Sexual Abuse Therapists in Baltimore, MD
I have done extensive work with clients focusing on emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, crime, workplace stress, and relational trauma.
My treatment focuses on utilizing your strengths and motivations to improve your ability to deal with challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach to my therapy and utilize a strength based approach using Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, CBT, and psychoeducation as my primary therapy methods.
I have done extensive work with clients focusing on emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, crime, workplace stress, and relational trauma.
My treatment focuses on utilizing your strengths and motivations to improve your ability to deal with challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach to my therapy and utilize a strength based approach using Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, CBT, and psychoeducation as my primary therapy methods.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Traina Jackson-Clarke is a licensed professional counselor offering talk therapy to adults. She treats a full list of issues with specializations in anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues. Traina received her Master's in Professional Counseling in 2010 from Grand Canyon University. Traina believes that patients already have the tools to make changes; it's just her job to bring them out.
Traina Jackson-Clarke is a licensed professional counselor offering talk therapy to adults. She treats a full list of issues with specializations in anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues. Traina received her Master's in Professional Counseling in 2010 from Grand Canyon University. Traina believes that patients already have the tools to make changes; it's just her job to bring them out.
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.
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.)
Now accepting therapy clients in MD, DC, and VA. 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 and performance concerns
Now accepting therapy clients in MD, DC, and VA. 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 and performance concerns
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.
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.
Immediate openings in MD, VA, and WV. I utilize EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies to help those who have experienced trauma and related challenges move towards a greater sense of wholeness. As a compassionate and playful person and therapist, I'm an ideal fit for individuals who are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives at a pace that feels right for them. I believe everyone has an innate ability for growth, hope, and understanding no matter where they are in their journey. My areas of focus include chronic and acute traumas.
Immediate openings in MD, VA, and WV. I utilize EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies to help those who have experienced trauma and related challenges move towards a greater sense of wholeness. As a compassionate and playful person and therapist, I'm an ideal fit for individuals who are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives at a pace that feels right for them. I believe everyone has an innate ability for growth, hope, and understanding no matter where they are in their journey. My areas of focus include chronic and acute traumas.
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?
I have extensive knowledge in working with individuals who have been impacted by sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Do you find yourself overthinking? Are you a people pleaser who feels their needs are unimportant? Maybe you are having a hard time processing a traumatic event. This can be exhausting and may be impacting your current relationships, job functioning, or daily mood. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to trust and be vulnerable with others. My goal in our work together is that you can be yourself, while feeling supported and cared for.
I have extensive knowledge in working with individuals who have been impacted by sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Do you find yourself overthinking? Are you a people pleaser who feels their needs are unimportant? Maybe you are having a hard time processing a traumatic event. This can be exhausting and may be impacting your current relationships, job functioning, or daily mood. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to trust and be vulnerable with others. My goal in our work together is that you can be yourself, while feeling supported and cared for.
You are likely on this site because you or a loved one is experiencing distress. The emotions, emptiness, noise, or pain don’t need to be this extreme. It is possible to feel other ways.
The world is a very strange place right now, and we still have to contend with depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, packing lunches, going to work, and waking up.
In therapy, we will work on creating a safe space. Then, we can look at whatever darkness you are carrying.
We will recalibrate, whether it’s finding hope or transforming pain.
My focus is PTSD, cPTSD, DID, adolescents who are AFAB, and individuals with Autism, level 2 abd 3.
You are likely on this site because you or a loved one is experiencing distress. The emotions, emptiness, noise, or pain don’t need to be this extreme. It is possible to feel other ways.
The world is a very strange place right now, and we still have to contend with depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, packing lunches, going to work, and waking up.
In therapy, we will work on creating a safe space. Then, we can look at whatever darkness you are carrying.
We will recalibrate, whether it’s finding hope or transforming pain.
My focus is PTSD, cPTSD, DID, adolescents who are AFAB, and individuals with Autism, level 2 abd 3.
