Sexual Abuse Therapists in Norfolk County, MA
You can heal from sexual assault & abuse.
You've experienced sexual assault (and you might find it hard to label it that way). You struggle with intimacy and are worried there might be something wrong with you. You often feel anxious and on edge. Even when things are going well at work or in relationships it feels like you are waiting for something to go wrong. Sometimes during sex you cry, dissociate, or try to just "get through it". You're worried you might never get over the bad things that have happened to you and that on some level you are broken.
You can heal from sexual assault & abuse.
You've experienced sexual assault (and you might find it hard to label it that way). You struggle with intimacy and are worried there might be something wrong with you. You often feel anxious and on edge. Even when things are going well at work or in relationships it feels like you are waiting for something to go wrong. Sometimes during sex you cry, dissociate, or try to just "get through it". You're worried you might never get over the bad things that have happened to you and that on some level you are broken.
Renee Reilly Gambell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cohasset, MA 02025 (Online Only)
This encompasses everything from sexual assault to a demeaning comment made by a teacher 40 years ago.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for caregiving professionals.
This encompasses everything from sexual assault to a demeaning comment made by a teacher 40 years ago.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for caregiving professionals.
I work with a variety of clients, who experience problems ranging from general life stress, anxiety and depression to the aftermath of severe traumas, such as car accidents, physical and sexual abuse.
I can help you identify and use your strengths, while supporting you as we work together to reduce the pain and stress that affects your ability to flourish.
I work with a variety of clients, who experience problems ranging from general life stress, anxiety and depression to the aftermath of severe traumas, such as car accidents, physical and sexual abuse.
I can help you identify and use your strengths, while supporting you as we work together to reduce the pain and stress that affects your ability to flourish.
Stacey Salyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
I help clients with PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse/ assault, and community violence.
I consider my style to be a delicate balance of easy-going and down-to-business. I help create an inviting and open atmosphere, so together we can unpack what is happening in your relationships and with yourself. I work with children and adults that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity concerns. My goal is to ensure that you have the best support you can get, wherever that may be. I invite you to reach out to me to schedule an initial consultation call, and to see how I can best support you as you walk down your path of curiosity and healing. You've already taken the first step.
I help clients with PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse/ assault, and community violence.
I consider my style to be a delicate balance of easy-going and down-to-business. I help create an inviting and open atmosphere, so together we can unpack what is happening in your relationships and with yourself. I work with children and adults that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity concerns. My goal is to ensure that you have the best support you can get, wherever that may be. I invite you to reach out to me to schedule an initial consultation call, and to see how I can best support you as you walk down your path of curiosity and healing. You've already taken the first step.
As a spiritual being who has embarked on a journey of deep healing, I realize that healing is not linear. It is a process that allows us to go inward and hug our inner child, navigate our unconscious, and acknowledge our shadow. Through my professional work in a hospital-based setting, I have seen the effects of developmental and generational trauma. I have worked with sexual abuse survivors, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
As a spiritual being who has embarked on a journey of deep healing, I realize that healing is not linear. It is a process that allows us to go inward and hug our inner child, navigate our unconscious, and acknowledge our shadow. Through my professional work in a hospital-based setting, I have seen the effects of developmental and generational trauma. I have worked with sexual abuse survivors, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jaclyn Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02482
I hope to support you and be an agent of change in your life as you identify and build upon your strength and resilience. I have experience working with all ages using a trauma informed lens while reinforcing interventions and tools with psychoeducation. I feel confident supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma as well as challenges with self-esteem. I have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and childhood abuse.
I hope to support you and be an agent of change in your life as you identify and build upon your strength and resilience. I have experience working with all ages using a trauma informed lens while reinforcing interventions and tools with psychoeducation. I feel confident supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma as well as challenges with self-esteem. I have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and childhood abuse.
