Sexual Abuse Therapists in Millersville, MD
Amy J. N. Bosworth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
People find themselves considering therapy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they find themselves struggling to find balance and acclimate to the many changes in our world today. They find it hard to sleep, stay focused or find motivation. All of a sudden completing tasks takes more effort. Others find it hard to build or maintain relationships with others. Expressing or regulating emotions can be more difficult. While we all have a host of coping strategies that we rely on to get us through life's challenging moments, during times of increased stress we sometimes find these strategies just don’t work as well as they did before.
People find themselves considering therapy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they find themselves struggling to find balance and acclimate to the many changes in our world today. They find it hard to sleep, stay focused or find motivation. All of a sudden completing tasks takes more effort. Others find it hard to build or maintain relationships with others. Expressing or regulating emotions can be more difficult. While we all have a host of coping strategies that we rely on to get us through life's challenging moments, during times of increased stress we sometimes find these strategies just don’t work as well as they did before.
Relationship problems can result from prolonged grief, excessive guilt, low self-esteem or having very few boundaries. Problems may occur from a series of failed or stormy relationships, being over-controlling or being too inflexible. They can arise from developmental "shocks," losses or being emotionally starved. Problems can result from violence, molestation, abuses, or feeling empty and disconnected. They may also occur from addictions, codependent choices, chronic illnesses, neurobiology or the quality of healthcare. And relationship problems can result from paralyzing fear of harm or being alone, or any combination of the above.
Relationship problems can result from prolonged grief, excessive guilt, low self-esteem or having very few boundaries. Problems may occur from a series of failed or stormy relationships, being over-controlling or being too inflexible. They can arise from developmental "shocks," losses or being emotionally starved. Problems can result from violence, molestation, abuses, or feeling empty and disconnected. They may also occur from addictions, codependent choices, chronic illnesses, neurobiology or the quality of healthcare. And relationship problems can result from paralyzing fear of harm or being alone, or any combination of the above.
Are you a morning person? Do you like to meet early in the AM to get a great kick start for your day? I have availability early in the morning and I offer over 9 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, LGBTQ clients, and couples. I promise empathy, trust, and commitment to creating a safe space for you to open up. I believe you have the solutions inside of you already and you probably just need to set aside the time and space to discover them! Why not start first thing in the morning from the comfort of your home?
Are you a morning person? Do you like to meet early in the AM to get a great kick start for your day? I have availability early in the morning and I offer over 9 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, LGBTQ clients, and couples. I promise empathy, trust, and commitment to creating a safe space for you to open up. I believe you have the solutions inside of you already and you probably just need to set aside the time and space to discover them! Why not start first thing in the morning from the comfort of your home?
Bay Area Counseling & Consultation, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier and happier you! Life can be challenging, and we’re here to support you through it. Bay Area Counseling & Consultation, LLC (BACC) is a trauma-informed mental health group practice, and it’s our privilege to walk with you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are, offering empathetic and supportive treatment approaches. We believe raising awareness of mental health is key to overall well-being and happiness. Our clinicians use evidence-based practices to treat mental health symptoms and help individuals restore optimal functioning.
Congratulations on taking steps toward a healthier and happier you! Life can be challenging, and we’re here to support you through it. Bay Area Counseling & Consultation, LLC (BACC) is a trauma-informed mental health group practice, and it’s our privilege to walk with you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are, offering empathetic and supportive treatment approaches. We believe raising awareness of mental health is key to overall well-being and happiness. Our clinicians use evidence-based practices to treat mental health symptoms and help individuals restore optimal functioning.
Dr. Faith Adebule | Transit Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Therapy can be a difficult step for most people to take, but you took your first step! At Transit Christian Counseling, we exist to provide comprehensive faith-based and clinically supported counseling to individuals and families to help navigate transitions and increase resilience. We hope to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore difficult transitions and openly communicate with your therapist about your thoughts and feelings. Our clients are looking for someone to listen and help them navigate difficult transitions in their lives. They desire growth and are looking to become better versions of themselves.
