Sexual Abuse Therapists in Capitol Heights, MD
Hello! Welcome to your best next step towards the future you want. We all have hopes and potential for achieving our goals and we all need help doing so. Sometimes hard life experiences and complex challenges deter us from our success and that is when we need to find the support to get us back on track. Changing Course helps you to do just that. By coming across my profile you have already begun the change process and I would like to help build your capacity for grace and together we can chart a path to success.
Hello! Welcome to your best next step towards the future you want. We all have hopes and potential for achieving our goals and we all need help doing so. Sometimes hard life experiences and complex challenges deter us from our success and that is when we need to find the support to get us back on track. Changing Course helps you to do just that. By coming across my profile you have already begun the change process and I would like to help build your capacity for grace and together we can chart a path to success.
Dr. Joanne Frederick
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC- DC, LPC- VA, LCPC-MD
6 Endorsed
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Are you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed? I can work with you to explore emotional, behavioral, and relational problems.
I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Are you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed? I can work with you to explore emotional, behavioral, and relational problems.
I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Your story is threaded with mystery and purpose. Sometimes we journey through dark landscapes of chaos and unraveling. Things happen: an injustice, we loose our job, our health declines, the place we call home disappears like sand between our fingers, we lose the ones we love, or we are betrayed by someone we trusted. Suddenly, we are faced with the shocking absurdity of reality. "I can't believe this is my life! Please, don't let this be my life!" When we are lost, the importance of someone bearing witness to our severely-wounded self is invaluable. I consider it an honor to walk alongside of you and your one, unique story.
Your story is threaded with mystery and purpose. Sometimes we journey through dark landscapes of chaos and unraveling. Things happen: an injustice, we loose our job, our health declines, the place we call home disappears like sand between our fingers, we lose the ones we love, or we are betrayed by someone we trusted. Suddenly, we are faced with the shocking absurdity of reality. "I can't believe this is my life! Please, don't let this be my life!" When we are lost, the importance of someone bearing witness to our severely-wounded self is invaluable. I consider it an honor to walk alongside of you and your one, unique story.
I focus on helping my clients to heal all kinds of problems including mental and emotional wounds, hurts, current and past relationships, addictions, misdirection in life, loneliness, overwhelming stress and many other concerns. I depend on God to help me understand how to help you in your pain and distress and identify your needs. It doesn't have to be this hard, let me help you.
I focus on helping my clients to heal all kinds of problems including mental and emotional wounds, hurts, current and past relationships, addictions, misdirection in life, loneliness, overwhelming stress and many other concerns. I depend on God to help me understand how to help you in your pain and distress and identify your needs. It doesn't have to be this hard, let me help you.
Welcome New Clients: Availability for Telehealth/Online Services for evenings and weekends. ReFocus Together Counseling Services offers online counseling through a secured platform called Doxyme. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. If you are at a time in your life when you need someone to help sort out life's thoughts or problems, I can help with: Anxiety • Stress Management • Trauma • Parenting issues • Anger • Depression • Crisis Management • Marriage / Relationship concerns • Work related problems • Grief • Adjustment issues • Adults (raped or abused as children).
Welcome New Clients: Availability for Telehealth/Online Services for evenings and weekends. ReFocus Together Counseling Services offers online counseling through a secured platform called Doxyme. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. If you are at a time in your life when you need someone to help sort out life's thoughts or problems, I can help with: Anxiety • Stress Management • Trauma • Parenting issues • Anger • Depression • Crisis Management • Marriage / Relationship concerns • Work related problems • Grief • Adjustment issues • Adults (raped or abused as children).
I am a seasoned and compassionate therapist licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more. I have also worked with individuals who were formerly incarcerated.
I am a seasoned and compassionate therapist licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more. I have also worked with individuals who were formerly incarcerated.
SMYAL’s mental health counseling services offer FREE therapy and provides a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers. Our team of therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you!
SMYAL’s mental health counseling services offer FREE therapy and provides a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers. Our team of therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you!
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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.)
I specialize in sexual abuse/ assault, grief/loss, life transitions, and crisis intervention.
Are you a caregiver of a child who has experienced a trauma and you don't know how to support them? Would you like support in navigating some changes you've noticed? Perhaps you have seen disturbed sleeping patterns, changes in appetite, regression to more infantile behaviors, and changes in academic performance.
As a caregiver, navigating your child's trauma experience can leave some uncertainty and may have you feeling alone. The trauma experience that your child encountered is not meant to be done alone and requires a village, allow me to be a part of that village. Is your child resistant to doing therapy?
