Sexual Abuse Therapists in Midland Park, NJ
Do you feel overwhelmed? Are your anxious thoughts keeping you from living your best life? How are your relationships? Our group of 13 therapists is experienced and equipped to help you achieve your goals. We know how you feel. We, and others, have felt the same way. You are not alone. We can help. Together, we will work to conquer the issues keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest. The journey will not be easy, but it will be worth it.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Are your anxious thoughts keeping you from living your best life? How are your relationships? Our group of 13 therapists is experienced and equipped to help you achieve your goals. We know how you feel. We, and others, have felt the same way. You are not alone. We can help. Together, we will work to conquer the issues keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest. The journey will not be easy, but it will be worth it.
I have 20 years of expertise working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape/sexual assault and domestic or family violence.
When people are considering therapy, often the hardest step is making a first phone call. I have deep respect for the process of choosing a therapist and value the steps one must undertake in order to find the perfect fit. My style of working is relational and psychodynamically informed and I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique. This means that we will tailor your treatment to fit your needs and interests. The best outcomes are achieved when you feel comfortable with the person you are working with and together we will create a space that feels safe.
I have 20 years of expertise working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape/sexual assault and domestic or family violence.
When people are considering therapy, often the hardest step is making a first phone call. I have deep respect for the process of choosing a therapist and value the steps one must undertake in order to find the perfect fit. My style of working is relational and psychodynamically informed and I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique. This means that we will tailor your treatment to fit your needs and interests. The best outcomes are achieved when you feel comfortable with the person you are working with and together we will create a space that feels safe.
I work in partnership with clients to assist them in identifying strengths and strategies for healthy functioning. Together we identify interventions that resonate with the client to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship, and social functioning concerns as well as complex and post-traumatic stress. I assist individuals and families with conflict resolution and communication concerns. I work from the premise that healing occurs through the development of self-awareness, self-compassion and honoring our inner-wisdom.
I work in partnership with clients to assist them in identifying strengths and strategies for healthy functioning. Together we identify interventions that resonate with the client to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship, and social functioning concerns as well as complex and post-traumatic stress. I assist individuals and families with conflict resolution and communication concerns. I work from the premise that healing occurs through the development of self-awareness, self-compassion and honoring our inner-wisdom.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally feel stressed, reactive, or emotionally exhausted. Others are working through the impact of trauma and want more than coping—they want real, lasting change.
I use a trauma-informed, neurobiological approach to help you understand how past experiences shape present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we focus on regulating the nervous system, reducing emotional reactivity, and restoring a genuine sense of safety. When you feel safe, clarity, confidence, and connection
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally feel stressed, reactive, or emotionally exhausted. Others are working through the impact of trauma and want more than coping—they want real, lasting change.
I use a trauma-informed, neurobiological approach to help you understand how past experiences shape present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we focus on regulating the nervous system, reducing emotional reactivity, and restoring a genuine sense of safety. When you feel safe, clarity, confidence, and connection
It is my pleasure and privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families. Since receiving my Ph.D. in 1998, I have had the opportunity to offer psychotherapy to late teens and adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, body image, self worth, and relationships. I take a highly interactive approach to treatment, engaging with my patients as they explore barriers to optimal mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Our goal, working together, is to turn those obstacles into opportunities for growth and change in personal and relationship issues.
It is my pleasure and privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families. Since receiving my Ph.D. in 1998, I have had the opportunity to offer psychotherapy to late teens and adults who are struggling with issues related to mood, anxiety, body image, self worth, and relationships. I take a highly interactive approach to treatment, engaging with my patients as they explore barriers to optimal mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Our goal, working together, is to turn those obstacles into opportunities for growth and change in personal and relationship issues.
Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. Have you found your AI therapist can take you only so far? AI and apps can be quite useful, but lack the healing magic of human connection. I have advanced training in trauma healing and family dynamics. I'm certified in EMDR. I am able to work with individuals while keeping family and community in mind.
