Sexual Abuse Therapists in Luzerne County, PA
Sara L Grier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
"The therapeutic relationship-when supportive, insightful, and empathetic-is the greatest tool in the healing process." Sara Grier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Behavioral Specialist Consultant with 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and counseling. Sara's counseling and psychotherapy experience includes sexual abuse (both offender and victim) and processing the painful effects of trauma. Her experience includes disorders of mood, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and personality in both adults and children. Sara is currently licensed in both Pennsylvania(LCSW) and Ohio(LSW).
"The therapeutic relationship-when supportive, insightful, and empathetic-is the greatest tool in the healing process." Sara Grier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Behavioral Specialist Consultant with 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and counseling. Sara's counseling and psychotherapy experience includes sexual abuse (both offender and victim) and processing the painful effects of trauma. Her experience includes disorders of mood, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and personality in both adults and children. Sara is currently licensed in both Pennsylvania(LCSW) and Ohio(LSW).
Amanda Tomlinson
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Empowering you through challenges, I specialize in domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance use, and various issues such as addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the significance of holistic healing and is eager to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery. They may be navigating the aftermath of trauma, seeking relief from anxiety and depression, or striving to build healthier relationships. Their needs include a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings. They aspire to uncover their strengths, build resilience, and cultivate balance in their life. Motivated to achieve holistic well-being, they value a client-centered approach and are ready for a collaborative, empowering journey of self-exploration.
Empowering you through challenges, I specialize in domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance use, and various issues such as addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the significance of holistic healing and is eager to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery. They may be navigating the aftermath of trauma, seeking relief from anxiety and depression, or striving to build healthier relationships. Their needs include a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings. They aspire to uncover their strengths, build resilience, and cultivate balance in their life. Motivated to achieve holistic well-being, they value a client-centered approach and are ready for a collaborative, empowering journey of self-exploration.
Angel Vaccaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, Angel V, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions.
I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith-based, dialectical behavior therapy, person-centered, and trauma-focused. Each client is unique; therefore, we work together to develop a treatment plan that will meet your specific needs.
I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions.
I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith-based, dialectical behavior therapy, person-centered, and trauma-focused. Each client is unique; therefore, we work together to develop a treatment plan that will meet your specific needs.
I have over 14 years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault, interpersonal violence and other forms of abuse as well as over 3 years experience as a therapist for adolescents and young adults.
Are you overwhelmed but feel like family and friends don't really understand? Are you exhausted from scrolling through confusing TikTok advice on how your mental health should be? Navigating everyday life while we try to heal from our past and managing our present can feel isolating... and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn for non-judgmental support.
I have over 14 years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault, interpersonal violence and other forms of abuse as well as over 3 years experience as a therapist for adolescents and young adults.
Are you overwhelmed but feel like family and friends don't really understand? Are you exhausted from scrolling through confusing TikTok advice on how your mental health should be? Navigating everyday life while we try to heal from our past and managing our present can feel isolating... and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn for non-judgmental support.
Sue Prushinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Nanticoke, PA 18634
I understand life transitions, sudden deaths, sexual abuse, vicarious trauma, and the anxiety that occurs when we over think everything.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
I understand life transitions, sudden deaths, sexual abuse, vicarious trauma, and the anxiety that occurs when we over think everything.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
I am especially passionate working with survivors of DV & sexual assault.
Welcome! Finding a counselor with whom you can feel safe and vulnerable is so important, so let me share a bit about myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in PA via telehealth. My counseling style is empathetic, caring, genuine, strengths-based, and holistic. My work includes the use of evidence-base approaches, as well as mindfulness and respect of clients’ diverse backgrounds. I strive to help clients grow by working with them in a collaborative, validating, supportive manner. My aim is to help clients feel centered, comfortable being their authentic selves, and empowered to cope with life’s challenges.
I am especially passionate working with survivors of DV & sexual assault.
Welcome! Finding a counselor with whom you can feel safe and vulnerable is so important, so let me share a bit about myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in PA via telehealth. My counseling style is empathetic, caring, genuine, strengths-based, and holistic. My work includes the use of evidence-base approaches, as well as mindfulness and respect of clients’ diverse backgrounds. I strive to help clients grow by working with them in a collaborative, validating, supportive manner. My aim is to help clients feel centered, comfortable being their authentic selves, and empowered to cope with life’s challenges.
