Sexual Abuse Therapists in Newburgh, NY
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.
I work with adults who want to address depression, anxiety, addiction, social isolation/loneliness, and trauma recovery. I also work often with family members of those struggling with addiction. I am a published writer and NYMHCA-presenter on the epidemic of social isolation and loneliness. I utilize evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and behavioral strategies to help my clients learn new skills and make values-aligned choices in their lives.
I work with adults who want to address depression, anxiety, addiction, social isolation/loneliness, and trauma recovery. I also work often with family members of those struggling with addiction. I am a published writer and NYMHCA-presenter on the epidemic of social isolation and loneliness. I utilize evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and behavioral strategies to help my clients learn new skills and make values-aligned choices in their lives.
I work with adults who want to address anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. My therapeutic approach is catered for each client.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, including GAD, social anxiety, and perinatal/postpartum anxiety. I use evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help my clients learn how to navigate unhelpful thoughts, learn new ways of thinking, and regulate their nervous system. Much of therapy includes also helping my clients try new things that are anxiety-provoking for them, in order to overcome their fears/worries.
I work with adults who want to address anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. My therapeutic approach is catered for each client.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, including GAD, social anxiety, and perinatal/postpartum anxiety. I use evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help my clients learn how to navigate unhelpful thoughts, learn new ways of thinking, and regulate their nervous system. Much of therapy includes also helping my clients try new things that are anxiety-provoking for them, in order to overcome their fears/worries.
Victoria L Markouizos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550
Waitlist for new clients
I have a specialization in trauma (particularly rape/sexual assault) and use EMDR often in my work.
Making the decision to enter into therapy can feel overwhelming and at times, very intimidating for many people. Regardless of how big or small you feel a problem is, we can all use a little help and outside perspective sometimes. As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to collaborate with my clients in helping them identify what they would like to change, and make a plan to do so as quickly as possible. My goal is to assist you in living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I have a specialization in trauma (particularly rape/sexual assault) and use EMDR often in my work.
Making the decision to enter into therapy can feel overwhelming and at times, very intimidating for many people. Regardless of how big or small you feel a problem is, we can all use a little help and outside perspective sometimes. As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to collaborate with my clients in helping them identify what they would like to change, and make a plan to do so as quickly as possible. My goal is to assist you in living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
UGH! - I FEEL STUCK! and I have no idea how to get out of this!" - Have you ever felt this way? We all have - and some much longer than they have needed to. Life is full of highs and lows- everyone experiences them! No one can escape them, and we each have our own way of dealing with them. Sometimes the "lows" we experience can leave us feeling helpless, breathless and quite honestly- hopeless.
UGH! - I FEEL STUCK! and I have no idea how to get out of this!" - Have you ever felt this way? We all have - and some much longer than they have needed to. Life is full of highs and lows- everyone experiences them! No one can escape them, and we each have our own way of dealing with them. Sometimes the "lows" we experience can leave us feeling helpless, breathless and quite honestly- hopeless.
Things can look and seem really good on the outside. you may have done a lot of work but in therapy before, but you still struggle with your relationships and with your self-esteem. That negative core belief (I'm not enough; I'm unlovable, etc.) you have about yourself is still there and won't go away. You find you either overreact or under-react. Old thoughts/feelings, excessive anxiety, addictions, ruptured attachments, low confidence or depression has you feeling stuck, and you want better for yourself and for those around you. You want your inner world to match the goodness of your outer world. You want congruency.
Things can look and seem really good on the outside. you may have done a lot of work but in therapy before, but you still struggle with your relationships and with your self-esteem. That negative core belief (I'm not enough; I'm unlovable, etc.) you have about yourself is still there and won't go away. You find you either overreact or under-react. Old thoughts/feelings, excessive anxiety, addictions, ruptured attachments, low confidence or depression has you feeling stuck, and you want better for yourself and for those around you. You want your inner world to match the goodness of your outer world. You want congruency.