Have you fallen out of love & don't know whether to stay or go? Or are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured as an expert guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX & has authored 4 books, her latest: The Return to Love Playbook. She is the host of Love Notes with Dr. Deb Podcast. She uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly, & has special expertise in Couples, Sexuality, Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, and Adoption
Have you fallen out of love & don't know whether to stay or go? Or are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured as an expert guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX & has authored 4 books, her latest: The Return to Love Playbook. She is the host of Love Notes with Dr. Deb Podcast. She uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly, & has special expertise in Couples, Sexuality, Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, and Adoption
Life can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes- whether it’s relationship struggles, family tension, loss, or a big change you didn’t see coming. You might be feeling disconnected, stuck, or just tired of carrying so much on your own. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to heal old wounds, navigate tough transitions, and feel more grounded and connected in their day-to-day lives.
Life can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes- whether it’s relationship struggles, family tension, loss, or a big change you didn’t see coming. You might be feeling disconnected, stuck, or just tired of carrying so much on your own. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to heal old wounds, navigate tough transitions, and feel more grounded and connected in their day-to-day lives.
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If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come in frustrated, successful in life yet privately weighed down by anxiety, painful relationships, or self-doubt. The secret truth is, talk therapy doesn't get results. I specialize in EMDR to uncover the hidden impact of childhood trauma and guiding clients to release their pain at the root. My approach empowers you to break free from self-sabotage, anxiety, and old patterns so you can finally feel lighter, more at peace, and connected to your most authentic self.
If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come in frustrated, successful in life yet privately weighed down by anxiety, painful relationships, or self-doubt. The secret truth is, talk therapy doesn't get results. I specialize in EMDR to uncover the hidden impact of childhood trauma and guiding clients to release their pain at the root. My approach empowers you to break free from self-sabotage, anxiety, and old patterns so you can finally feel lighter, more at peace, and connected to your most authentic self.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted—trapped in trauma, toxic relationships, or burdened by shame or guilt? Stress from what’s going on in our nation may add to the weight. I specialize in treating men women and children with PTSD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual trauma, and helping women cope with relationship stress. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed counseling online so you can feel safe and supported in your own home. Christian counseling available upon request. Schedule a free consultation today.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted—trapped in trauma, toxic relationships, or burdened by shame or guilt? Stress from what’s going on in our nation may add to the weight. I specialize in treating men women and children with PTSD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual trauma, and helping women cope with relationship stress. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed counseling online so you can feel safe and supported in your own home. Christian counseling available upon request. Schedule a free consultation today.
I've always believed that people who seek therapy are the healthy ones - they recognize when something isn't working and want to make a change. Awareness is the first step toward healing, but without action, it can lead to frustration, anxiety, or a sense of hopelessness. My role is to help you turn awareness into meaningful change by navigating the complex emotions and patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Together, we'll work on building practical strategies to break old cycles, make healthier choices, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I've always believed that people who seek therapy are the healthy ones - they recognize when something isn't working and want to make a change. Awareness is the first step toward healing, but without action, it can lead to frustration, anxiety, or a sense of hopelessness. My role is to help you turn awareness into meaningful change by navigating the complex emotions and patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Together, we'll work on building practical strategies to break old cycles, make healthier choices, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or held back by the weight of past trauma? You don't have to face these challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where you can share your story at your own pace. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and support your journey toward greater emotional well-being and a happy, productive life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or held back by the weight of past trauma? You don't have to face these challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where you can share your story at your own pace. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and support your journey toward greater emotional well-being and a happy, productive life.
You may appear capable on the outside yet feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or never feeling "enough." Past wounds, from childhood experiences, painful relationships, or social pressures, can shape how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or individuals who have navigated racism, ableism, sexism, or other forms of marginalization and have learned to mask or minimize parts of themselves to get by.
You may appear capable on the outside yet feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or never feeling "enough." Past wounds, from childhood experiences, painful relationships, or social pressures, can shape how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or individuals who have navigated racism, ableism, sexism, or other forms of marginalization and have learned to mask or minimize parts of themselves to get by.
Maybe you've never told anyone what happened. Or you've talked about it, but not about the parts that still affect you now. The shame. Going numb. Pulling away from intimacy. Using substances or other ways of coping that you don't fully understand. I specialize in complex trauma, sexual trauma, and addiction, including the ways past experiences can continue showing up in relationships long after they're over.
Maybe you've never told anyone what happened. Or you've talked about it, but not about the parts that still affect you now. The shame. Going numb. Pulling away from intimacy. Using substances or other ways of coping that you don't fully understand. I specialize in complex trauma, sexual trauma, and addiction, including the ways past experiences can continue showing up in relationships long after they're over.