Therapy can be a difficult step for most people to take, but you took your first step! At Transit Christian Counseling, we exist to provide comprehensive faith-based and clinically supported counseling to individuals and families to help navigate transitions and increase resilience. We hope to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore difficult transitions and openly communicate with your therapist about your thoughts and feelings. Our clients are looking for someone to listen and help them navigate difficult transitions in their lives. They desire growth and are looking to become better versions of themselves.
Barbara Borsi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Life often presents us with difficulties, struggles and challenges. Having someone who is willing to listen to you without judging what you are going through can help you with sorting out your problems and difficulties. Telling your story enables you to come to terms with your current experiences. You may be dealing with difficult or stressful life events, feeling sad, anxious or depressed. Therapy can help you to learn coping skills and techniques to solve problems and manage challenges. I encourage you to reach out today to see how I can be of help to you.
Life often presents us with difficulties, struggles and challenges. Having someone who is willing to listen to you without judging what you are going through can help you with sorting out your problems and difficulties. Telling your story enables you to come to terms with your current experiences. You may be dealing with difficult or stressful life events, feeling sad, anxious or depressed. Therapy can help you to learn coping skills and techniques to solve problems and manage challenges. I encourage you to reach out today to see how I can be of help to you.
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My background is in trauma, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting struggles and relational challenges.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
My background is in trauma, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting struggles and relational challenges.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
Our mission at Take my Hand is to be a hand of support for survivors of sexual abuse and a champion for prevention.
At Take My Hand Counseling & Consulting LLC, we specialize in providing trauma-informed care for young adults who encounter mental, emotional & relational stress from sexual & physical traumatic experiences. We also serve survivors who may be experiencing complications related to childhood trauma. Some common difficulties related to trauma could be presented as anxiety, anger, socio-emotional difficulties, stress, outburst, and poor relational skills. Commit to your reward of emotional resilience, positive relationships, healthy communication, freedom from anxiety, and overall life satisfaction today.
Our mission at Take my Hand is to be a hand of support for survivors of sexual abuse and a champion for prevention.
At Take My Hand Counseling & Consulting LLC, we specialize in providing trauma-informed care for young adults who encounter mental, emotional & relational stress from sexual & physical traumatic experiences. We also serve survivors who may be experiencing complications related to childhood trauma. Some common difficulties related to trauma could be presented as anxiety, anger, socio-emotional difficulties, stress, outburst, and poor relational skills. Commit to your reward of emotional resilience, positive relationships, healthy communication, freedom from anxiety, and overall life satisfaction today.
Michelle Rene' Hammer
Counselor, LCPC, MS, BACS, CPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arnold, MD 21012
Children & adults struggling with anxiety and trauma & women with a history of sexual abuse & domestic violence seek me out Clients struggling with addiction/ co-dependency, affairs/heartbreak, grief/loss, and overcoming past abuse are a specialty.
You've made a brave decision! It takes a great deal of courage and strength to ask for help. I know it's not easy struggling with problems alone not knowing where to turn or who you can trust. Give me a call today and let's sort things out together! We can get from where you are to where you desire to be. You shouldn't suffer alone no matter what mistakes or messes life has brought you. Today is the day to take a leap of faith! Start your healing journey in a safe space and let's sort through your struggles and figure things out. Let's journey together.
Children & adults struggling with anxiety and trauma & women with a history of sexual abuse & domestic violence seek me out Clients struggling with addiction/ co-dependency, affairs/heartbreak, grief/loss, and overcoming past abuse are a specialty.
You've made a brave decision! It takes a great deal of courage and strength to ask for help. I know it's not easy struggling with problems alone not knowing where to turn or who you can trust. Give me a call today and let's sort things out together! We can get from where you are to where you desire to be. You shouldn't suffer alone no matter what mistakes or messes life has brought you. Today is the day to take a leap of faith! Start your healing journey in a safe space and let's sort through your struggles and figure things out. Let's journey together.
