Sexual Abuse Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Katelyn Corrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
My primary specialty is working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual
assault
and emotional abuse.
I know how scary it can be to share yourself with someone new, and I want to make you feel as seen and safe as possible. My therapy approach draws upon feminist and relational systems theory to empower you to make the changes you’re looking for. Together, we will explore your past experiences, your relationship patterns, and where you are emotionally, right now. With empathy, validation, and a dash of humor, I help you tap into your strength and live in a more authentic way.
Elizabeth Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW, MA
Verified
NO IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY - WAITLIST OF 4-6 MONTHS. I specialize in treating individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety (including performance anxiety), depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). I have experience working with individuals who have experienced or been witness to severe trauma including
sexual abuse
, childhood abuse, traumatic loss, birth trauma, loss of a parent, etc. Additionally, I am trained in working with individuals who have adjustment disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and developmental disabilities and disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia.
Olivia Smith-Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSSW
Verified
I have a specific interest in working with survivors of childhood abuse and sexual
assault
, individuals who are struggling with racial identity and racial trauma, and members of the Asian American community.
I believe that the quality of the relationship with your therapist is fundamental to healing deep emotional pain and can help you grow into your most authentic self. Through genuine and trusting collaboration, I will create a warm, accepting, and empathetic space where you can feel both vulnerable and safe. We will honor your strengths, identify your goals, and examine the thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. I acknowledge the importance of your many intersecting identities and unique lived experience, and I utilize an integrative, curious, and compassionate approach tailored to your needs.
Manisha Dayal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
"Direct," "empathetic," "non-judgmental," and "gentle" is how clients describe my approach. With respect, care, and guidance toward empowerment, my expertise is working with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship obstacles, adult/child survivors of
sexual abuse
, LGBTQ clients, women of color, South-Asian clients, and clients from all walks of life. I believe that trust and comfort are the foundation of each client/therapist relationship. This journey, which begins with what I know as a very difficult first step, is about you.
Maritza Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCPC
Verified
I have both state certified 40 hour trainings in sexual
assault
and domestic violence.
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who need emotional support for a variety of reasons but have expertise in the area of sexual violence. I believe creating a safe and supportive space is so important to be able to process the full impact of trauma. I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural (Latinx) and provide services from a culturally informed lens. I identify my therapeutic style as compassionate and non- judgmental.
SFC Searching For Change
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-S, SE-C
Verified
We specialize in Addiction and Trauma, particularly Sex Addiction and
Sexual Abuse
.
My practice works with a diverse population. I specialize in addiction, both Sex Addiction and a range of other addictions. I run groups for sex addicts and for the partners of sex addicts. I also specialize in trauma and work with adolescent and adult trauma survivors, both male and female. The practice also works with the LGBTQ community.
JoAnn Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of survivors of
sexual abuse
and their non-offending family members. Survivors of
sexual abuse
often have a variety of problems that seem unsolvable or do not seem to make sense. I have specialized training that allows me to help clients understand their current problems in connection with their history of abuse. I also treat adolescents, adults and couples with a variety of problems including; depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and parenting difficulties.
Bill Farrand
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
My areas of expertise include working with survivors of childhood
sexual abuse
, people living with HIV/AIDS, trauma, LGBTQ issues, depression, anxiety, career/stage of life issues.
***PRACTICE IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME"**** As an integrative psychotherapist, I tailor your therapy to meet your needs, combining appropriate intervention to maximize holistic wellness. My goal is to provide support and practical feedback in order to help clients effectively address their issues and uncover those parts of themselves and aspects of their lives that need healing. With warmth, compassion and understanding, I work with each person to help them to build on their strengths and attain their life goals.
Julia Noobler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
I have experience working with both children and adults who have experienced trauma including: neglect, physical, emotional, and
sexual abuse
.
Therapy is a process of self-exploration and discovery; by engaging in a mutually respectful relationship you and I can create opportunities for understanding, growth, and answers. I believe in a collaborative, goal oriented approach to resolving and overcoming a variety of life stressors. We will work together to develop your insight into the way you form and engage in relationships, function in the face of pressure or other life distress, and prevail over intrusive thoughts or worries.
Kametta Clark
I have assisted individuals with overcoming trauma,
sexual abuse
, identity issues, depression, sexual offenses, and complex grief.
My goal is to meet you where you are on your journey to wellness, and take you where you want to be. I create opportunities to express your narrative in a safe space, in a manner that is conducive to your well-being. I provide an inclusive judgment-free space regardless of background or identification. I help individuals gain insight into their own decisions, patterns of outcomes. I enjoy working with individuals who are experiencing a life transition or difficulty adjusting to change. Current clients describe my approach as warm, validating, and intentional.
The Healing Journey Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to look at your deepest fears and face them with the support of an experienced and trusted therapist. At the Healing Journey Psychotherapy, I am committed to work with you and support you through a style that is relational, inquisitive, compassionate and challenging. My areas of expertise include surviving
sexual abuse
, domestic violence, chronic pain and the after effects of traumatic experiences in relationships.
