Sexual Abuse Therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD
Dr. Donna Melynda Clarke
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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.
I also treat emotional responses to certain life stressors (e.g., bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, separation/divorce, career).
The clients I work with tend to be introspective, insightful, responsible, and intelligent and are capable of working through their life difficulties. This can be accomplished on a short-term or on a long-term basis. My clients "bring much to the table" but tend to undervalue their worth in one or more areas and may have low self-esteem/confidence. I have worked with very diverse racial and ethnic populations, including first- or second-generation immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Canada. I have also worked extensively with many LGBTQ clients.
I also treat emotional responses to certain life stressors (e.g., bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, separation/divorce, career).
The clients I work with tend to be introspective, insightful, responsible, and intelligent and are capable of working through their life difficulties. This can be accomplished on a short-term or on a long-term basis. My clients "bring much to the table" but tend to undervalue their worth in one or more areas and may have low self-esteem/confidence. I have worked with very diverse racial and ethnic populations, including first- or second-generation immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Canada. I have also worked extensively with many LGBTQ clients.
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.
You’ve survived things that never should have happened, and you’re tired of pretending they didn’t change you. Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living. I provide virtual trauma-informed therapy to adults across Maryland who feel stuck in patterns of emotional numbing, hyper-independence, or constant vigilance and are ready to move beyond survival mode.
You’ve survived things that never should have happened, and you’re tired of pretending they didn’t change you. Many of the adults I work with learned how to survive childhood trauma, sexual or domestic violence, and grief, but survival isn’t the same as truly living. I provide virtual trauma-informed therapy to adults across Maryland who feel stuck in patterns of emotional numbing, hyper-independence, or constant vigilance and are ready to move beyond survival mode.
My ideal clients are older teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, trauma, self-confidence, or life transitions. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming space where clients can feel understood and explore their experiences without judgment. Together, we work on practical coping skills, self-understanding, emotional regulation, and building confidence to create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
My ideal clients are older teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, trauma, self-confidence, or life transitions. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming space where clients can feel understood and explore their experiences without judgment. Together, we work on practical coping skills, self-understanding, emotional regulation, and building confidence to create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Yvonna Love:Love and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSWC
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Our Practice has a particular focus on Stress, Anxiety, Depression and other mental health challenges. In today’s world it has become Increasingly difficult to just “keep up". We focus on positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that have helped them achieve. Sometimes it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place in the past. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and we have complete belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )
Our Practice has a particular focus on Stress, Anxiety, Depression and other mental health challenges. In today’s world it has become Increasingly difficult to just “keep up". We focus on positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that have helped them achieve. Sometimes it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place in the past. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and we have complete belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )
Throughout my career, I've been committed to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate life's transitions and clarify their goals. My slogan, "Okay, but now what?", reflects my approach of validating experiences while encouraging individuals to reach new heights in their present and future. I believe in the power of vitality—strength and activity—to assist others in discovering their inner peace.
Throughout my career, I've been committed to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate life's transitions and clarify their goals. My slogan, "Okay, but now what?", reflects my approach of validating experiences while encouraging individuals to reach new heights in their present and future. I believe in the power of vitality—strength and activity—to assist others in discovering their inner peace.
I treat each client according to how they show up. I like to give my clients permission to challenge me along this journey as I believe we all are trying to become our best selves and I am just a conduit to helping make that happen. We will identify a treatment plan and methods to assist in your healing journey that work for you.
I treat each client according to how they show up. I like to give my clients permission to challenge me along this journey as I believe we all are trying to become our best selves and I am just a conduit to helping make that happen. We will identify a treatment plan and methods to assist in your healing journey that work for you.
Christine E. Buckingham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
If your life is not working as well as you believe it should and you are willing to investigate why, you are my ideal client. You may be angry, depressed, anxious, or using food to deal with emotional pain. You may be reeling from the effects of childhood issues, abuse, or PTSD, or in such turmoil that you don't know what is real anymore. You may just need a sounding board. You may be struggling with aspects of your identity, or looking for a way to heal from infidelity, trauma, grief, or loss. We will explore that together.
If your life is not working as well as you believe it should and you are willing to investigate why, you are my ideal client. You may be angry, depressed, anxious, or using food to deal with emotional pain. You may be reeling from the effects of childhood issues, abuse, or PTSD, or in such turmoil that you don't know what is real anymore. You may just need a sounding board. You may be struggling with aspects of your identity, or looking for a way to heal from infidelity, trauma, grief, or loss. We will explore that together.