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.
If you’re tired of just surviving and finally ready to start living, step into my virtual office. Therapy with me is authentic, challenging, and deeply validating. I specialize in working with adults navigating grief, trauma, and the weight of cultural identity—helping you make sense of your experiences while finding your footing in a complex world. I act as a mirror—helping you see what’s hidden, confront the raw and unfiltered parts of yourself, break free from patterns that no longer serve you, and bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to be.
If you’re tired of just surviving and finally ready to start living, step into my virtual office. Therapy with me is authentic, challenging, and deeply validating. I specialize in working with adults navigating grief, trauma, and the weight of cultural identity—helping you make sense of your experiences while finding your footing in a complex world. I act as a mirror—helping you see what’s hidden, confront the raw and unfiltered parts of yourself, break free from patterns that no longer serve you, and bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to be.
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.
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.
Hello! I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Whether you are looking for support navigating life events, hoping to make personal changes, or processing your past, we can work collaboratively towards your therapeutic vision. I enjoy working with people to address their depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. I have significant experience working with survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, immigrants, and communities impacted by oppression-based traumas, which I apply when working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I am bilingual and can provide services in Spanish or English.
Hello! I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Whether you are looking for support navigating life events, hoping to make personal changes, or processing your past, we can work collaboratively towards your therapeutic vision. I enjoy working with people to address their depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. I have significant experience working with survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, immigrants, and communities impacted by oppression-based traumas, which I apply when working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I am bilingual and can provide services in Spanish or English.
If you are looking for help learning skills to feel relief from anxiety, building healthier, happier relationships, managing your child’s behavior, or developing better structure and routines for daily functioning, I am here to help. I specialize in anxiety disorders (including OCD, generalized anxiety, and phobias), attachment and relationship challenges, trauma, ADHD, and parent coaching. Depending on what brings you in, therapy may include exposure and response prevention (ERP), CBT for intrusive thoughts, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation work, or a trauma-informed lens to address deeper emotional wounds.
If you are looking for help learning skills to feel relief from anxiety, building healthier, happier relationships, managing your child’s behavior, or developing better structure and routines for daily functioning, I am here to help. I specialize in anxiety disorders (including OCD, generalized anxiety, and phobias), attachment and relationship challenges, trauma, ADHD, and parent coaching. Depending on what brings you in, therapy may include exposure and response prevention (ERP), CBT for intrusive thoughts, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation work, or a trauma-informed lens to address deeper emotional wounds.
In these stressful times, you may struggle with anxiety, depression, or disconnection, whether long-standing or triggered by recent events. Talking with friends or family may not bring relief. I offer online therapy to clients anywhere in Maryland, bringing warmth, empathy, and a trauma-informed, integrative approach. Sometimes we focus on present-moment awareness, and sometimes we allow space for laughter — helping you feel supported, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
In these stressful times, you may struggle with anxiety, depression, or disconnection, whether long-standing or triggered by recent events. Talking with friends or family may not bring relief. I offer online therapy to clients anywhere in Maryland, bringing warmth, empathy, and a trauma-informed, integrative approach. Sometimes we focus on present-moment awareness, and sometimes we allow space for laughter — helping you feel supported, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
My ideal client is prepared to engage in therapy and commit to the work, even when challenges arise. I seek clients who are dedicated to their healing journey and have a long-term vision of achieving independence and self-sufficiency rather than developing a co-dependent relationship with their therapist. I take a holistic approach to healing and work best with clients who are open to examining the environmental factors, behaviors, relationships, and experiences that shape their everyday lives and current state.
My ideal client is prepared to engage in therapy and commit to the work, even when challenges arise. I seek clients who are dedicated to their healing journey and have a long-term vision of achieving independence and self-sufficiency rather than developing a co-dependent relationship with their therapist. I take a holistic approach to healing and work best with clients who are open to examining the environmental factors, behaviors, relationships, and experiences that shape their everyday lives and current state.
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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.