Sexual Abuse Therapists in Farmington, UT
Julie Blair Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse or other trauma can make childhood a difficult and scary time for my clients (and their parents).
I specialize in working with children ages 3-12 through play therapy as well as cognitive behavioral therapy for many issues including (but not limited to): sexual abuse, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and depression. I also work with adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-25.
Anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse or other trauma can make childhood a difficult and scary time for my clients (and their parents).
I specialize in working with children ages 3-12 through play therapy as well as cognitive behavioral therapy for many issues including (but not limited to): sexual abuse, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and depression. I also work with adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-25.
Do you feel disconnected from your body, your partner, or your sense of self? I work with individuals and couples healing from trauma—especially sexual trauma—and those struggling with intimacy, desire, or pleasure. I support clients who are ready to explore the deeper roots of these challenges in a space that is affirming, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I take a holistic, sex-positive, trauma-informed approach that honors your emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational self. Together, we’ll gently untangle the past and cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and embodiment—rooted in your truth.
Do you feel disconnected from your body, your partner, or your sense of self? I work with individuals and couples healing from trauma—especially sexual trauma—and those struggling with intimacy, desire, or pleasure. I support clients who are ready to explore the deeper roots of these challenges in a space that is affirming, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I take a holistic, sex-positive, trauma-informed approach that honors your emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational self. Together, we’ll gently untangle the past and cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and embodiment—rooted in your truth.
Sexual abuse and trauma, for adults carrying something they never fully told.
You feel stuck — in your relationship, in your body, in patterns you can’t break. Maybe you and your partner stopped really connecting. Maybe shame around intimacy has been quietly running things for years. Maybe something painful happened and it changed how you show up in relationships.
That stuck feeling isn’t permanent. I specialize in couples therapy, sex therapy, and trauma — helping people untangle where past hurts show up in present relationships. Whether you’re coming with your partner or on your own, this is a space where you can finally be honest about what’s really going on.
Sexual abuse and trauma, for adults carrying something they never fully told.
You feel stuck — in your relationship, in your body, in patterns you can’t break. Maybe you and your partner stopped really connecting. Maybe shame around intimacy has been quietly running things for years. Maybe something painful happened and it changed how you show up in relationships.
That stuck feeling isn’t permanent. I specialize in couples therapy, sex therapy, and trauma — helping people untangle where past hurts show up in present relationships. Whether you’re coming with your partner or on your own, this is a space where you can finally be honest about what’s really going on.
If boundaries are good for me, why are they so scary? Many of us were never taught how to set healthy boundaries with those around us, let alone know what a boundary even is. This can lead to you feeling pushed around, taken advantage of, or that you’re small, like your voice doesn’t matter. I’m here to tell you that your voice DOES matter, and that you get to make and set the rules of your life. You have the ultimate say, it’s just a matter of learning to trust yourself and being bold about what you want and need.
If boundaries are good for me, why are they so scary? Many of us were never taught how to set healthy boundaries with those around us, let alone know what a boundary even is. This can lead to you feeling pushed around, taken advantage of, or that you’re small, like your voice doesn’t matter. I’m here to tell you that your voice DOES matter, and that you get to make and set the rules of your life. You have the ultimate say, it’s just a matter of learning to trust yourself and being bold about what you want and need.
ADHD Addiction Alcohol Us Coping Skills Drug Abuse Emotional Disturbance Grief Internet Addiction Learning Disabilities Sexual Abuse Sexual Addiction Substance Use Women's Issues Infertility
I help adults with depression, anxiety, transitions, grief and trauma. I have experience working with women and women issues including postpartum difficulties and fertility issues. I also work with couples and families by following the Gottman Method. I am experienced with adults with substance abuse and pornography/sexual addiction. I strive to cultivate an environment of safety and connection with my clients to provide support and healing. I believe a safe and open environment encourages change and allows for deeper and greater insight into. I strongly believe the connection with the therapist is what amplifies the treatment.
