Sexual Abuse Therapists in Briarcliff Manor, NY
I am a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups to improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, manage life transitions, and develop skills to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. My clinical approach is rooted in a psychodynamic orientation, meaning I help patients understand – and uncover the connections between – their past experiences and present realities.
I am a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups to improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, manage life transitions, and develop skills to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. My clinical approach is rooted in a psychodynamic orientation, meaning I help patients understand – and uncover the connections between – their past experiences and present realities.
Letitia V. Coburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Waitlist for new clients
As founder of Gentle Growth Therapeutic Services, I provide psychotherapy to adults and adolescents who are seeking to heal from the results of painful childhoods and current losses. It is important to me that people feel both understood by me, and that I am connected to them. We discuss ideas or questions about our work together, if needed. People with whom I work are concerned about stress, family problems, addiction, childhood abuse, divorce or domestic violence. I am most excited and enlivened when I witness people gain new understanding about their situations or find and use new personal strengths.
As founder of Gentle Growth Therapeutic Services, I provide psychotherapy to adults and adolescents who are seeking to heal from the results of painful childhoods and current losses. It is important to me that people feel both understood by me, and that I am connected to them. We discuss ideas or questions about our work together, if needed. People with whom I work are concerned about stress, family problems, addiction, childhood abuse, divorce or domestic violence. I am most excited and enlivened when I witness people gain new understanding about their situations or find and use new personal strengths.
Bianca Ventura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bianca , Ventura, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Feeling alone, isolated even when we are in a relationship is very common. Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument over and over? Some of common challenges include communication difficulties, infidelity, loss of intimacy, financial pressures, difficulty balancing individual, work, couple and family expectations. We often find it difficult to share our challenges and vulnerabilities. When trust is damaged or communication turns into constant conflict, couples can feel hopeless. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in the same painful pattern.
Feeling alone, isolated even when we are in a relationship is very common. Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument over and over? Some of common challenges include communication difficulties, infidelity, loss of intimacy, financial pressures, difficulty balancing individual, work, couple and family expectations. We often find it difficult to share our challenges and vulnerabilities. When trust is damaged or communication turns into constant conflict, couples can feel hopeless. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in the same painful pattern.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals, couples and families understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting, positive effects. Among the issues with which I have experience and success are depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationships. I also have extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing learning, social, emotional and biologically driven issues.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals, couples and families understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting, positive effects. Among the issues with which I have experience and success are depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationships. I also have extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing learning, social, emotional and biologically driven issues.
If you are reading this page, you are probably in some kind of crisis or difficulty you have not been able to sort out by yourself. Although this can be uncomfortable, it also provides great possibilities for change. As a trained therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have a broad array of experiences and tools to help you effect the changes you want to make in a way that is gentle and respectful. Although it may seem impossible, individual change, changing a troubled relationship or getting your family back on track are all within reach.
If you are reading this page, you are probably in some kind of crisis or difficulty you have not been able to sort out by yourself. Although this can be uncomfortable, it also provides great possibilities for change. As a trained therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have a broad array of experiences and tools to help you effect the changes you want to make in a way that is gentle and respectful. Although it may seem impossible, individual change, changing a troubled relationship or getting your family back on track are all within reach.
Now offering Walk and Talk therapy sessions! Please reach out to schedule a consultation to discuss whether walking sessions would be appropriate for you. Walking sessions typically involve being outside in nature and moving your body while processing thoughts and emotions. Movement and being in nature naturally affect biophysical processes such as increasing endorphins and decreasing stress hormones, supporting the emotional processing that takes place in therapy. Walk and talk sessions can be incredibly useful and effective for those experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions or attentional issues.
Now offering Walk and Talk therapy sessions! Please reach out to schedule a consultation to discuss whether walking sessions would be appropriate for you. Walking sessions typically involve being outside in nature and moving your body while processing thoughts and emotions. Movement and being in nature naturally affect biophysical processes such as increasing endorphins and decreasing stress hormones, supporting the emotional processing that takes place in therapy. Walk and talk sessions can be incredibly useful and effective for those experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions or attentional issues.
Are you longing for deeper connection, clarity, or ease, yet find yourself repeating patterns that feel overwhelming? These patterns may point to unresolved needs, protective strategies developed earlier in life, or parts of yourself asking to be heard.
My integrative approach draws from NARM, Internal Family Systems, Focusing, mindfulness, and expressive practices. Together, we gently explore what is shaping these cycles, listen to what is happening in the present moment, and strengthen your capacity for greater choice, connection, and ease in your relationship with yourself and with others.
Are you longing for deeper connection, clarity, or ease, yet find yourself repeating patterns that feel overwhelming? These patterns may point to unresolved needs, protective strategies developed earlier in life, or parts of yourself asking to be heard.
My integrative approach draws from NARM, Internal Family Systems, Focusing, mindfulness, and expressive practices. Together, we gently explore what is shaping these cycles, listen to what is happening in the present moment, and strengthen your capacity for greater choice, connection, and ease in your relationship with yourself and with others.
Is your relationship with yourself or important people around you diminished by problematic thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Are you having difficulty reaching goals in work, school, family or other significant areas of your life? With over 20 years of clinical experience helping adults overcome such issues, I bring a thoughtful, sensitive, accepting and thorough approach to the work. I have been effective working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds on issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, transitions, stress, impulsivity and many others.
Is your relationship with yourself or important people around you diminished by problematic thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Are you having difficulty reaching goals in work, school, family or other significant areas of your life? With over 20 years of clinical experience helping adults overcome such issues, I bring a thoughtful, sensitive, accepting and thorough approach to the work. I have been effective working with a wide range of ages and backgrounds on issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, transitions, stress, impulsivity and many others.
Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions?
Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.
Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions?
Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
Hi, I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m so glad you’re here. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can show up just as you are — no pressure, no judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps your brain feels like is on a constant loop? Are past traumas keeping you disconnected and leading to health issues? Maybe you’re feeling lost, or just tired of people pleasing everyone. If any of this resonates, I’m here to help. With the right tools and a safe, compassionate space, I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and restore balance to their nervous system. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful change.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps your brain feels like is on a constant loop? Are past traumas keeping you disconnected and leading to health issues? Maybe you’re feeling lost, or just tired of people pleasing everyone. If any of this resonates, I’m here to help. With the right tools and a safe, compassionate space, I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and restore balance to their nervous system. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
Individuals come for therapy because they’ve stopped wanting anything and can barely drag themselves out of bed; They might be worked up about something and can't concentrate or sleep at night; They don't know what they want or don't want to want what they want. They cling to relationships that go badly. They place obstacles in their own way. Parents worry about their children. Couples struggle with all of these things.
Individuals come for therapy because they’ve stopped wanting anything and can barely drag themselves out of bed; They might be worked up about something and can't concentrate or sleep at night; They don't know what they want or don't want to want what they want. They cling to relationships that go badly. They place obstacles in their own way. Parents worry about their children. Couples struggle with all of these things.
I provide a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which to focus on understanding the issues you are having and map out an effective plan for change. My approach is based on 20+ years of experience and specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and other issues experienced by adults and adolescents. I also have expertise as a clinical health psychologist and have worked with families, patients and healthcare teams to improve coping with and outcomes of chronic illnesses like type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
I provide a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which to focus on understanding the issues you are having and map out an effective plan for change. My approach is based on 20+ years of experience and specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and other issues experienced by adults and adolescents. I also have expertise as a clinical health psychologist and have worked with families, patients and healthcare teams to improve coping with and outcomes of chronic illnesses like type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
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I have treated numerous people who have been abused ranging: from sexual abuse to childhood abandonment; often prompting depressions and self-esteem issues.
Sometimes it is a struggle to face thoughts and feelings that you are having. Various events have happened to us in our life that continue to haunt us causing harmful and troubling feelings. These troubling feelings can feel shameful and unforgiveable. It helps to have a safe environment to talk.
I have treated numerous people who have been abused ranging: from sexual abuse to childhood abandonment; often prompting depressions and self-esteem issues.
Sometimes it is a struggle to face thoughts and feelings that you are having. Various events have happened to us in our life that continue to haunt us causing harmful and troubling feelings. These troubling feelings can feel shameful and unforgiveable. It helps to have a safe environment to talk.
Something Missing? Help Finding It.
You don't have to suffer alone in silence. Secrets and isolation are not the answer. I can be there for you, wherever you are, to help you feel better soon. I provide safe, personalized confidential care via video chat. My goal is to deliver the solutions you want as quickly as possible. Benefits of therapy can be more: confidence, connection, success, peace, health, happiness. Triumph over your life challenges: Relationships, Panic/Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Men's Issues, Peyronie's Disease, Sexual Identity.
Something Missing? Help Finding It.
You don't have to suffer alone in silence. Secrets and isolation are not the answer. I can be there for you, wherever you are, to help you feel better soon. I provide safe, personalized confidential care via video chat. My goal is to deliver the solutions you want as quickly as possible. Benefits of therapy can be more: confidence, connection, success, peace, health, happiness. Triumph over your life challenges: Relationships, Panic/Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Men's Issues, Peyronie's Disease, Sexual Identity.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a NYS Credentialed Substance Use Counselor. I see adults of all ages in a comfortable, private and safe setting on the Upper West Side. I think dynamically, but work eclectically. I coach behavioral changes while exploring beliefs, reactions and motivations so you understand yourself better and enhance your options in living. I deeply believe that the more we understand ourselves and our motivations, the greater will be our power to take control of things that previously seemed inevitable.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a NYS Credentialed Substance Use Counselor. I see adults of all ages in a comfortable, private and safe setting on the Upper West Side. I think dynamically, but work eclectically. I coach behavioral changes while exploring beliefs, reactions and motivations so you understand yourself better and enhance your options in living. I deeply believe that the more we understand ourselves and our motivations, the greater will be our power to take control of things that previously seemed inevitable.
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 provide a neutral, non-judgmental zone to explore and find positive coping strategies that can improve daily living. I believe that positive coping strategies will empower us to live our best lives. I will aid you in finding and exploring factors in your past and present that have hindered you from recognizing your internal strength, thereby empowering you to move forward and become mentally healthier. I hold a strong belief that talk therapy allows for a collaborative effort to utilize grounded theories as the tools needed to help you heal, change, accept and live your best life.
I provide a neutral, non-judgmental zone to explore and find positive coping strategies that can improve daily living. I believe that positive coping strategies will empower us to live our best lives. I will aid you in finding and exploring factors in your past and present that have hindered you from recognizing your internal strength, thereby empowering you to move forward and become mentally healthier. I hold a strong belief that talk therapy allows for a collaborative effort to utilize grounded theories as the tools needed to help you heal, change, accept and live your best life.
Developing as a person and navigating different facets of life can bring stress and overwhelm. Whether you’re experiencing negative thoughts, feeling low or disconnected, or simply wanting positive change, therapy can be a space devoted to addressing those psychological needs and making room for more of what you want out of life. I believe that people feel their best when they can express themselves authentically and are in connection with others.
Developing as a person and navigating different facets of life can bring stress and overwhelm. Whether you’re experiencing negative thoughts, feeling low or disconnected, or simply wanting positive change, therapy can be a space devoted to addressing those psychological needs and making room for more of what you want out of life. I believe that people feel their best when they can express themselves authentically and are in connection with others.
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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.