Sexual Abuse Therapists in Fairfax, VA
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Jo-Ann Rojas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m a bilingual/bicultural (Eng/Span) therapist with over 15 years experience working in the fields of Domestic Violence, Sexual
Assault
and Human Trafficking, as well as issues around immigration/reunification.
How often do you find yourself struggling with emotional challenges on your own, thinking that no one will understand and that it’s just a burden you must carry? I am here to tell you that you are not alone and asking for help is not a weakness. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, to trust another person, and to talk about what you’ve been through. You deserve support and you deserve to have a space just for you where you can be your authentic self without judgment. I am here for you.
Jazmin Ramos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, RES
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Throughout her counseling experience, Jazmin has worked with clients from various cultural backgrounds and ethnicities in both psychiatric and outpatient settings. Her experiences with clients have included: trauma,
sexual abuse
history, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues. She is also fluent in Spanish, and welcomes Spanish speaking clientele.
Danien Johnson - Rivers Of Hope Counseling
Resident in Counseling, MS, QMHP, LPC-RES
Verified
Verified
When human beings experience a crisis, trauma, or other life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My greatest passion is bringing healing, recovery, and empowerment to the people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I have helped many clients, who include children, adults, and families, to develop and sustain healthy life skills to aid them on the road to self-sufficiency. I specialize in crisis counseling, domestic violence, sexual
assault
, anxiety, depression, homelessness, career counseling, life coaching, financial social work, brain injury, PTSD, trauma services, and substance abuse.
Brittany Vera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with people who have experienced different types of trauma or harm in relationships, such as physical abuse or neglect in childhood, or
sexual abuse
or violence across the lifespan.
You might be experiencing a wide array of difficulties that have led you to consider seeking therapy. You may find yourself feeling sad or worried all the time and you're not sure why. Perhaps you feel like you feel empty of emotion or have too many of them. Whether it's a traumatic experience you would rather forget, life transitions, stress, or the loss of a loved one or a relationship, I can help. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to be curious about new possibilities. We can consider what is not working in your life and what you would like to do differently, while building on the strengths that have brought you this far.
Heather Ann Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have worked schools, inpatient, outpatient, home based, emergency services, respite care, & family services, sexual
assault
services, emergency/crisis intervention and community mental health. I have focused on family systems/conflict, school based concerns, special education, behavioral management, parenting skills, domestic violence, sexual
assault
, substance abuse, trauma, and couples work. I provide skill building, trauma interventions, behavioral modification, resourcing, and collaborative work with others in your treatment team to provide the most effective results possible.
Rachael Herbert-Varchetto
Resident in Counseling
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I have worked with anxiety, body image, depression, substance abuse with a focus on alcohol use, sexual
assault
, self-esteem, workplace stress and abuse, childhood trauma and abuse, separation anxiety, grief, life transitions, and family and romantic relationships issues.
Work-life balance and day-to-day challenges can overwhelm and stress us out. Sometimes, past issues resurface and contribute to present concerns. To sort through the noise, we need a place to think, explore, and rest so that we may grow, challenge ourselves, and heal previous wounds and concerns that weigh us down. To create regenerative flourishing, you need a place where you can be seen and heard with compassion, respect, and kindness.
Not accepting new clients
Julie Lenfestey LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, CIEC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, trauma and
sexual abuse
and behavioral issues are some of the issues I've helped people through.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working with individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavioral concerns, PTSD and chronic stress. My philosophy is that every person and every family is different. I tailor treatment for each individual situation. My process varies person to person and is always geared toward healing and increasing satisfaction and success in life. I provide a safe, supportive environment to begin your healing process and commend you for taking the first step toward your own success.
Simply Mindful Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Our team has worked within CPS, having specialized in Medical Neglect, Emotional Abuse,
Sexual Abuse
and Chronic Neglect.
At Simply Mindful Solutions, we believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship. When someone chooses to walk in the door to begin their healing journey, it’s an honor that their trust has been placed in us to begin that journey with them. Our combined experience includes working with clients on a variety of issues to include domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse/neglect,
sexual abuse
, ADHD, Autism, foster care/adoption and depression.
