Sexual Abuse Therapists in Temple Hills, MD
You are exhausted—mentally, emotionally, and physically. You show up for everyone else but rarely feel seen or cared for in return. On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, you’re overwhelmed and disconnected. You crave deep connection yet lose yourself trying to keep relationships intact. You’re the one everyone relies on, but when you need support, no one is there. You’ve prayed, sought advice, and tried self-care, yet you still feel stuck in pain. You’re ready to break free from unhealthy patterns, regain control, and finally feel worthy—without having to be “the strong one” all the time.
You are exhausted—mentally, emotionally, and physically. You show up for everyone else but rarely feel seen or cared for in return. On the outside, you seem fine, but inside, you’re overwhelmed and disconnected. You crave deep connection yet lose yourself trying to keep relationships intact. You’re the one everyone relies on, but when you need support, no one is there. You’ve prayed, sought advice, and tried self-care, yet you still feel stuck in pain. You’re ready to break free from unhealthy patterns, regain control, and finally feel worthy—without having to be “the strong one” all the time.
Ideally, I work well with clients who are open to learning and trying new things with me. I can respect how stuck mental health issues can make a person feel when life is already incredibly stressful. I love using what works for you, good or bad, and finding ways to shift towards better outcomes.
Ideally, I work well with clients who are open to learning and trying new things with me. I can respect how stuck mental health issues can make a person feel when life is already incredibly stressful. I love using what works for you, good or bad, and finding ways to shift towards better outcomes.
To be alive is to deal with life’s adversities and complexities. My goal is to simply create a safe space for others to come talk about what is going on in their lives and the experiences that are shaping them. Therapy is about you and should be designed to meet your unique needs within the guidelines of confidentiality and ethical practice. I would like to partner with you in a effort to help you address the feelings, thoughts and experiences that are adversely effecting your life. I practice a combination of evidenced-based theory and holistic practices with good old fashion talk therapy. I am here to support you.
To be alive is to deal with life’s adversities and complexities. My goal is to simply create a safe space for others to come talk about what is going on in their lives and the experiences that are shaping them. Therapy is about you and should be designed to meet your unique needs within the guidelines of confidentiality and ethical practice. I would like to partner with you in a effort to help you address the feelings, thoughts and experiences that are adversely effecting your life. I practice a combination of evidenced-based theory and holistic practices with good old fashion talk therapy. I am here to support you.
First Choice Community Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
1st Choice Therapists want to help you feel less tired, less frustrated on a daily/weekly basis. We know many of our potential clients are dealing with grief and loss from loved ones that have succumbed to COVID related deaths. At First Choice, we want you to learn how to heal, naturally without a co-dependency on psychotropic medications.
1st Choice Therapists want to help you feel less tired, less frustrated on a daily/weekly basis. We know many of our potential clients are dealing with grief and loss from loved ones that have succumbed to COVID related deaths. At First Choice, we want you to learn how to heal, naturally without a co-dependency on psychotropic medications.
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes. I have a Doctorate in Military Ministry in help-seeking behavior and counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, and nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, and I can help you.
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes. I have a Doctorate in Military Ministry in help-seeking behavior and counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, and nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, and I can help you.
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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.
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.
If you’ve tried talk therapy before and didn’t find it helpful, you’re not alone. I offer therapies that go beyond talking—so you can finally heal. I’m an EMDR and Sleep therapist in Rockville, MD who helps adults heal from trauma, insomnia, chronic nightmares, and low self-worth. Many of my clients appear successful on the outside but feel empty or “not enough” inside. It’s time to move from exhaustion and self-doubt toward real relief and self-trust. I’m currently accepting new clients.
If you’ve tried talk therapy before and didn’t find it helpful, you’re not alone. I offer therapies that go beyond talking—so you can finally heal. I’m an EMDR and Sleep therapist in Rockville, MD who helps adults heal from trauma, insomnia, chronic nightmares, and low self-worth. Many of my clients appear successful on the outside but feel empty or “not enough” inside. It’s time to move from exhaustion and self-doubt toward real relief and self-trust. I’m currently accepting new clients.
