Sexual Abuse Therapists in Nashville, TN
You may be facing a range of different
issues, and I am available to support you, through whatever you're dealing with. Whether you're dealing with trauma, difficult family dynamics, anxiety, PTSD, depression, or identity-related experiences such as being donor-conceived or an adoptee, you can find understanding here. You’ll be met with an LGBTQ-affirming and actively anti-racist approach, grounded in experience and compassion.
You may be facing a range of different
issues, and I am available to support you, through whatever you're dealing with. Whether you're dealing with trauma, difficult family dynamics, anxiety, PTSD, depression, or identity-related experiences such as being donor-conceived or an adoptee, you can find understanding here. You’ll be met with an LGBTQ-affirming and actively anti-racist approach, grounded in experience and compassion.
Through my work in sexual assault centers, domestic violence shelters, in private practice, and at Onsite Workshops I have learned how trauma is stored in the body, how it creates negative beliefs about the self, how it keeps us from living in the present moment and how it keeps us from connecting to those around us.
I have advanced training in EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a breakthrough therapy which allows for faster, more effective treatment with long lasting effects. As an existential/experiential counselor, I also specialize in couples therapy, expressive arts, trauma sensitive body work, mindfulness and psychodrama. LGBTQ+ affirming
Through my work in sexual assault centers, domestic violence shelters, in private practice, and at Onsite Workshops I have learned how trauma is stored in the body, how it creates negative beliefs about the self, how it keeps us from living in the present moment and how it keeps us from connecting to those around us.
I have advanced training in EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a breakthrough therapy which allows for faster, more effective treatment with long lasting effects. As an existential/experiential counselor, I also specialize in couples therapy, expressive arts, trauma sensitive body work, mindfulness and psychodrama. LGBTQ+ affirming
I believe that we all deserve support and at the core of personal transformation is a duality of self-compassion and desire for change. As humans we are intrinsically wired for connection, resiliency and healing. However, sometimes there are things from the past or other life stressors that cause us to feel stuck and that healing is out of our reach. I am deeply interested in the mind-body connection and believe reconnecting to our bodies can be incredibly transformational. I work with folks in adolescence and adulthood who are desiring to address trauma, optimal performance, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
I believe that we all deserve support and at the core of personal transformation is a duality of self-compassion and desire for change. As humans we are intrinsically wired for connection, resiliency and healing. However, sometimes there are things from the past or other life stressors that cause us to feel stuck and that healing is out of our reach. I am deeply interested in the mind-body connection and believe reconnecting to our bodies can be incredibly transformational. I work with folks in adolescence and adulthood who are desiring to address trauma, optimal performance, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma/CPTSD, sexual trauma, disordered eating/eating disorders & body image issues. In addition to these areas, I also work with clients who experience perfectionistic & people-pleasing tendencies, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & inclusive.
My belief that it’s your birthright to feel safe & at home in your body guides my work as a therapist. Taking a somatic approach, we will work together to tune into the “wisdom” of your body and become (re)connected to yourself.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma/CPTSD, sexual trauma, disordered eating/eating disorders & body image issues. In addition to these areas, I also work with clients who experience perfectionistic & people-pleasing tendencies, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I am LGBTQ+ affirming & inclusive.
My belief that it’s your birthright to feel safe & at home in your body guides my work as a therapist. Taking a somatic approach, we will work together to tune into the “wisdom” of your body and become (re)connected to yourself.
It is natural to experience a range of emotions; some flooding us thoroughly, and others frozen at our core. Sometimes we all feel challenged by life itself—anxious about change, lonely with ourselves, feeling captive by our past, and running from our fears. This is why it can be helpful to seek out a therapist. Our counseling practice is focused on helping adults and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. As clinical therapists and trauma specialists, we can help you to better recognize and resolve challenges, so you can feel better oriented to your present and prepared to create a balanced future.
It is natural to experience a range of emotions; some flooding us thoroughly, and others frozen at our core. Sometimes we all feel challenged by life itself—anxious about change, lonely with ourselves, feeling captive by our past, and running from our fears. This is why it can be helpful to seek out a therapist. Our counseling practice is focused on helping adults and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. As clinical therapists and trauma specialists, we can help you to better recognize and resolve challenges, so you can feel better oriented to your present and prepared to create a balanced future.
I have served clients in residential treatment, in an elementary school, and at the Sexual Assault Center, where I was also a Clinical Director.
Have you been impacted by trauma, childhood wounds, or other harmful experiences? Reaching out takes courage. I'm passionate about building relationships with clients of all ages, developing trust and safety to create the space and awareness to be who you were made to be. I believe we are designed to heal. Sometimes the strategies we developed to navigate the world initially helped us to survive, but they are no longer serving us, and may actually by keeping us from living life fully now. I journey alongside my clients as they reconnect with their true selves, rediscover hope, and step into a richer experience of life.
I have served clients in residential treatment, in an elementary school, and at the Sexual Assault Center, where I was also a Clinical Director.
