Sexual Abuse Therapists in College Park, 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.
My ideal client is navigating a major life transition—pregnancy, postpartum, relationship shifts, or adolescence—while struggling with anxiety, depression, or uncertainty. They need a safe, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, gain coping strategies, and feel validated. Whether adjusting to parenthood, seeking advocacy in healthcare, or managing identity challenges, they want support that fosters confidence, resilience, and balance. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, I help them feel empowered, supported, and in control of their emotional well-being.
My ideal client is navigating a major life transition—pregnancy, postpartum, relationship shifts, or adolescence—while struggling with anxiety, depression, or uncertainty. They need a safe, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, gain coping strategies, and feel validated. Whether adjusting to parenthood, seeking advocacy in healthcare, or managing identity challenges, they want support that fosters confidence, resilience, and balance. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, I help them feel empowered, supported, and in control of their emotional well-being.
Do you have concerns about your ability to cope with anger, anxiety, career transitions, and/or intimacy and interpersonal issues? Are you feeling disconnected? Often, we can find ourselves in a “life loop” that can make us feel like we’re on autopilot. Sometimes those feelings of anger, anxiety, and disconnection can feel so strong that we feel isolated and alone. But the truth is that you are not alone and do not have to navigate those issues by yourself. You can free yourself of your issues! You can live the life that you desire!
Do you have concerns about your ability to cope with anger, anxiety, career transitions, and/or intimacy and interpersonal issues? Are you feeling disconnected? Often, we can find ourselves in a “life loop” that can make us feel like we’re on autopilot. Sometimes those feelings of anger, anxiety, and disconnection can feel so strong that we feel isolated and alone. But the truth is that you are not alone and do not have to navigate those issues by yourself. You can free yourself of your issues! You can live the life that you desire!
Not all wounds are visible! Not all pain is physical. We all wrestle with difficult emotions and mental struggles. Not to mention the pressures of life can seem considerably overwhelming at times. I am licensed in Maryland with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, couples and families while using an eclectic approach from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Person Centered approach to help facilitate their healing.
Not all wounds are visible! Not all pain is physical. We all wrestle with difficult emotions and mental struggles. Not to mention the pressures of life can seem considerably overwhelming at times. I am licensed in Maryland with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, couples and families while using an eclectic approach from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Person Centered approach to help facilitate their healing.
E-mail is the best way to contact me! Seeking support is a courageous act of self-love. I would love to explore the possibility of working together. Clients often come in with symptoms of depression and anxiety and feel disconnected from themselves and others. My hope is to build a trusting relationship where you can explore the emotional obstacles that are preventing you from reaching your goals, and to help you identify the underlying emotions motivating behaviors such as hurt, sadness, fear, loss, and loneliness. My clients report feeling listened to, understood, and empowered.
E-mail is the best way to contact me! Seeking support is a courageous act of self-love. I would love to explore the possibility of working together. Clients often come in with symptoms of depression and anxiety and feel disconnected from themselves and others. My hope is to build a trusting relationship where you can explore the emotional obstacles that are preventing you from reaching your goals, and to help you identify the underlying emotions motivating behaviors such as hurt, sadness, fear, loss, and loneliness. My clients report feeling listened to, understood, and empowered.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker, with experience in providing individual therapy to adults. I've worked primarily with individuals struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and various forms of trauma. I utilize a few modalities including narrative, person-centered, and relational therapy. My approach is one that is informed by compassion and the belief that everyone is equipped with internal resources to find their way to a life that feels healthier, happier, and more aligned with who they are and what they need.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker, with experience in providing individual therapy to adults. I've worked primarily with individuals struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and various forms of trauma. I utilize a few modalities including narrative, person-centered, and relational therapy. My approach is one that is informed by compassion and the belief that everyone is equipped with internal resources to find their way to a life that feels healthier, happier, and more aligned with who they are and what they need.
I am interested in people and in helping them change. I respect the courage it takes to face fears and difficult situations. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore the problem and together, come up with a solution. People find it easy to talk to me. I am warm, responsive, and kind. I am experienced in helping people with any type of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult childhoods, adjustment, grief and loss.
