Sexual Abuse Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Asking for help is not easy and it takes courage to recognize you want to change something. From navigating a life transition, experiencing symptoms from a traumatic event, struggling with your self-esteem, going through a divorce, dealing with career challenges, battling ADHD, or just feeling the overwhelm of everyday life... you are not alone! What you are experiencing is real and seeking help shows strength. I believe that with the right support and approach, healing and lasting change are possible and within reach. I am here to support and walk alongside you as we navigate this together.
Asking for help is not easy and it takes courage to recognize you want to change something. From navigating a life transition, experiencing symptoms from a traumatic event, struggling with your self-esteem, going through a divorce, dealing with career challenges, battling ADHD, or just feeling the overwhelm of everyday life... you are not alone! What you are experiencing is real and seeking help shows strength. I believe that with the right support and approach, healing and lasting change are possible and within reach. I am here to support and walk alongside you as we navigate this together.
My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore and address concerns related to problematic sexual behavior, relationships skills, and sexual well-being. Whether you're facing challenges with desire, communication, or sexual functioning, I’m here to help you navigate these sensitive areas with compassion and evidence-based strategies. Together, we’ll work towards enhancing your understanding of your sexual wellness and building a more fulfilling, confident connection with yourself and your relationships.
My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore and address concerns related to problematic sexual behavior, relationships skills, and sexual well-being. Whether you're facing challenges with desire, communication, or sexual functioning, I’m here to help you navigate these sensitive areas with compassion and evidence-based strategies. Together, we’ll work towards enhancing your understanding of your sexual wellness and building a more fulfilling, confident connection with yourself and your relationships.
Tana Steffens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
I frequently work with people who have a lot of moving parts in their lives. Whether you’re navigating traumatic experiences, exploring components of identity, or wading through overwhelming seasons of life in other ways, my goal is to help you sift through it all and provide support to process at your own pace. I'm comfortable navigating many of the other pieces that come with trauma work - managing episodes of depression, mitigating anxiety, challenging intrusive thoughts, and creating spaces that make life feel worth living.
I frequently work with people who have a lot of moving parts in their lives. Whether you’re navigating traumatic experiences, exploring components of identity, or wading through overwhelming seasons of life in other ways, my goal is to help you sift through it all and provide support to process at your own pace. I'm comfortable navigating many of the other pieces that come with trauma work - managing episodes of depression, mitigating anxiety, challenging intrusive thoughts, and creating spaces that make life feel worth living.
Kristin Bulin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
There are many circumstances in life that can throw you off balance. You may believe you're not good enough, you don't belong, or you feel stuck in your situation. Difficult experiences or traumas can lead to feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, scared, ashamed, or even out of control. I welcome you to a supportive and caring therapeutic experience. By having a safe space to express yourself, you will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of yourself and learn helpful ways to shift towards positive change and self-empowerment. I encourage you to begin a new path for yourself.
There are many circumstances in life that can throw you off balance. You may believe you're not good enough, you don't belong, or you feel stuck in your situation. Difficult experiences or traumas can lead to feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, scared, ashamed, or even out of control. I welcome you to a supportive and caring therapeutic experience. By having a safe space to express yourself, you will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of yourself and learn helpful ways to shift towards positive change and self-empowerment. I encourage you to begin a new path for yourself.
Currently have rare openings as the holiday season approaches - both in person and virtual!
Do you ever feel like your emotions and logic don't line up together? Does it feel like you're stuck in a neverending cycle and the autopilot that once worked isn't working anymore? I want to be there to help you through the struggle so that you can find the path leading to your goals while gaining a sense of self-awareness, fulfillment, and happiness that you deserve. I believe that people are their own personal experts in their lives, but we might need help unlocking that expert due to past times of becoming overwhelmed and shut down.
Currently have rare openings as the holiday season approaches - both in person and virtual!
