Sexual Abuse Therapists in Landover, MD
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.
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to start therapy.
Maybe you’re the person who holds everything together — at work, in relationships, in daily life — but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you overthink constantly. Maybe your relationships feel confusing. Maybe you’re successful on paper but unsure about your direction.
Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, think clearly, and finally feel understood.
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to start therapy.
Maybe you’re the person who holds everything together — at work, in relationships, in daily life — but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you overthink constantly. Maybe your relationships feel confusing. Maybe you’re successful on paper but unsure about your direction.
Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down, think clearly, and finally feel understood.
Are you suffering with anxiety, anger, severe grief, or relationship issues? Is your child experiencing behavior or academic issues in school? Is your partner in the throes of addiction, while creating a stressful environment at home? Maybe it's trauma, or a social issue that you or a family member is dealing with. Are you a returning citizen struggling with life's adjustments? I can help you create a plan that will leave you feeling supported, as opposed to just being heard. I am a highly skilled mental health clinician who understands the challenges of today's highly stressed world. Together, the solution awaits us!
Are you suffering with anxiety, anger, severe grief, or relationship issues? Is your child experiencing behavior or academic issues in school? Is your partner in the throes of addiction, while creating a stressful environment at home? Maybe it's trauma, or a social issue that you or a family member is dealing with. Are you a returning citizen struggling with life's adjustments? I can help you create a plan that will leave you feeling supported, as opposed to just being heard. I am a highly skilled mental health clinician who understands the challenges of today's highly stressed world. Together, the solution awaits us!
It is the mission of Allen-Ayuk Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (ABHC) to provide comprehensive outpatient mental health, psychotropic and PRP services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral issues that impact their ability to function in their community. We will provide services that are therapeutic and age and culturally appropriate; rendered by individuals who are appropriately credentialed and privileged; and are capable of being delivered both on-and off-site.
It is the mission of Allen-Ayuk Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (ABHC) to provide comprehensive outpatient mental health, psychotropic and PRP services to children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral issues that impact their ability to function in their community. We will provide services that are therapeutic and age and culturally appropriate; rendered by individuals who are appropriately credentialed and privileged; and are capable of being delivered both on-and off-site.
I am so proud of you for making a step towards your recovery. It’s a step in the right direction. Life in general is challenging and many life issues come as obstacles in our way. Guess what? You are not alone. I know It’s not always easy to find someone who understands you or even someone you can trust. Make Journey of Hope your preferred place for therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a person centered approach to treatment. This is your journey. In a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere, you will feel supported as you regain your strength and hope in life.
I am so proud of you for making a step towards your recovery. It’s a step in the right direction. Life in general is challenging and many life issues come as obstacles in our way. Guess what? You are not alone. I know It’s not always easy to find someone who understands you or even someone you can trust. Make Journey of Hope your preferred place for therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a person centered approach to treatment. This is your journey. In a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere, you will feel supported as you regain your strength and hope in life.
More Therapists Nearby
If you’re a woman trying to make sense of an abusive or controlling relationship, you’re not imagining how hard this feels. You may be dealing with gaslighting, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling stuck in a toxic or narcissistic relationship. With EMDR and other trauma-focused approaches, we can gently process what you’ve been through—without you having to relive every detail—so it starts to feel less overwhelming.
Whether you’re untangling from codependency, a trauma bond, navigating a difficult breakup, or healing from sexual trauma, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of yourself again.
If you’re a woman trying to make sense of an abusive or controlling relationship, you’re not imagining how hard this feels. You may be dealing with gaslighting, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling stuck in a toxic or narcissistic relationship. With EMDR and other trauma-focused approaches, we can gently process what you’ve been through—without you having to relive every detail—so it starts to feel less overwhelming.
Whether you’re untangling from codependency, a trauma bond, navigating a difficult breakup, or healing from sexual trauma, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of yourself again.
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.