Have you been impacted by trauma, childhood wounds, or other harmful experiences? Reaching out takes courage. I'm passionate about building relationships with clients of all ages, developing trust and safety to create the space and awareness to be who you were made to be. I believe we are designed to heal. Sometimes the strategies we developed to navigate the world initially helped us to survive, but they are no longer serving us, and may actually by keeping us from living life fully now. I journey alongside my clients as they reconnect with their true selves, rediscover hope, and step into a richer experience of life.
As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of healing and growth. Therapy isn’t easy - it’s showing up for yourself, unpacking the heavy stuff, shedding tears, and celebrating breakthroughs as you rewrite your story. Change is a crucial part of the journey; choosing yourself and leaning into that change allows growth, relief, and empowerment to take root. The work you’re doing matters because you matter.
As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of healing and growth. Therapy isn’t easy - it’s showing up for yourself, unpacking the heavy stuff, shedding tears, and celebrating breakthroughs as you rewrite your story. Change is a crucial part of the journey; choosing yourself and leaning into that change allows growth, relief, and empowerment to take root. The work you’re doing matters because you matter.
Trauma Therapy of Nashville, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Trauma Therapy of Nashville is currently accepting new clients. Our therapists are highly skilled to work with trauma and integrative in their work with clients. Using evidenced-based and holistic therapy methods, clients receive an integrative treatment approach that is tailored to their individual needs. We would love to connect with you! Contact our Client Care Coordinator to complete a prescreen today. Clients are typically paired with a therapist within the same week.
Trauma Therapy of Nashville is currently accepting new clients. Our therapists are highly skilled to work with trauma and integrative in their work with clients. Using evidenced-based and holistic therapy methods, clients receive an integrative treatment approach that is tailored to their individual needs. We would love to connect with you! Contact our Client Care Coordinator to complete a prescreen today. Clients are typically paired with a therapist within the same week.
As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.
As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.
With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, out of control emotions, numb emotions, dissociation, anger/irritablity, sexual behaviors that concern you, you've lost a sense of who you are, experience eating disorders, substance abuse, alcoholism, or want sexual therapy to restore the lost connection, I look forward to our work.
With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, out of control emotions, numb emotions, dissociation, anger/irritablity, sexual behaviors that concern you, you've lost a sense of who you are, experience eating disorders, substance abuse, alcoholism, or want sexual therapy to restore the lost connection, I look forward to our work.
Rachel Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RYT
9 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients are survivors of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, relational and attachment trauma, and sexual assault.
I work with my clients to identify their strengths and values, shed practices that no longer serve them, and integrate alternative coping skills. Through holding a space that is empathetic and genuine, I guide my clients in regaining their power, fostering self-compassion, strengthening relationships, and connecting with their resilience.
Many of my clients are survivors of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, relational and attachment trauma, and sexual assault.
I work with my clients to identify their strengths and values, shed practices that no longer serve them, and integrate alternative coping skills. Through holding a space that is empathetic and genuine, I guide my clients in regaining their power, fostering self-compassion, strengthening relationships, and connecting with their resilience.
There is a time in all our lives when it feels that nobody understands, somebody fails to listen, and we feel we have to figure it out by ourselves and that doesn't work either. Finding yourself in that desperate place is an appropriate time to tell your story to a therapist who desires to listen and help you understand where you've been and come along side you to assist you in knowing where you want to go. Courageously step toward the therapy process and embrace the hope that reminds you that you don't have to stay stuck or remain in the dark.
There is a time in all our lives when it feels that nobody understands, somebody fails to listen, and we feel we have to figure it out by ourselves and that doesn't work either. Finding yourself in that desperate place is an appropriate time to tell your story to a therapist who desires to listen and help you understand where you've been and come along side you to assist you in knowing where you want to go. Courageously step toward the therapy process and embrace the hope that reminds you that you don't have to stay stuck or remain in the dark.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but I believe in having therapy be an environment of empowerment, collaboration, and authenticity. My approach is client-centered, eclectic, and we will explore how different systems impacts your experiences. I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, sexual violence/abuse, domestic violence and emotional abuse, chronic pain/illness, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders/disordered eating, non-traditional relationships, kink, and queer issues. I take an integrative approach to sessions and love to apply many therapeutic modalities to fit each individual client’s needs.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but I believe in having therapy be an environment of empowerment, collaboration, and authenticity. My approach is client-centered, eclectic, and we will explore how different systems impacts your experiences. I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, sexual violence/abuse, domestic violence and emotional abuse, chronic pain/illness, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders/disordered eating, non-traditional relationships, kink, and queer issues. I take an integrative approach to sessions and love to apply many therapeutic modalities to fit each individual client’s needs.
I believe that all of us can benefit from additional support in different seasons of our lives. It takes bravery to reach out and meet with someone, and I’m passionate about building a relationship with my clients where they are able to engage with their own resilience and innate ability to heal. Many of us develop patterns that help us move through and cope with what we have experienced, and often, we realize these strategies are no longer serving us, and are keeping us from experiencing the full life we desire. I walk alongside my clients in helping them become reconnected to their true selves, and reach their goals.