Do you ever feel like your emotions and logic don't line up together? Does it feel like you're stuck in a neverending cycle and the autopilot that once worked isn't working anymore? I want to be there to help you through the struggle so that you can find the path leading to your goals while gaining a sense of self-awareness, fulfillment, and happiness that you deserve. I believe that people are their own personal experts in their lives, but we might need help unlocking that expert due to past times of becoming overwhelmed and shut down.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, playful space for clients wanting to understand the impacts of their relationships, navigating stressors and life changes, and exploring trauma (including sexual abuse).
My approach is integrative while focusing on connection and collaboration, taking from your experiences and needs, and bringing in skills and techniques to find peace and comfort. Being an EMDR Therapist allows me to watch my clients heal from their past and reclaim important aspects of their daily lives. Once we begin our work, we are in it together.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, playful space for clients wanting to understand the impacts of their relationships, navigating stressors and life changes, and exploring trauma (including sexual abuse).
My approach is integrative while focusing on connection and collaboration, taking from your experiences and needs, and bringing in skills and techniques to find peace and comfort. Being an EMDR Therapist allows me to watch my clients heal from their past and reclaim important aspects of their daily lives. Once we begin our work, we are in it together.
Do you ever feel like your life is really hard and falling apart all around you and you don’t know why? Are you haunted by trauma memories, anxiety or depression? I am here to help you understand what is happening and why. I have spent years working with people to help them understand what has happened in their life that causes them to repeat patterns and keep getting stuck in the same relationships or traumatic situations or to process through painful experiences. After working with me, my clients are better able to understand themselves and the patterns that they get into and are able to shift into more self lead places.
Do you ever feel like your life is really hard and falling apart all around you and you don’t know why? Are you haunted by trauma memories, anxiety or depression? I am here to help you understand what is happening and why. I have spent years working with people to help them understand what has happened in their life that causes them to repeat patterns and keep getting stuck in the same relationships or traumatic situations or to process through painful experiences. After working with me, my clients are better able to understand themselves and the patterns that they get into and are able to shift into more self lead places.
If you're looking for a warm, supportive space where it is safe to explore, learn, and create meaningful change, you've come to the right place! I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds helping them improve communication, recover from trauma, and build effective strategies. My approach is compassionate yet directive, guiding clients to embrace new perspectives and behaviors, at a pace that is comfortable. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), exposure/response prevention, role-playing, assertiveness training, and evidenced-based techniques, tailoring therapy to each client's needs.
If you're looking for a warm, supportive space where it is safe to explore, learn, and create meaningful change, you've come to the right place! I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds helping them improve communication, recover from trauma, and build effective strategies. My approach is compassionate yet directive, guiding clients to embrace new perspectives and behaviors, at a pace that is comfortable. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), exposure/response prevention, role-playing, assertiveness training, and evidenced-based techniques, tailoring therapy to each client's needs.
Accepting new clients as of September 2025. - If you are like me, you have procrastinated this decision to seek counseling for some time, and you are steadily nearing desperation. Entering into therapy is difficult - it is important to find a therapist with whom you connect. I provide a free phone consultation and a half price first session, so we can decide if we are a good fit. I work best with clients who are motivated to begin the explorative process towards healing. I seek to honor the vulnerability required to make changes in one's life by listening without judgment and growing to understand the individual's experiences.
Accepting new clients as of September 2025. - If you are like me, you have procrastinated this decision to seek counseling for some time, and you are steadily nearing desperation. Entering into therapy is difficult - it is important to find a therapist with whom you connect. I provide a free phone consultation and a half price first session, so we can decide if we are a good fit. I work best with clients who are motivated to begin the explorative process towards healing. I seek to honor the vulnerability required to make changes in one's life by listening without judgment and growing to understand the individual's experiences.