As a proud Gay African American man and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand how important it is to feel seen, respected, and supported. I bring both professional training and personal experience to the work I do, and I aim to create a safe, judgment-free space for every client, no matter their background or story.
I help clients with a range of concerns, including:
• ADHD
• Anxiety and depression
• Anger management
• Mood disorders (including bipolar)
• Family and relationship issues
• Life stress and transitions
• LGBTQIA+ support
• Trauma, PTSD, grief, and identity work
As a proud Gay African American man and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand how important it is to feel seen, respected, and supported. I bring both professional training and personal experience to the work I do, and I aim to create a safe, judgment-free space for every client, no matter their background or story.
I help clients with a range of concerns, including:
• ADHD
• Anxiety and depression
• Anger management
• Mood disorders (including bipolar)
• Family and relationship issues
• Life stress and transitions
• LGBTQIA+ support
• Trauma, PTSD, grief, and identity work
Try talk therapy if you've experienced trauma, are stressed, have survived a sexual assault, struggle with anger, irritability, mood instability, or suffer from anxiety.
As a practicing clinician I am trained in trauma response treatment, and crisis intervention. I am skilled at using different approaches to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients. Once this bond is formed, we work together to establish goals, process thoughts and behaviors, identify coping strategies, and develop conflict resolution skills.
Try talk therapy if you've experienced trauma, are stressed, have survived a sexual assault, struggle with anger, irritability, mood instability, or suffer from anxiety.
As a practicing clinician I am trained in trauma response treatment, and crisis intervention. I am skilled at using different approaches to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients. Once this bond is formed, we work together to establish goals, process thoughts and behaviors, identify coping strategies, and develop conflict resolution skills.
Restoring Minds And Hearts, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you or your child struggling with stress, anxiety, difficult emotions, relationships, or life transitions? At Restoring Minds & Hearts, we support children, adolescents, adults, and families through life's challenges. I'm Marnecia McCoy, LCSW-C, LICSW, Owner and Clinical Director. Our clinicians provide compassionate, trauma-informed care using a relational approach that builds trust and connection. Together, we help clients identify goals, process thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and create practical solutions for meaningful, lasting change and growth.
Are you or your child struggling with stress, anxiety, difficult emotions, relationships, or life transitions? At Restoring Minds & Hearts, we support children, adolescents, adults, and families through life's challenges. I'm Marnecia McCoy, LCSW-C, LICSW, Owner and Clinical Director. Our clinicians provide compassionate, trauma-informed care using a relational approach that builds trust and connection. Together, we help clients identify goals, process thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and create practical solutions for meaningful, lasting change and growth.
I'm Weena Wise, Licensed Couple and Family Therapist and Certified Professional Coach. My clinical advice is featured in over 15 mainstream media publications, such as NBC News, Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Prevention Magazine. I have a systematic way of helping individuals and couples slow down, get to the root of their concerns, and develop new awareness and skill to create their desired outcome. People usually need to see me when other efforts, including previous therapy attempts, have failed. I use clinical models such as CBT, EFT, and DBT.
I'm Weena Wise, Licensed Couple and Family Therapist and Certified Professional Coach. My clinical advice is featured in over 15 mainstream media publications, such as NBC News, Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Prevention Magazine. I have a systematic way of helping individuals and couples slow down, get to the root of their concerns, and develop new awareness and skill to create their desired outcome. People usually need to see me when other efforts, including previous therapy attempts, have failed. I use clinical models such as CBT, EFT, and DBT.
Joyce Michelle-Helen Samuels
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PCMH, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Mrs. Samuels is a master’s level clinician who works with adults, young adults and children in individual, couple, and group settings. She strongly believes in the therapy process and her passion is that of a servant leader, serving others in their healing journey in a holistic manner. Built upon a foundation of authentic caring for the whole person, Mrs. Samuels believes therapy provides insight, perspective, and self-awareness, that with her guidance leads to sustainable change. Mrs. Samuels’ passion for serving others and creating trusting environments that foster psychological safety began in her 23-year career as an educator.
Mrs. Samuels is a master’s level clinician who works with adults, young adults and children in individual, couple, and group settings. She strongly believes in the therapy process and her passion is that of a servant leader, serving others in their healing journey in a holistic manner. Built upon a foundation of authentic caring for the whole person, Mrs. Samuels believes therapy provides insight, perspective, and self-awareness, that with her guidance leads to sustainable change. Mrs. Samuels’ passion for serving others and creating trusting environments that foster psychological safety began in her 23-year career as an educator.