When life feels overwhelming, it can affect every aspect of your well-being. Chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the activities that once brought them joy. If you're finding it difficult to regain a sense of balance, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
As a music therapist and psychotherapist, I offer an integrative approach that recognizes the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions. Through music therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and traditional talk therapy, clients are
When life feels overwhelming, it can affect every aspect of your well-being. Chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the activities that once brought them joy. If you're finding it difficult to regain a sense of balance, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
As a music therapist and psychotherapist, I offer an integrative approach that recognizes the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions. Through music therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and traditional talk therapy, clients are
Trauma can leave us feeling fragmented, hopeless, and disconnected from ourselves. Maybe you want to understand why you respond and feel the way you do to have more control over your life. Making a therapeutic connection with a therapist can help heal in a trusting and safe space. In this space you can slow down and learn how to manage anxieties, worry, self worth, and reconnect with yourself and your inner strength.
Our work together is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and trust. I assist with building supportive practices that foster emotional resilience, self-trust, and more authenticity in how you want to live your life.
Trauma can leave us feeling fragmented, hopeless, and disconnected from ourselves. Maybe you want to understand why you respond and feel the way you do to have more control over your life. Making a therapeutic connection with a therapist can help heal in a trusting and safe space. In this space you can slow down and learn how to manage anxieties, worry, self worth, and reconnect with yourself and your inner strength.
Our work together is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and trust. I assist with building supportive practices that foster emotional resilience, self-trust, and more authenticity in how you want to live your life.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve whatever goals, solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call or email and see how I can help.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve whatever goals, solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call or email and see how I can help.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, who uses CBT, REBT, EMDR, and others modalities to assist individual, group, children, adolescents, and families to assist each person with the individual treatment needed. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavior challenges, and family conflicts. I provide therapy with an unyielding level of respect for the individual path and circumstances of every person who I have the privilege of helping. My approach, honed over decades of experience, consists of nurturing and instilling a social, mental, and emotional environment that will empower a state of wellness in my client.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, who uses CBT, REBT, EMDR, and others modalities to assist individual, group, children, adolescents, and families to assist each person with the individual treatment needed. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavior challenges, and family conflicts. I provide therapy with an unyielding level of respect for the individual path and circumstances of every person who I have the privilege of helping. My approach, honed over decades of experience, consists of nurturing and instilling a social, mental, and emotional environment that will empower a state of wellness in my client.
I am a fully licensed therapist specializing in young adults and adults. I provide a variety of psychotherapy services including individual and family therapy when necessary. My approach to treatment is eclectic, incorporating CBT and Humanistic therapy amongst others. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one in which I work together with the client to help them gain understanding of problems they're facing, to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, or to work towards resolution of a specific issue.
I am a fully licensed therapist specializing in young adults and adults. I provide a variety of psychotherapy services including individual and family therapy when necessary. My approach to treatment is eclectic, incorporating CBT and Humanistic therapy amongst others. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one in which I work together with the client to help them gain understanding of problems they're facing, to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, or to work towards resolution of a specific issue.
Overwhelmed? In Pain? I am committed to helping you to solve the problems that are impacting you. I work with individuals and couples to repair relationships and communication. I will collaborate with you to find a treatment approach that will allow you to see actual results of your efforts by enhancing your strengths and improving the way you see yourself.
Whether you are struggling with depression, fatigue or low energy, sleep problems, anxiety, trauma symptoms, intimacy problems, stress, or low self-worth, our therapy space is your lab to explore, process, and practice what you would like to put into action in your real life.
Overwhelmed? In Pain? I am committed to helping you to solve the problems that are impacting you. I work with individuals and couples to repair relationships and communication. I will collaborate with you to find a treatment approach that will allow you to see actual results of your efforts by enhancing your strengths and improving the way you see yourself.
Whether you are struggling with depression, fatigue or low energy, sleep problems, anxiety, trauma symptoms, intimacy problems, stress, or low self-worth, our therapy space is your lab to explore, process, and practice what you would like to put into action in your real life.
Have you ever sat there and been hard on yourself because your mind is telling you one thing but your body is reacting differently? You find you either overreact or under-react. Old thoughts/feelings, excessive anxiety, ruptured attachments, low confidence, negative thoughts or depression has you feeling stuck. You want better for yourself on the daily and to improve your life around. You want your cognitions and physical reactions to match. You want congruency. That's where therapy with me through evidence based treatment will help you release your body's natural trauma response and help you move towards healing on deeper levels.
