Sexual Abuse Therapists in Valley Cottage, NY
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others. In my office you will guided through the challenging process of personal growth with, respect and empathy!
Highly experienced professional guiding motivated people through personal change for better relationships with self and others. In my office you will guided through the challenging process of personal growth with, respect and empathy!
My name is Vincent Mauro, and I am an LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY, NJ, and FL. I am also a CST-Certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in treating sexual function, depression, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and related difficulties. In sessions, I work to help my patients better understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help my patients achieve individual and interpersonal growth through goal-oriented talk therapy. I also have experience as an expert witness in the state of New York.
My name is Vincent Mauro, and I am an LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY, NJ, and FL. I am also a CST-Certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in treating sexual function, depression, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and related difficulties. In sessions, I work to help my patients better understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help my patients achieve individual and interpersonal growth through goal-oriented talk therapy. I also have experience as an expert witness in the state of New York.
I have been practicing for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient mental health clinics, school-based counseling, and most recently a group private practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, unexpected crisis, tragedy and illnesses. I find my clients are looking to feel heard and understood, to feel like someone is really listening, understanding and validating their experiences.
I have been practicing for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient mental health clinics, school-based counseling, and most recently a group private practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, unexpected crisis, tragedy and illnesses. I find my clients are looking to feel heard and understood, to feel like someone is really listening, understanding and validating their experiences.
Helping others meet their wellness goals is a passion of mine, and I believe everyone deserves to be heard and valued. Having worked in service fields for many years the transition to counseling was a natural progression for me. I am excited to work with individuals in one-on-one counseling as well as in a group setting. Over the course of my adult life I have worked extensively with individuals battling obesity, binge eating disorder and food addiction and something that I have learned is that guilt and shame are roadblocks that prevent us from moving forward.
Helping others meet their wellness goals is a passion of mine, and I believe everyone deserves to be heard and valued. Having worked in service fields for many years the transition to counseling was a natural progression for me. I am excited to work with individuals in one-on-one counseling as well as in a group setting. Over the course of my adult life I have worked extensively with individuals battling obesity, binge eating disorder and food addiction and something that I have learned is that guilt and shame are roadblocks that prevent us from moving forward.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful emotional or relational dynamics and want things to start improving. If you find yourself encountering the same patterns and wondering why change feels so difficult, we can work to explore what’s behind these patterns and reconnect with what matters to you.
Our work might involve making small, practical changes that bring relief to your everyday life. Or, we may start to explore emotions that haven't had space before. Our goal is for you to be able to live in a way that is fulfilling and authentic to the person you are.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful emotional or relational dynamics and want things to start improving. If you find yourself encountering the same patterns and wondering why change feels so difficult, we can work to explore what’s behind these patterns and reconnect with what matters to you.
Our work might involve making small, practical changes that bring relief to your everyday life. Or, we may start to explore emotions that haven't had space before. Our goal is for you to be able to live in a way that is fulfilling and authentic to the person you are.
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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 offer individual psychotherapy for adults with a focus on trauma healing and treatment. I also support people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, and other stressors. I practice through a social justice lens and believe that our experiences can only be understood within the political and social contexts in which we live. As part of our therapy, we explore how social systems and structural oppression have impacted your beliefs about yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults with a focus on trauma healing and treatment. I also support people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, and other stressors. I practice through a social justice lens and believe that our experiences can only be understood within the political and social contexts in which we live. As part of our therapy, we explore how social systems and structural oppression have impacted your beliefs about yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
I have extensive experience in the prevention/treatment of dating/domestic violence and child abuse, as well as suicide prevention, sexual harassment and sexual assault,
I grew up in San Francisco and got my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and my MS in Social work from Columbia University, where I received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. I view my role as being a "Sherpa" (experienced guide), walking with you, helping you acquire the tools, skills and insights to handle life's difficulties and challenges and identifying and navigating the obstacles. We all need help at times, and I will be by your side to provide comfort, support and guidance. I offer both individual therapy and grief support groups. Finding the right "Sherpa" can make all the difference.
I have extensive experience in the prevention/treatment of dating/domestic violence and child abuse, as well as suicide prevention, sexual harassment and sexual assault,
I grew up in San Francisco and got my BA from the University of Pennsylvania and my MS in Social work from Columbia University, where I received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. I view my role as being a "Sherpa" (experienced guide), walking with you, helping you acquire the tools, skills and insights to handle life's difficulties and challenges and identifying and navigating the obstacles. We all need help at times, and I will be by your side to provide comfort, support and guidance. I offer both individual therapy and grief support groups. Finding the right "Sherpa" can make all the difference.
Whether you are deciding begin therapy or looking to continue, I consider this decision to be a tremendous act of courage. To be in therapy is to admit to yourself and another person that you are tired of your current situation, and you want change.
Whether you are deciding begin therapy or looking to continue, I consider this decision to be a tremendous act of courage. To be in therapy is to admit to yourself and another person that you are tired of your current situation, and you want change.
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.
You've felt invisible — like your pain wasn't serious enough to say out loud. Like if people knew your history, they'd only see the dark part, not the whole person you are.
Maybe you're the one cleaning up a mess someone else left in your life. Maybe you don't belong anywhere, and no one really understands. And quietly, you're afraid of repeating the pattern — with the people you love, with your own children — so letting anyone close feels risky. Think of me as the sister who tells you the truth and then helps you do something with it.
