Sexual Abuse Therapists in Oakland, CA
Do you find it difficult to feel safe and secure in relationships? Do feelings of shame, guilt, or anxiety make it hard to speak up about your needs? Therapy can be a place to reconnect with your inner strength. My approach is to offer a warm, peaceful, and shame-free space where you can share your story and explore creative, supportive ways to heal the hurt you carry.
Do you find it difficult to feel safe and secure in relationships? Do feelings of shame, guilt, or anxiety make it hard to speak up about your needs? Therapy can be a place to reconnect with your inner strength. My approach is to offer a warm, peaceful, and shame-free space where you can share your story and explore creative, supportive ways to heal the hurt you carry.
You may be facing challenges that feel persistent—anxiety that won’t quiet down, mood swings that disrupt your personal and romantic relationships, or a feeling of disconnection from yourself or others. Maybe you're dealing with depression, navigating major life changes, or struggling to manage everyday stressors. My clients often seek therapy to gain better control over their emotional responses, improve relationships, and reduce stress. You’re not necessarily in crisis—but you're ready for support that’s thoughtful, grounded, and focused on helping you move forward.
You may be facing challenges that feel persistent—anxiety that won’t quiet down, mood swings that disrupt your personal and romantic relationships, or a feeling of disconnection from yourself or others. Maybe you're dealing with depression, navigating major life changes, or struggling to manage everyday stressors. My clients often seek therapy to gain better control over their emotional responses, improve relationships, and reduce stress. You’re not necessarily in crisis—but you're ready for support that’s thoughtful, grounded, and focused on helping you move forward.
Are you struggling with how childhood experiences, losses or trauma continues to influence your life? Are you discouraged at repeating difficult situations or find it hard to get out from under depression or anxiety? I'm glad to see how we can put our minds together to understand your dilemmas and see things differently. Change is possible no matter what your age or your life circumstances when you feel seen, accepted and appreciated for who you are and where you've been.
Are you struggling with how childhood experiences, losses or trauma continues to influence your life? Are you discouraged at repeating difficult situations or find it hard to get out from under depression or anxiety? I'm glad to see how we can put our minds together to understand your dilemmas and see things differently. Change is possible no matter what your age or your life circumstances when you feel seen, accepted and appreciated for who you are and where you've been.
My name is Ashley, and I’m passionate about meeting clients where they are, assisting them in clearing what’s holding them back so they may envision their ideal outcomes and execute a plan to reach their desired destination. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood in a compassionate space of safety and free of judgement. I specialize in trauma and attachment using a combination of treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, talk therapy, and neurofeedback. My mission is to assist clients in creating a life free of patterns and pain from a past that no longer serves them.
My name is Ashley, and I’m passionate about meeting clients where they are, assisting them in clearing what’s holding them back so they may envision their ideal outcomes and execute a plan to reach their desired destination. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood in a compassionate space of safety and free of judgement. I specialize in trauma and attachment using a combination of treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, talk therapy, and neurofeedback. My mission is to assist clients in creating a life free of patterns and pain from a past that no longer serves them.
Life can be hard at times, and I am here to help. My goal is to offer a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment where I will provide therapy for children & teens navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. I have over 16 years of clinical work where I help children & teens feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Life can be hard at times, and I am here to help. My goal is to offer a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment where I will provide therapy for children & teens navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. I have over 16 years of clinical work where I help children & teens feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I have a special interest in working with sexual abuse and other trauma, shame and self-esteem, and issues unique to artists, performers, writers, and activists.
My work is integrative, blending depth psychology with studies in attachment, neuroscience, and relational and developmental psychology. I am influenced by analytic traditions which contain a focus on trauma, and studies in contemporary neuroscience, which show how our brains process our affective (emotional) experience, particularly in the context of relationship.
In addition to discussing your current and historical life experiences in our sessions, we may incorporate your dreams and listening to the language of your body.
I have a special interest in working with sexual abuse and other trauma, shame and self-esteem, and issues unique to artists, performers, writers, and activists.