Denise Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LMFT, RPT-S, CCTP-II
Bowie, MD 20716
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
Are you overwhelmed or confused about the next steps needed to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? Does it seem as if no one understands or can relate to your experiences? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place. I am an African Centered social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping children, families, adults, and couples. If you are curious about what healthy change could look like in your life, let's connect. You deserve to be happy. You deserve joy.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma; people of color, immigrants, and adult children of immigrants; multicultural and bicultural individuals; and anyone navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, or wounds rooted in identity, culture, or painful life experiences.
Hi/Hola, I'm Ana (she/her/ella)
You're showing up for your family, your responsibilities, your community while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something heavy has been sitting on your chest for a long time. Maybe you have been carrying trauma, abuse, or experiences that were never safe enough to talk about. Maybe you are exhausted from being strong for everyone else while having nowhere to fall apart. This version of you deserves care too.
If any of that sounds familiar you are exactly who I am here for.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma; people of color, immigrants, and adult children of immigrants; multicultural and bicultural individuals; and anyone navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, or wounds rooted in identity, culture, or painful life experiences.
Hi/Hola, I'm Ana (she/her/ella)
You're showing up for your family, your responsibilities, your community while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something heavy has been sitting on your chest for a long time. Maybe you have been carrying trauma, abuse, or experiences that were never safe enough to talk about. Maybe you are exhausted from being strong for everyone else while having nowhere to fall apart. This version of you deserves care too.
If any of that sounds familiar you are exactly who I am here for.
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.
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.
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.
You deserve to have a meaningful life that is worth waking up for every morning. If you have been having challenges that leave you frustrated or have hit a life roadblock that's preventing you from being your best self, I am here to help! I provide a judgment-free zone and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. My solution-focused approach uses client-clinician collaboration to assist you in reaching your individualized goals and leaning into self-empowerment to overcome life challenges.
You deserve to have a meaningful life that is worth waking up for every morning. If you have been having challenges that leave you frustrated or have hit a life roadblock that's preventing you from being your best self, I am here to help! I provide a judgment-free zone and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. My solution-focused approach uses client-clinician collaboration to assist you in reaching your individualized goals and leaning into self-empowerment to overcome life challenges.
Seen. Heard. Treasured. Our specialty is helping survivors of complex trauma whether it is sexual, military, domestic violence, gun and community violence, or bullying. Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers sensorimotor and expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy.
Seen. Heard. Treasured. Our specialty is helping survivors of complex trauma whether it is sexual, military, domestic violence, gun and community violence, or bullying. Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers sensorimotor and expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy.
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.
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that this space is yours—free of judgment, full of curiosity, and grounded in acceptance. I’m here to offer a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported as we move through this work together. Above all, I hope this becomes a place where you feel free to show up fully, explore openly, and connect deeply—with yourself and with the process. There’s no expectation for who you need to be or how you need to show up. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe—one that invites curiosity, nurtures growth, and allows room for vulnerability and self-discovery.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that this space is yours—free of judgment, full of curiosity, and grounded in acceptance. I’m here to offer a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported as we move through this work together. Above all, I hope this becomes a place where you feel free to show up fully, explore openly, and connect deeply—with yourself and with the process. There’s no expectation for who you need to be or how you need to show up. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe—one that invites curiosity, nurtures growth, and allows room for vulnerability and self-discovery.
Starling Hathcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
4 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 make it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like the Beast, or doom-scrolling Elyse Myers telling wildly awkward stories 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 tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson after William Lewis 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 make it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like the Beast, or doom-scrolling Elyse Myers telling wildly awkward stories 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 tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson after William Lewis and the brutal fallout that followed? Yeah. Let’s do something about that shit.
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.
See more therapy options for Landover
Nearby Sexual Abuse Therapists Searches for Landover
- Bowie
- Camp Springs
- Capitol Heights
- College Park
- District Heights
- Greenbelt
- Hyattsville
- Lanham
- Largo
- Takoma Park
- Temple Hills
- Upper Marlboro
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.