Sexual Abuse Therapists in Layton, UT
You can overcome the challenges that led you here! Living and coping with problematic sexual behavior can lead to shame, guilt, a secret life. We can suffer, relationships can suffer, families can suffer, finances can suffer, work/school can suffer, physical health can suffer. Problematic sexual behavior is consequential. This is where I come in. Together, I would like to support you in understanding the dynamics involved in your unique circumstances, both what has led you here and how to manage the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to.
You can overcome the challenges that led you here! Living and coping with problematic sexual behavior can lead to shame, guilt, a secret life. We can suffer, relationships can suffer, families can suffer, finances can suffer, work/school can suffer, physical health can suffer. Problematic sexual behavior is consequential. This is where I come in. Together, I would like to support you in understanding the dynamics involved in your unique circumstances, both what has led you here and how to manage the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to.
You've spent years feeling too much, not enough, or simply misunderstood by providers, systems, or people who couldn't meet you where you are. I work with trauma survivors, neurodivergent adults, therapists, and people exploring gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, and kink in a space that is genuinely affirming. I specialize in psychedelic assisted therapy, sex therapy, and treatment resistant trauma and OCD. I provide gender affirming letters, evaluations, and accommodations. I am direct and I will challenge you. I am also fully in your corner and believe deeply in your capacity to heal and your right to define what that looks like.
You've spent years feeling too much, not enough, or simply misunderstood by providers, systems, or people who couldn't meet you where you are. I work with trauma survivors, neurodivergent adults, therapists, and people exploring gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, and kink in a space that is genuinely affirming. I specialize in psychedelic assisted therapy, sex therapy, and treatment resistant trauma and OCD. I provide gender affirming letters, evaluations, and accommodations. I am direct and I will challenge you. I am also fully in your corner and believe deeply in your capacity to heal and your right to define what that looks like.
After receiving her master’s degree with distinction in clinical mental health counseling, Heather’s journey began as an individual/group therapist specializing in ACT and TF-CBT with diverse youth. An Arizona native, she spent her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor. Her life experiences have exposed her to a wide variety of individuals from all walks of life who have shared their wisdom, supporting her in her transition from performer to therapist.
Heather serves her community as supervisor for mental health programs and developer of human trafficking awareness/recovery programs within residential & outpatient settings.
After receiving her master’s degree with distinction in clinical mental health counseling, Heather’s journey began as an individual/group therapist specializing in ACT and TF-CBT with diverse youth. An Arizona native, she spent her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor. Her life experiences have exposed her to a wide variety of individuals from all walks of life who have shared their wisdom, supporting her in her transition from performer to therapist.
Heather serves her community as supervisor for mental health programs and developer of human trafficking awareness/recovery programs within residential & outpatient settings.
Are you tired of “talking about it” but still not feeling better? You've tried therapy, read the books, or pushed yourself to “move on”—but your nervous system hasn’t. You suffer the effects of trauma: hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, or the constant undercurrent of shame. What will better mental health make possible?
I work with adults carrying the invisible weight of trauma and neglect —often from childhood, sometimes from adulthood, and often both. My clients are deeply insightful and resilient, but still feel stuck. Together, we heal symptoms related to dissociation, anxiety, and complex PTSD.
Are you tired of “talking about it” but still not feeling better? You've tried therapy, read the books, or pushed yourself to “move on”—but your nervous system hasn’t. You suffer the effects of trauma: hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, or the constant undercurrent of shame. What will better mental health make possible?
I work with adults carrying the invisible weight of trauma and neglect —often from childhood, sometimes from adulthood, and often both. My clients are deeply insightful and resilient, but still feel stuck. Together, we heal symptoms related to dissociation, anxiety, and complex PTSD.
Debora Castillo
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, ACMHC
3 Endorsed
Layton, UT 84041
Hello, my name is Debi Castillo, and I believe healing begins in a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe. I am passionate about helping navigate the lasting effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, and dissociation with compassion and evidence-based care. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma. They may struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves or others, experience memory gaps, emotional numbness, identity confusion, or feel as though different parts of themselves are carrying painful experiences.
Hello, my name is Debi Castillo, and I believe healing begins in a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe. I am passionate about helping navigate the lasting effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, and dissociation with compassion and evidence-based care. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma. They may struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves or others, experience memory gaps, emotional numbness, identity confusion, or feel as though different parts of themselves are carrying painful experiences.
Sometimes we're stuck and we need a little help out. I'm ready to help you process your trauma. I offer help with unique training to address symptoms of PTSD, borderline personality disorder, couples issues, and dissociative disorders. I have extensive experience working with first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, and faith-related hopes and concerns.
Sometimes we're stuck and we need a little help out. I'm ready to help you process your trauma. I offer help with unique training to address symptoms of PTSD, borderline personality disorder, couples issues, and dissociative disorders. I have extensive experience working with first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, and faith-related hopes and concerns.
