Sexual Abuse Therapists in Willoughby Hills, OH
Maya’s approach blends her clinical social work training, legal insight, and trauma-informed practice, offering clients the tools to reclaim wellness while honoring their professional and personal identities.
Maya's practice focuses on assisting helping professionals(think lawyers, social workers, medical professionals), members of the LGBTQIA+ individuals/couples/polycules, and those who have experienced trauma who are seeking a trusted partner in navigating anger, stress, identity, or life transitions
Maya’s approach blends her clinical social work training, legal insight, and trauma-informed practice, offering clients the tools to reclaim wellness while honoring their professional and personal identities.
Maya's practice focuses on assisting helping professionals(think lawyers, social workers, medical professionals), members of the LGBTQIA+ individuals/couples/polycules, and those who have experienced trauma who are seeking a trusted partner in navigating anger, stress, identity, or life transitions
Amy Dorod-Gaul
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
2 Endorsed
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood. With 17+ years of experience, I focus on trauma work with adults, especially those impacted by childhood experiences. I believe you’re the expert on your own life—my role is to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity. I also support first responders, healthcare workers, athletes, and high-achievers, drawing from my background as a longtime gymnastics coach and parent of athletes. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood. With 17+ years of experience, I focus on trauma work with adults, especially those impacted by childhood experiences. I believe you’re the expert on your own life—my role is to walk alongside you with compassion and curiosity. I also support first responders, healthcare workers, athletes, and high-achievers, drawing from my background as a longtime gymnastics coach and parent of athletes. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical and Chemical Dependency Counselor, and have been serving the Cleveland area for over 25 years. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who exhibit signs of anxiety, stress, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and a variety of problematic sexual behaviors as well as victim issues. I have experience working with substance abuse and work with individuals whose use has resulted in legal issues. I work with families and teens who have adjustment and behavioral issues. I work with the individual as well as partners, spouses and family members.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical and Chemical Dependency Counselor, and have been serving the Cleveland area for over 25 years. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who exhibit signs of anxiety, stress, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and a variety of problematic sexual behaviors as well as victim issues. I have experience working with substance abuse and work with individuals whose use has resulted in legal issues. I work with families and teens who have adjustment and behavioral issues. I work with the individual as well as partners, spouses and family members.
Therapy is a process that allows for healing and awareness. I practice heart-centered hypnotherapy along with other holistic practices. These experiential practices provide a gateway to release stuck traumas, which ultimately create the habitual patterns that may not be serving your higher self. You can rediscover your personal power and learn how to internally resource, seeing all the choices available to you when challenges in your life are happening. In committing to this process, you can step into your own energy and reclaim your authentic self.
Therapy is a process that allows for healing and awareness. I practice heart-centered hypnotherapy along with other holistic practices. These experiential practices provide a gateway to release stuck traumas, which ultimately create the habitual patterns that may not be serving your higher self. You can rediscover your personal power and learn how to internally resource, seeing all the choices available to you when challenges in your life are happening. In committing to this process, you can step into your own energy and reclaim your authentic self.
Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help infant/parent dyads, children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. It may be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better.
I am currently looking for an infant-parent couple to help in my infant-parent psychotherapy training. .
Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help infant/parent dyads, children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. It may be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better.
I am currently looking for an infant-parent couple to help in my infant-parent psychotherapy training. .
I work to create a space where both curiosity and compassion are used to foster deeper understanding of self, while supporting the strengthening of value aligned parts that nurture meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, inviting exploration of behavioral patterns, emotional responses, and core beliefs. I recognize that this process can feel both challenging and transformative, and one I aim to walk alongside with empathy and authenticity.
I work to create a space where both curiosity and compassion are used to foster deeper understanding of self, while supporting the strengthening of value aligned parts that nurture meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, inviting exploration of behavioral patterns, emotional responses, and core beliefs. I recognize that this process can feel both challenging and transformative, and one I aim to walk alongside with empathy and authenticity.
I am Hillary Schultz, a clinician and owner of Progression Counseling Group and PCG Clinic. Individual services are available to those ages 5 and up as well as family, couples and group counseling. Teletherapy and in person sessions available at our Beachwood and Willoughby Hills location. Same or next day appointments are available. We work with individuals to help increase self-awareness/insight, facilitate growth, decrease negative patterns of thinking and behavior, and provide tools for better coping, functioning, and problem resolution.
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I am Hillary Schultz, a clinician and owner of Progression Counseling Group and PCG Clinic. Individual services are available to those ages 5 and up as well as family, couples and group counseling. Teletherapy and in person sessions available at our Beachwood and Willoughby Hills location. Same or next day appointments are available. We work with individuals to help increase self-awareness/insight, facilitate growth, decrease negative patterns of thinking and behavior, and provide tools for better coping, functioning, and problem resolution.
Visit our website to see staff bios and find a clinician who may be a good fit for you.
Amanda has served a diverse range of clients, including those with mood disorders, those struggling with various hardships in life and empowering caregivers. She has experience working with ages 13 and up, with a primary focus of working with adults. Her areas of specialty include mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, faith/spiritual issues, trauma/PTSD, helping professionals, parenting and maternal issues and supporting individuals post abortion and the unique issues they may face.