ADHD Addiction Alcohol Us Coping Skills Drug Abuse Emotional Disturbance Grief Internet Addiction Learning Disabilities Sexual Abuse Sexual Addiction Substance Use Women's Issues Infertility
I help adults with depression, anxiety, transitions, grief and trauma. I have experience working with women and women issues including postpartum difficulties and fertility issues. I also work with couples and families by following the Gottman Method. I am experienced with adults with substance abuse and pornography/sexual addiction. I strive to cultivate an environment of safety and connection with my clients to provide support and healing. I believe a safe and open environment encourages change and allows for deeper and greater insight into. I strongly believe the connection with the therapist is what amplifies the treatment.
You’re the one who holds it together. For everyone. And you’re so tired of it you could cry — except you don’t, because who has time for that.
Maybe you’ve been fine on paper for years. Maybe nobody even knows how heavy it’s gotten. But something in you knows this isn’t sustainable. That the version of you that keeps pushing through is not the same as the version of you that’s actually okay.
I work with women who are done pretending. Who are ready to feel like themselves again — not the self that manages everything, but the one underneath all of that.
You’re the one who holds it together. For everyone. And you’re so tired of it you could cry — except you don’t, because who has time for that.
Maybe you’ve been fine on paper for years. Maybe nobody even knows how heavy it’s gotten. But something in you knows this isn’t sustainable. That the version of you that keeps pushing through is not the same as the version of you that’s actually okay.
I work with women who are done pretending. Who are ready to feel like themselves again — not the self that manages everything, but the one underneath all of that.
Therapy is a space where people don’t have to face life alone—healing often begins through being heard, understood, and working together toward growth. I work with children, teens, adults, marriages, and families in need of counseling. I recognize that life is a challenge. I bring to therapy life experience and kindness. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and I am particularly passionate about those experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. Therapy is a courageous step and I love to see the growth as clients take this journey. The gift of listening and caring is the key to good therapy and healing.
Therapy is a space where people don’t have to face life alone—healing often begins through being heard, understood, and working together toward growth. I work with children, teens, adults, marriages, and families in need of counseling. I recognize that life is a challenge. I bring to therapy life experience and kindness. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and I am particularly passionate about those experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. Therapy is a courageous step and I love to see the growth as clients take this journey. The gift of listening and caring is the key to good therapy and healing.
Spanish Speaking. ART certified.
If you feel stuck in old patterns of anxiety, OCD, cognitive dissonance or unhealthy behaviors you want to stop but feel you try just to fail, I am here to guide you to freedom. If you have unresolved childhood emotional neglect/abuse it likely is still affecting you now. I am experienced in helping people excavate and replace old identities of self doubt, fear, overachieving, powerlessness, and other limiting identities. Somatic therapy uncovers those old patterns stuck in the nervous system fight, flight, freeze or overwhelm and shutdown. Finding and healing them will lead you to durable change.
Spanish Speaking. ART certified.
If you feel stuck in old patterns of anxiety, OCD, cognitive dissonance or unhealthy behaviors you want to stop but feel you try just to fail, I am here to guide you to freedom. If you have unresolved childhood emotional neglect/abuse it likely is still affecting you now. I am experienced in helping people excavate and replace old identities of self doubt, fear, overachieving, powerlessness, and other limiting identities. Somatic therapy uncovers those old patterns stuck in the nervous system fight, flight, freeze or overwhelm and shutdown. Finding and healing them will lead you to durable change.
I wholeheartedly believe that living an authentic and empowering life is possible for each individual. I love working with children, teens and families to create healthier systems where each person can bravely live a joyful life. I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I taught both 2nd grade and 4th grade in public schools before going back to school to become a counselor. I specialize in working with kids, teens and families who are needing extra support with their mental health or life challenges. Life can be messy and hard, but it can also be beautiful and worthwhile. I would love to support you.
I wholeheartedly believe that living an authentic and empowering life is possible for each individual. I love working with children, teens and families to create healthier systems where each person can bravely live a joyful life. I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I taught both 2nd grade and 4th grade in public schools before going back to school to become a counselor. I specialize in working with kids, teens and families who are needing extra support with their mental health or life challenges. Life can be messy and hard, but it can also be beautiful and worthwhile. I would love to support you.
After betrayal, it can feel like your entire life has been shattered. Your mind keeps replaying what happened and you cannot stop thinking about it. One moment you feel angry, the next you feel scared, alone, or like you might be going crazy. Many women come to therapy after betrayal or relationship trauma feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next in their marriage or relationship. I work with young adults, adults, and seniors navigating betrayal trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression who want help understanding what happened, processing the trauma, and beginning to feel steady again.
