Sexual Abuse Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
People often feel disconnected from themselves or their partners—pulled away by the demands of daily life and left feeling ungrounded or unsure how to return to a sense of wholeness. They may carry shame, trauma, or struggle to find pleasure and closeness. Deep down, they long to feel safe within themselves, to reconnect with their authenticity, and to experience intimacy and love without fear or judgment. They want to come home—to their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking support with trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many come to therapy carrying the impacts of domestic violence, exploitation, or long‑term stress and are looking for safety, stability, and a sense of control. Our team offers a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen and supported. We help them build resilience, strengthen their voice, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families seeking support with trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many come to therapy carrying the impacts of domestic violence, exploitation, or long‑term stress and are looking for safety, stability, and a sense of control. Our team offers a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen and supported. We help them build resilience, strengthen their voice, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in providing trauma-informed and survivor-centered care to clients impacted by sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and complex trauma. My experience also consists of providing educationally related mental health services to children and adolescents with special education needs struggling with adhd, anxiety, depression, autism, and complex trauma.
Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in providing trauma-informed and survivor-centered care to clients impacted by sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and complex trauma. My experience also consists of providing educationally related mental health services to children and adolescents with special education needs struggling with adhd, anxiety, depression, autism, and complex trauma.
Life looks good on the outside, but inside it feels harder than it should. You may question yourself, feel misaligned, or struggle to connect deeply with your partner. Intimacy, emotional or physical, feels stuck, distant, or filled with shame or anxiety. You might want to feel calm in your body, closeness in your relationships, or simply to feel more like yourself. My clients want relief from old wounds and patterns that keep them shut down. They hope to feel more present, authentic, and connected, allowing them to live a life that feels aligned inside and out.
Life looks good on the outside, but inside it feels harder than it should. You may question yourself, feel misaligned, or struggle to connect deeply with your partner. Intimacy, emotional or physical, feels stuck, distant, or filled with shame or anxiety. You might want to feel calm in your body, closeness in your relationships, or simply to feel more like yourself. My clients want relief from old wounds and patterns that keep them shut down. They hope to feel more present, authentic, and connected, allowing them to live a life that feels aligned inside and out.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist and am passionate about connecting with clients who have a deep desire for change and growth, wanting to create a life with deeper meaning and balance, and in line with purpose. My passion is helping others to thrive in all aspects of life and guiding them to reframe negative beliefs and behaviors. Registered CA Psychological Associate (PSB94028382) supervised by Dr. Reya Kost (PSY30795) Psychological Trainee, supervised by Dr. Ruth Gentry. Current PsyD-ABD, MS in Psychology, MS in Autism Studies. Insurance accepted, CA and NV ONLY. Cash discount. Telehealth primary, in-person in South Reno office ONLY.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist and am passionate about connecting with clients who have a deep desire for change and growth, wanting to create a life with deeper meaning and balance, and in line with purpose. My passion is helping others to thrive in all aspects of life and guiding them to reframe negative beliefs and behaviors. Registered CA Psychological Associate (PSB94028382) supervised by Dr. Reya Kost (PSY30795) Psychological Trainee, supervised by Dr. Ruth Gentry. Current PsyD-ABD, MS in Psychology, MS in Autism Studies. Insurance accepted, CA and NV ONLY. Cash discount. Telehealth primary, in-person in South Reno office ONLY.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be?”
“Do you love your children fiercely, yet find yourself overwhelmed by the constant demands of caring for them?”
“Is being a parent the greatest gift, while also stretching you beyond what feels sustainable?”
You are navigating the transformative experience of becoming a parent. Whether you are looking for support individually or with your partner, we'll explore the shifts in your relationships, the impact of past experiences on your parenting style, and the patterns shaping how you connect, communicate, and show up.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be?”
“Do you love your children fiercely, yet find yourself overwhelmed by the constant demands of caring for them?”
“Is being a parent the greatest gift, while also stretching you beyond what feels sustainable?”
You are navigating the transformative experience of becoming a parent. Whether you are looking for support individually or with your partner, we'll explore the shifts in your relationships, the impact of past experiences on your parenting style, and the patterns shaping how you connect, communicate, and show up.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes — especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or just feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself .I work with adolescents and adults to create a therapy space that feels supportive, collaborative, and genuinely human.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes — especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or just feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself .I work with adolescents and adults to create a therapy space that feels supportive, collaborative, and genuinely human.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.
I am a trauma-specialist working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, family counseling and beyond. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs. Working in a wide variety of settings has allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills and versatility in the following areas. Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
I am a trauma-specialist working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, family counseling and beyond. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs. Working in a wide variety of settings has allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills and versatility in the following areas. Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
My clinical focus includes PTSD, relational healing, betrayal trauma, recovery from emotional, physical or sexual abuse, religious trauma, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, substance use and process addictions, eating disorders, attachment injuries, mood or personality disorders and persistent negative relationship patterns.
I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults and couples seeking thoughtful, specialized care.
Trauma often lives beneath anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, or a persistent sense of disconnection. My work centers on restoring internal stability, addressing the deeper imprints of early or chronic stress, and repairing attachment wounds that shape relational patterns.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework. Therapy is intentional and tailored—balancing meaningful
My clinical focus includes PTSD, relational healing, betrayal trauma, recovery from emotional, physical or sexual abuse, religious trauma, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, substance use and process addictions, eating disorders, attachment injuries, mood or personality disorders and persistent negative relationship patterns.
I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults and couples seeking thoughtful, specialized care.
Trauma often lives beneath anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, or a persistent sense of disconnection. My work centers on restoring internal stability, addressing the deeper imprints of early or chronic stress, and repairing attachment wounds that shape relational patterns.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework. Therapy is intentional and tailored—balancing meaningful
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
Hello and welcome! You’re here because a part of you is ready for change. As a humanistic therapist, my approach is to get to know you as a person and work collaboratively to take steps toward your therapeutic goals. Many of my clients are seeking support following a history of sexual trauma, trauma and PTSD related symptoms, help managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, support for Bipolar Disorder, care after discharging from a higher level of treatment, substance use, or treatment targeting military/first responder experiences.
Hello and welcome! You’re here because a part of you is ready for change. As a humanistic therapist, my approach is to get to know you as a person and work collaboratively to take steps toward your therapeutic goals. Many of my clients are seeking support following a history of sexual trauma, trauma and PTSD related symptoms, help managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, support for Bipolar Disorder, care after discharging from a higher level of treatment, substance use, or treatment targeting military/first responder experiences.
Dr. Nikoo Z Sadatrafiei
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LADAC, CalGETS
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
You may choose to seek therapy during times of emotional pain or when you wish to merely grow. Whatever your reasoning is, I can provide ways for you to work through various issues, learn about feelings, understand the different patterns of thinking by gaining perspective on past/current events in your life, provide support with relationships, processing past/current trauma and learning positive coping tools to meet your needs by providing the highest quality care.
You may choose to seek therapy during times of emotional pain or when you wish to merely grow. Whatever your reasoning is, I can provide ways for you to work through various issues, learn about feelings, understand the different patterns of thinking by gaining perspective on past/current events in your life, provide support with relationships, processing past/current trauma and learning positive coping tools to meet your needs by providing the highest quality care.
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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.