Sexual Abuse Therapists in Frederick, MD
Cultivating Capacity supports women, survivors of trauma and PTSD, and helping professionals as they unravel patterns that no longer serve them. If parts of you or your relationships have been silenced or dismissed, or you feel stuck, unseen, or out of alignment with your inner truth, we'll create space for reconnection. With deep presence, compassion, and evidence-based care, we support you in reclaiming self-trust, deepening clarity, and reshaping how you relate to yourself and others. This is a space to feel grounded in your own wisdom and supported in what comes next—a place where you can start thriving, not just surviving.
Cultivating Capacity supports women, survivors of trauma and PTSD, and helping professionals as they unravel patterns that no longer serve them. If parts of you or your relationships have been silenced or dismissed, or you feel stuck, unseen, or out of alignment with your inner truth, we'll create space for reconnection. With deep presence, compassion, and evidence-based care, we support you in reclaiming self-trust, deepening clarity, and reshaping how you relate to yourself and others. This is a space to feel grounded in your own wisdom and supported in what comes next—a place where you can start thriving, not just surviving.
I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with teens, adults, and fellow clinicians with complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, attachment difficulties, and anxiety.
I venture to combine warmth with authenticity and honesty, and partner with my clients to heal on their own terms. I view client symptoms as tools that once helped them survive, but that they have since outgrown. As a therapist, I help clients recognize and appreciate the utility of those old tools, while also giving them a path towards new ways of interacting with the world around them. I care deeply for my clients, and am willing to be brave in challenging them to grow.
I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with teens, adults, and fellow clinicians with complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, attachment difficulties, and anxiety.
I venture to combine warmth with authenticity and honesty, and partner with my clients to heal on their own terms. I view client symptoms as tools that once helped them survive, but that they have since outgrown. As a therapist, I help clients recognize and appreciate the utility of those old tools, while also giving them a path towards new ways of interacting with the world around them. I care deeply for my clients, and am willing to be brave in challenging them to grow.
Special training in sexual abuse and anxiety and depression.
I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Community Counseling. I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care, supporting individuals and families through major life transitions. I carry over 10 years experience working with children and adults struggling with life transitions, family/relationship dynamics, anxiety, trauma, depression, and abuse. I also have extensive background serving families in the areas of adoption and foster care. I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and specialize in working with new/expecting parents of newborns.
Special training in sexual abuse and anxiety and depression.
I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Community Counseling. I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care, supporting individuals and families through major life transitions. I carry over 10 years experience working with children and adults struggling with life transitions, family/relationship dynamics, anxiety, trauma, depression, and abuse. I also have extensive background serving families in the areas of adoption and foster care. I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and specialize in working with new/expecting parents of newborns.
Starling Hathcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
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.
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.
Katie Frazee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, MAC
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
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.
Betsy is trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic therapies. She enjoys helping clients reduce physical and emotional stress, release old burdens, guilt and shame, improve self-esteem and vitality, and heal from old trauma. She finds these therapies to be transformative, healing, and life changing. With more than thirty years' experience practicing psychotherapy, Betsy holds a master's degree in counseling psychology, Keene, NH and a bachelor's degree in Transpersonal Psychology, Burlington College, Vermont.
Betsy is trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic therapies. She enjoys helping clients reduce physical and emotional stress, release old burdens, guilt and shame, improve self-esteem and vitality, and heal from old trauma. She finds these therapies to be transformative, healing, and life changing. With more than thirty years' experience practicing psychotherapy, Betsy holds a master's degree in counseling psychology, Keene, NH and a bachelor's degree in Transpersonal Psychology, Burlington College, Vermont.
I’m a therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My style is warm, open, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to make sure you feel safe, heard, and comfortable. And yes—along the way, I also welcome moments of shared laughter or lightness. If we work together, you can expect honesty, empathy, collaboration, and a little bit of humor along the way. If you’re considering therapy, I’m glad you’re here. I would be honored to support you in your journey toward healing, clarity, and growth.
I’m a therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My style is warm, open, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to make sure you feel safe, heard, and comfortable. And yes—along the way, I also welcome moments of shared laughter or lightness. If we work together, you can expect honesty, empathy, collaboration, and a little bit of humor along the way. If you’re considering therapy, I’m glad you’re here. I would be honored to support you in your journey toward healing, clarity, and growth.
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
I have specific interest in treating troubled adolescents, adults, famililies and couple's. I have a wealth of experience relating to anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, depression, trauma work, mood disorders, survivors of abuse/neglect and much more. The ideal client would be one who is motivated to explore self process in efforts to help propel themselves forward to a more fulfilling way of being.