Amanda has served a diverse range of clients, including those with mood disorders, those struggling with various hardships in life and empowering caregivers. She has experience working with ages 13 and up, with a primary focus of working with adults. Her areas of specialty include mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, faith/spiritual issues, trauma/PTSD, helping professionals, parenting and maternal issues and supporting individuals post abortion and the unique issues they may face.
Genesis Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned both her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, as well as her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and works to foster an inclusive environment where clients feel safe bringing their full identities into the therapy space
Genesis Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned both her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, as well as her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and works to foster an inclusive environment where clients feel safe bringing their full identities into the therapy space
Jennifer N Rauzan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Not accepting new clients
**DAY TIME AVAILABILITY ONLY** I believe that change is always possible. My approach is direct and genuine, hopefully insightful, and certainly empathetic. I specialize in working with self harm and suicidal adolescents as well as anxious and depressed adults. I can help you develop effective communication skills, increase your ability to express and handle emotions effectively, to be aware of your needs, and to learn how to resolve conflict successfully.
**DAY TIME AVAILABILITY ONLY** I believe that change is always possible. My approach is direct and genuine, hopefully insightful, and certainly empathetic. I specialize in working with self harm and suicidal adolescents as well as anxious and depressed adults. I can help you develop effective communication skills, increase your ability to express and handle emotions effectively, to be aware of your needs, and to learn how to resolve conflict successfully.
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I have experience with high-risk or intense trauma areas, including child abuse, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed, independent social worker. I also hold certifications/specialized training in couples therapy (Gottman), perinatal care, EMDR, early childhood, and infant mental health. I take an individualized approach to clients, listening to and understanding your situation not only as an individual, but through understanding your environment. I then move into a problem solving approach through effective assessment and analysis. We are all unique and for that reason I do not take a "one-size-fits-all" approach
I have experience with high-risk or intense trauma areas, including child abuse, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hi there, I'm Sarah! I am a licensed, independent social worker. I also hold certifications/specialized training in couples therapy (Gottman), perinatal care, EMDR, early childhood, and infant mental health. I take an individualized approach to clients, listening to and understanding your situation not only as an individual, but through understanding your environment. I then move into a problem solving approach through effective assessment and analysis. We are all unique and for that reason I do not take a "one-size-fits-all" approach
I appreciate you considering me to be a part of your mental health journey and treat therapy as a partnership since you are the best person who can help me get to know you. I care deeply about diversity, advocacy and overall wellness and look forward to working with you to uncover more of the strength and resilience that you already possess. We are so much more than the difficult experiences we have lived through, and we deserve support, validation and reassurance along the way. I look forward to providing this in a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere while tapping into your own expertise to help you live a more fruitful life.
I appreciate you considering me to be a part of your mental health journey and treat therapy as a partnership since you are the best person who can help me get to know you. I care deeply about diversity, advocacy and overall wellness and look forward to working with you to uncover more of the strength and resilience that you already possess. We are so much more than the difficult experiences we have lived through, and we deserve support, validation and reassurance along the way. I look forward to providing this in a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere while tapping into your own expertise to help you live a more fruitful life.
Other areas of focus include parenting, aging, and past history of sexual abuse.
Are you living in a sexless relationship? Or perhaps the sex you're having is unsatisfying, or hampered by something specific. My office provides you with a safe, comfortable space to discuss your sexual life, answer your questions, all within the framework of a sex-positive atmosphere. I don't believe in pathologizing someone's sexual behaviors. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, my philosophy is simple: if it's consensual, and it's not hurting you or your partner(s), your sexuality and all that it entails (your fantasies, experimentation, whatever turns you on) will be supported, nurtured, and listened to without judgment.
Other areas of focus include parenting, aging, and past history of sexual abuse.
Are you living in a sexless relationship? Or perhaps the sex you're having is unsatisfying, or hampered by something specific. My office provides you with a safe, comfortable space to discuss your sexual life, answer your questions, all within the framework of a sex-positive atmosphere. I don't believe in pathologizing someone's sexual behaviors. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, my philosophy is simple: if it's consensual, and it's not hurting you or your partner(s), your sexuality and all that it entails (your fantasies, experimentation, whatever turns you on) will be supported, nurtured, and listened to without judgment.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, identity questions, major life transitions, or maybe you just feel off. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to go through it alone. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — I’ll support you, gently challenge you when it’s helpful, and walk alongside you through this season of your life. I work with clients to meet specific therapeutic goals or to deepen their self-exploration.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, identity questions, major life transitions, or maybe you just feel off. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to go through it alone. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — I’ll support you, gently challenge you when it’s helpful, and walk alongside you through this season of your life. I work with clients to meet specific therapeutic goals or to deepen their self-exploration.
For counseling to be successful, the client-counselor relationship must be safe, supportive, respectful, compassionate, trusting, and confidential. Our relationship must be a safe haven in order to discuss concerns and to explore ways to realize growth, healing, and a whole and healthy way of being. Our work together is based upon my deep respect for your innate strengths, building upon what is already successful for you. My approach to therapy, and its length, will depend on your particular needs and goals. Together we can identify the problems and potential solutions in a straightforward and understandable manner.