Hope Krashnak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical focuses on working with trauma, anxiety disorders, gender exploration, identity issues, and sexuality/sexual orientation. I am a member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and utilize peer consultation to improve my skillset to best support your needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical focuses on working with trauma, anxiety disorders, gender exploration, identity issues, and sexuality/sexual orientation. I am a member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and utilize peer consultation to improve my skillset to best support your needs.
Do you find yourself wanting to work on your relationship with yourself or others but you are not sure where to start? Are you tired of hearing a voice in your head that says you are not enough? Are you frustrated with being stuck in thoughts that prevent you from living the life you want? If any of those sound like you I would be honored to help! I believe that every person can benefit from therapy at times in their life and have a space that it exclusively theirs.
Do you find yourself wanting to work on your relationship with yourself or others but you are not sure where to start? Are you tired of hearing a voice in your head that says you are not enough? Are you frustrated with being stuck in thoughts that prevent you from living the life you want? If any of those sound like you I would be honored to help! I believe that every person can benefit from therapy at times in their life and have a space that it exclusively theirs.
Tiffany McCary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
George Mercurio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
You may feel like your life has taken a left turn and you're having trouble getting back on the right path. Maybe there is past trauma, addiction, self-doubt, anger, depression or anxiety making this path hard for you to find. There is a quote from Paulo Coelho that I think sums up my approach: "Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place." You have the power to make the necessary changes, and therapy is a great way to find this power within you.
You may feel like your life has taken a left turn and you're having trouble getting back on the right path. Maybe there is past trauma, addiction, self-doubt, anger, depression or anxiety making this path hard for you to find. There is a quote from Paulo Coelho that I think sums up my approach: "Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place." You have the power to make the necessary changes, and therapy is a great way to find this power within you.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards personal growth and change through one on one counseling! Whether you are new to counseling or continuing your journey, whether you are a concerned parent or simply an adult struggling to manage the chaos of everyday life, I believe that finding the right therapist with whom you can most connect with is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic process. I commend you on being brave enough to take those steps and for valuing your emotional health enough to do the work on becoming your best self.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards personal growth and change through one on one counseling! Whether you are new to counseling or continuing your journey, whether you are a concerned parent or simply an adult struggling to manage the chaos of everyday life, I believe that finding the right therapist with whom you can most connect with is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic process. I commend you on being brave enough to take those steps and for valuing your emotional health enough to do the work on becoming your best self.
Meet Our Sexual Abuse Therapists
Mountaintop Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain Top, PA 18707
We’re the right fit for people who feel like they’re carrying more than they can hold—but keep showing up anyway. Our clients are caring, capable, and exhausted by anxiety, grief, disconnection, or the pressure to have it all together. Some are navigating identity, family stress, or major transitions. Others just want to feel like themselves again. Whether they’re 5 or 65, single or partnered, they want real support from people who show up. They’re not looking for surface talk—they want honesty, depth, and a therapist who genuinely cares.
We’re the right fit for people who feel like they’re carrying more than they can hold—but keep showing up anyway. Our clients are caring, capable, and exhausted by anxiety, grief, disconnection, or the pressure to have it all together. Some are navigating identity, family stress, or major transitions. Others just want to feel like themselves again. Whether they’re 5 or 65, single or partnered, they want real support from people who show up. They’re not looking for surface talk—they want honesty, depth, and a therapist who genuinely cares.
My ideal client is interested in growth and change. I work with individuals who are seeking to better understand themselves, process their experiences, and heal from hurt. Mental health is health. Most of us have not been taught to think critically about our life experiences, emotions, and triggers, we're simply just reacting and not understanding why we're struggling. In my practice, I work with people to make connections, heal from past hurts, and understand their feelings. I specialize in working with women, but provide services to men and folks anywhere across the gender spectrum.
My ideal client is interested in growth and change. I work with individuals who are seeking to better understand themselves, process their experiences, and heal from hurt. Mental health is health. Most of us have not been taught to think critically about our life experiences, emotions, and triggers, we're simply just reacting and not understanding why we're struggling. In my practice, I work with people to make connections, heal from past hurts, and understand their feelings. I specialize in working with women, but provide services to men and folks anywhere across the gender spectrum.
Deb Pavlico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Emotional baggage is heavy and old belief systems can become outdated or irrelevant to who you are today. In a compassionate and objective setting we'll begin to redefine the old beliefs that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether it's a single life event, or a perpetual problem you are looking to resolve, it would be my privilege to walk with you on your journey.