Chicago Trauma Therapist Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Trauma is, by definition, an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In the aftermath, people often struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, relationship issues, grief, and substance abuse. Our area of focus includes working with survivors of sexual violence (
assault
, child
sexual abuse
, and incest), intimate partner violence, adult survivors of child abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, neglect), family of origin trauma, and intergenerational trauma. We recognize the impact that trauma has on our nervous systems and ability to manage the chaos of life. At times, ways of coping can become issues in the present.
Anna Poss
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
There is something keeping you from having the happy, fulfilling life you crave. Anxiety about your career is causing performance issues at work. Is it keeping you from enjoying life outside of work? Maybe stress is keeping you from sleeping. Your anxiety is relentless and exhausting. Perhaps a past sexual
assault
is making it difficult to have the healthy relationship you crave. It is making it hard to trust yourself and others. Or maybe you just can't get over that break-up. You're in a demanding career or caregiver role that has you burned out. You can't get away from low self-esteem and self-doubt.
Clair Miller
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
There is hope and healing; even though it might not feel like it. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with everything from anxiety and relationship issues to trauma and
sexual abuse
. It would be a privilege to work with you or your child towards healing, tailoring the counseling process to best fit your needs.
Shawnte Jenkins-Alexander, Ed.D., LCPC, Ltd.
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified
Do you ever feel like the support of your family and friends is not enough? You don't have to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to benefit from therapy. Many people turn to therapy for help with everyday life issues: relationship problems, anxiety, and self-doubt. Others seek therapy during difficult times such as
sexual abuse
and grief. In order to reap the benefits of therapy it's important that you choose the right therapist- someone you can trust, who makes you feel valued with the experience to help you overcome emotional challenges and make changes for the better in your life.
Anne Harlan Strohm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
A positive, trusting relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. My goal is to help you discover your strengths, cope with stress, improve relationships, heal past trauma, and attain a happier, more fulfilled life. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to offering compassionate, solution-focused therapy, and helping you make positive, lasting life changes. I have helped individuals and families to resolve a range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting and other family issues, grief and loss, substance abuse, and the effects of
sexual abuse
and other traumas.
Andrea Gaspar Gonzalez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I engage with clients in both brief and long-term individual therapy. My training has included a variety of settings, including higher education, residential, forensic, and women’s health, which has afforded me additional insights into the lives of clients and the issues they are confronting. My areas of specialty include trauma and
sexual abuse
, self-injury, gender, and sexual identity and affirmation, interpersonal concerns, expressive therapies, and insight-oriented psychotherapy, including dreamwork.
Rimple Guron
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Therapy is a collaborative experience between the Counselor and the Client and the Client is the expert on their life. Most of my experience has been, but is not limited to, work with sexual
assault
, trauma, and abuse clients, as well as clients who battle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders or struggle in relationships. I focus on empathy, listening and good support in my work with clients. I utilize techniques such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, as well as mindfulness.
Dr. Kathryn Brandenborg
Psychologist, PsyD, EMDR , Trained
Verified
I specialize in working with developmental/relational trauma (very difficult childhoods, physical/emotional abuse, parents who struggled with their own mental health issues or substance abuse),
sexual abuse
survivors, women's issues (infertility, unhealthy/abusive relationships, poor self image, postpartum issues, etc.
Have you been feeling stuck or feel overrun by your emotions at times? In a safe and judgement-free relationship where you can first feel heard and understood, I can help you more fully understand the unhelpful relational, emotional, and/or thinking patterns that may need adjusting in order to help you live the life you'd like to live. I will offer support, direct feedback, & coping strategies to provide you with skills and more immediate relief, while we work toward increased insight and improved self-awareness, achieving lasting growth and change.
Amanda Hofbauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
TELEHEALTH ONLY - IL & CO. My goal: to provide a safe relationship where you can face your difficulties in order to restore your connection to yourself and others. I am present with you in the messiness of life, while also providing you with new tools when possible. I work with individuals around pregnancy/postpartum, trauma (past abuse, dangerous childhoods, sexual
assault
, witnessing violence, and more), grief/loss, miscarriage/infertility, anxiety, relationship patterns and identity. I also help couples who have a respectful, loving relationship but are feeling stuck or are going through a difficult circumstance/transition.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
Child sexual abuse is the deliberate exposure of a minor child to sexual activity that the child cannot comprehend or consent to. This means a child is forced or talked into sex or sexual activities by another person. This behavior includes acts such as inappropriate touching of a child's breasts or genitalia, someone exposing their genitalia to a child, fondling, oral-genital contact, genital and anal intercourse, as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and exposure to pornography.
If you're looking for a therapist that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Chicago or for Chicago sexual abuse counseling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse therapists, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse counselors. Therapists can help with child abuse in Chicago and sexual violence in Chicago. An Chicago therapist can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.
If you're looking for a therapist that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Chicago or for Chicago sexual abuse counseling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse therapists, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse counselors. Therapists can help with child abuse in Chicago and sexual violence in Chicago. An Chicago therapist can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.