Katie O'Mailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, RYT
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
You feel like you’ve lost control of your own life. You’re feeling stuck reliving the past and fearing the future. You tell yourself you should “just get over it,” wondering if you’re overreacting. As much as you try to “move on,” the past has a frustrating way of popping back up. You work HARD to reclaim control of your life, yet you’re getting tired of pretending everything is “fine.” Because on the inside, it feels like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling overwhelmed, strangely numb, and everything in between. You’ve lost touch with your own innate worthiness and power. And you just want your life back.
You feel like you’ve lost control of your own life. You’re feeling stuck reliving the past and fearing the future. You tell yourself you should “just get over it,” wondering if you’re overreacting. As much as you try to “move on,” the past has a frustrating way of popping back up. You work HARD to reclaim control of your life, yet you’re getting tired of pretending everything is “fine.” Because on the inside, it feels like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling overwhelmed, strangely numb, and everything in between. You’ve lost touch with your own innate worthiness and power. And you just want your life back.
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.
It is your time to live intentionally. Enough of the self-blame, guilt-shame, and disorganized thinking. It is time to take control of your thoughts and actions by making yourself accountable and learning the necessary tools to grow and glow. You are not just here by coincidence. You are clearly someone who sees enough value in yourself that you want to learn the necessary tools to elevate. There are days we feel less than or have major highs and lows. Think of therapy as an investment in yourself. Everything from more self-care, self-love, acceptance, and even forgiveness. This is a place to grow not just merely exist.
It is your time to live intentionally. Enough of the self-blame, guilt-shame, and disorganized thinking. It is time to take control of your thoughts and actions by making yourself accountable and learning the necessary tools to grow and glow. You are not just here by coincidence. You are clearly someone who sees enough value in yourself that you want to learn the necessary tools to elevate. There are days we feel less than or have major highs and lows. Think of therapy as an investment in yourself. Everything from more self-care, self-love, acceptance, and even forgiveness. This is a place to grow not just merely exist.
Folks often work through things with me they've hesitated exploring, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, relational violence, complex grief, and non-ordinary state experiences.
As a trauma-sensitive somatic therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space for us to explore your inner landscape, build awareness around specific pain left from past and present experiences, and partner with your nervous system's natural capacity to heal to promote a lasting sense of safety, empowerment, and confidence within your body, mind, and spirit.
Folks often work through things with me they've hesitated exploring, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, relational violence, complex grief, and non-ordinary state experiences.
As a trauma-sensitive somatic therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space for us to explore your inner landscape, build awareness around specific pain left from past and present experiences, and partner with your nervous system's natural capacity to heal to promote a lasting sense of safety, empowerment, and confidence within your body, mind, and spirit.
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 am dedicated to the care of trauma survivors stemming from abuse, assault, or family crises.
I love this quote, I don't think people realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of a dark place mentally. So, if you've done that today or any day, I'm proud of you. I work to help people find their resilience and show them they are strong, worthy, and valuable. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help.
I am dedicated to the care of trauma survivors stemming from abuse, assault, or family crises.
I love this quote, I don't think people realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of a dark place mentally. So, if you've done that today or any day, I'm proud of you. I work to help people find their resilience and show them they are strong, worthy, and valuable. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help.
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?
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
I'm Monica, a bilingual psychotherapist providing therapeutic services in Maryland. I believe in collaboration, acknowledging that clients are the experts of their own lives. My passion is empowering clients to overcome mental health barriers through challenge and education. Together, we'll lay the foundation by identifying your challenges, understanding your emotions, and recognizing your ability to reshape your thoughts. My goal is to empower you to advocate for yourself by fostering new insights and self-awareness. I understand that discussing past traumas can be daunting, but I'm here to support you through it.
I'm Monica, a bilingual psychotherapist providing therapeutic services in Maryland. I believe in collaboration, acknowledging that clients are the experts of their own lives. My passion is empowering clients to overcome mental health barriers through challenge and education. Together, we'll lay the foundation by identifying your challenges, understanding your emotions, and recognizing your ability to reshape your thoughts. My goal is to empower you to advocate for yourself by fostering new insights and self-awareness. I understand that discussing past traumas can be daunting, but I'm here to support you through it.
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.)
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.
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.