I am interested in people and in helping them change. I respect the courage it takes to face fears and difficult situations. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental space in which to explore the problem and together, come up with a solution. People find it easy to talk to me. I am warm, responsive, and kind. I am experienced in helping people with any type of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult childhoods, adjustment, grief and loss.
I have extensive experience supporting healing from interpersonal violence, childhood sexual abuse, and other forms of trauma and traumatic grief.
Email is the best way to reach me: Hi there! Sorting through therapists can be overwhelming, and the right fit is so important. Trust your instinct on who you're drawn to. If that includes me, let’s chat to see if the connection is there! I approach counseling/psychotherapy as a collaborative journey of discovery, healing, and connection. If we work together, I will support you in accessing and using your inherent strengths and resilience. Moments will be hard, but the overall experience will feel safe and restorative. You can, and will, change your life.
I have extensive experience supporting healing from interpersonal violence, childhood sexual abuse, and other forms of trauma and traumatic grief.
Email is the best way to reach me: Hi there! Sorting through therapists can be overwhelming, and the right fit is so important. Trust your instinct on who you're drawn to. If that includes me, let’s chat to see if the connection is there! I approach counseling/psychotherapy as a collaborative journey of discovery, healing, and connection. If we work together, I will support you in accessing and using your inherent strengths and resilience. Moments will be hard, but the overall experience will feel safe and restorative. You can, and will, change your life.
As a child of immigrants, I have had my fair share of feeling stuck, confused, or vulnerable especially in environments that didn’t quite reflect my experiences. As an art therapist and counselor, I focus on creating safer, trauma-informed spaces for individuals to explore themselves more authentically and to bring awareness of how they can be more empowered in their relationships and larger communities.
As a child of immigrants, I have had my fair share of feeling stuck, confused, or vulnerable especially in environments that didn’t quite reflect my experiences. As an art therapist and counselor, I focus on creating safer, trauma-informed spaces for individuals to explore themselves more authentically and to bring awareness of how they can be more empowered in their relationships and larger communities.
Ellie Mental Health - Clarksville, MD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, C-DBT
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20740
At Ellie Mental Health, we work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or challenges within their relationships. Our goal is to help people regain a sense of balance, strengthen their relationships, and build confidence in themselves. We provider both in-person and virtual sessions.
At Ellie Mental Health, we work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or challenges within their relationships. Our goal is to help people regain a sense of balance, strengthen their relationships, and build confidence in themselves. We provider both in-person and virtual sessions.
Welcome to your therapy journey! I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in Maryland, and work in higher education as well. I am passionate about working with folks managing trauma, neurodiverse conditions, such as Tourette's syndrome, and those struggling to find their voice in a complex world. I know from lived experience that the power of therapy can be transformative, and I would love to work you on your path forward!
In addition, I have specialized experience working with the first responder and military communities and their families, as well as in crisis intervention and suicide assessment.
Welcome to your therapy journey! I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in Maryland, and work in higher education as well. I am passionate about working with folks managing trauma, neurodiverse conditions, such as Tourette's syndrome, and those struggling to find their voice in a complex world. I know from lived experience that the power of therapy can be transformative, and I would love to work you on your path forward!
In addition, I have specialized experience working with the first responder and military communities and their families, as well as in crisis intervention and suicide assessment.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see adolescents, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see adolescents, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? You may be navigating cross-cultural challenges, immigration uncertainty, or painful relationship patterns. I help individuals, couples, and families heal, rebuild trust, and create stronger emotional connections. I specialize in trauma recovery, cross-cultural and interracial relationships, life transitions, and premarital counseling. I provide specialized immigration psychological evaluations (Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas). Services available in English and Mandarin for individuals, couples, and immigrant families.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? You may be navigating cross-cultural challenges, immigration uncertainty, or painful relationship patterns. I help individuals, couples, and families heal, rebuild trust, and create stronger emotional connections. I specialize in trauma recovery, cross-cultural and interracial relationships, life transitions, and premarital counseling. I provide specialized immigration psychological evaluations (Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas). Services available in English and Mandarin for individuals, couples, and immigrant families.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, affirming space where you can show up as your full self—no masks, no judgment. Life can be overwhelming, and having the right support makes all the difference when it comes to healing and self-discovery. I’ve learned through my own challenges just how powerful it is to have someone in your corner—someone who listens with empathy, helps you unpack what’s weighing you down, and walks alongside you on your journey.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, affirming space where you can show up as your full self—no masks, no judgment. Life can be overwhelming, and having the right support makes all the difference when it comes to healing and self-discovery. I’ve learned through my own challenges just how powerful it is to have someone in your corner—someone who listens with empathy, helps you unpack what’s weighing you down, and walks alongside you on your journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples and families who are concerned about anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship challenges and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples and families who are concerned about anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship challenges and trauma.
