Sexual Abuse Therapists in Lancaster, CA

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Harriet R Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in trauma whether the trauma is from abuse as child, sexual assault or combat.
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.
(661) 215-2859
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you want to heal from past traumatic events and losses? You might have had extra stress from the pandemic, and been unable to get the kind of support you needed. Your normal ways of coping might have felt inadequate, which might interfere with your ability to attend work or school, or relate well to others. If you struggle with depression, grief, posttraumatic stress or anxiety, I can help you reconnect lovingly with yourself and others. You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. I am licensed in CA.
(661) 247-0022
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Rosario S Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
HABLO ESPANOL! I am happy that destiny brought you here. If you are here you may be considering a specific life situation (trauma, challenge, worry, loss, parenting issue) that is preventing you from moving forward in the direction of your goals and dreams. Maybe you just need to gain clarity on a situation (new job, recently engaged, contemplating having kids, purchasing a home). Therapy is not only for the afflicted, but also for the conflicted! You are brave for considering leaning into the therapeutic process. Contact me to take the first step toward your own healing. I offer weekend appointments!
(661) 466-5080
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Amanda Eldabh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to providing you with the service you need, from the convenience of your home through Telehealth. I am a bilingual (Egyptian Arabic/English) licensed clinical therapist who believes in a holistic (physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy. I have an extensive background in depression, anxiety and trauma work.
(661) 403-4447
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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A Caring Mind, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed marriage and family therapist who has more than 20 years experience, I strive to help my clients face their struggles, develop a strong sense of self and create healthy relationships in their families and marriages. I teach my patients how to heal and become happy individuals because their pain is no longer running their lives due to their cognitive behavioral therapy. I can teach you to overcome depression and anxiety, struggles in marriage, family conflicts, grief and loss, divorce, eating disorders, PTSD, being a victim of abuse and any other struggles you may have.
(661) 667-4967
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Brad Winthrop Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have experience with children and adults and strive to provide the best possible clinical experience to all of my clients. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. If asked how I would describe my clinical perspective I would say that I practice Depth Psychology. I work with families and couples in addition to individual psychotherapy. I have expertise in Addiction, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety as well as other areas. Please contact me if you have questions on how I could provide the best experience in therapy for you.
(661) 760-2675
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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Jessica Rojas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging at times, but if you are reading this you are taking the first step to make a difference in your personal life. I want to warmly welcome you in this new journey of change. My name is Jessica Rojas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as an outpatient therapist for 7 years. My array of experience includes providing mental health to children, teens, adults and family from various cultural background both English and Spanish and different mental health issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and disruptive behavior.
(661) 215-2877
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Harpers Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Couns Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling Corp. offers therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families, and supports clients in many areas including communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, etc. Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling Corp. utilizes evidenced based practices along with other treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a range of treatment options depending on the need of our clients.
(661) 338-6797
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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Lauralee S Fuhrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all need a place where we can feel safe and validated with our emotions/life transitions. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.
(661) 704-4785
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Amber M Carra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Law enforcement officers, first responders, correctional officers, and veterans have unique jobs, they experience things civilians couldn't imagine, they have mental health needs that aren't "the usual" everyday need. Helpers are exposed to secondary trauma, experience depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. If they ask for help they are considered weak. This is why it is important to maintain confidentiality and continue to work towards goals of decreasing these symptoms and increasing a healthier way of processing what they have been exposed to. Working with an experienced therapist the client feels they can trust is important.
(661) 200-7263
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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Tiffany Truss-Cole
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Adolescence can be a difficult period of transition for many. Peer pressure, changing environments and non-traditional or abrupt family changes can be challenging for a child as well as a parent. Finding a connection with someone who can help manage and overcome feelings of inadequacy is the first step to wellness.
(661) 437-3003
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Marianella Hickery
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, PCC
Verified
Verified
"Hablo Español fluido" Como latina comprendo nuestra cultura, Tengo experiencia en terapia familiar, violencia Domestica, casos con DCFS, problemas de parejas e individual. Tambien tengo experiencia en evaluaciones y cartas para inmigracion y otros tipos de US Visa. I conduct sessions in English and Spanish and try to be accommodating to your schedule. I believe that relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor in successful therapy. I provide a safe, supportive environment for a strong connection to occur. In addition to the counseling credentials, I have teaching credentials held for over 30 years.
(661) 418-5967
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Patrisha Hodgman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a TeleHealth Practitioner offering HIPAA secure video sessions. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical health and the quality of our lives. I can help you to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, gain healing from the pain and confusion of trauma and grief, and face new challenges while adjusting to a new normal. As an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, I can offer this powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma. Further, I am a climate aware therapist offering help with eco-anxiety.
(661) 426-8927
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Agapi Life Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello! Life can throw you a curve ball now and then. I have been working in the counseling field for over 17 years as a counselor first and in recent years, a therapist. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marriage matters, troubled adolescents, major life transitions, trauma and more. I have worked with all ages: from 3 year-olds to the young 80 year-olds. I work with individuals, couples, families and conduct group counseling sessions. As a therapist I am committed to the success of my clients. My goal is to work in partnership with people, provide support, guidance and genuine care.
(661) 384-8526
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Verified
Verified
There is no better feeling than knowing someone is or has worked through there issues and feeling that life is making them smile and laugh again. I strive to assist my clients to find their way through the "drama and darkness" no matter how old they are or what problems they present. Together we work through the issues that bind them and help them to walk a path to find happiness and a healthy life thus my company name "Life Steps." Please know this is not easy work but I take these steps with you at a pace that fits for you. My treatment is not for those who want to be in therapy "long term." I want clients to be on their way!
(661) 510-7093
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Joanna D Morse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I understand heartache and betrayal in relationships. You need to feel alive and secure again. Trauma affects everything from your sense of sexuality to spirituality, even your connection to others. If you endured emotional, physical or sexual trauma or exploitation, I can provide an understanding place to work on healing. Find your footing towards stable, trusting confidence. You can come back to a feeling of being alive, have a sense of purpose/place and surety of who you are. I will listen supportively, and you will find wisdom to build an enduring sense of purpose maybe for the first time. Let's do this together!
(661) 903-8592
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Handy Life Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Handy Life Counseling & Coaching (HLCC) offers high-quality therapeutic services to adults and couples for most clinical areas ranging from: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, infidelity, intimacy concerns, co-occurring disorders and work-related trauma and micro-aggressions that cause or exacerbate mental health challenges. HLCC specializes in treatment of: survivors of trauma, residual impact of the BIPOC (i.e., Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities, Christians that practice or struggle with their practice of the faith, and those “of any ethnicity” seeking racial inquiry, reconciliation and healing in today’s climate.
(661) 215-8302
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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Amber Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.
(657) 332-2025
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Lancaster, CA 93534
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Caroline Grim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome, first of all I would to congratulate you on your courage to make the first steps in selecting a therapist. The thought of sharing intimate thoughts, struggles, and experiences can be overwhelming and frightening. I hope to help you feel comfortable that you have come to the right place to express yourself and work on feeling better. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) from California. I have over 9 years experience in providing services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, trauma, and other challenges.
(424) 375-6267
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Lancaster, CA 93536
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Melissa Cachopo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Melissa Cachopo, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is helping you identify who you are by learning to put yourself first. This is a key proponent to my therapeutic process, as it allows you to learn and grow through your life. I take on an approach that includes care and empathy, along with direct support, to help you reach your identified goals.
(951) 379-3273
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Lancaster, CA 93535
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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.