My work is integrative, blending depth psychology with studies in attachment, neuroscience, and relational and developmental psychology. I am influenced by analytic traditions which contain a focus on trauma, and studies in contemporary neuroscience, which show how our brains process our affective (emotional) experience, particularly in the context of relationship.
In addition to discussing your current and historical life experiences in our sessions, we may incorporate your dreams and listening to the language of your body.
My specialties include: general life adjustments, crisis intervention, grief and loss, substance abuse, trauma, mild to chronic medical conditions and illnesses, interpersonal violence (Domestic Violence, Abuse and Sexual Assault), community violence, re-entry and adoption/foster care issues.
Having the following specialized certifications have equipped me to work with you, the client, to manage these and other very sensitive life issues: Expressive Art Practitioner Certification (national), Sexual Assault Advocate Certification, Domestic Violence Counselor Certification, Batterers' Intervention Program Facilitator Certification and the Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting (MAPP) Facilitator Certification.
My specialties include: general life adjustments, crisis intervention, grief and loss, substance abuse, trauma, mild to chronic medical conditions and illnesses, interpersonal violence (Domestic Violence, Abuse and Sexual Assault), community violence, re-entry and adoption/foster care issues.
Having the following specialized certifications have equipped me to work with you, the client, to manage these and other very sensitive life issues: Expressive Art Practitioner Certification (national), Sexual Assault Advocate Certification, Domestic Violence Counselor Certification, Batterers' Intervention Program Facilitator Certification and the Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting (MAPP) Facilitator Certification.
With over 25 years as a licensed therapist, I am a skilled and compassionate guide in helping people feel better, function better, and have more fulfilling relationships. I am able to understand people from multiple perspectives, how their family system has shaped them, how their attachment style impacts them, how their connections with others cause them joy and pain. I am very present in sessions and have an interactive style, giving direct feedback. You won't find me just listening and nodding, I am there to understand you and collaborate on a plan with you for meeting your goals.
With over 25 years as a licensed therapist, I am a skilled and compassionate guide in helping people feel better, function better, and have more fulfilling relationships. I am able to understand people from multiple perspectives, how their family system has shaped them, how their attachment style impacts them, how their connections with others cause them joy and pain. I am very present in sessions and have an interactive style, giving direct feedback. You won't find me just listening and nodding, I am there to understand you and collaborate on a plan with you for meeting your goals.
My primary specialty has been working with men and boys who have experienced sexual abuse.
I do believe, however, that whatever techniques and strategies are employed, the most important tool of a good therapist is the capacity and willingness to listen compassionately and to offer acceptance and caring. Without the kind of safety and warmth that can come from compassionate listening, other tools are of limited value.
My primary specialty has been working with men and boys who have experienced sexual abuse.
I do believe, however, that whatever techniques and strategies are employed, the most important tool of a good therapist is the capacity and willingness to listen compassionately and to offer acceptance and caring. Without the kind of safety and warmth that can come from compassionate listening, other tools are of limited value.
Queer affirming therapy for adults, teens, Couples/Relationship Therapy, LGBTQ+. My individual style of therapy often resonates with those who feel isolated, misunderstood, and lonely. They've been told they're “too much,” “too sensitive,” “intense.”, an "odd duck", a "strange bird". They sense that no one has truly seen them and wonder if there are even parts of themselves they haven’t fully seen. Hiding has become unbearable, but they don’t know yet how to make sense of their complex inner world and experiences. They don't yet know the sacredness of their dissent, their strange feathers, but they sense it's there.
Queer affirming therapy for adults, teens, Couples/Relationship Therapy, LGBTQ+. My individual style of therapy often resonates with those who feel isolated, misunderstood, and lonely. They've been told they're “too much,” “too sensitive,” “intense.”, an "odd duck", a "strange bird". They sense that no one has truly seen them and wonder if there are even parts of themselves they haven’t fully seen. Hiding has become unbearable, but they don’t know yet how to make sense of their complex inner world and experiences. They don't yet know the sacredness of their dissent, their strange feathers, but they sense it's there.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Some of my clients have difficulties with personal relationships, some are dealing with stress or anxiety, depression, or grief and loss. Some are dealing with traumatic experience. Our work together will help you identify and remove the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving your goals.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Some of my clients have difficulties with personal relationships, some are dealing with stress or anxiety, depression, or grief and loss. Some are dealing with traumatic experience. Our work together will help you identify and remove the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving your goals.