Dawn Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people of diverse beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. I would love to work with you, not only to help you resolve the situations which brought you to counseling, but also to help you grow more into who you actually are. I utilize EMDR and DBT to help both teens and adults with life transitions, identity issues, abuse recovery, sex addictions, and life skills. I bring a balance to my counseling sessions. Clients can expect me to be honest and forward focused, while creating a space that feels at ease and judgment free. Please call to see if my services might be a fit for your needs.
I work with people of diverse beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. I would love to work with you, not only to help you resolve the situations which brought you to counseling, but also to help you grow more into who you actually are. I utilize EMDR and DBT to help both teens and adults with life transitions, identity issues, abuse recovery, sex addictions, and life skills. I bring a balance to my counseling sessions. Clients can expect me to be honest and forward focused, while creating a space that feels at ease and judgment free. Please call to see if my services might be a fit for your needs.
If you are seeking a body-based, holistic approach to therapy that fosters personal growth and healing, I would be honored to work with you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with specialized training in Somatic Experiencing Therapy, as well as alternative therapies: Reiki/Therapeutic Touch, Breathwork & Spiritual Guidance. My focus is on working with the body, utilizing somatic awareness, therapeutic touch, breathwork and other mindfulness techniques to help clients relieve stress, manage overwhelm, and connect more deeply with themselves.
If you are seeking a body-based, holistic approach to therapy that fosters personal growth and healing, I would be honored to work with you. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with specialized training in Somatic Experiencing Therapy, as well as alternative therapies: Reiki/Therapeutic Touch, Breathwork & Spiritual Guidance. My focus is on working with the body, utilizing somatic awareness, therapeutic touch, breathwork and other mindfulness techniques to help clients relieve stress, manage overwhelm, and connect more deeply with themselves.
Accepting new folks Fall 2025! - The world we live in is often chaotic, demanding, and oppressive. It requires so much of us - our time, our labor, our money - and for many of us the psychological and relational cost is high. Perhaps you are feeling isolated from community, stretched thin with responsibilities, anxious with the state of the world, or dealing with trauma wounds that haunt you and impact your relationships. Together we can dig at the root of what you feel, leading with curiosity and compassion as we do transformative work. Your inner and outer world are equally important and deserve our time and attention.
Accepting new folks Fall 2025! - The world we live in is often chaotic, demanding, and oppressive. It requires so much of us - our time, our labor, our money - and for many of us the psychological and relational cost is high. Perhaps you are feeling isolated from community, stretched thin with responsibilities, anxious with the state of the world, or dealing with trauma wounds that haunt you and impact your relationships. Together we can dig at the root of what you feel, leading with curiosity and compassion as we do transformative work. Your inner and outer world are equally important and deserve our time and attention.
Laura Jarvis Brackett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
I do my best work with people who are dealing with past childhood trauma, toxic or abusive environments, complex trauma, physical or sexual assault, chronic pain or illness, medical trauma, dissociation, anxiety, and depression.
Whether it happened a month ago or a decade ago, trauma can turn your world upside down. By helping you create new feelings of safety within your body, mind, and community, you can move past the negative impacts of trauma to find your new normal.
I do my best work with people who are dealing with past childhood trauma, toxic or abusive environments, complex trauma, physical or sexual assault, chronic pain or illness, medical trauma, dissociation, anxiety, and depression.
Whether it happened a month ago or a decade ago, trauma can turn your world upside down. By helping you create new feelings of safety within your body, mind, and community, you can move past the negative impacts of trauma to find your new normal.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will empower you to establish healthy relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries & aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it. I emphasize praise & rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will empower you to establish healthy relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries & aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it. I emphasize praise & rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for good therapy. Instead, I believe in weaving together the experiences that shape us, the stories we tell, and the knowledge we’ve gained along the way. At One Stitch, I offer evidence-based treatments for overcoming life’s big challenges, from complex trauma/PTSD to grieving what didn’t happen and the paths not taken. I start with getting to know you, forming a meaningful therapeutic alliance. I help you by increasing your toolbox of adaptive coping skills and reprocessing trauma memories so they live in the past, where they belong (back there, back then) instead of burdening your present.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for good therapy. Instead, I believe in weaving together the experiences that shape us, the stories we tell, and the knowledge we’ve gained along the way. At One Stitch, I offer evidence-based treatments for overcoming life’s big challenges, from complex trauma/PTSD to grieving what didn’t happen and the paths not taken. I start with getting to know you, forming a meaningful therapeutic alliance. I help you by increasing your toolbox of adaptive coping skills and reprocessing trauma memories so they live in the past, where they belong (back there, back then) instead of burdening your present.