Abba Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Layton, UT 84041
Waitlist for new clients
Abba Counseling Services offers a variety of bilingual and bicultural Spanish/English therapeutic techniques. Including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT ), motivational interviewing (MI) , and Reality Testing, therapy of the Center of the Person. We offer Immigration evaluations as well, U visa , Vawa Visa, T Visa, Hardship Waivers and Cancellation Removals.
Abba Counseling Services offers a variety of bilingual and bicultural Spanish/English therapeutic techniques. Including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT ), motivational interviewing (MI) , and Reality Testing, therapy of the Center of the Person. We offer Immigration evaluations as well, U visa , Vawa Visa, T Visa, Hardship Waivers and Cancellation Removals.
Every person has a unique story and an internal battle being fought within themselves. My therapeutic approach is building connections and creating safe environments for people to explore this internal world. I do this by providing my clients a safe space to walk through their life journey, and I empower them to find meaning through their world lenses in a compassionate and healing way. I also assist my clients in finding the courage to make changes they discover along their path of exploration and enlightenment.
Every person has a unique story and an internal battle being fought within themselves. My therapeutic approach is building connections and creating safe environments for people to explore this internal world. I do this by providing my clients a safe space to walk through their life journey, and I empower them to find meaning through their world lenses in a compassionate and healing way. I also assist my clients in finding the courage to make changes they discover along their path of exploration and enlightenment.
What is the meaning of your trauma? Has it robbed you of your trust, your self-esteem, unguarded intimacy? Do you struggle to connect with your partner? Are you searching to regain your power? Are you trying to find your identity, regain your sense of self? I have the courage to listen to your trauma, not avoid, not blame you. I have worked with over 500 adults moving forward from severe PTSD/trauma or diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I have extensive experience with sexual trauma, both childhood and adult, combat trauma, and situational/1st responder trauma.
What is the meaning of your trauma? Has it robbed you of your trust, your self-esteem, unguarded intimacy? Do you struggle to connect with your partner? Are you searching to regain your power? Are you trying to find your identity, regain your sense of self? I have the courage to listen to your trauma, not avoid, not blame you. I have worked with over 500 adults moving forward from severe PTSD/trauma or diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I have extensive experience with sexual trauma, both childhood and adult, combat trauma, and situational/1st responder trauma.
I support couples, parents, foster/adoptive families, caregivers facing burnout, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
I specialize in trauma recovery, family/parenting support and domestic violence survivors. I offer trauma‑informed, evidence‑based therapy, ART, CBT, DBT skills, safety planning, parenting coaching. Bilingual services in English and Spanish; telehealth available.
I support couples, parents, foster/adoptive families, caregivers facing burnout, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
I specialize in trauma recovery, family/parenting support and domestic violence survivors. I offer trauma‑informed, evidence‑based therapy, ART, CBT, DBT skills, safety planning, parenting coaching. Bilingual services in English and Spanish; telehealth available.
Parents often reach out when they feel like nothing they've tried is helping. I work with children and teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or major life changes. Together, we help young people better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen family relationships, and build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.
Parents often reach out when they feel like nothing they've tried is helping. I work with children and teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or major life changes. Together, we help young people better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen family relationships, and build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.
I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge they have. When we know better, we do better. I see my job as walking with client's through their personal healing journey as they learn new truths and new skills to improve their relationships with others and themselves. I am honored by the trust clients put in me to witness and assist in their healing. My ideal client is the one who is willing to look at their behaviors, patterns and face difficult truths about themselves in order to find a better way to thrive. You can book with me by clicking on my website.
I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge they have. When we know better, we do better. I see my job as walking with client's through their personal healing journey as they learn new truths and new skills to improve their relationships with others and themselves. I am honored by the trust clients put in me to witness and assist in their healing. My ideal client is the one who is willing to look at their behaviors, patterns and face difficult truths about themselves in order to find a better way to thrive. You can book with me by clicking on my website.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or difficult life experiences? I work with individuals who are ready to break free from the cycles that are keeping them stuck and provide the tools necessary for lasting change so you can live a more fulfilling life. I bring insight and dedication to helping clients feel seen and empowered to grow from life’s challenges and develop resilience, making therapy a collaborative journey toward greater well-being.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or difficult life experiences? I work with individuals who are ready to break free from the cycles that are keeping them stuck and provide the tools necessary for lasting change so you can live a more fulfilling life. I bring insight and dedication to helping clients feel seen and empowered to grow from life’s challenges and develop resilience, making therapy a collaborative journey toward greater well-being.
Over two decades ago, my life changed when my children and i found ourselves staying at a domestic violence shelter. The fear and uncertainty was overwhelming.
The journey to where I am today was not easy. I worked hard to heal generational trauma, break unhealthy cycles, and create a different future for my family. I earned my degrees with passion and purpose to help others heal from their own trauma and find hope for a better life.
I am grateful for every client, every lesson and every step on this journey.
Over two decades ago, my life changed when my children and i found ourselves staying at a domestic violence shelter. The fear and uncertainty was overwhelming.