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and specialize in the areas of sexual addiction, partner betrayal, couples work, trauma and past sexual abuse, and healthy sexuality.
I feel privileged to walk beside clients as they deal with struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, OCD, relationship challenges, grief and loss, spirituality, and more. Working with my clients has taught me that recovery involves recognizing and utilizing one's strengths to make healthy changes and decisions in their lives. This is why I see my role as a counselor is to support and empower my clients as they identify and work towards their recovery goals.
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and specialize in the areas of sexual addiction, partner betrayal, couples work, trauma and past sexual abuse, and healthy sexuality.
I feel privileged to walk beside clients as they deal with struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, OCD, relationship challenges, grief and loss, spirituality, and more. Working with my clients has taught me that recovery involves recognizing and utilizing one's strengths to make healthy changes and decisions in their lives. This is why I see my role as a counselor is to support and empower my clients as they identify and work towards their recovery goals.
Natasha has experience working with diverse clients, including first responders, incarcerated adults, sexual assault survivors, and mature (senior) adults.
At Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services, Natasha offers therapy for adjustment challenges, including immigration & re-entry; processing trauma, including childhood trauma and sexual abuse/ assault; emotional challenges, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and grief/loss; and to improve management of stress, life transitions, and other difficulties.
Natasha has experience working with diverse clients, including first responders, incarcerated adults, sexual assault survivors, and mature (senior) adults.
At Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services, Natasha offers therapy for adjustment challenges, including immigration & re-entry; processing trauma, including childhood trauma and sexual abuse/ assault; emotional challenges, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and grief/loss; and to improve management of stress, life transitions, and other difficulties.
Kim Hudson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, CSAT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you - Maya Angelou. I specialize in working with those who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, enmeshment, infidelity, sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, disenfranchised or ambiguous grief, C-PTSD & PTSD.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you - Maya Angelou. I specialize in working with those who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, enmeshment, infidelity, sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, disenfranchised or ambiguous grief, C-PTSD & PTSD.
Stacy A Stinchcomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the family and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.
Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the family and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.
Pinnacle Center, Mental Health Services
MA, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
I treat trauma whose roots are through child abuse, war, violent assault on the mind and body, domestic violence, etc.
I am the right Mental Health Yoga Therapist for you if you continue to suffer with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, unhappiness and a sense of disconnection from the deeper sense of who you are. I will teach you how to feel better about your life with the skills of yoga: breath and meditation; calming your upset or sick body and quieting your constantly negative thoughts. Psychological and medical research support that Yoga, while an ancient philosophy, teaches easy to learn skills that improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. I can guide you to your heart's desire for your life.
I treat trauma whose roots are through child abuse, war, violent assault on the mind and body, domestic violence, etc.
I am the right Mental Health Yoga Therapist for you if you continue to suffer with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, unhappiness and a sense of disconnection from the deeper sense of who you are. I will teach you how to feel better about your life with the skills of yoga: breath and meditation; calming your upset or sick body and quieting your constantly negative thoughts. Psychological and medical research support that Yoga, while an ancient philosophy, teaches easy to learn skills that improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. I can guide you to your heart's desire for your life.
Joy Teitelbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
I’ve heard males w/ sexual abuse histories don’t often feel judged by therapists.
I have openings in person and online. I’ve had >35,000 views here from over 20 years of experience, largely working as a trauma informed therapist. My ideal client has a trauma history, aces the ACE study. He/she/they may have child sexual abuse, attachment trauma, had alcoholic parents who hit them or neglected them or were enmeshed w/them. No matter what you’re dealing with, you won’t shock me. I provide a warm inviting virtual or real space for us to explore your deepest feelings. Together, we can devise a plan that works to create your new improved future. A place w/ with peace, joy &good relationships You don’t need to suffer.
I’ve heard males w/ sexual abuse histories don’t often feel judged by therapists.
