Sexual Abuse Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Our struggles & pain thrive in isolation, you don't have to do this alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, affirming & collaborative. Guided by trauma-informed philosophy, I view therapy as a collaboration; a space where trust + healing are co-created. Working with a therapist requires vulnerability & courage, it taps into & tests our innate strengths. It may be challenging at times, and our capacity for being challenged varies one session to the next, so my priority is to periodically check-in and move at your pace. Sometimes we may slow down, and other times, I'll gently nudge towards critical self-reflection.
Our struggles & pain thrive in isolation, you don't have to do this alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, affirming & collaborative. Guided by trauma-informed philosophy, I view therapy as a collaboration; a space where trust + healing are co-created. Working with a therapist requires vulnerability & courage, it taps into & tests our innate strengths. It may be challenging at times, and our capacity for being challenged varies one session to the next, so my priority is to periodically check-in and move at your pace. Sometimes we may slow down, and other times, I'll gently nudge towards critical self-reflection.
Talking to a stranger is hard, finding someone that looks like you & shares the same beliefs is even harder. Not sweeping things under the rug & breaking generational curses can feel lonely & isolating. You want someone who is culturally competent because you need help processing trauma, emotional regulation, negative thinking, boundary setting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and personal safety. You want to feel seen, heard, and understood. Welcome to RGCT where I focus on reliance, affirmations, rebuilding, and empowerment to help you through your healing journey!
Talking to a stranger is hard, finding someone that looks like you & shares the same beliefs is even harder. Not sweeping things under the rug & breaking generational curses can feel lonely & isolating. You want someone who is culturally competent because you need help processing trauma, emotional regulation, negative thinking, boundary setting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and personal safety. You want to feel seen, heard, and understood. Welcome to RGCT where I focus on reliance, affirmations, rebuilding, and empowerment to help you through your healing journey!
It takes courage to recognize and accept when we might need help. Finding the right therapist to help may be even more challenging. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the idea that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth within ourselves. Therapy should provide you with the space to be your true and authentic self, without judgment, allowing you the freedom to realize your capacity to create meaning in your life. We will work together to develop a relationship rooted in safety and trust so that you can make choices and changes at a pace that feels right for you.
It takes courage to recognize and accept when we might need help. Finding the right therapist to help may be even more challenging. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the idea that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth within ourselves. Therapy should provide you with the space to be your true and authentic self, without judgment, allowing you the freedom to realize your capacity to create meaning in your life. We will work together to develop a relationship rooted in safety and trust so that you can make choices and changes at a pace that feels right for you.
Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.
Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.
I also offer sliding scale and work with VCAP, a program that funds therapy for folks who have experienced assault in their lifetime.
Therapy should be a space where we can be curious about your internal world and the impact of your identities, external systems, and relationships on it. Working with me would mean examining the connection between past and present, attachment patterns or wounds, coping and defense mechanisms, and how trauma manifests in your body. I encourage exploration of meaning and origins of behaviors, and often incorporate ‘parts work’ to help break down the ‘why’ and address the shame often attached to them. When appropriate, I also blend EMDR or other somatic practices into our work.
I also offer sliding scale and work with VCAP, a program that funds therapy for folks who have experienced assault in their lifetime.
Therapy should be a space where we can be curious about your internal world and the impact of your identities, external systems, and relationships on it. Working with me would mean examining the connection between past and present, attachment patterns or wounds, coping and defense mechanisms, and how trauma manifests in your body. I encourage exploration of meaning and origins of behaviors, and often incorporate ‘parts work’ to help break down the ‘why’ and address the shame often attached to them. When appropriate, I also blend EMDR or other somatic practices into our work.
Marram Emily Jane Plapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Reiki, Shaman
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and families healing from trauma, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and domestic violence, as well as individuals dealing with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing,
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT),
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Certified in:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II)
I specialize in working with children, teens, and families healing from trauma, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and domestic violence, as well as individuals dealing with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing,
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT),
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Certified in:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II)
Trauma and Attachment Therapy- Makenzie Pacocha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19130
If you are dealing with the impact of past or current trauma, all while trying to keep it together and manage the stress of daily life- you are in the right place. I work with adults and teens (16+) who want to heal, but feel like they can never quite find a therapist that they can be real with. You may be facing relationship challenges and attachment wounds, anxiety and low self-worth, past patterns resurfacing, or approval seeking and perfectionism. You deserve time and space to navigate these complexities, to untangle the threads of your experiences, and to rediscover profound self-compassion and connection.
