Sexual Abuse Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA
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Whyell Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma with a subspecialty in
sexual abuse
, working with victims and sexually-abusive youth.
Becoming a therapist was my first choice, a passion I discovered during my sophomore year as an undergrad. Of course, it was not my first major, as I thought I would attend medical school. However, due to a car accident, I had to take a break from classes with laboratory courses, which led me to psychology. The best methods to pique anyone's interest are, in my opinion, abnormal psychology and personality psychology; they started my passion for learning more. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I applied for my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialty in Latino Family Studies.
Social Coaching Club, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Social Coaching Club offers social skills coaching and psychotherapy services with a team of highly skilled clinicians specializing in stress/anxiety/grief/loss management, mindfulness; issues of younger childhood and working with survivors of sexual
assault
/trauma.
Social Coaching Club, Inc. is a full-service Social Skills Development Center offering social skills coaching and/or therapeutic services depending on the clients' needs. We work with children, adolescents, parents, families and individual adults to assess specific needs and to tailor services to best meet those needs.
Samantha Blank
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our therapists are also highly trained in women's issues, sexual trauma and
assault
, couple and family counseling, anxiety and depression.
Life is hard and even harder when everyday feels like a struggle. You don't have to go through it alone. Therapy provides the space to battle your demons, face your fears and fill your tool kit. Your therapist acts as your confidante, your guide, your sounding board, your editor and your cheerleader.
Hayli Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Hayli Evans and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT118692) specializing in working with survivors of trauma. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and collaborative approach to therapy, integrating the body, mind, and spirit into the healing process. I am passionate about working with adults struggling with issues related to trauma, PTSD, sexual
assault
, substance abuse, stress management, anxiety, depression, sex, relationships, and communication.
Sarah Malik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I specialize in chronic illness, sexual
assault
, domestic violence and elder abuse.
Hi! Does it feel like you get lost in every day life situations? Do you feel lost and need help understanding what you're going through? I am here to help by guiding you to what you're looking for. I provide a safe, judgement free, and warm welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. In my practice, I provide an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma.
La Cresheia Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
La Cresheia Lee, MA MFT, LMFT I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California, with over 12 years of experience (combined licensed and intern hours), and I hold BA degrees in Psychology and Africana Studies. I have worked with diverse clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural & racial identity, stress management, and grief and loss. I have also helped many clients who have experienced emotional, physical, and
sexual abuse
, and those struggling with suicide ideation and co-occurring disorders.
Fahimeh Mani MA, LMFT Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals of various cultural backgrounds, which has provided me with the experience in helping with a diverse area of mental health difficulties from Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder, (veteran, infidelity, domestic violence, physical, emotional and
sexual abuse
), family and couple therapy . I help my clients decrease their depressive and anxious symptoms, identify their positive thoughts, decrease worries, feel relaxed, happy, sleep well, and develop good relationship with others.
Priscilla Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples, & families challenged by many mental health disorders, especially sexual
assault
& abuse, relational issues, and life transitions (COVID ,divorce, career, medical, etc).
As we recover from COVID and the uncertainty, many of us are experiencing increased anxiety & other concerns. I believe that all human beings have innate unique strengths & my work focuses on exploring from a holistic, integrative, & collaborative perspective what concerns my clients may be experiencing. I have found that within a safe & nurturing environment, growth can occur in an organic profound way. I work with anxiety/depression, complex trauma, life transitions, grief, & relational issues etc. My approach is joining the client on their journey in helping clients achieve their goals while enriching their lives.
Sharon Barbour
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, CCTP, MS
In my practice, I focus mostly on walking with clients through some of the most difficult events in their lives. Whether an experience was considered “traumatic” or not, if it still haunts you or causes you uncomfortable physical responses like a racing heart or feeling sick to your stomach, these can be treated with EMDR or Brainspotting.
Jessica Samora
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Taking new paths from your cultural background, specifically to address emotional, mental, and physical well-being takes courage. You are already that much more courageous to be searching for a way to find help. If you experienced a trauma, struggle with anxiety or question your self-worth. Know that you are not alone and there is hope to make positive changes in your life. I am a Mexican American therapist who emphasizes the importance of holding space in the therapy room to speak on how your cultural upbringing impacts your self-talk.
Waitlist for new clients
Kimberly Melcon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Kimberly Melcon, MA, LMFT, is a mental health professional with over 21 years of experience. She earned her MA in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and her MA in Educational Psychology and Counseling from California State University Northridge. Kimberly has a passion for treating individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, depression, anxiety.She has over 8 years of treating Eating Disorders at various levels of care including RTC, PHP, IOP, Outpatient and community support groups. Her style is collaborative. You and Kimberly will create realistic goals, while honoring where you are on your journey to recovery.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I also focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.
Sara Singhakul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients for weekly appointments. I utilize a trauma-informed approach and mindfulness in my practice as well as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and several other interventions to cope with a wide range of challenges including trauma, life stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, ADHD symptoms, career issues, etc. I approach therapy with compassion, understanding, empathy, and strength-based practices.
Alison Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling like relationships shouldn't be this hard? Maybe you wonder why you feel so drained and let down but drawn in at the same time? Tired of constantly questioning yourself, wondering if you did or said something wrong? Anxiety, bodily tension and self-blame feeling too much like the norm? Perhaps you have found ways to feel temporary relief only to have these feelings resurface. I understand these feelings and can offer a path out of self-blame and into a more empowered state of being. Call or text me to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Shushan Khachatryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
IT IS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS THAT WE MUST FOCUS TO SEE THE LIGHT. Your present circumstance does not determine your future. It's time to move from suffering & hardship to a place of happiness & comfort. I provide treatment & symptom relief for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, OCD, Addiction, Anger, Grief, Infertility, Chronic Illness, Unemployment, & other life challenges that are holding you back from living the life you deserve. My goal is to assist you in working towards your potential & improving your well-being, as well as build on your strengths & attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
Parisa Zivari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Freaking Adulthood! No one prepares you for life in adulthood. For most adults, the common difficult areas are relationship issues, dealing with work conflict, self-esteem issues, insecurities, boundaries and so on. You show up every day and do your best however every now and then you may require extra help and support. Part of being an adult is recognizing when to ask for help and to know that you’re not alone. Being adult is not easy but as your therapist I will help you find more meaning in your life while reaching your goals both professionally and personally.
Not accepting new clients
Nancy Adamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
As a licensed therapist, I am trained to deal with a wide range of issues that affect one's relationship with self and others, but I have special training in assisting individuals, couples and families to adjust to change and to reclaim their lives following an unexpected event whether the event is recent or occurred many years ago. Reclaiming your life involves imagining and taking action on what comes next so I look to you to define how life would look at its most optimum and focus on goals that will bring that vision into being.
Darlene Cohn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer a free consultation so you can see if this is the right therapeutic setting for you.
Fariba Manesh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers well rounded experience in working with individuals, families, and couples, from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. My goal is to help you free yourself from the effects of past experiences and cultural conditioning, break patterns of thinking that lead to conflictual relationships and strengthen your connection to your own unmet needs, help you with areas such as depression, anxiety, divorce, employment issues, life transitions, relationship issues and family conflicts.
Lia Roy Nanda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for broad spectrum of issues ranging from mild to severe. I counsel individuals and families for relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, parenting challenges, individual/family crises, survivors of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior.During difficult times when a person feels very vulnerable, it takes a tremendous amount of courage and energy to seek help. My approach is warm and genuine; my sessions are collaborative so clients to develop effective coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life after therapy has terminated and not foster dependency.
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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.