Sexual Abuse Therapists in Chelsea, NY
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
Navigating the intersection of traditional family expectations and the pressures of a high-stakes professional life can feel like a constant balancing act. Whether you are struggling with the silent weight of anxiety, managing a recent loss, or seeking a space to process intergenerational trauma, I offer a sophisticated, bilingual environment where your story doesn't need a translator.
Navigating the intersection of traditional family expectations and the pressures of a high-stakes professional life can feel like a constant balancing act. Whether you are struggling with the silent weight of anxiety, managing a recent loss, or seeking a space to process intergenerational trauma, I offer a sophisticated, bilingual environment where your story doesn't need a translator.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
Avery Klotsche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Whether navigating changes in our primary relationships, considering our gender or sexual identity, coping with problems related to sexual health, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to process our reflections is invaluable. My telehealth practice serves adult clients who navigate concerns around gender dysphoria, experience challenges with their sexuality or sexual enjoyment, are members of the LGBTQ+ community, or have experiences with trauma and grief that impact their daily lives. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
Whether navigating changes in our primary relationships, considering our gender or sexual identity, coping with problems related to sexual health, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to process our reflections is invaluable. My telehealth practice serves adult clients who navigate concerns around gender dysphoria, experience challenges with their sexuality or sexual enjoyment, are members of the LGBTQ+ community, or have experiences with trauma and grief that impact their daily lives. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
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It may be difficult to find the right fit in speaking to someone about things you hold deep within yourself. There may be things that you need to share with someone because you want to work on changing them or mainly just because you don't want to keep them bottled up any longer. Whatever the reasons may be, looking for the right person to talk to can be a very difficult and time consuming task. I want to help you find that person where you can take the reins and design the therapeutic interaction. We will be partners in your road to recovery. Your life...your choices. Let me help you.
It may be difficult to find the right fit in speaking to someone about things you hold deep within yourself. There may be things that you need to share with someone because you want to work on changing them or mainly just because you don't want to keep them bottled up any longer. Whatever the reasons may be, looking for the right person to talk to can be a very difficult and time consuming task. I want to help you find that person where you can take the reins and design the therapeutic interaction. We will be partners in your road to recovery. Your life...your choices. Let me help you.
I am currently offering both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Sometimes what we need is for someone to hear and see us as we are, without expectations or judgment. Whether this is your first time reaching out for therapy or a return to self-care, welcome! I’m here to support you on your journey toward understanding yourself and finding balance in your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, or past experiences, let’s tackle the challenges you’re facing together.
I am currently offering both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Sometimes what we need is for someone to hear and see us as we are, without expectations or judgment. Whether this is your first time reaching out for therapy or a return to self-care, welcome! I’m here to support you on your journey toward understanding yourself and finding balance in your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, or past experiences, let’s tackle the challenges you’re facing together.
I provide trauma-focused individual and EMDR therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16 an up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, trust/abandonment issues, relationship problems including codependency/intimacy dysfunction, self esteem/identity issues and symptoms related to childhood trauma which can include: flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, sleep distrubance, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli and hypervigilance.
I provide trauma-focused individual and EMDR therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16 an up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, trust/abandonment issues, relationship problems including codependency/intimacy dysfunction, self esteem/identity issues and symptoms related to childhood trauma which can include: flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, sleep distrubance, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli and hypervigilance.
Your goals are at the forefront of our work, tailoring sessions to meet your needs including sexual abuse, childhood trauma or recent events.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
Your goals are at the forefront of our work, tailoring sessions to meet your needs including sexual abuse, childhood trauma or recent events.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
My name is Nicole Wong (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing support to clients. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual harm, relationship violence, identity, people-pleasing tendencies, self-esteem struggles, and/or life transitions. In this journey with you, my goal is to ensure that your voice is centered and amplified and that we are able to explore how all of your identities impact your experiences and your interactions with the world.
My name is Nicole Wong (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing support to clients. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual harm, relationship violence, identity, people-pleasing tendencies, self-esteem struggles, and/or life transitions. In this journey with you, my goal is to ensure that your voice is centered and amplified and that we are able to explore how all of your identities impact your experiences and your interactions with the world.