I specialize in sexual abuse/ assault, grief/loss, life transitions, and crisis intervention.
Are you a caregiver of a child who has experienced a trauma and you don't know how to support them? Would you like support in navigating some changes you've noticed? Perhaps you have seen disturbed sleeping patterns, changes in appetite, regression to more infantile behaviors, and changes in academic performance.
As a caregiver, navigating your child's trauma experience can leave some uncertainty and may have you feeling alone. The trauma experience that your child encountered is not meant to be done alone and requires a village, allow me to be a part of that village. Is your child resistant to doing therapy?
I am an African American Christian therapist specializing in the field of victimization and trauma. I have been in private practice and owned my business for over twenty-five ryears. I believe total healing is mind, body and spirit. I am the author of a daily devotional entitled : "Good Morning My Chickadees: Morning Messages From Mom” and a relaxation CD entitled “Surrender.” I have been a consultant to a number of agencies and schools in the metropolitan area; and is trained in the Jeff Mitchell model of critical incident stress debriefing. My motto is "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you". phil. 4:13
I am an African American Christian therapist specializing in the field of victimization and trauma. I have been in private practice and owned my business for over twenty-five ryears. I believe total healing is mind, body and spirit. I am the author of a daily devotional entitled : "Good Morning My Chickadees: Morning Messages From Mom” and a relaxation CD entitled “Surrender.” I have been a consultant to a number of agencies and schools in the metropolitan area; and is trained in the Jeff Mitchell model of critical incident stress debriefing. My motto is "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you". phil. 4:13
I support young survivors of sexual abuse and assault and other forms of violence.
I offer evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT). I work with adopted kids and those with separation from their families of origin, neurodivergent kids, and kids of all gender and sexual identities, as well as kids with dissociative and somatic symptoms.
I support young survivors of sexual abuse and assault and other forms of violence.
I offer evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT). I work with adopted kids and those with separation from their families of origin, neurodivergent kids, and kids of all gender and sexual identities, as well as kids with dissociative and somatic symptoms.
Welcome to Arden Associates, where compassion meets cutting-edge care. At Arden, we believe in the power of human connection and the transformative potential of advanced practices in mental health. With a commitment to genuine care and the latest innovations in our field, we strive to provide unparalleled support and healing to every individual we serve. Join us on a journey where empathy meets expertise, and together, we can navigate towards brighter horizons.
Welcome to Arden Associates, where compassion meets cutting-edge care. At Arden, we believe in the power of human connection and the transformative potential of advanced practices in mental health. With a commitment to genuine care and the latest innovations in our field, we strive to provide unparalleled support and healing to every individual we serve. Join us on a journey where empathy meets expertise, and together, we can navigate towards brighter horizons.
My professional strengths include: domestic and sexual abuse, relationship issues, trauma, attachment disorder, anxiety and depression, family systems, mind-body interventions, wellness, grief, self-esteem, and women's issues.
If you have experienced trauma or emotional pain in a current or past relationship, I am able to offer a safe,non-judgemental, empowering atmosphere as you gain insight and knowledge to move toward personal growth. It is my privilege to work with individuals of all ages with diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds. I am invested in creating a nurturing and trusting environment in treatment in order for healing to take place, and I believe that an empathic and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the foundation for therapeutic growth.
My professional strengths include: domestic and sexual abuse, relationship issues, trauma, attachment disorder, anxiety and depression, family systems, mind-body interventions, wellness, grief, self-esteem, and women's issues.
If you have experienced trauma or emotional pain in a current or past relationship, I am able to offer a safe,non-judgemental, empowering atmosphere as you gain insight and knowledge to move toward personal growth. It is my privilege to work with individuals of all ages with diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds. I am invested in creating a nurturing and trusting environment in treatment in order for healing to take place, and I believe that an empathic and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the foundation for therapeutic growth.
My approach to treatment begins at a basic level. I create a warm, safe environment where you can explore your personal goals and concerns. Together we will discover what keeps you from achieving healthy relationships, personal growth, and well-being. Treatment is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.
My approach to treatment begins at a basic level. I create a warm, safe environment where you can explore your personal goals and concerns. Together we will discover what keeps you from achieving healthy relationships, personal growth, and well-being. Treatment is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.
My background is in trauma, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting struggles and relational challenges.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
My background is in trauma, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting struggles and relational challenges.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
I possess specialized training in areas of trauma, specifically in the assessment and treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault.