Sarah B Mulhaul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adults and young women who have experienced traumatic events (childhood
sexual abuse
, rape, domestic violence, physical abuse, car accidents, military trauma, etc) and are experiencing trauma symptoms. The traumatic event may also lead to emotional dysregulation, self harm behaviors, hospitalizations and/or a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, among many other disorders. I also have a passion for working with veterans of post 9/11 wars who have a diagnosis of PTSD. My goal is to help others find and achieve their "life worth living".
Maria Ines Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
**Teletherapy available** I am trauma informed and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss,
sexual abuse
& trauma, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural. I am EMDR certified.
Khulan Nyamsuren
Resident in Counseling, MEd, CTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with children, teens, young adults, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual
assault
, childhood trauma, and generational trauma.
My main goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be honest, vulnerable, and your authentic self. You will find that as your counselor I also bring my honest and authentic self to our therapeutic relationship, and that means along with providing unconditional positive regard and support, I am not afraid to challenge you when necessary.
Fairfax, VA 22031
& Online
Not accepting new clients
Alison C Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose services include psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation. I work to help clients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, and coping with trauma, as well as with transgender and/or sexual orientation issues. I particularly specialize in helping gay and lesbian individuals coping with childhood
sexual abuse
.
I do individual therapy, providing practical ways to approach life's most difficult challenges. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship, with both of us working together to help you understand yourself and your problems more clearly.
Not accepting new clients
Daman Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and experience helping children, adults, couples, and families affected by various traumas (particularly physical or
sexual abuse
) explore and understand how their past affects their current relationships, and how to use this understanding to achieve desired personal and relational goals.
I focus on meeting people where they are in their work, providing a safe space free of judgment, and helping people discover and implement solutions that are meaningful to them personally. I help individuals, couples, and families discover and celebrate their strengths, and build on those strengths. I believe in the power of words, relationships, play, humor, mindfulness, and experience in finding happiness and reaching goals.
I Am A Mind Healer Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My professional areas of treatment include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, and trauma/
sexual abuse
.
Life is sometimes challenging, leading to doubt, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness regarding our present and future. I aim to come alongside you to assist you in the healing and empowering process without judgment or criticism. I am dedicated to ensuring that you are provided with a safe space to promote growth and inner strength regardless of any negative or traumatic experiences that leave you feeling lost and alone. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with individuals to reduce symptoms and increase strength. Reach out to us today to begin your healing journey!
Kelly Kramer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCr
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a resident in counseling, I’m committed to helping people who have experienced something traumatizing in their life, people who are looking for someone to help them make sense of what has happened to them, or people who feel like they have no one to turn to for support. I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.
Nadia Mihai
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the value of therapy and am passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential. Through a combination of empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower clients to explore their feelings and work toward lasting change. I am dedicated to helping people lead fulfilling and joyful lives.
Naglaa B. Moussa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is safe to say that no person is the same as another, and no one should be. My focus in therapy is to use supportive, therapeutic, and collaborative approaches that are tailored to you. Together we will ensure that you integrate deep-rooted insights and self-awareness in your behaviors patterns, so you can form processed and healthy emotional reactions. In therapy, I will assist you to overcome the difficult life experience that won’t seem to resolve itself. You will learn how to gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop coping strategies to overcome the obstacle and progress to your full potential.
ZenMind Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you wake up in the mornings with a feeling of dread? Does it seem like you can never fully let your guard down? I know these struggles, because I’ve helped people work through them for over 15 years. Many of my clients have dealt with traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I find they often go hand in hand. At some point it all becomes too much, and it’s time to get support. I offer treatment for those who want to overcome high stress, effects of trauma, depression, and more. As you begin this road of healing, you can find the relief and confidence to live your life with more confidence and less fear.
Sadaf Kazemian
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is complex and unpredictable, and we all have struggles within ourselves, relationships, and directions in life. As a result, we may experience anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, or simply feeling lost. I work from a person-centered approach and believe that our own unique experiences make us the experts in our own lives.
Anastasia Gerdes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
One of the bravest things a person can do is reach out for support. And here you are, doing just that. Let’s be honest: life can be just plain difficult. When dealing with challenging life circumstances, trauma, loss, or relationship patterns that aren’t serving you, it can be helpful to have a safe place to process your feelings and concerns.
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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.