For counseling to be successful, the client-counselor relationship must be safe, supportive, respectful, compassionate, trusting, and confidential. Our relationship must be a safe haven in order to discuss concerns and to explore ways to realize growth, healing, and a whole and healthy way of being. Our work together is based upon my deep respect for your innate strengths, building upon what is already successful for you. My approach to therapy, and its length, will depend on your particular needs and goals. Together we can identify the problems and potential solutions in a straightforward and understandable manner.
My ideal client is successful, intelligent, overwhelmed, and exhausted from carrying enormous responsibility. With over 25 years of experience, I provide real-time therapy with clinical support between sessions for individuals navigating conflict, divorce, grief, trauma, burnout, parenting challenges, and other high-stress life transitions. My practice is designed for those who value exceptional discretion. I offer audio-only sessions, if desired, for added confidentiality and take every measure to protect your privacy. I have worked with high-profile individuals and am willing to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
My ideal client is successful, intelligent, overwhelmed, and exhausted from carrying enormous responsibility. With over 25 years of experience, I provide real-time therapy with clinical support between sessions for individuals navigating conflict, divorce, grief, trauma, burnout, parenting challenges, and other high-stress life transitions. My practice is designed for those who value exceptional discretion. I offer audio-only sessions, if desired, for added confidentiality and take every measure to protect your privacy. I have worked with high-profile individuals and am willing to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you have been carrying heavy or unresolved experiences for a long time. My goal is to offer a Christ-focused, grounded, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and gently guided forward.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW, MSW) at Encompass Christian Counseling. I earned my Bachelor of Psychology degree from Bowling Green State University and my master's degree from Capella University. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a special passion for supporting kids, while keeping my practice welcoming & inclusive for all ages.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you have been carrying heavy or unresolved experiences for a long time. My goal is to offer a Christ-focused, grounded, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and gently guided forward.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW, MSW) at Encompass Christian Counseling. I earned my Bachelor of Psychology degree from Bowling Green State University and my master's degree from Capella University. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a special passion for supporting kids, while keeping my practice welcoming & inclusive for all ages.
I also work within embodied modalities that include therapeutic touch and body work for individuals who have had their bodies stolen from them though physical and sexual abuse, or health related issues.
Complex issues need treatment that goes beyond short-term symptom management. They require a comprehensive understanding of how these issues have been organized within both the mind and body. Through sustained focused work, we address both the immediate distress and the underlying structures that maintain it. By engaging both verbal and nonverbal aspects of experience, this approach reaches areas that are often left untouched in more surface-level treatments. The aim is not only to feel better, but to create lasting shifts in how you experience yourself, your body, and your relationships.
I also work within embodied modalities that include therapeutic touch and body work for individuals who have had their bodies stolen from them though physical and sexual abuse, or health related issues.
Complex issues need treatment that goes beyond short-term symptom management. They require a comprehensive understanding of how these issues have been organized within both the mind and body. Through sustained focused work, we address both the immediate distress and the underlying structures that maintain it. By engaging both verbal and nonverbal aspects of experience, this approach reaches areas that are often left untouched in more surface-level treatments. The aim is not only to feel better, but to create lasting shifts in how you experience yourself, your body, and your relationships.
Randi Gross Nathenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, Jungian, Analyst
3 Endorsed
Highland Heights, OH 44143
Waitlist for new clients
I have over twenty years of experience working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault as well as survivors of domestic violence.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where you can tell your story, explore your feelings, increase insight, and build self-awareness. I see therapy as an opportunity for growth and reflection. Drawing on over two decades of experience my approach is sensitive, patient and accepting. I feel that my role is to be a compassionate guide and facilitator to help you learn about yourself. Therapy can be like sanctuary - a place where there are no distractions, where there is an opportunity to pay attention to what is important.
I have over twenty years of experience working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault as well as survivors of domestic violence.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where you can tell your story, explore your feelings, increase insight, and build self-awareness. I see therapy as an opportunity for growth and reflection. Drawing on over two decades of experience my approach is sensitive, patient and accepting. I feel that my role is to be a compassionate guide and facilitator to help you learn about yourself. Therapy can be like sanctuary - a place where there are no distractions, where there is an opportunity to pay attention to what is important.
I work with my clients to empower them through awareness into the underlying influences of their clinical distress and life difficulties, which may include personal and social history, relationships, culture, and society. I am an empathic listener and support clients in identifying their own needs, challenges, & what is working or no longer working for them. I believe in meeting clients where they are at & to work together to build a safe, trusting, & meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am accepting new clients and bill through my own practice.
I work with my clients to empower them through awareness into the underlying influences of their clinical distress and life difficulties, which may include personal and social history, relationships, culture, and society. I am an empathic listener and support clients in identifying their own needs, challenges, & what is working or no longer working for them. I believe in meeting clients where they are at & to work together to build a safe, trusting, & meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am accepting new clients and bill through my own practice.
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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.