, respectful and caring. I come from a place of personal experience and a genuine desire to help make a significant improvement in the lives of the people with whom I work. I provide a unique therapeutic approach to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders,
sexual abuse
, addiction, and trauma. I have had the pleasure of working with clients from various cultures and backgrounds as well as all ages. I strive to create a supportive, safe environment where you can share your experiences, emotions, challenges

Mark Myran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is a shared journey, where I can provide guidance and support as you explore those parts of yourself that previously felt too dark or broken to reveal. My goal is for the therapy room to be sacred space where you feel valued and heard; and most importantly, where you feel safe.

Salma Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I see the role of a therapist as helping to facilitate positive change by collaborating in a non-judgmental and mutual relationship. I endeavor to help my clients develop self-awareness and achieve their potential, enabling them to find their own answers and make transformative changes. I sensitively deal with individual and systematic/cultural influences to ensure clients’ goals and actions are manageable, realistic, and sustainable. For me, recognizing everyone’s identity and experiences, and inclusion is crucial to implementing strategies and tools that allow each individual to thrive, and to feel appreciated, seen, and heard.
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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.