If you have experienced past physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or trauma it likely has shaped the way you think about yourself and the world.
I use evidence based approaches to help clients build self-awareness and identify how past experiences may be unconsciously driving behavior. We will work together to help you better understand, and increase control over, your emotions.
If you have experienced past physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or trauma it likely has shaped the way you think about yourself and the world.
I use evidence based approaches to help clients build self-awareness and identify how past experiences may be unconsciously driving behavior. We will work together to help you better understand, and increase control over, your emotions.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating complex relationships, working through past experiences, or simply looking to better understand yourself, I’m here to support you. I support clients navigating these areas and exploring their identities, values, creativity, and connections, particularly those in ethically non-monogamous relationships and the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating complex relationships, working through past experiences, or simply looking to better understand yourself, I’m here to support you. I support clients navigating these areas and exploring their identities, values, creativity, and connections, particularly those in ethically non-monogamous relationships and the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
My focus extends to those grappling with Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Sexual Abuse/Violence, Child Abuse, Abandonment, Substance Abuse, and Stress stemming.
I'm thrilled that you've chosen to embark on the next stage of your journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. I firmly believe that everyone has a unique story, and while some may have faced more challenging beginnings than others, it's not about how it began, but the proactive steps you take to shape a brighter future.
My focus extends to those grappling with Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Sexual Abuse/Violence, Child Abuse, Abandonment, Substance Abuse, and Stress stemming.
I'm thrilled that you've chosen to embark on the next stage of your journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. I firmly believe that everyone has a unique story, and while some may have faced more challenging beginnings than others, it's not about how it began, but the proactive steps you take to shape a brighter future.
As a trauma specialist, I utilize person-centered, narrative and expressive art therapies to support trauma survivors of all kinds, with an emphasis on people who have been impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence and hate-motivated violence.
During times of struggle, you have an absolute right to support from an attentive, warm, trustworthy witness - someone who believes in your strength and brilliance when you can no longer see it, and who stands by your side as you emerge as the architect of your own healing. My work and my passion is to be that witness. I entered into the field of mental health to uplift the experiences of those who often struggle to find responsive and attuned care. As a queer, biracial, Latine therapist and advocate, I am wholly dedicated to opening a space with you through which you can experience repair, discovery, growth and transformation.
As a trauma specialist, I utilize person-centered, narrative and expressive art therapies to support trauma survivors of all kinds, with an emphasis on people who have been impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence and hate-motivated violence.
During times of struggle, you have an absolute right to support from an attentive, warm, trustworthy witness - someone who believes in your strength and brilliance when you can no longer see it, and who stands by your side as you emerge as the architect of your own healing. My work and my passion is to be that witness. I entered into the field of mental health to uplift the experiences of those who often struggle to find responsive and attuned care. As a queer, biracial, Latine therapist and advocate, I am wholly dedicated to opening a space with you through which you can experience repair, discovery, growth and transformation.
My areas of focus include:
• Healing from attachment trauma and CPTSD • Building connection and navigating relationships • Self-exploration • Recovering from past traumas, including sexual assault
• Psychedelic integration • Somatic, body-based approaches to healing
• Undoing shame • Exploring ethical non-monogamy dynamics • Finding your power and joy
You might be afraid therapy is not for you. There are messy parts of your life and the idea of talking about them might be a little terrifying.
I specialize in working with folks who feel this way. I welcome all the things about you and your experiences that make you unique and brought you to where you are today. There are some parts you may be immensely proud of, and other things you may spend a lot of energy trying to hide. I welcome all of you here. I will work with you to support your innate wisdom and wholeness.