I have specific interest in treating troubled adolescents, adults, famililies and couple's. I have a wealth of experience relating to anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, depression, trauma work, mood disorders, survivors of abuse/neglect and much more. The ideal client would be one who is motivated to explore self process in efforts to help propel themselves forward to a more fulfilling way of being.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
Each of us has unique strengths and the capacity to heal. My goal is to help you find your path to healing and growth by utilizing Brainspotting and a blended therapeutic, strengths-based approach to create lasting change. We will work together as a team, collaborating to create an individualized treatment plan that serves you best.
For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
Each of us has unique strengths and the capacity to heal. My goal is to help you find your path to healing and growth by utilizing Brainspotting and a blended therapeutic, strengths-based approach to create lasting change. We will work together as a team, collaborating to create an individualized treatment plan that serves you best.
Tina Lightner-Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, MS, LCPC, NBCC, IAYT-C
Online Only
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
Do you feel out of sorts? Do you have thoughts or emotions you're not sure how to navigate? If you feel alone and distressed, yet want to move closer to your true self, therapy is a safe place to do this. Hope is available; a renewed nervous system is possible. I love to come alongside, normalize your experiences, reduce distress, and help you discover, make space for, and embrace your true self. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, ministry/other burnout, depression, spiritual abuse, and past trauma/abuse. I love integrating Christian faith into therapy when you desire it. I provide supervision for LGPC's in Maryland as well.
Do you feel out of sorts? Do you have thoughts or emotions you're not sure how to navigate? If you feel alone and distressed, yet want to move closer to your true self, therapy is a safe place to do this. Hope is available; a renewed nervous system is possible. I love to come alongside, normalize your experiences, reduce distress, and help you discover, make space for, and embrace your true self. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, ministry/other burnout, depression, spiritual abuse, and past trauma/abuse. I love integrating Christian faith into therapy when you desire it. I provide supervision for LGPC's in Maryland as well.
Christine K Wolf
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, E-RYT
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that the human spirit is resilient, and with a little support, we all have immense potential to heal from painful life experiences. I specialize in children birth to five, adolescents/young adults, as well as adults, and focus on attachment issues, early development, parenting support and family dynamics, recovery from abuse, anxiety, and trauma.
I believe that the human spirit is resilient, and with a little support, we all have immense potential to heal from painful life experiences. I specialize in children birth to five, adolescents/young adults, as well as adults, and focus on attachment issues, early development, parenting support and family dynamics, recovery from abuse, anxiety, and trauma.
Jules Roxanne Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
I work with adults and teens who feel stuck in themselves, especially those with trauma, dissociation, or complex inner worlds. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ or have learned to shape-shift or stay hyper-aware just to stay safe. You might feel like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly switching between the two. Together, we focus on understanding how your system works and building more stability, connection, and choice, while learning to tolerate uncertainty, without trying to force a change that won't stick.
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." (Viktor Frankl) Many of those I work with are dealing with issues of grief and loss. Others suffer from addictions and desire to embark on a recovery path, or love someone with addictions and need to learn how to take care of themselves. Many are journeying through resolving trauma, anxiety, stress or depression issues. Regardless of your pain, I am invested in your growth, emotional freedom and creating your wellness plan.
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." (Viktor Frankl) Many of those I work with are dealing with issues of grief and loss. Others suffer from addictions and desire to embark on a recovery path, or love someone with addictions and need to learn how to take care of themselves. Many are journeying through resolving trauma, anxiety, stress or depression issues. Regardless of your pain, I am invested in your growth, emotional freedom and creating your wellness plan.
Thank you for being here and considering the process of therapy. I am a licensed therapist focused on supporting my clients towards growth and healing. My experience as a dance instructor sparked my curiosity to utilize the creative arts in session...this can include movement, visual art, and music. Linking talk therapy and a creative approach aids the healing process by increasing self awareness, strengthening problem solving skills, and ability to explore emotions nonverbally. Together let's discuss if this approach would be a good fit in working towards your goals!
Thank you for being here and considering the process of therapy. I am a licensed therapist focused on supporting my clients towards growth and healing. My experience as a dance instructor sparked my curiosity to utilize the creative arts in session...this can include movement, visual art, and music. Linking talk therapy and a creative approach aids the healing process by increasing self awareness, strengthening problem solving skills, and ability to explore emotions nonverbally. Together let's discuss if this approach would be a good fit in working towards your goals!
Ingrid
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, c-DBT, CSTIP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a dually-licensed counselor with seven years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling. I specialize in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as porn addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I'm most passionate about working with clients who are impacted by addiction in someone close to them. I also enjoy working with sexual wellness, especially in recovering from purity culture, and strive to create a sex-positive safe space for clients to explore their identities and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
I'm a dually-licensed counselor with seven years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling. I specialize in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as porn addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I'm most passionate about working with clients who are impacted by addiction in someone close to them. I also enjoy working with sexual wellness, especially in recovering from purity culture, and strive to create a sex-positive safe space for clients to explore their identities and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
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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.