After betrayal, it can feel like your entire life has been shattered. Your mind keeps replaying what happened and you cannot stop thinking about it. One moment you feel angry, the next you feel scared, alone, or like you might be going crazy. Many women come to therapy after betrayal or relationship trauma feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next in their marriage or relationship. I work with young adults, adults, and seniors navigating betrayal trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression who want help understanding what happened, processing the trauma, and beginning to feel steady again.
I have also had experience working with victims of sexual abuse.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you or your child with a supportive and comforting environment where we can work together as a team to cope with the stresses and trials of life. I use an empathetic, judgment-free approach in order to create an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable confronting the stresses and challenges that come your way.
I have also had experience working with victims of sexual abuse.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you or your child with a supportive and comforting environment where we can work together as a team to cope with the stresses and trials of life. I use an empathetic, judgment-free approach in order to create an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable confronting the stresses and challenges that come your way.
Writing your life story is challenging, no matter which chapter you are in. Perhaps you are here due to a difficult chapter and looking for help in writing it. Often, when one is struggling, the struggle is manifested and experienced in relationships. As a species, we interact with others constantly. Depression, anger, anxiety, trauma, family discord and other mental health challenges are likely stopping you from getting the life you would like to have. Through a therapeutic relationship, we can begin to edit and write this chapter of your life the way in which you desire. More specialties listed below.
Writing your life story is challenging, no matter which chapter you are in. Perhaps you are here due to a difficult chapter and looking for help in writing it. Often, when one is struggling, the struggle is manifested and experienced in relationships. As a species, we interact with others constantly. Depression, anger, anxiety, trauma, family discord and other mental health challenges are likely stopping you from getting the life you would like to have. Through a therapeutic relationship, we can begin to edit and write this chapter of your life the way in which you desire. More specialties listed below.
Have you experienced extensive trauma? Helping others find healing has always been a passion of mine. I've worked in many settings working primarily with teens, young adults, women and all marginalized groups. I’m strongly committed to helping individuals find relief from life’s challenges by providing a safe, supportive and caring environment. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety and depression, parenting challenges, self-worth, life transitions and working with the LGBTQIA+ communities. My approach is offering support and guidance through the therapeutic process, and helping my clients find their inner strength and confidence.
Have you experienced extensive trauma? Helping others find healing has always been a passion of mine. I've worked in many settings working primarily with teens, young adults, women and all marginalized groups. I’m strongly committed to helping individuals find relief from life’s challenges by providing a safe, supportive and caring environment. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety and depression, parenting challenges, self-worth, life transitions and working with the LGBTQIA+ communities. My approach is offering support and guidance through the therapeutic process, and helping my clients find their inner strength and confidence.
Kaylie Kunz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Farmington, UT 84025
Waitlist for new clients
If you have spent a long time feeling like it is hard to trust your own judgment, or like closeness always feels a bit risky, I want you to know you are not alone. When we have been hurt in our closest relationships, our minds and bodies learn that staying distant is the only way to stay safe. True healing does not happen in isolation, it happens when we step back into connection. Together, we will take a gentle journey inward. I provide a quiet, deeply protected, and non-judgmental space where you do not have to perform or hold it all together. We will untangle your life story at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system.
If you have spent a long time feeling like it is hard to trust your own judgment, or like closeness always feels a bit risky, I want you to know you are not alone. When we have been hurt in our closest relationships, our minds and bodies learn that staying distant is the only way to stay safe. True healing does not happen in isolation, it happens when we step back into connection. Together, we will take a gentle journey inward. I provide a quiet, deeply protected, and non-judgmental space where you do not have to perform or hold it all together. We will untangle your life story at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system.
I have practiced as an LCSW since about 1996 and have worked with a variety of issues that people face. Facing these issues and dealing with life can be difficult at times. I have worked for more than 27 years as a therapist, enjoying the interactions with my clients, helping them individually and as families to manage their struggles. I wouldn't say that the clients I work with are the same as other people but that they have an unique constellations of problems. There are often generational, or cultural issues that need to be taken into account. They are individuals that know their solutions will come from their own efforts.