My areas of focus include:
• Healing from attachment trauma and CPTSD • Building connection and navigating relationships • Self-exploration • Recovering from past traumas, including sexual assault
• Psychedelic integration • Somatic, body-based approaches to healing
• Undoing shame • Exploring ethical non-monogamy dynamics • Finding your power and joy
You might be afraid therapy is not for you. There are messy parts of your life and the idea of talking about them might be a little terrifying.
I specialize in working with folks who feel this way. I welcome all the things about you and your experiences that make you unique and brought you to where you are today. There are some parts you may be immensely proud of, and other things you may spend a lot of energy trying to hide. I welcome all of you here. I will work with you to support your innate wisdom and wholeness.
Licensed in CA and OR. A comfortable alliance with a skilled therapist can help you to bring greater awareness and agency to choices you make. Perhaps fulfillment comes from having looked into yourself with curiosity, compassion and support. Bringing yourself forward in your own way and expressing yourself can be challenging in many ways... cultural, political and social inequities, childhood injuries, confusing relationships, difficulties that began with your ancestors, stressful current circumstances. Sometimes being present in yourself as well as in the world with compassion is the most poignant challenge of all.
Licensed in CA and OR. A comfortable alliance with a skilled therapist can help you to bring greater awareness and agency to choices you make. Perhaps fulfillment comes from having looked into yourself with curiosity, compassion and support. Bringing yourself forward in your own way and expressing yourself can be challenging in many ways... cultural, political and social inequities, childhood injuries, confusing relationships, difficulties that began with your ancestors, stressful current circumstances. Sometimes being present in yourself as well as in the world with compassion is the most poignant challenge of all.
I work with individuals to create a safe place to explore patterns in your relationships and areas where you are stuck in trauma or depression. I offer both brief and long-term therapy with individuals using a variety of techniques and modalities including deep listening, EMDR, IFS, hypnotherapy, relaxation training, exploring connections between current struggles and past experiences and increasing body awareness.
I work with individuals to create a safe place to explore patterns in your relationships and areas where you are stuck in trauma or depression. I offer both brief and long-term therapy with individuals using a variety of techniques and modalities including deep listening, EMDR, IFS, hypnotherapy, relaxation training, exploring connections between current struggles and past experiences and increasing body awareness.
I am an integrative therapist, using a holistic model and techniques from somatic, relational, inter-subjective, and transpersonal psychology, as well as techniques from my own long-standing spiritual practices, such as drumming, chanting and Vipassana Buddhist meditation practice. I got my masters in Psychology with a Somatic Concentration from JFK, Orinda, CA in 1997. As LGBTQIA identified and a Pacific Islander, I know that both trauma and healing can come from our individual and cultural histories. I welcome anyone seeking growth or healing and I'm committed to healing within marginalized communities. My areas of specialty include people with histories of trauma and/or addiction, people looking to integrate spiritual experiences, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
I am an integrative therapist, using a holistic model and techniques from somatic, relational, inter-subjective, and transpersonal psychology, as well as techniques from my own long-standing spiritual practices, such as drumming, chanting and Vipassana Buddhist meditation practice. I got my masters in Psychology with a Somatic Concentration from JFK, Orinda, CA in 1997. As LGBTQIA identified and a Pacific Islander, I know that both trauma and healing can come from our individual and cultural histories. I welcome anyone seeking growth or healing and I'm committed to healing within marginalized communities. My areas of specialty include people with histories of trauma and/or addiction, people looking to integrate spiritual experiences, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.
I think of psychotherapy as a collaborative process and my style is interactive and engaged. I value people's strengths and maintain an open, empathic and non-judgmental position. Every individual and couple comes to therapy with unique needs, desires and history; so there is no one "right" way to work with everyone. Together the client and I determine what is most likely to be helpful. I have over 25 years experience treating all sorts of people, but I have a particular specialty in treating trauma and abuse survivors.
I think of psychotherapy as a collaborative process and my style is interactive and engaged. I value people's strengths and maintain an open, empathic and non-judgmental position. Every individual and couple comes to therapy with unique needs, desires and history; so there is no one "right" way to work with everyone. Together the client and I determine what is most likely to be helpful. I have over 25 years experience treating all sorts of people, but I have a particular specialty in treating trauma and abuse survivors.
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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.