They may grapple with sexual abuse, partner violence, sexual orientation and/ or disability related issues.
I provide psychodynamic therapy in addition to CBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Each person is unique; sometimes validation, mirroring, structure and support is all that's needed; at other times specific traumatic incidents need to be processed. I do not believe in the old adage, "no pain, no gain;" therapy is supposed to make us feel better!
They may grapple with sexual abuse, partner violence, sexual orientation and/ or disability related issues.
I provide psychodynamic therapy in addition to CBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Each person is unique; sometimes validation, mirroring, structure and support is all that's needed; at other times specific traumatic incidents need to be processed. I do not believe in the old adage, "no pain, no gain;" therapy is supposed to make us feel better!
I specialize in complex trauma, sexual abuse, and what is often referred to as Borderline Personality Disorder.
For people who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, life can be incredibly painful with many different issues and symptoms that can feel so overwhelming. In therapy, we can help you access and work through the underlying wounding that has lead to the ways you have learned to protect yourself. I believe that at each person's core lays the capacity for deep healing and connection, and it is within the context of safe relationships that we can access that I believe that the therapeutic relationship serves as a sacred space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and valued without judgment.
I specialize in complex trauma, sexual abuse, and what is often referred to as Borderline Personality Disorder.
For people who have experienced developmental/complex trauma, life can be incredibly painful with many different issues and symptoms that can feel so overwhelming. In therapy, we can help you access and work through the underlying wounding that has lead to the ways you have learned to protect yourself. I believe that at each person's core lays the capacity for deep healing and connection, and it is within the context of safe relationships that we can access that I believe that the therapeutic relationship serves as a sacred space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and valued without judgment.
If you're feeling disconnected or struggling with relationships or daily life, know you're not alone. Many of the people I work with have experienced childhood trauma, neglect, emotional abuse, or moments of feeling detached, distant, or “checked out” from themselves or the world. Healing doesn’t have to be faced alone—it’s okay to show up just as you are, with all the complexities that come with it. Together, we’ll explore what feels overwhelming, slowly and expansively, allowing space for healing at your own pace.
If you're feeling disconnected or struggling with relationships or daily life, know you're not alone. Many of the people I work with have experienced childhood trauma, neglect, emotional abuse, or moments of feeling detached, distant, or “checked out” from themselves or the world. Healing doesn’t have to be faced alone—it’s okay to show up just as you are, with all the complexities that come with it. Together, we’ll explore what feels overwhelming, slowly and expansively, allowing space for healing at your own pace.
Life unfolds in moments—some tender, some turbulent, all meaningful. When someone tells me they’re taking it day by day, I gently offer this: try moment by moment. Because so much can shift in a single breath.
I’m a licensed therapist and life coach. For over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside individuals on their healing journeys—helping them move through self-imposed blockages and toward the life they deeply desire.
Life unfolds in moments—some tender, some turbulent, all meaningful. When someone tells me they’re taking it day by day, I gently offer this: try moment by moment. Because so much can shift in a single breath.
I’m a licensed therapist and life coach. For over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside individuals on their healing journeys—helping them move through self-imposed blockages and toward the life they deeply desire.
In our work together, we will examine and unpack root causes of trauma, anxiety, and depression and look at tools and techniques to help relieve symptoms. I aim to provide a safe and sacred space where we can explore emotions, let go of unhelpful patterns, and find relief through somatic and creative approaches including EMDR, MBSR, music, art, sound, and movement to allow a free flow of expression and release to occur in the sessions.
In our work together, we will examine and unpack root causes of trauma, anxiety, and depression and look at tools and techniques to help relieve symptoms. I aim to provide a safe and sacred space where we can explore emotions, let go of unhelpful patterns, and find relief through somatic and creative approaches including EMDR, MBSR, music, art, sound, and movement to allow a free flow of expression and release to occur in the sessions.