Great to meet you! I am Dr. Shannon Howard, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC, LPC) for the states of DC & MD, a Certified Life Coach, and an Author. I have been helping individuals, children, couples, and families navigate grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, adjustment, depression and more for over 24 years.
My educational background consists of a dual Master's in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I received my first master's at Towson University in 2000, a second Masters and Doctorate in 2008 and 2010 from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
I possess specialized training in areas of trauma, specifically in the assessment and treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault.
Great to meet you! I am Dr. Shannon Howard, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC, LPC) for the states of DC & MD, a Certified Life Coach, and an Author. I have been helping individuals, children, couples, and families navigate grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, adjustment, depression and more for over 24 years.
My educational background consists of a dual Master's in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I received my first master's at Towson University in 2000, a second Masters and Doctorate in 2008 and 2010 from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
I also treat emotional responses to certain life stressors (e.g., bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, separation/divorce, career).
The clients I work with tend to be introspective, insightful, responsible, and intelligent and are capable of working through their life difficulties. This can be accomplished on a short-term or on a long-term basis. My clients "bring much to the table" but tend to undervalue their worth in one or more areas and may have low self-esteem/confidence. I have worked with very diverse racial and ethnic populations, including first- or second-generation immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Canada. I have also worked extensively with many LGBTQ clients.
I also treat emotional responses to certain life stressors (e.g., bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, separation/divorce, career).
The clients I work with tend to be introspective, insightful, responsible, and intelligent and are capable of working through their life difficulties. This can be accomplished on a short-term or on a long-term basis. My clients "bring much to the table" but tend to undervalue their worth in one or more areas and may have low self-esteem/confidence. I have worked with very diverse racial and ethnic populations, including first- or second-generation immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Canada. I have also worked extensively with many LGBTQ clients.
Starling Hathcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Has the state of the world left you fucking exhausted? Dragging yourself through the day fakin’ it ‘til ya makin’ it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like The Beast, or doom-scrolling Matt Matthew’s chicken banter because throat-punchin’ a bitch will catch you a charge? Does Taylor Swift’s “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” sound like your goddamn inner critic? Does life feel like Severance, like your dead-ass tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson’s William Lewis arc and the brutal fallout that followed? Yeah. Let’s do something about that shit.
Has the state of the world left you fucking exhausted? Dragging yourself through the day fakin’ it ‘til ya makin’ it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like The Beast, or doom-scrolling Matt Matthew’s chicken banter because throat-punchin’ a bitch will catch you a charge? Does Taylor Swift’s “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” sound like your goddamn inner critic? Does life feel like Severance, like your dead-ass tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson’s William Lewis arc and the brutal fallout that followed? Yeah. Let’s do something about that shit.
Victoria Mwongela
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSc, LCPC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with people who find themselves in seasons where life isn’t going the way they expected. Many are navigating anxiety, questions about identity or faith, relationship conflict, or periods of depression. Together we work to understand the patterns that keep them stuck and develop practical skills to move forward with greater clarity and stability.
Since earning my master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, I have been committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care to my clients. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and client centered approaches to help build insight, strengthen coping, and create meaning
I work with people who find themselves in seasons where life isn’t going the way they expected. Many are navigating anxiety, questions about identity or faith, relationship conflict, or periods of depression. Together we work to understand the patterns that keep them stuck and develop practical skills to move forward with greater clarity and stability.
Since earning my master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, I have been committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care to my clients. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and client centered approaches to help build insight, strengthen coping, and create meaning
You look like you're holding it all together—but inside, you're exhausted.
Maybe you're always on alert, overthinking, people-pleasing, or wondering why it's so hard to relax. You may struggle with relationships, trust, or feeling connected to yourself. If so, your nervous system may still be responding to experiences it learned long ago.
I specialize in helping adults heal from complex PTSD (C-PTSD), attachment trauma, and developmental trauma. Together, we'll understand the patterns that once helped you survive and gently create new ways of relating to yourself and others. I am independently licensed in MD, WV, and VA.
You look like you're holding it all together—but inside, you're exhausted.
Maybe you're always on alert, overthinking, people-pleasing, or wondering why it's so hard to relax. You may struggle with relationships, trust, or feeling connected to yourself. If so, your nervous system may still be responding to experiences it learned long ago.
I specialize in helping adults heal from complex PTSD (C-PTSD), attachment trauma, and developmental trauma. Together, we'll understand the patterns that once helped you survive and gently create new ways of relating to yourself and others. I am independently licensed in MD, WV, and VA.
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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.