I have openings in person and online. I’ve had >35,000 views here from over 20 years of experience, largely working as a trauma informed therapist. My ideal client has a trauma history, aces the ACE study. He/she/they may have child sexual abuse, attachment trauma, had alcoholic parents who hit them or neglected them or were enmeshed w/them. No matter what you’re dealing with, you won’t shock me. I provide a warm inviting virtual or real space for us to explore your deepest feelings. Together, we can devise a plan that works to create your new improved future. A place w/ with peace, joy &good relationships You don’t need to suffer.
Susan Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
My approach as a clinician is working with my clients from a strengths-based and empowerment perspective. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on a wide range of mental health issues and specialize in trauma, sexual assault/abuse, anxiety and depression. I work with both individuals and families. I enjoy providing my clients with a safe space to process emotions and feelings, explore the impact of life experiences, learn distress tolerance and coping skills and to set meaningful goals so that they can navigate life with success
My approach as a clinician is working with my clients from a strengths-based and empowerment perspective. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on a wide range of mental health issues and specialize in trauma, sexual assault/abuse, anxiety and depression. I work with both individuals and families. I enjoy providing my clients with a safe space to process emotions and feelings, explore the impact of life experiences, learn distress tolerance and coping skills and to set meaningful goals so that they can navigate life with success
My practice has helped individuals gain independence, address problematic issues and have a more rewarding lifestyle while developing healthy relationships since 1996. I have worked extensively with adults, couples, families, and teenagers suffering from depression; emotional and sexual abuse disorders; addictive behaviors; and other mental illnesses. My office is located on the second floor of Pennington Center. The building has a handicap access entrance.
My practice has helped individuals gain independence, address problematic issues and have a more rewarding lifestyle while developing healthy relationships since 1996. I have worked extensively with adults, couples, families, and teenagers suffering from depression; emotional and sexual abuse disorders; addictive behaviors; and other mental illnesses. My office is located on the second floor of Pennington Center. The building has a handicap access entrance.
Alexandra (Alex) Huss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Crownsville, MD 21032 (Online Only)
Therapeutic growth begins with finding a space where you feel safe and valued in vulnerability. I hope to collaboratively create that space with you. My work focuses on client concerns ranging from trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, body image, family stressors, isolation, low self-esteem, LGTBQIA+ related issues, international perspectives, to life transitions.
Therapeutic growth begins with finding a space where you feel safe and valued in vulnerability. I hope to collaboratively create that space with you. My work focuses on client concerns ranging from trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, body image, family stressors, isolation, low self-esteem, LGTBQIA+ related issues, international perspectives, to life transitions.
Jodie Rohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Elkridge, MD 21075 (Online Only)
I'm dedicated to guiding young individuals towards emotional well-being and empowerment. Drawing from years of specialized experience, I specialize in addressing a wide spectrum of obstacles, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse, behavioral issues and family conflict. My practice revolves around the principles of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing, two effective modalities. CBT aids in reshaping thoughts and behaviors, while Motivational Interviewing fosters intrinsic motivation for positive change. During our sessions, I prioritize empathy and create a nurturing space for open dialogues.
I'm dedicated to guiding young individuals towards emotional well-being and empowerment. Drawing from years of specialized experience, I specialize in addressing a wide spectrum of obstacles, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, sexual abuse, behavioral issues and family conflict. My practice revolves around the principles of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing, two effective modalities. CBT aids in reshaping thoughts and behaviors, while Motivational Interviewing fosters intrinsic motivation for positive change. During our sessions, I prioritize empathy and create a nurturing space for open dialogues.
Nadell Asuru-Acey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Elkridge, MD 21075 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and families. Most of my experience has been with younger clients facing Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Family Conflict, Depression, and PTSD. I believe it is important for me to have a collaborative professional relationship with each client so that we can collectively meet the client's needs.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and families. Most of my experience has been with younger clients facing Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Family Conflict, Depression, and PTSD. I believe it is important for me to have a collaborative professional relationship with each client so that we can collectively meet the client's needs.
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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.