I am an AASECT certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with individuals of all abilities in areas of sexuality, gender identity, relationship building, trauma, intimacy, and boundaries/consent.
I am an AASECT certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with individuals of all abilities in areas of sexuality, gender identity, relationship building, trauma, intimacy, and boundaries/consent.
Over the last nine years, it has been my privilege to walk with people through difficult seasons of life. I have experience working with both women and youth struggling with a variety of life challenges including the battle with depression, low self-image, anxiety, addiction, the devastating consequences of abuse, the function of self-harm, the impact of family of origin issues, the emotional and relational consequences of divorce, and the strain of life transitions. I am incredibly grateful for the gift of walking with women and teens down the difficult path that leads to healing.
Over the last nine years, it has been my privilege to walk with people through difficult seasons of life. I have experience working with both women and youth struggling with a variety of life challenges including the battle with depression, low self-image, anxiety, addiction, the devastating consequences of abuse, the function of self-harm, the impact of family of origin issues, the emotional and relational consequences of divorce, and the strain of life transitions. I am incredibly grateful for the gift of walking with women and teens down the difficult path that leads to healing.
Amethyst Moon Holistic Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Yes, it's time. Often, all we need is to give ourselves permission to take that step. You are here because you have taken that step to seek support and understanding. You are ready to make changes that allow you to have control over your journey. I personally know how beneficial knowing yourself on all levels; spiritually, energetically, mentally, and physically; is to the healing process. If you are seeking support from a therapist who specializes in using holistic and alternative approaches to facilitate deeper understanding and insight; Congratulations, you've come to the right place. I am licensed in MO, TX, GA, AZ and FL.
Yes, it's time. Often, all we need is to give ourselves permission to take that step. You are here because you have taken that step to seek support and understanding. You are ready to make changes that allow you to have control over your journey. I personally know how beneficial knowing yourself on all levels; spiritually, energetically, mentally, and physically; is to the healing process. If you are seeking support from a therapist who specializes in using holistic and alternative approaches to facilitate deeper understanding and insight; Congratulations, you've come to the right place. I am licensed in MO, TX, GA, AZ and FL.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past trauma, struggling to understand your identity, or navigating the complexities of relationships and belonging? Maybe you're exploring your gender, sexuality, or neurodivergent experiences and looking for a safe, supportive space where you can be fully seen and heard. You want to heal, grow, and live more authentically without judgment or a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m here to help. In our work together, we’ll focus on releasing trauma that’s held in the body, unpacking relational patterns, and supporting your journey toward self-discovery and empowerment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past trauma, struggling to understand your identity, or navigating the complexities of relationships and belonging? Maybe you're exploring your gender, sexuality, or neurodivergent experiences and looking for a safe, supportive space where you can be fully seen and heard. You want to heal, grow, and live more authentically without judgment or a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m here to help. In our work together, we’ll focus on releasing trauma that’s held in the body, unpacking relational patterns, and supporting your journey toward self-discovery and empowerment.
Specializing in stress and anxiety which may stem from childhood trauma, current situations, loss and grieving, as well as unidentified issues which may be problematic and dysfunctional.
Specializing in stress and anxiety which may stem from childhood trauma, current situations, loss and grieving, as well as unidentified issues which may be problematic and dysfunctional.
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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.