I have practiced as an LCSW since about 1996 and have worked with a variety of issues that people face. Facing these issues and dealing with life can be difficult at times. I have worked for more than 27 years as a therapist, enjoying the interactions with my clients, helping them individually and as families to manage their struggles. I wouldn't say that the clients I work with are the same as other people but that they have an unique constellations of problems. There are often generational, or cultural issues that need to be taken into account. They are individuals that know their solutions will come from their own efforts.
Your experience, your feelings, and your journey matter to me. I believe all people have value and you deserve to take up space! I have been working in the field of social work for almost twenty years and in my time, I have learned that people need a safe place to let their emotions out and discover healing from their trauma. Sometimes we also just need to learn tools and skills to navigate those thoughts and emotions. Let’s talk through it and if you just want to focus on skills or if you want to dive right into the deep end to process traumas, let’s figure that out together! I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Your experience, your feelings, and your journey matter to me. I believe all people have value and you deserve to take up space! I have been working in the field of social work for almost twenty years and in my time, I have learned that people need a safe place to let their emotions out and discover healing from their trauma. Sometimes we also just need to learn tools and skills to navigate those thoughts and emotions. Let’s talk through it and if you just want to focus on skills or if you want to dive right into the deep end to process traumas, let’s figure that out together! I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or more? I welcome both couples or individuals. Whether its intimacy issues, not feeling connected, infidelity, communication problems, pornography issues, couples therapy can help you learn new skills, rebuild trust and get the love and connection back that you deserve. For individuals; trauma, betrayal trauma, depression, and anxiety can be a thing of the past. Come in and find a safe and caring place.
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or more? I welcome both couples or individuals. Whether its intimacy issues, not feeling connected, infidelity, communication problems, pornography issues, couples therapy can help you learn new skills, rebuild trust and get the love and connection back that you deserve. For individuals; trauma, betrayal trauma, depression, and anxiety can be a thing of the past. Come in and find a safe and caring place.
As a warm-hearted and experienced mental health counselor, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With a specialization in addiction recovery, trauma, and the unique mental health challenges faced by today's youth, I offer a compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy. I am dedicated to treating individuals of the LDS faith, understanding the specific cultural and spiritual aspects that influence their mental health. I understand that each person's path to recovery and well-being is unique. Therefore, I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet their specific needs.
As a warm-hearted and experienced mental health counselor, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. With a specialization in addiction recovery, trauma, and the unique mental health challenges faced by today's youth, I offer a compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy. I am dedicated to treating individuals of the LDS faith, understanding the specific cultural and spiritual aspects that influence their mental health. I understand that each person's path to recovery and well-being is unique. Therefore, I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet their specific needs.
While we are born whole and inherently worthy, life experiences, trauma, relationship wounds, and chronic stress can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. These experiences often live not only in our thoughts, but within the nervous system, the body, and the ways we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy offers an opportunity to gently process these experiences, cultivate resilience, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
For over a decade, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples, supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, motherhood, self-worth, and personal growth.
While we are born whole and inherently worthy, life experiences, trauma, relationship wounds, and chronic stress can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. These experiences often live not only in our thoughts, but within the nervous system, the body, and the ways we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy offers an opportunity to gently process these experiences, cultivate resilience, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
For over a decade, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples, supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, motherhood, self-worth, and personal growth.
Since 2015, as a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I have specialized in working with individuals who are confronting traumatic experiences following death, betrayal, unexpected life transitions, sexual assault, or abuse.
I provide individuals, couples, and families with an individualized experience that aligns with their unique needs, value system, and goals. I utilize a relational, strengths-based approach to assist people in recognizing, confronting, and alleviating their presenting concern(s). I offer sessions 2x weekly in the afternoon/evenings.
Since 2015, as a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I have specialized in working with individuals who are confronting traumatic experiences following death, betrayal, unexpected life transitions, sexual assault, or abuse.
I provide individuals, couples, and families with an individualized experience that aligns with their unique needs, value system, and goals. I utilize a relational, strengths-based approach to assist people in recognizing, confronting, and alleviating their presenting concern(s). I offer sessions 2x weekly in the afternoon/evenings.
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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.