If you are dealing with the impact of past or current trauma, all while trying to keep it together and manage the stress of daily life- you are in the right place. I work with adults and teens (16+) who want to heal, but feel like they can never quite find a therapist that they can be real with. You may be facing relationship challenges and attachment wounds, anxiety and low self-worth, past patterns resurfacing, or approval seeking and perfectionism. You deserve time and space to navigate these complexities, to untangle the threads of your experiences, and to rediscover profound self-compassion and connection.
I have over fifteen years experience working with various types of trauma from childhood sexual abuse to religious trauma.
Life can be very overwhelming, and with the added stress of the of our current environment, we all could use a little extra support. Whether you are struggling with burnout, anxiety/depression, self esteem, or trauma know that there is hope! If you want to feel more in control of your life, your choices, and your mental health I am here to support your journey. We will work to build a foundation off which you can flourish. Whether you're looking for help with complex ptsd, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or learning to navigate life after trauma I am here to help guide you through this process.
I have over fifteen years experience working with various types of trauma from childhood sexual abuse to religious trauma.
Life can be very overwhelming, and with the added stress of the of our current environment, we all could use a little extra support. Whether you are struggling with burnout, anxiety/depression, self esteem, or trauma know that there is hope! If you want to feel more in control of your life, your choices, and your mental health I am here to support your journey. We will work to build a foundation off which you can flourish. Whether you're looking for help with complex ptsd, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or learning to navigate life after trauma I am here to help guide you through this process.
I have extensive experience with survivors of sexual & interpersonal violence and childhood sexual abuse as an LPC, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified PE Therapist, and Certified Trauma Process Yoga Group Practitioner.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
I have extensive experience with survivors of sexual & interpersonal violence and childhood sexual abuse as an LPC, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified PE Therapist, and Certified Trauma Process Yoga Group Practitioner.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
I started my own therapeutic journey when I realized the way I had always done things was not working for me anymore, and I needed some assistance in finding a different path. So often the coping mechanisms that kept us safe in our childhoods keep us from experiencing self-acceptance and the deep and meaningful connections we long to have as adults. Whether you are exhausted by your own people pleasing, mired in self-criticism, or struggling in your relationships, you deserve a place to gain insight into how your patterns have formed and what changes can be made to live a more fulfilling life.
I started my own therapeutic journey when I realized the way I had always done things was not working for me anymore, and I needed some assistance in finding a different path. So often the coping mechanisms that kept us safe in our childhoods keep us from experiencing self-acceptance and the deep and meaningful connections we long to have as adults. Whether you are exhausted by your own people pleasing, mired in self-criticism, or struggling in your relationships, you deserve a place to gain insight into how your patterns have formed and what changes can be made to live a more fulfilling life.
We all face difficulties in our lives and in our relationships. If you have painful memories of traumatic events, there is help and there is hope. Whatever may be getting in your way we can find a path through it. Together we can engage in the process of healing from past hurt, trauma, and pain to a sense of peace, wholeness, and wellbeing.
We all face difficulties in our lives and in our relationships. If you have painful memories of traumatic events, there is help and there is hope. Whatever may be getting in your way we can find a path through it. Together we can engage in the process of healing from past hurt, trauma, and pain to a sense of peace, wholeness, and wellbeing.
My specialties focus on trauma (particularly sexual abuse), grief/loss, anxiety and depression.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
My specialties focus on trauma (particularly sexual abuse), grief/loss, anxiety and depression.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
I see my job as a therapist as providing a particular kind of space. A space that helps people to feel comfortable, and one that helps people to talk. It is through this talking that healing and transformation become possible. I believe that human beings have a natural tendency to move towards growth, maturity, and happiness. Sometimes, however, things happen in life that trip us up. Things get in our way. These obstacles can be diminished, weakened, and removed through the therapeutic process. That's what therapy is; the removal of what stands in the way of our movement towards our goals, desires, and dreams.