I believe that all of us can benefit from additional support in different seasons of our lives. It takes bravery to reach out and meet with someone, and I’m passionate about building a relationship with my clients where they are able to engage with their own resilience and innate ability to heal. Many of us develop patterns that help us move through and cope with what we have experienced, and often, we realize these strategies are no longer serving us, and are keeping us from experiencing the full life we desire. I walk alongside my clients in helping them become reconnected to their true selves, and reach their goals.
I work with teens (14+) and adults who feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or weighed down by experiences that have made it difficult to fully trust themselves or feel at home in their lives. I believe therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel more connected to yourself, and begin making sense of the things that may feel heavy, overwhelming, or hard to carry alone. I am especially passionate about helping people move toward greater self-acceptance, confidence, and connection—learning that who they are is already worthy of care, belonging, and love.
I work with teens (14+) and adults who feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or weighed down by experiences that have made it difficult to fully trust themselves or feel at home in their lives. I believe therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel more connected to yourself, and begin making sense of the things that may feel heavy, overwhelming, or hard to carry alone. I am especially passionate about helping people move toward greater self-acceptance, confidence, and connection—learning that who they are is already worthy of care, belonging, and love.
I’m passionate about supporting folks coming from all walks of life, including survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and women navigating health & life transitions.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern, I value a holistic & integrative approach that incorporates both evidence-based & creative practices. I use narrative therapy, expressive art techniques, and mindfulness & somatic practices, all grounded in a person-centered & trauma-informed approach tailored toward your unique needs and goals.
I’m passionate about supporting folks coming from all walks of life, including survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and women navigating health & life transitions.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern, I value a holistic & integrative approach that incorporates both evidence-based & creative practices. I use narrative therapy, expressive art techniques, and mindfulness & somatic practices, all grounded in a person-centered & trauma-informed approach tailored toward your unique needs and goals.
Marissa Stone
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
Waitlist for new clients
Through EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Experiential Therapy, I guide individuals healing from trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, grief, and anxiety toward balance and inner peace.
Life stressors and trauma can impact our lives in unexpected ways and reaching out for support takes courage. I value collaborating with individuals to curate space for their healing journey. As a trauma therapist, I am committed to establishing an environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I practice from a trauma informed, relational, and anti-oppressive perspective and believe that each person's journey is unique and deserving of respect. My approach is rooted in an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and identities that each person brings to the therapeutic relationship.
Through EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Experiential Therapy, I guide individuals healing from trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, grief, and anxiety toward balance and inner peace.
Life stressors and trauma can impact our lives in unexpected ways and reaching out for support takes courage. I value collaborating with individuals to curate space for their healing journey. As a trauma therapist, I am committed to establishing an environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I practice from a trauma informed, relational, and anti-oppressive perspective and believe that each person's journey is unique and deserving of respect. My approach is rooted in an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and identities that each person brings to the therapeutic relationship.
Are you struggling with coping after a traumatic or difficult experience? Whether you are dealing with trauma, relational conflict, chronic pain and illness, feelings of hopelessness, or a persistent mental health condition, I will meet you where you are and we will walk the path to healing together.
Reaching out for help takes immense insight and bravery. By seeking positive change, you have already taken the first step.
Are you struggling with coping after a traumatic or difficult experience? Whether you are dealing with trauma, relational conflict, chronic pain and illness, feelings of hopelessness, or a persistent mental health condition, I will meet you where you are and we will walk the path to healing together.
Reaching out for help takes immense insight and bravery. By seeking positive change, you have already taken the first step.
I listen for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I help gifted individuals and couples experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from religious trauma, sexual and physical abuse and attachment disorders. I work with survivors of betrayal and self-betrayal, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through, to discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
I listen for themes and patterns - psychodynamic and spiritual - in your struggle. I help gifted individuals and couples experience relief from the loneliness and destructive behaviors that arise from religious trauma, sexual and physical abuse and attachment disorders. I work with survivors of betrayal and self-betrayal, moving with them when there seems no way out, to find a way through, to discover freedom from anxiety, fear, anger, and self-hatred and release into grounded ways of living. I help people stop running from their pain and shame and start walking in peace to make consistent and conscious positive choices.
You’ve tried to understand yourself. You’ve read the books, talked through your past, and worked hard to change. Yet you still find yourself repeating the same painful patterns—overthinking, shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or reacting in ways you can’t quite explain. Often, these patterns have a story underneath them. With curiosity and compassion, we can explore what lies beneath the surface and begin to create change that goes beyond insight—helping you feel more connected to yourself, more at ease, and more free to be who you are.
You’ve tried to understand yourself. You’ve read the books, talked through your past, and worked hard to change. Yet you still find yourself repeating the same painful patterns—overthinking, shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or reacting in ways you can’t quite explain. Often, these patterns have a story underneath them. With curiosity and compassion, we can explore what lies beneath the surface and begin to create change that goes beyond insight—helping you feel more connected to yourself, more at ease, and more free to be who you are.
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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.