You are not alone! Children and adults who experience adoption, complicated divorce, sexual abuse or death feel hurt, helpless and scared. The good news is that with the right support you can create positive changes, feel better and learn to be more resilient! I am easy to talk to, patient and compassionate. I provide a warm and non judgmental environment while taking an active role and suggesting new perspectives. I focus on what is strong not what is wrong. Together we discover your or your child's inherent strength and collaborate to develop healthier attachments and improved confidence.
You are not alone! Children and adults who experience adoption, complicated divorce, sexual abuse or death feel hurt, helpless and scared. The good news is that with the right support you can create positive changes, feel better and learn to be more resilient! I am easy to talk to, patient and compassionate. I provide a warm and non judgmental environment while taking an active role and suggesting new perspectives. I focus on what is strong not what is wrong. Together we discover your or your child's inherent strength and collaborate to develop healthier attachments and improved confidence.
Linda Standley: EMDR Intensives
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Medway, MA 02053
Waitlist for new clients
As a Certified EMDR Clinician and an Approved EMDR Consultant, I specialize in working with busy career professionals who are seeking to feel unburdened by the past and who are motivated to live their best life. During much of my career I have worked with survivors of relational and complex trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence as well as with adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with other helping professionals clinically as well as by providing clinical consultation and supervision.
As a Certified EMDR Clinician and an Approved EMDR Consultant, I specialize in working with busy career professionals who are seeking to feel unburdened by the past and who are motivated to live their best life. During much of my career I have worked with survivors of relational and complex trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence as well as with adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with other helping professionals clinically as well as by providing clinical consultation and supervision.
Amanda Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, MA 02186 (Online Only)
I use compassion, care, and humor to create a non-judgmental space and engage clients in a practical, collaborative, and problem-solving process. I believe developing trusting relationships with clients promotes client well-being and healing. Using a relational, CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based approach, I work with clients to facilitate self-efficacy and goal attainment. My specialties focus on helping individuals struggling with anxiety, stressors, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges with friends, partners, and family, as well as unhealthy romantic relationships, sexual assault, and trauma.
I use compassion, care, and humor to create a non-judgmental space and engage clients in a practical, collaborative, and problem-solving process. I believe developing trusting relationships with clients promotes client well-being and healing. Using a relational, CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based approach, I work with clients to facilitate self-efficacy and goal attainment. My specialties focus on helping individuals struggling with anxiety, stressors, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges with friends, partners, and family, as well as unhealthy romantic relationships, sexual assault, and trauma.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I have been working professionally as a clinical therapist since 2011. I have a passion for helping people and if you're reading this i would love to connect with you. I work with a wide range of issues and concerns, including but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, peri and post-natal disorders, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, trauma and stress disorders, substance abuse disorders, parenting/family dynamic concerns, couples counseling, and faith based concerns.
Hello! My name is Rachel and I have been working professionally as a clinical therapist since 2011. I have a passion for helping people and if you're reading this i would love to connect with you. I work with a wide range of issues and concerns, including but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, peri and post-natal disorders, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, trauma and stress disorders, substance abuse disorders, parenting/family dynamic concerns, couples counseling, and faith based concerns.
She honed her expertise in treating clients with substance abuse, Adult Children of Alcoholics, sexual abuse, physical abuse, childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, adult relationship dysfunctionality and more.
How to therapeutically claim the disowned self.by using what is already inside of you. Are you stuck in a relationship? with addiction? settling for less in work or career? Find the joy.... Barbara Miller, LICSW, psychotherapist can help you do just that. She has a gift for healing. Psychotherapy, with her skill and competency, can help you find and focus on the major psychosocial issues that are keeping you stuck.Throughout the years Barbara's clients credit her with saving their lives even though it is really the client who saves his own life. Is your life worth saving?
She honed her expertise in treating clients with substance abuse, Adult Children of Alcoholics, sexual abuse, physical abuse, childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, adult relationship dysfunctionality and more.