In-Person Availability. Are you struggling to enjoy your day-to-day life? Do you find that the traumatic events of your past are still affecting you? Often negative events from our past will present themselves at the most inopportune moments, causing many problems. They sometimes show up as depression, anxiety, isolating ourselves, and repeating negative relationship patterns. If this sounds like something you are struggling with I just want you to know it is not your fault. You are not alone in this and I can help you!
In-Person Availability. Are you struggling to enjoy your day-to-day life? Do you find that the traumatic events of your past are still affecting you? Often negative events from our past will present themselves at the most inopportune moments, causing many problems. They sometimes show up as depression, anxiety, isolating ourselves, and repeating negative relationship patterns. If this sounds like something you are struggling with I just want you to know it is not your fault. You are not alone in this and I can help you!
I work with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, ADHD, attachment wounds, mother-related pain, and relationship challenges.
I help people untangle the parts of themselves that feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected so they can feel more grounded and at peace. My approach is IFS-informed, trauma-informed, and person-centered, blending evidence-based therapy with a true respect for each person’s inner wisdom. I view healing as a process of coming home to yourself, learning to listen inwardly, soften self-judgment, and reconnect with what feels true and alive. Whether you’re wanting to heal from trauma, navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD or integrating a psychedelic experience, therapy is a space to rediscover your inner steadiness and sense of possibility.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, ADHD, attachment wounds, mother-related pain, and relationship challenges.
I help people untangle the parts of themselves that feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected so they can feel more grounded and at peace. My approach is IFS-informed, trauma-informed, and person-centered, blending evidence-based therapy with a true respect for each person’s inner wisdom. I view healing as a process of coming home to yourself, learning to listen inwardly, soften self-judgment, and reconnect with what feels true and alive. Whether you’re wanting to heal from trauma, navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD or integrating a psychedelic experience, therapy is a space to rediscover your inner steadiness and sense of possibility.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions such as career changes or adjustment difficulties. My ideal clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, yet are ready to explore their emotions with honesty and courage. Together, we create a safe space to understand personal patterns, process emotions, and build coping skills that foster resilience, growth, and long-term mental wellness.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions such as career changes or adjustment difficulties. My ideal clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, yet are ready to explore their emotions with honesty and courage. Together, we create a safe space to understand personal patterns, process emotions, and build coping skills that foster resilience, growth, and long-term mental wellness.
My clients are often intellectually curious, creatively driven individuals who have struggled to find spaces where they feel genuinely understood. Many are drawn to exploring deeper questions around identity, meaning, relationships, and the human experience. I frequently work with those who identify as the “black sheep” within high-achieving or complex family systems, as well as artists, performers, clinicians, and high-visibility professionals.
You may be navigating trauma, anxiety, distrust, dissociation, identity exploration, unusual perceptual experiences, or the complicated intersection of visibility, success and isolation.
My clients are often intellectually curious, creatively driven individuals who have struggled to find spaces where they feel genuinely understood. Many are drawn to exploring deeper questions around identity, meaning, relationships, and the human experience. I frequently work with those who identify as the “black sheep” within high-achieving or complex family systems, as well as artists, performers, clinicians, and high-visibility professionals.
You may be navigating trauma, anxiety, distrust, dissociation, identity exploration, unusual perceptual experiences, or the complicated intersection of visibility, success and isolation.
I specialize in working with people who are committed to enhancing their lives through self-exploration under the guidance of a highly trained professional. I work with adults who desire a better understanding of themselves and look for freedom in how they experience their emotional life and the world around them. I am also the Founder and Clinical Director of Gotham Mental Health Group, PLLC, a Flatiron (and Northern Westchester) based group private practice. We offer individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. thenyshrinkdotcom
I specialize in working with people who are committed to enhancing their lives through self-exploration under the guidance of a highly trained professional. I work with adults who desire a better understanding of themselves and look for freedom in how they experience their emotional life and the world around them. I am also the Founder and Clinical Director of Gotham Mental Health Group, PLLC, a Flatiron (and Northern Westchester) based group private practice. We offer individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. thenyshrinkdotcom
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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.