I am a bilingual therapist dedicated to providing a safe and culturally sensitive space. I believe in empowering my clients to better understand themselves and move towards healing and growth.
My work is grounded in Somatic Embodiment, CBT, ACT, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Family Systems to support emotional insight and meaningful change. I am certified in Somatic Embodiment and specialize in helping clients understand their roots and regulate their nervous systems.
I practice Child-Centered and prescriptive play therapy and am currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist credential.
I am a bilingual therapist dedicated to providing a safe and culturally sensitive space. I believe in empowering my clients to better understand themselves and move towards healing and growth.
My work is grounded in Somatic Embodiment, CBT, ACT, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Family Systems to support emotional insight and meaningful change. I am certified in Somatic Embodiment and specialize in helping clients understand their roots and regulate their nervous systems.
I practice Child-Centered and prescriptive play therapy and am currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist credential.
We are multiculturally trained and are experts in working with diverse populations, including sexual assault survivors, religion/spirituality, racial/ethnic identity, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and gender identity.
Dr. Bledman values empowerment and validation and aims to use a culturally aware approach that provides a safe environment to explore and understand emotions and patterns of behavior. Dr. Bledman's clinical work is influenced by research, evidence based practices and her experiences as a first-generation, Black/Caribbean-American woman.
We are multiculturally trained and are experts in working with diverse populations, including sexual assault survivors, religion/spirituality, racial/ethnic identity, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and gender identity.
Dr. Bledman values empowerment and validation and aims to use a culturally aware approach that provides a safe environment to explore and understand emotions and patterns of behavior. Dr. Bledman's clinical work is influenced by research, evidence based practices and her experiences as a first-generation, Black/Caribbean-American woman.
Each life contains times of transition and uncertainty: some of joy and re-building, some of pain and struggle. Our beliefs about ourselves are often rooted in experiences of mis-attunement (not being seen for who we are) and oppression. Therapy that is attuned to us as individuals provides a pathway to resilience, growth, and healing. In partnership with you, our therapists build an affirming, safe, wholistic, and respectful alliance to use in fostering a stronger sense of your connection with yourself. We believe that each of us can create more meaningful, satisfying relationships with ourselves and others.
Each life contains times of transition and uncertainty: some of joy and re-building, some of pain and struggle. Our beliefs about ourselves are often rooted in experiences of mis-attunement (not being seen for who we are) and oppression. Therapy that is attuned to us as individuals provides a pathway to resilience, growth, and healing. In partnership with you, our therapists build an affirming, safe, wholistic, and respectful alliance to use in fostering a stronger sense of your connection with yourself. We believe that each of us can create more meaningful, satisfying relationships with ourselves and others.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Isabella Stackl, Healing Spaces Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As part of Healing Spaces Counseling, an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, I work alongside a team of compassionate clinicians dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all clients. I work with adolescents , adults, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds, and have supported many families who have experienced adoption. I can help you through different challenges related to your sexual or gender identity, coming out, and transitioning.
As part of Healing Spaces Counseling, an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, I work alongside a team of compassionate clinicians dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all clients. I work with adolescents , adults, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds, and have supported many families who have experienced adoption. I can help you through different challenges related to your sexual or gender identity, coming out, and transitioning.
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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.