Sometimes life presents challenges that seem overwhelming. Emotional baggage is heavy and old belief systems can become outdated or irrelevant to who you are today. In a compassionate and objective setting we'll begin to redefine the old beliefs that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether it's a single life event, or a perpetual problem you are looking to resolve, it would be my privilege to walk with you on your journey.
Laura Chickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
Waitlist for new clients
I provide outpatient counseling services on a vast array of clinical issues to adults in a non -judgmental environment that takes the whole person into consideration. Counseling feels like a calling and it is an honor to share the journey with each client. I feel it is imperative to provide a safe place for individuals to identify their own needs, and work to fulfill those needs.
I provide outpatient counseling services on a vast array of clinical issues to adults in a non -judgmental environment that takes the whole person into consideration. Counseling feels like a calling and it is an honor to share the journey with each client. I feel it is imperative to provide a safe place for individuals to identify their own needs, and work to fulfill those needs.
Let's invent together a way beyond your suffering or problematic repetitions. I use creative language play to release unconscious tensions manifesting as symptoms. In psychoanalysis you can elevate your agency by recognizing your own unfolding processes without the pressure to change. My attention will be focused on the linguistic and homophonous patterns of your unconscious as manifested in your speech, with the aim of distilling the suffering from your words and possibly producing a creative practice in its stead. To that end I will invite you to speak.
Let's invent together a way beyond your suffering or problematic repetitions. I use creative language play to release unconscious tensions manifesting as symptoms. In psychoanalysis you can elevate your agency by recognizing your own unfolding processes without the pressure to change. My attention will be focused on the linguistic and homophonous patterns of your unconscious as manifested in your speech, with the aim of distilling the suffering from your words and possibly producing a creative practice in its stead. To that end I will invite you to speak.
PLEASE check spam folder for email responses. My name is Ashley and I am a fully trained EMDR therapist, and the owner of Transformations Counseling & EMDR Services, LLC. I work with individuals struggling with PTSD/C-PTSD, trauma, and all the crap that comes from those. I ask questions to get to know you better, leave the floor open for questions to be asked for me so you can get to know me better and start to develop a treatment plan together to ensure we are always staying on track and not wasting any time or money.
PLEASE check spam folder for email responses. My name is Ashley and I am a fully trained EMDR therapist, and the owner of Transformations Counseling & EMDR Services, LLC. I work with individuals struggling with PTSD/C-PTSD, trauma, and all the crap that comes from those. I ask questions to get to know you better, leave the floor open for questions to be asked for me so you can get to know me better and start to develop a treatment plan together to ensure we are always staying on track and not wasting any time or money.
Danielle Dow
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
My ideal client is someone ready to embrace their story and transform it into their strength. They might be grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of trauma, feeling stuck and craving a deeper connection to themselves. Their greatest need is a safe space to explore these feelings, along with guidance to find balance in their lives. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered and free, discovering joy in mindful movement and intuitive eating. They’re seeking not just healing, but a way to thrive—because they deserve to live fully and authentically.
My ideal client is someone ready to embrace their story and transform it into their strength. They might be grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of trauma, feeling stuck and craving a deeper connection to themselves. Their greatest need is a safe space to explore these feelings, along with guidance to find balance in their lives. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered and free, discovering joy in mindful movement and intuitive eating. They’re seeking not just healing, but a way to thrive—because they deserve to live fully and authentically.
Rob Werner at Unizon Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Lyon, PA 18617
Rob Werner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. He received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2015. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a multitude of settings. He utilizes practices from somatic therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create a holistic, client-centered approach. Rob also incorporates mindfulness techniques and creative activities,
Rob Werner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. He received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2015. He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a multitude of settings. He utilizes practices from somatic therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create a holistic, client-centered approach. Rob also incorporates mindfulness techniques and creative activities,
Corynne Victoria Rutz
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Mountain Top, PA 18707
My professional journey has been driven by a profound commitment to creating a safe and supportive space for clients, enabling them to process their emotions and navigate their mental health challenges. With a background specializing in treating a range of mental health disorders, I am dedicated to contributing my expertise to the clients I serve.
My professional journey has been driven by a profound commitment to creating a safe and supportive space for clients, enabling them to process their emotions and navigate their mental health challenges. With a background specializing in treating a range of mental health disorders, I am dedicated to contributing my expertise to the clients I serve.
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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.