Sexual Abuse Therapists in Baltimore, MD
I provide trauma therapy for adults who feel stuck in survival mode and struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties. Many clients are high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from themselves and others.
I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach integrating EMDR therapy, Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR), and trauma-focused CBT to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and attachment-related patterns, helping clients build emotional regulation, nervous system safety, and lasting change.
I provide trauma therapy for adults who feel stuck in survival mode and struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties. Many clients are high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from themselves and others.
I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach integrating EMDR therapy, Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR), and trauma-focused CBT to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and attachment-related patterns, helping clients build emotional regulation, nervous system safety, and lasting change.
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
My ideal clients have recently experienced a traumatic event(s) and need a safe, supportive, and knowledgeable environment to process and heal. I guide clients through this stage by helping regulate the nervous system and stabilize and adjust life to prioritize functionality through symptoms. I help clients process their trauma deeply, appropriately, and safely using evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR. They have experienced complex trauma (childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, relationship trauma, trauma related to ongoing war/natural disasters/mass causality, etc.)
My ideal clients have recently experienced a traumatic event(s) and need a safe, supportive, and knowledgeable environment to process and heal. I guide clients through this stage by helping regulate the nervous system and stabilize and adjust life to prioritize functionality through symptoms. I help clients process their trauma deeply, appropriately, and safely using evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR. They have experienced complex trauma (childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, relationship trauma, trauma related to ongoing war/natural disasters/mass causality, etc.)
Open Door Therapeutic Services, LLC is a mental health practice committed to helping all. We specialize in providing support to individuals seeking guidance in working through complex emotions, and traumatic experiences. We provide support to those seeking to learn new techniques to cope with difficult situations, individuals focused on developing personal growth, and individuals seeking to manage their mental health needs.
Open Door Therapeutic Services, LLC is a mental health practice committed to helping all. We specialize in providing support to individuals seeking guidance in working through complex emotions, and traumatic experiences. We provide support to those seeking to learn new techniques to cope with difficult situations, individuals focused on developing personal growth, and individuals seeking to manage their mental health needs.
My clients seek help for various life problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family relationship and marital issues, mood disorders, trauma disorders, addiction, just to name a few. Whatever the issue that brings someone to therapy, we all need support, guidance, and healing in a safe nurturing environment. I offer a compassionate individualized approach to therapy and healing. I believe that a therapist's role is to help others to tap into the wisdom and healing that resides within.
My clients seek help for various life problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family relationship and marital issues, mood disorders, trauma disorders, addiction, just to name a few. Whatever the issue that brings someone to therapy, we all need support, guidance, and healing in a safe nurturing environment. I offer a compassionate individualized approach to therapy and healing. I believe that a therapist's role is to help others to tap into the wisdom and healing that resides within.
You’ve survived things that never should have happened, and you’re tired of pretending they didn’t change you. Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living. I provide virtual trauma-informed therapy to adults across Maryland who feel stuck in patterns of emotional numbing, hyper-independence, or constant vigilance and are ready to move beyond survival mode.
You’ve survived things that never should have happened, and you’re tired of pretending they didn’t change you. Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living. I provide virtual trauma-informed therapy to adults across Maryland who feel stuck in patterns of emotional numbing, hyper-independence, or constant vigilance and are ready to move beyond survival mode.
Karen Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have often likened trauma to a thief, and trauma therapy to a Robin-Hood like act of stealing back, a reclaiming of what should have never been taken. In my decade plus as a trauma therapist, I have been privileged to accompany my clients as a partner and sometimes guide in these acts of reclaiming, and have had the joy of witnessing the profound healing that can arise from courageous confrontations with the truth. My aim is to help clients to hold themselves with more self-compassion, to stop being caught in cycles of reliving past memories and adaptation patterns, and to shift out of survival mode into present moment aliveness.