How to therapeutically claim the disowned self.by using what is already inside of you. Are you stuck in a relationship? with addiction? settling for less in work or career? Find the joy.... Barbara Miller, LICSW, psychotherapist can help you do just that. She has a gift for healing. Psychotherapy, with her skill and competency, can help you find and focus on the major psychosocial issues that are keeping you stuck.Throughout the years Barbara's clients credit her with saving their lives even though it is really the client who saves his own life. Is your life worth saving?
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I have conducted the first empirical study of group therapy for adult sexual abuse survivors, evaluated programs for intimate partner violence and written a book on intergenerational cycles of trauma and violence.
My approach to psychotherapy is based on attachment theory which states that our first important relationships (namely, with our parents) influence how we relate to those closest to us now. As infants, we learn to do whatever is necessary, including distorting our thoughts and feelings, in order to maintain that connection. This early experience even affects brain development setting the stage for depression, anxiety and dysregulation. Fortunately, current relationships (including with a therapist) can provide a corrective experience. That is the beauty of psychotherapy - by understanding how our past affects our present we are better able to negotiate our future.
I have conducted the first empirical study of group therapy for adult sexual abuse survivors, evaluated programs for intimate partner violence and written a book on intergenerational cycles of trauma and violence.
My approach to psychotherapy is based on attachment theory which states that our first important relationships (namely, with our parents) influence how we relate to those closest to us now. As infants, we learn to do whatever is necessary, including distorting our thoughts and feelings, in order to maintain that connection. This early experience even affects brain development setting the stage for depression, anxiety and dysregulation. Fortunately, current relationships (including with a therapist) can provide a corrective experience. That is the beauty of psychotherapy - by understanding how our past affects our present we are better able to negotiate our future.
Ana Luz Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with women, nonbinary, marginalized populations, and the global majority. I have experience with clients facing issues related to immigration, gender-based violence, & human trafficking. My MBA studies give me a unique lens on social impact, business, collective consciousness, and innovative technology. I provide support for trauma, racism, migrant identity issues, money stories, systems, personal & career growth. I have worked with trauma survivors who have experienced sexual assault, violence in the home, dysfunctional families & clients struggling with anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, & MDD.
I am passionate about working with women, nonbinary, marginalized populations, and the global majority. I have experience with clients facing issues related to immigration, gender-based violence, & human trafficking. My MBA studies give me a unique lens on social impact, business, collective consciousness, and innovative technology. I provide support for trauma, racism, migrant identity issues, money stories, systems, personal & career growth. I have worked with trauma survivors who have experienced sexual assault, violence in the home, dysfunctional families & clients struggling with anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, & MDD.
Empowered Pathways Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety & depression, suicidality, childhood trauma disorders, survivors of sexual assault & exploitation, and Conduct disorders to name a few.
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
I have worked with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety & depression, suicidality, childhood trauma disorders, survivors of sexual assault & exploitation, and Conduct disorders to name a few.
“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”
All human beings have within themselves the capacity for living happy, meaningful lives. We are meant to thrive, however it is quite common for distressing life experiences to interfere with our natural way of being. Sometimes obstacles are known to us, but have been resistant to change. Others remain hidden, but what we do notice clearly are psychological and emotional symptoms of distress (depression, fear and anxiety, emotional reactivity, irritability, addictions, etc.). These symptoms can significantly impact our quality of life, and almost always cause problems in relationships.
All human beings have within themselves the capacity for living happy, meaningful lives. We are meant to thrive, however it is quite common for distressing life experiences to interfere with our natural way of being. Sometimes obstacles are known to us, but have been resistant to change. Others remain hidden, but what we do notice clearly are psychological and emotional symptoms of distress (depression, fear and anxiety, emotional reactivity, irritability, addictions, etc.). These symptoms can significantly impact our quality of life, and almost always cause problems in relationships.
Are you dealing with anxiety, sadness, shame, grief, trauma or stuff you really want to let go of in your life? Or perhaps you are feeling a sense of not being good enough, struggling with confidence and self-criticism? Pain may show up as feeling numb or angry, withdrawing from school or work, family and friends. Hiding the stress doesn't help you feel better. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focused on helping you deal with pain from the past and deal with present challenges with greater ease and confidence. If you'd like to feel better about yourself and your life, I can help you get there.