The journey to where I am today was not easy. I worked hard to heal generational trauma, break unhealthy cycles, and create a different future for my family. I earned my degrees with passion and purpose to help others heal from their own trauma and find hope for a better life.
I am grateful for every client, every lesson and every step on this journey.
When you aren't sure where to start, but you know you need help. Each day is a little too much. Too many memories, and too much on your plate. You cry sometimes, but only when you are alone. You feel like you have to be strong for other people, or in front of them. You compare your self to others and don't quite understand why you can't handle it all on your own. The voice in your head brings you down and you want to make it stop, but you don't know if you could every really accept the way you are. You want to get out and be around people more, but even the thought of finds you overwhelmed and exhausted.
When you aren't sure where to start, but you know you need help. Each day is a little too much. Too many memories, and too much on your plate. You cry sometimes, but only when you are alone. You feel like you have to be strong for other people, or in front of them. You compare your self to others and don't quite understand why you can't handle it all on your own. The voice in your head brings you down and you want to make it stop, but you don't know if you could every really accept the way you are. You want to get out and be around people more, but even the thought of finds you overwhelmed and exhausted.
Hello, I'm Erin, a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your journey to healing. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, I offer a warm and approachable space where you can find solace. Drawing from proven techniques like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), TF-CBT, play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I tailor our sessions to your unique journey. Each individual is met with empathy and expertise. Together we will navigate challenges and foster growth and resilience. You are not alone, I am here to listen, understand and guide you toward a brighter path.
Hello, I'm Erin, a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your journey to healing. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, I offer a warm and approachable space where you can find solace. Drawing from proven techniques like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), TF-CBT, play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I tailor our sessions to your unique journey. Each individual is met with empathy and expertise. Together we will navigate challenges and foster growth and resilience. You are not alone, I am here to listen, understand and guide you toward a brighter path.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 28 years of professional
counseling experience in a variety of public and private counseling settings. A few
of the populations I have served include children, teens, adults, couples, and
families, including persons with disabilities and youth corrections. I help with
a wide range of challenges, including, but not limited to, stress, depression,
anxiety, gender identification issues, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem,
religious concerns, PTSD, OCD, and pornography addiction.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 28 years of professional
counseling experience in a variety of public and private counseling settings. A few
of the populations I have served include children, teens, adults, couples, and
families, including persons with disabilities and youth corrections. I help with
a wide range of challenges, including, but not limited to, stress, depression,
anxiety, gender identification issues, interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem,
religious concerns, PTSD, OCD, and pornography addiction.
You’re tired of being told to “calm down” or “just focus”- like it’s that easy. Your brain won’t slow down, your emotions hit hard, and some days it feels like no one gets it. Maybe you’re lashing out, shutting down, or feeling like a mess inside. You’ve tried to hold it together, but it’s exhausting. This space is for you- or your teen- the ones who get told they feel too much, move too fast, and feel like they just can’t fake it anymore. You don’t need to be perfect to get support. You just need to show up.
You’re tired of being told to “calm down” or “just focus”- like it’s that easy. Your brain won’t slow down, your emotions hit hard, and some days it feels like no one gets it. Maybe you’re lashing out, shutting down, or feeling like a mess inside. You’ve tried to hold it together, but it’s exhausting. This space is for you- or your teen- the ones who get told they feel too much, move too fast, and feel like they just can’t fake it anymore. You don’t need to be perfect to get support. You just need to show up.
I firmly believe there is a function to our behavior. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes not. And sometimes, while our behavior made sense at one time, maybe even to the point of saving our life, it is no longer serving us. We're all just doing the best that we can but sometimes the way we're coping leads to highly negative impacts on our body, mind, spirit, & relationships. A wise mentor once shared with me that our capacity for change comes from our ability (and willingness) to reflect. I seek to empower my clients to gain the tools and self-awareness they need in order to cultivate a sense of peace and personal agency.
I firmly believe there is a function to our behavior. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes not. And sometimes, while our behavior made sense at one time, maybe even to the point of saving our life, it is no longer serving us. We're all just doing the best that we can but sometimes the way we're coping leads to highly negative impacts on our body, mind, spirit, & relationships. A wise mentor once shared with me that our capacity for change comes from our ability (and willingness) to reflect. I seek to empower my clients to gain the tools and self-awareness they need in order to cultivate a sense of peace and personal agency.
I also have experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, neurodivergence, religious trauma, and grief and loss.
My therapeutic style is strengths-based, client-centered. I strive to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where you can show up exactly as you are. I believe in meeting you where you are and building upon your existing resilience and strengths to help you move beyond survival toward self-acceptance, self-compassion, and lasting healing
I also have experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, neurodivergence, religious trauma, and grief and loss.
My therapeutic style is strengths-based, client-centered. I strive to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where you can show up exactly as you are. I believe in meeting you where you are and building upon your existing resilience and strengths to help you move beyond survival toward self-acceptance, self-compassion, and lasting healing
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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.