I have often likened trauma to a thief, and trauma therapy to a Robin-Hood like act of stealing back, a reclaiming of what should have never been taken. In my decade plus as a trauma therapist, I have been privileged to accompany my clients as a partner and sometimes guide in these acts of reclaiming, and have had the joy of witnessing the profound healing that can arise from courageous confrontations with the truth. My aim is to help clients to hold themselves with more self-compassion, to stop being caught in cycles of reliving past memories and adaptation patterns, and to shift out of survival mode into present moment aliveness.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
You may look capable on the outside, but internally feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Many people I work with are juggling work, parenting, and relationships while quietly operating in survival mode. Trauma—whether recent or long past—can intensify this strain, showing up as hypervigilance, emotional numbing, over-functioning, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs.
You may look capable on the outside, but internally feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Many people I work with are juggling work, parenting, and relationships while quietly operating in survival mode. Trauma—whether recent or long past—can intensify this strain, showing up as hypervigilance, emotional numbing, over-functioning, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs.
I'm so glad you're here. I know how hard it can be to ask for help. I aim to make therapy a comfortable, safe, and creative space. A space where you can show up fully as yourself. A space for you to grow, learn, grieve, laugh, and do whatever you need to that day. I often work with individuals navigating grief, complex trauma, OCD/intrusive thoughts, religious trauma, and neurodiversity. Populations I specialize in include queer & trans youth/young adults, artists & creatives, and sexual trauma survivors. Therapy with me is collaborative, laid-back, and deeply personalized.
I'm so glad you're here. I know how hard it can be to ask for help. I aim to make therapy a comfortable, safe, and creative space. A space where you can show up fully as yourself. A space for you to grow, learn, grieve, laugh, and do whatever you need to that day. I often work with individuals navigating grief, complex trauma, OCD/intrusive thoughts, religious trauma, and neurodiversity. Populations I specialize in include queer & trans youth/young adults, artists & creatives, and sexual trauma survivors. Therapy with me is collaborative, laid-back, and deeply personalized.
We are currently accepting new patients.
Seeking therapy is a brave step toward healing, growth, and creating the life you deserve. Whether you're struggling with past wounds, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or major life transitions, you don’t have to go through it alone.
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker and life coach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional healing, build self-worth, and develop healthier , more fulfilling relationships.
We are currently accepting new patients.
Seeking therapy is a brave step toward healing, growth, and creating the life you deserve. Whether you're struggling with past wounds, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or major life transitions, you don’t have to go through it alone.
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker and life coach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional healing, build self-worth, and develop healthier , more fulfilling relationships.
There are many engaging and fulfilling occupations. However, I see none more rewarding than being a therapist. My name is Dr. D. Melynda Clarke and I am excited to offer my services through Fresh Oil Counseling Services. Fresh Oil Counseling provides therapeutic evidence based clinical counseling modalities while embracing holistic approaches. Clients are empowered with therapeutic coping strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing. Try something fresh that gives a renewed perspective.
There are many engaging and fulfilling occupations. However, I see none more rewarding than being a therapist. My name is Dr. D. Melynda Clarke and I am excited to offer my services through Fresh Oil Counseling Services. Fresh Oil Counseling provides therapeutic evidence based clinical counseling modalities while embracing holistic approaches. Clients are empowered with therapeutic coping strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing. Try something fresh that gives a renewed perspective.
My trauma-informed approach is grounded in my belief that all of my client's have the capacity to heal. My passion is serving as a partner on my client’s journey towards repairing trauma, and attachment wounds, and walking with client’s on the path to self-love and acceptance. I focus on clients who may be hesitant to bring their past trauma to therapy, and need the patience, skills, and attunement of a truly sensitive, caring and trauma-informed approach that works at your pace. Therapy, for me, is a passion and a vocation rooted in relationship, not a "job." I look forward to working with and helping my clients each day.
My trauma-informed approach is grounded in my belief that all of my client's have the capacity to heal. My passion is serving as a partner on my client’s journey towards repairing trauma, and attachment wounds, and walking with client’s on the path to self-love and acceptance. I focus on clients who may be hesitant to bring their past trauma to therapy, and need the patience, skills, and attunement of a truly sensitive, caring and trauma-informed approach that works at your pace. Therapy, for me, is a passion and a vocation rooted in relationship, not a "job." I look forward to working with and helping my clients each day.