I see my job as a therapist as providing a particular kind of space. A space that helps people to feel comfortable, and one that helps people to talk. It is through this talking that healing and transformation become possible. I believe that human beings have a natural tendency to move towards growth, maturity, and happiness. Sometimes, however, things happen in life that trip us up. Things get in our way. These obstacles can be diminished, weakened, and removed through the therapeutic process. That's what therapy is; the removal of what stands in the way of our movement towards our goals, desires, and dreams.
Ideal clients have difficulties with boundaries and trauma. They want to be able to have better relationships and process their trauma.
Ideal clients have difficulties with boundaries and trauma. They want to be able to have better relationships and process their trauma.
My therapeutic "approach" isn't a curated persona, it's a belief that authentic engagement and prioritization of a strong relationship between myself and my client is the key to effective therapy. I show up to sessions as both a therapist and a real human with a personality that is warm, friendly, curious, direct and honest. I don't believe in TMI, and I want to hear every detail of every story you want to share.
My therapeutic "approach" isn't a curated persona, it's a belief that authentic engagement and prioritization of a strong relationship between myself and my client is the key to effective therapy. I show up to sessions as both a therapist and a real human with a personality that is warm, friendly, curious, direct and honest. I don't believe in TMI, and I want to hear every detail of every story you want to share.
Are you facing challenges in your relationships - romantic or otherwise? Do you want to better understand yourself and improve your interactions with others? I'll work with you to help you develop 1) an awareness of your current thought processes, and 2) a deeper knowledge of how your life experiences have influenced the way you think. I'll offer you concrete tools to help you modify ways of coping that no longer serve you. My goal is to empower you to make the meaningful, positive changes you're seeking. (I use HIPAA-compliant video only. I do not offer in-person sessions.)
Are you facing challenges in your relationships - romantic or otherwise? Do you want to better understand yourself and improve your interactions with others? I'll work with you to help you develop 1) an awareness of your current thought processes, and 2) a deeper knowledge of how your life experiences have influenced the way you think. I'll offer you concrete tools to help you modify ways of coping that no longer serve you. My goal is to empower you to make the meaningful, positive changes you're seeking. (I use HIPAA-compliant video only. I do not offer in-person sessions.)
My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, or trauma.
Forensic services are provided for individuals accused or sanctioned for sexual offenses; professional sexual misconduct ranging from physicians to clergy; and assessment of sexual abuse allegations in custody related contexts. Services are available for males, females; children, adolescents, and adults referred by individuals, attorneys, Federal, State, and local criminal justice and social service agencies.
My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, or trauma.
Forensic services are provided for individuals accused or sanctioned for sexual offenses; professional sexual misconduct ranging from physicians to clergy; and assessment of sexual abuse allegations in custody related contexts. Services are available for males, females; children, adolescents, and adults referred by individuals, attorneys, Federal, State, and local criminal justice and social service agencies.
Developing a relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist who can help you be present with current life stressors or past traumas, can be an important part of healing. In my practice I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of issues but specialize in issues related to sexual trauma (childhood or adult), childhood emotional/physical abuse, domestic violence, lack of parental attunement, and growing up in a home where alcohol and drugs were abused. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in communication, connection and how past trauma effects this. I provide clinical supervision to therapists.
Developing a relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist who can help you be present with current life stressors or past traumas, can be an important part of healing. In my practice I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of issues but specialize in issues related to sexual trauma (childhood or adult), childhood emotional/physical abuse, domestic violence, lack of parental attunement, and growing up in a home where alcohol and drugs were abused. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in communication, connection and how past trauma effects this. I provide clinical supervision to therapists.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults ready to move beyond coping and into real healing. Many of my clients come to therapy after years of holding everything together, longing for deeper emotional relief and meaningful change. Together we can move towards shifting out of survival mode so you can start living from a place of self-trust and deeper connection to yourself and others.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults ready to move beyond coping and into real healing. Many of my clients come to therapy after years of holding everything together, longing for deeper emotional relief and meaningful change. Together we can move towards shifting out of survival mode so you can start living from a place of self-trust and deeper connection to yourself and others.
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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.