Have you ever sat there and been hard on yourself because your mind is telling you one thing but your body is reacting differently? You find you either overreact or under-react. Old thoughts/feelings, excessive anxiety, ruptured attachments, low confidence, negative thoughts or depression has you feeling stuck. You want better for yourself on the daily and to improve your life around. You want your cognitions and physical reactions to match. You want congruency. That's where therapy with me through evidence based treatment will help you release your body's natural trauma response and help you move towards healing on deeper levels.
NO "Psycho-Babble"(tm) ... HONEST! We provide a safe, secure, candid setting for you to open up about your deepest concerns. Your commitment to YOU is the first step.
NO "Psycho-Babble"(tm) ... HONEST! We provide a safe, secure, candid setting for you to open up about your deepest concerns. Your commitment to YOU is the first step.
I have a flair for helping people achieve positive change in their lives. The journey to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I make a strong effort to be encouraging and supportive throughout the process. Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; rather, they open emotional pathways, signaling the need and time for change. Depression often reflects the depth of personal disruption, so when appropriate, I offer advice to validate feelings, encourage healing, and dismantle irrational thinking.
I have a flair for helping people achieve positive change in their lives. The journey to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I make a strong effort to be encouraging and supportive throughout the process. Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; rather, they open emotional pathways, signaling the need and time for change. Depression often reflects the depth of personal disruption, so when appropriate, I offer advice to validate feelings, encourage healing, and dismantle irrational thinking.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma? Struggling with relationship issues, infidelity, or perhaps facing challenges like sex addiction? You’re not alone, and together, we can work through these tough issues.
I am your ideal therapist if you want to heal and make lasting changes—whether it’s improving relationships, managing anxiety or depression, or overcoming the impact of trauma. You may feel stuck, but with support and practical tools, you can find clarity and regain control of your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma? Struggling with relationship issues, infidelity, or perhaps facing challenges like sex addiction? You’re not alone, and together, we can work through these tough issues.
I am your ideal therapist if you want to heal and make lasting changes—whether it’s improving relationships, managing anxiety or depression, or overcoming the impact of trauma. You may feel stuck, but with support and practical tools, you can find clarity and regain control of your life.
Hi, I’m Jenna — a clinical mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
I approach each client with genuine care, curiosity, and respect for their story. My work is intentional and detail-oriented, creating a space where clients feel seen and supported. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, helping you grow, heal, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Jenna — a clinical mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
I approach each client with genuine care, curiosity, and respect for their story. My work is intentional and detail-oriented, creating a space where clients feel seen and supported. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, helping you grow, heal, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I am Lauren Widmark, an LMHC specializing in addiction, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, life transitions, grief, and loss. My approach varies based on the client's needs, and I use a variety of methods that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I have found that each client requires a unique form of treatment. I believe that addiction and other issues are a symptoms of something deeper that is going on.
I am Lauren Widmark, an LMHC specializing in addiction, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, life transitions, grief, and loss. My approach varies based on the client's needs, and I use a variety of methods that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I have found that each client requires a unique form of treatment. I believe that addiction and other issues are a symptoms of something deeper that is going on.
Heavy emotions and distressing thoughts weighing you down? Let us help you get unstuck You might find yourself with a low-mood, thinking about the past over and over, and this has disconnected you from yourself and others. You might be in a constant state of worry about the future & unable to get out of your own head. The worst part about all of it is you have negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself which might sound like "I'm not good enough", "I'm stupid", "I have no value", "I'm a bad person". These are some of the possible negative core beliefs you carry, and they are interrupting your life. You want a deeper level of care.
Heavy emotions and distressing thoughts weighing you down? Let us help you get unstuck You might find yourself with a low-mood, thinking about the past over and over, and this has disconnected you from yourself and others. You might be in a constant state of worry about the future & unable to get out of your own head. The worst part about all of it is you have negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself which might sound like "I'm not good enough", "I'm stupid", "I have no value", "I'm a bad person". These are some of the possible negative core beliefs you carry, and they are interrupting your life. You want a deeper level of care.
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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.