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
Do you feel broken or stuck in a cycle of triggers? Has other therapy not worked for you the way you wanted? As someone navigating trauma, chronic illness, or neurodivergence, you may feel misunderstood and exhausted by the effort of surviving. Here, you will find a supportive and neuro-affirming space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Using the therapy techniques that are right for you and your brain, we will work together at your pace to move you toward healing and thriving.
Do you feel broken or stuck in a cycle of triggers? Has other therapy not worked for you the way you wanted? As someone navigating trauma, chronic illness, or neurodivergence, you may feel misunderstood and exhausted by the effort of surviving. Here, you will find a supportive and neuro-affirming space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Using the therapy techniques that are right for you and your brain, we will work together at your pace to move you toward healing and thriving.
Welcome. I'm letting you know that the emotion, emptiness, noise, or pain doesn’t need to be this extreme. It is possible to feel other ways.
In therapy, we will work on creating a space in which you feel truly comfortable sharing. Then, we can look at your pain in a measured and safe way. We will work to make change, whether it’s finding hope, easing pain, or making meaning.
I am an art therapist and a psychotherapist. You need zero experience or skill to engage in art therapy. It is not about making a masterpiece, it's a way to communicate.
I do have a waiting list for in-person, so please connect for availability
Welcome. I'm letting you know that the emotion, emptiness, noise, or pain doesn’t need to be this extreme. It is possible to feel other ways.
In therapy, we will work on creating a space in which you feel truly comfortable sharing. Then, we can look at your pain in a measured and safe way. We will work to make change, whether it’s finding hope, easing pain, or making meaning.
I am an art therapist and a psychotherapist. You need zero experience or skill to engage in art therapy. It is not about making a masterpiece, it's a way to communicate.
I do have a waiting list for in-person, so please connect for availability
Trauma impacts so many of us, whether it is trauma with a small "t" (like being teased as a child, financial stresses, or relationship losses) or trauma with a big "T" (such as accidents, deaths, emotional or physical abuse, or sexual trauma). I specialize in working with traumas of all types. Using approaches that are suited to your individual needs, I can help you work your way through the pain and memories to a more peaceful and calm place.
Trauma impacts so many of us, whether it is trauma with a small "t" (like being teased as a child, financial stresses, or relationship losses) or trauma with a big "T" (such as accidents, deaths, emotional or physical abuse, or sexual trauma). I specialize in working with traumas of all types. Using approaches that are suited to your individual needs, I can help you work your way through the pain and memories to a more peaceful and calm place.
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
Trauma can leave you feeling defeated and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to keep everything from falling apart but it's getting harder and harder. Family and friends tell you to "be strong", but you're not sure if that's possible. Emotions are more intense than they've ever been and you're feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, scared, anxious and frustrated. You desperately want to share your feelings but fear no one will understand; you're feeling isolated and alone. Does this sound familiar?
Hi there! I am a queer therapist offering in-person and online therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that comes with everyday life. In my work, I take a nonjudgmental, affirming approach to treatment. I believe that everyone has the capacity to not only heal but thrive! I operate through the lens of intersectional feminism in all aspects of my life. If you are seeking a therapist who values your identities, relationships, and life experiences and respects the way they impact your perspective, you're in the right spot. I am a particularly good fit for women and members of the queer community.
Hi there! I am a queer therapist offering in-person and online therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and the stress that comes with everyday life. In my work, I take a nonjudgmental, affirming approach to treatment. I believe that everyone has the capacity to not only heal but thrive! I operate through the lens of intersectional feminism in all aspects of my life. If you are seeking a therapist who values your identities, relationships, and life experiences and respects the way they impact your perspective, you're in the right spot. I am a particularly good fit for women and members of the queer community.
Life can be overwhelming, and whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or impulse control issues, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’ve been working in the field since 1999, helping individuals develop the tools they need to manage challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with teens (16+), adults, and older adults, addressing a range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, emotional struggles, obsessive thoughts, anger management, and relationship issues.
Life can be overwhelming, and whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or impulse control issues, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’ve been working in the field since 1999, helping individuals develop the tools they need to manage challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with teens (16+), adults, and older adults, addressing a range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, emotional struggles, obsessive thoughts, anger management, and relationship issues.
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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.