Hello, I’m Frank. I am a dedicated therapist committed to supporting mental wellness and emotional well-being. I believe that meaningful change begins with a strong and trusting relationship between a client and their therapist. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to address challenges, reduce stress, and create pathways toward growth.
Hello, I’m Frank. I am a dedicated therapist committed to supporting mental wellness and emotional well-being. I believe that meaningful change begins with a strong and trusting relationship between a client and their therapist. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to address challenges, reduce stress, and create pathways toward growth.
Life is hard and trauma of all kinds can wear down the strongest of us! But it is the strong who actually ask for help to deal with the challenges that life today throws at us. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist who practices from the Strengths Perspective, I work with my clients to identify those thoughts, behaviors and situations that might be holding them back, and implement a plan that will meet their goals. My goal is not to keep anyone in therapy for the rest of their lives, but rather to utilize therapy to overcome their challenges and achieve the inner peace they deserve.
Life is hard and trauma of all kinds can wear down the strongest of us! But it is the strong who actually ask for help to deal with the challenges that life today throws at us. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist who practices from the Strengths Perspective, I work with my clients to identify those thoughts, behaviors and situations that might be holding them back, and implement a plan that will meet their goals. My goal is not to keep anyone in therapy for the rest of their lives, but rather to utilize therapy to overcome their challenges and achieve the inner peace they deserve.
Are you currently experiencing anxiety, prolonged sadness, inability to enjoy life, difficulty with interpersonal relationships or a desire to grow in your knowledge of self understanding? Have you experienced a traumatic event that is interferring with daily life? If so you might benefit from time spent with a compassionate and caring therapist. As a clinician I have assisted others in their personal journey toward wholeness and self discovery.
Are you currently experiencing anxiety, prolonged sadness, inability to enjoy life, difficulty with interpersonal relationships or a desire to grow in your knowledge of self understanding? Have you experienced a traumatic event that is interferring with daily life? If so you might benefit from time spent with a compassionate and caring therapist. As a clinician I have assisted others in their personal journey toward wholeness and self discovery.
Are you facing challenges in your relationships - romantic or otherwise? Do you want to better understand yourself and improve your interactions with others? I'll work with you to help you develop 1) an awareness of your current thought processes, and 2) a deeper knowledge of how your life experiences have influenced the way you think. I'll offer you concrete tools to help you modify ways of coping that no longer serve you. My goal is to empower you to make the meaningful, positive changes you're seeking. (I use HIPAA-compliant video only. I do not offer in-person sessions.)
Are you facing challenges in your relationships - romantic or otherwise? Do you want to better understand yourself and improve your interactions with others? I'll work with you to help you develop 1) an awareness of your current thought processes, and 2) a deeper knowledge of how your life experiences have influenced the way you think. I'll offer you concrete tools to help you modify ways of coping that no longer serve you. My goal is to empower you to make the meaningful, positive changes you're seeking. (I use HIPAA-compliant video only. I do not offer in-person sessions.)
These experiences include, but are not limited to, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma.
I am a bilingual licensed clinician providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to individuals navigating trauma, loss, relationship challenges, and significant life transitions. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT. I provide secure telehealth services and accept select insurance plans through Headway and Alma platforms, as well as private-pay clients. I also provide clinical supervision and customized trainings for professionals.
These experiences include, but are not limited to, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma.
I am a bilingual licensed clinician providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to individuals navigating trauma, loss, relationship challenges, and significant life transitions. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT. I provide secure telehealth services and accept select insurance plans through Headway and Alma platforms, as well as private-pay clients. I also provide clinical supervision and customized trainings for professionals.
Has trauma impacted you—whether from sexual abuse, childhood wounds, or other significant life events—Do you feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed?
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy using Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, and inner child work. I help clients process wounds, address the root causes of their struggles, and create lasting change. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I guide clients toward healing, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of self.
Has trauma impacted you—whether from sexual abuse, childhood wounds, or other significant life events—Do you feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed?
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy using Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, and inner child work. I help clients process wounds, address the root causes of their struggles, and create lasting change. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I guide clients toward healing, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of self.
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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.