As we go through life we can face things that alter our perception and how we relate to the world around us. Experiencing these different forms of trauma and adversity has made many people feel helpless. Anxiety, Depression, and the challenges of daily life can be overwhelming to the point where we feel like our minds have been imprisoned. You might be feeling like there is no end to the emotional turmoil that you have been struggling with. There is hope for you! Liberation Wellness & Consulting is here to help free your mind. We are here to guide you to the wholeness that you’ve been seeking because you deserve it.
As we go through life we can face things that alter our perception and how we relate to the world around us. Experiencing these different forms of trauma and adversity has made many people feel helpless. Anxiety, Depression, and the challenges of daily life can be overwhelming to the point where we feel like our minds have been imprisoned. You might be feeling like there is no end to the emotional turmoil that you have been struggling with. There is hope for you! Liberation Wellness & Consulting is here to help free your mind. We are here to guide you to the wholeness that you’ve been seeking because you deserve it.
Dr. Simone Blanchard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, MA
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Inner Light Network's mission is to restore balance, develop resiliency, and inspire overall mental wellness. As master practitioners in spirituality, human development, and restitution, we do this through personalized programming, outcome-driven practices, and services that benefit our clients. Innerlight’s philosophy is that we must be the change we wish to see in the world; it is our place to bring out the inner light in each individual. We strongly believe that love and compassion can transform all by applying transformative services. We have a 100 percent satisfaction rate. Give yourself the life that you deserve.
Inner Light Network's mission is to restore balance, develop resiliency, and inspire overall mental wellness. As master practitioners in spirituality, human development, and restitution, we do this through personalized programming, outcome-driven practices, and services that benefit our clients. Innerlight’s philosophy is that we must be the change we wish to see in the world; it is our place to bring out the inner light in each individual. We strongly believe that love and compassion can transform all by applying transformative services. We have a 100 percent satisfaction rate. Give yourself the life that you deserve.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with years of clinical experience, allowing me to support individuals experiencing trauma, specifically childhood abuse and domestic violence, disenfranchised youth, individuals with developmental and/or emotional challenges, addictions, and first responders. I work with various clients, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with years of clinical experience, allowing me to support individuals experiencing trauma, specifically childhood abuse and domestic violence, disenfranchised youth, individuals with developmental and/or emotional challenges, addictions, and first responders. I work with various clients, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults.
You may feel disconnected in an important relationship, struggle with emotional or sexual intimacy, or find yourself caught in painful patterns that keep repeating. Maybe trust was broken through infidelity, financial betrayal, family or sibling wounds, church hurt, or another relationship that mattered deeply. You may now feel anxious, angry, guarded, grieving, or unsure what comes next. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand their needs and patterns, heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and create healthier relationships where they feel safe, valued, understood, and connected.
You may feel disconnected in an important relationship, struggle with emotional or sexual intimacy, or find yourself caught in painful patterns that keep repeating. Maybe trust was broken through infidelity, financial betrayal, family or sibling wounds, church hurt, or another relationship that mattered deeply. You may now feel anxious, angry, guarded, grieving, or unsure what comes next. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand their needs and patterns, heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and create healthier relationships where they feel safe, valued, understood, and connected.
I'm a licensed therapist who works with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck often while carrying a lot for others. I help clients gain clarity, build healthier boundaries, and develop practical tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strength-based, and I integrate faith-informed care when desired to support both emotional healing and personal growth.
I'm a licensed therapist who works with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck often while carrying a lot for others. I help clients gain clarity, build healthier boundaries, and develop practical tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and reconnect with themselves. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strength-based, and I integrate faith-informed care when desired to support both emotional healing and personal growth.
Ursula Camelo-Cerro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
I am a licensed bilingual therapist who integrates somatic-informed, psychodynamic, and evidence-based approaches. I support adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate trauma, anxiety, immigration-related stress, and family separation. I help clients understand how trauma and stress affect the mind, body, relationships, and nervous system while building emotional regulation, self-awareness, a sense of safety, and resilience.
I am a licensed bilingual therapist who integrates somatic-informed, psychodynamic, and evidence-based approaches. I support adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate trauma, anxiety, immigration-related stress, and family separation. I help clients understand how trauma and stress affect the mind, body, relationships, and nervous system while building emotional regulation, self-awareness, a sense of safety, and resilience.
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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.