You've felt invisible — like your pain wasn't serious enough to say out loud. Like if people knew your history, they'd only see the dark part, not the whole person you are.
Maybe you're the one cleaning up a mess someone else left in your life. Maybe you don't belong anywhere, and no one really understands. And quietly, you're afraid of repeating the pattern — with the people you love, with your own children — so letting anyone close feels risky. Think of me as the sister who tells you the truth and then helps you do something with it.
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.
Many of my clients find me because they have tried "everything" and nothing seems to work. With long histories of challenging experiences, negative thought patterns, and emotional overload, it can be hard to know where to start. I help clients get to the root of their issues, learn skills to cope with current distress, and, if needed, process through past traumas. Paying equal attention to mind and body, we work together to bring a sense of calm to both. If you are ready to move beyond traditional "talk therapy", discover the origin of your distress, and experience relief from emotional reactivity or numbness, let's connect.
Many of my clients find me because they have tried "everything" and nothing seems to work. With long histories of challenging experiences, negative thought patterns, and emotional overload, it can be hard to know where to start. I help clients get to the root of their issues, learn skills to cope with current distress, and, if needed, process through past traumas. Paying equal attention to mind and body, we work together to bring a sense of calm to both. If you are ready to move beyond traditional "talk therapy", discover the origin of your distress, and experience relief from emotional reactivity or numbness, let's connect.
Picking apart your body in the mirror? Trauma and stress feeling like an emotional ambush? Or just sick of masking the real you? It’s a lot. Now, picture taking the time to focus on your healing. You’re grounded, speaking up, trusting your gut, and finally knowing what safety feels like. You’re not just surviving—you’re living (and laughing) again. Hi I’m Alicia, a queer therapist, artist, and trauma survivor and I have a passion for this work!
Picking apart your body in the mirror? Trauma and stress feeling like an emotional ambush? Or just sick of masking the real you? It’s a lot. Now, picture taking the time to focus on your healing. You’re grounded, speaking up, trusting your gut, and finally knowing what safety feels like. You’re not just surviving—you’re living (and laughing) again. Hi I’m Alicia, a queer therapist, artist, and trauma survivor and I have a passion for this work!
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.
You know what’s wrong, even why. You’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve already tried therapy, but not much seems to change. I believe I can help.
For over 25 years, I have helped women and men suffering from early attachment wounds, unhealthy relationship patterns, and other traumas big and small to create the lives they want to live.
You know what’s wrong, even why. You’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve already tried therapy, but not much seems to change. I believe I can help.
For over 25 years, I have helped women and men suffering from early attachment wounds, unhealthy relationship patterns, and other traumas big and small to create the lives they want to live.
You are the expert of your experiences, and together we can work towards helping you manage stressors, concerns, and achieving goals. I specialize working with people who have survived sexual abuse, sexual assault, and those who have survived abusive relationships. I can utilize EMDR to support your healing (with your permission). My practice is affirming of all identities, orientations, relationship structures, sex work, and kink.
I have cross border (Canada-USA) experience and we can work together on navigating immigration related stress.
If you have financial constraints, I encourage you to reach out about sliding scale rates!
You are the expert of your experiences, and together we can work towards helping you manage stressors, concerns, and achieving goals. I specialize working with people who have survived sexual abuse, sexual assault, and those who have survived abusive relationships. I can utilize EMDR to support your healing (with your permission). My practice is affirming of all identities, orientations, relationship structures, sex work, and kink.
I have cross border (Canada-USA) experience and we can work together on navigating immigration related stress.
If you have financial constraints, I encourage you to reach out about sliding scale rates!
Considering entering therapy can be filled with hope for positive changes and concerns about the process. We all have questions: Is change really possible? How difficult will it be, what might I discover, and do I want to know it? Is it even okay to express what I'm really thinking and feeling? If you're up for doing the work, then the answer is yes. The road to bringing your struggles under your control is both challenging and worthwhile.
Considering entering therapy can be filled with hope for positive changes and concerns about the process. We all have questions: Is change really possible? How difficult will it be, what might I discover, and do I want to know it? Is it even okay to express what I'm really thinking and feeling? If you're up for doing the work, then the answer is yes. The road to bringing your struggles under your control is both challenging and worthwhile.
No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist you deserve to be seen in your wholeness, in your pain, in your joy and in all the beautiful messiness in between. You are entitled to your vitality and we will work together to pursue just that. I am psychoanalytically trained and I work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the impact of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational traumas. Using the therapeutic relationship alongside tools like EMDR, parts work, and a mind - body approach I hope to highlight your innate resilience that brought you to the incredibly brave step of asking for support.
No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist you deserve to be seen in your wholeness, in your pain, in your joy and in all the beautiful messiness in between. You are entitled to your vitality and we will work together to pursue just that. I am psychoanalytically trained and I work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the impact of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational traumas. Using the therapeutic relationship alongside tools like EMDR, parts work, and a mind - body approach I hope to highlight your innate resilience that brought you to the incredibly brave step of asking for support.
I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual or religious trauma, including cult-related experiences. My approach is grounded in attachment-based therapy, and I integrate modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and EMDR to support deep, lasting healing.
I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual or religious trauma, including cult-related experiences. My approach is grounded in attachment-based therapy, and I integrate modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and EMDR to support deep, lasting healing.
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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.