Are you dealing with anxiety, sadness, shame, grief, trauma or stuff you really want to let go of in your life? Or perhaps you are feeling a sense of not being good enough, struggling with confidence and self-criticism? Pain may show up as feeling numb or angry, withdrawing from school or work, family and friends. Hiding the stress doesn't help you feel better. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focused on helping you deal with pain from the past and deal with present challenges with greater ease and confidence. If you'd like to feel better about yourself and your life, I can help you get there.
OakStar Healers, Andrew J. DiLeo, DD, LMHC, MS Ed
Counselor, DD, LMHC, MPC, MS Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wrentham, MA 02093
I am seeking individuals who are looking for a compassionate counseling environment. OakStar Healers and Dr. Andrew J. DiLeo offer a beautiful office space to aid in healing and transformation. The office supports individuals, families and couples seeking assistance in a holistic approach to a range of ailments including trauma and grief, family relations, mediation, veteran and active duty military and paramilitary members, LGBTQ+ and other counseling needs. As a clinical psychologist and licensed mental health counselor, Dr. DiLeo manages a diverse team to help individuals, families and couples reach their therapeutic goals.
I am seeking individuals who are looking for a compassionate counseling environment. OakStar Healers and Dr. Andrew J. DiLeo offer a beautiful office space to aid in healing and transformation. The office supports individuals, families and couples seeking assistance in a holistic approach to a range of ailments including trauma and grief, family relations, mediation, veteran and active duty military and paramilitary members, LGBTQ+ and other counseling needs. As a clinical psychologist and licensed mental health counselor, Dr. DiLeo manages a diverse team to help individuals, families and couples reach their therapeutic goals.
Steven L. Procopio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445 (Online Only)
The decision to engage in therapy is the first step in making a commitment to yourself towards healing. Congratulations. My work offers clients the opportunity to discuss life issues that are challenging to them and working towards a solution based focus of resolution that will bring them to inner peace and strength. This process is interactive and collaborative.
The decision to engage in therapy is the first step in making a commitment to yourself towards healing. Congratulations. My work offers clients the opportunity to discuss life issues that are challenging to them and working towards a solution based focus of resolution that will bring them to inner peace and strength. This process is interactive and collaborative.
Alyssa Munsell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Quincy, MA 02169 (Online Only)
I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship. My ability to be a non-judgmental, compassionate, and accepting presence while clients and I collaboratively identify and address root causes of symptoms has yielded positive results. I have extensive experience and passion for working with those impacted by trauma and attachment issues. I have also successfully helped those struggling with non-trauma related anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and coping with life stressors and transitions.
I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship. My ability to be a non-judgmental, compassionate, and accepting presence while clients and I collaboratively identify and address root causes of symptoms has yielded positive results. I have extensive experience and passion for working with those impacted by trauma and attachment issues. I have also successfully helped those struggling with non-trauma related anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and coping with life stressors and transitions.
I would like to to let my future clients know that for over thirty years I have offered compassionate, solution focused therapy to individuals, couples and families who are changing their lives. Many experienced trauma, a painful loss or difficulty in becoming true to themselves. For some, anxiety, depression or debilitating anger create roadblocks to happiness and connection. Others may be managing health issues, having problems with communication, intimacy, gender identification or sexual behavior concerns. It continues to be a privilege and an honor to be asked to walk with them through to happier, more fulfilled lives.
I would like to to let my future clients know that for over thirty years I have offered compassionate, solution focused therapy to individuals, couples and families who are changing their lives. Many experienced trauma, a painful loss or difficulty in becoming true to themselves. For some, anxiety, depression or debilitating anger create roadblocks to happiness and connection. Others may be managing health issues, having problems with communication, intimacy, gender identification or sexual behavior concerns. It continues to be a privilege and an honor to be asked to walk with them through to happier, more fulfilled lives.
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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.