Sexual Abuse Therapists in Prince George County, VA

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Krystin Rizzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialties are complex trauma (especially related to abusive relationships and sexual assault), ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and writing gender affirming surgery letters.
Hi there! I am accepting new ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clients at this time only. I can also assist with LPC supervision and gender-affirming care letters (this can be a short term process)
My specialties are complex trauma (especially related to abusive relationships and sexual assault), ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and writing gender affirming surgery letters.
Hi there! I am accepting new ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clients at this time only. I can also assist with LPC supervision and gender-affirming care letters (this can be a short term process)
(757) 859-0372 View (757) 859-0372
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Open Doors to Redefining
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
(804) 889-2681 View (804) 889-2681
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Maiszie Meade-Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSOTP, CSAC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a psychotherapist who enjoy lighting the path for others. I believe you are the authority over your own life but sometimes you need someone objective to help you look from the outside in. Coupled with my clinical expertise, I am emotionally attuned to others. I often recognize others’ feelings and intuitively understand where these sentiments come from. As a result, I often know what to say to help find solutions that address the individuals’ concerns.
I am a psychotherapist who enjoy lighting the path for others. I believe you are the authority over your own life but sometimes you need someone objective to help you look from the outside in. Coupled with my clinical expertise, I am emotionally attuned to others. I often recognize others’ feelings and intuitively understand where these sentiments come from. As a result, I often know what to say to help find solutions that address the individuals’ concerns.
(804) 532-4625 View (804) 532-4625
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Whitney Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Online Only
My mission is to provide compassionate, goal-focused therapy that empowers individuals, couples, and families to heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and navigate life’s challenges. Through structured treatment plans, evidence-based techniques, and creative therapeutic approaches like art and play therapy, I help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and reclaim their well-being. I am dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive space for growth, healing, and long-term transformation.
My mission is to provide compassionate, goal-focused therapy that empowers individuals, couples, and families to heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and navigate life’s challenges. Through structured treatment plans, evidence-based techniques, and creative therapeutic approaches like art and play therapy, I help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and reclaim their well-being. I am dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive space for growth, healing, and long-term transformation.
(434) 337-5398 View (434) 337-5398
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Lisa M Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working in outpatient practice, schools, residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and hospital settings. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
(804) 596-4981 View (804) 596-4981
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Trinity Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, LSATP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Helping clients become the best version of themselves through building a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance. Welcoming diverse clients from every walk of life.
Helping clients become the best version of themselves through building a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance. Welcoming diverse clients from every walk of life.
(804) 259-0250 View (804) 259-0250
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Kjerstin Lemke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, C-PD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Does this sound familiar to you? “I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
Does this sound familiar to you? “I feel like I’m crazy!”, “My family and friends care so much about me but they feel helpless in how to support me.” , “I constantly experience moments where it feels like I’m drowning and I don’t know what to do about it!”, “I’ve tried therapy so many times and it never helped!”… If it does, this might be exactly the right time to try therapy differently. There is no one-size-fits all therapy approach. I use a multimodal therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs and fully believe your experience should be as individualized as you are.
(571) 496-9049 View (571) 496-9049
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Jenny C. Grim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello folks! At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances. This year, I am taking time to focus on supporting fellow mental health providers seeking therapy, social workers seeking licensure, and those suffering from perinatal loss. Our therapy sessions together would primarily take place via tele-health (HIPAA-secure web video). I do have in-office availability on Mondays and Thursdays. I am currently accepting most insurances for Virginia, as well as insurances for Florida residents. Please contact our office for more information: (804) 924-2236.
Hello folks! At this time, I continue to share my passion for DBT and EMDR in the treatment of traumas and challenging life circumstances. This year, I am taking time to focus on supporting fellow mental health providers seeking therapy, social workers seeking licensure, and those suffering from perinatal loss. Our therapy sessions together would primarily take place via tele-health (HIPAA-secure web video). I do have in-office availability on Mondays and Thursdays. I am currently accepting most insurances for Virginia, as well as insurances for Florida residents. Please contact our office for more information: (804) 924-2236.
(804) 709-3639 View (804) 709-3639
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Arsheia Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CSAC, LSATP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Do you ever find yourself battling negative thoughts? Feeling overwhelmed with trying to cope with feelings? Are you in need of a space where you can feel seen and heard? Whether you are facing loss, traumas, family conflict, life transitions or difficulty with social wellness, my collaborative and supportive style supports you as you work toward your wellness goals.
Do you ever find yourself battling negative thoughts? Feeling overwhelmed with trying to cope with feelings? Are you in need of a space where you can feel seen and heard? Whether you are facing loss, traumas, family conflict, life transitions or difficulty with social wellness, my collaborative and supportive style supports you as you work toward your wellness goals.
(804) 203-0618 View (804) 203-0618

Online Therapists

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John Vymetal-Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Much of my work has been with children and young adults addressing trauma, loss, addiction, and sexual abuse.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University, where I participated in a program focused on multiculturalism and social justice. I use a variety of person-centered approaches to help my clients, from meditation and mindfulness to cognitive behavioral therapy.
Much of my work has been with children and young adults addressing trauma, loss, addiction, and sexual abuse.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University, where I participated in a program focused on multiculturalism and social justice. I use a variety of person-centered approaches to help my clients, from meditation and mindfulness to cognitive behavioral therapy.
(339) 244-7023 View (339) 244-7023
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Abby Fairley
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I have experience working with adult men and women who have endured traumatic experiences, such as interpersonal/domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and neglect, and are working on finding a way forward.
I provide Person-Centered Therapy and Trauma Informed Care, which means I focus on creating a space that is nonjudgmental, safe, accepting, trusting, genuine, and transparent for my clients. I also draw techniques from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Social Justice Therapy.
I have experience working with adult men and women who have endured traumatic experiences, such as interpersonal/domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and neglect, and are working on finding a way forward.
I provide Person-Centered Therapy and Trauma Informed Care, which means I focus on creating a space that is nonjudgmental, safe, accepting, trusting, genuine, and transparent for my clients. I also draw techniques from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Social Justice Therapy.
(757) 210-3090 View (757) 210-3090
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Teresa M Tivenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23233
My specializations include working with clients in the second half of life, treating perinatal loss and sexual abuse survivors.
Sometimes you just need a safe place to land. Sometimes the activity and busyness in our daily lives are poor substitutions for intimate connections. Intimacy in relationships are the balm to our hurting hearts. Relationships are the sutures to our open wounds. Creating a safe, sacred space, and deep, quiet listening is the fertile soil needed for authentic sharing, deepening intimacy and healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty-five years of clinical experience, I offer individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Upon client request, I offer to integrate their spirituality in the healing process.
My specializations include working with clients in the second half of life, treating perinatal loss and sexual abuse survivors.
Sometimes you just need a safe place to land. Sometimes the activity and busyness in our daily lives are poor substitutions for intimate connections. Intimacy in relationships are the balm to our hurting hearts. Relationships are the sutures to our open wounds. Creating a safe, sacred space, and deep, quiet listening is the fertile soil needed for authentic sharing, deepening intimacy and healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty-five years of clinical experience, I offer individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Upon client request, I offer to integrate their spirituality in the healing process.
(804) 331-8760 View (804) 331-8760
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Heidi Bindel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
If you have had trauma, difficulty with life transitions, physical and/or sexual abuse, depression or anxiety that is hindering your growth today counseling can help alleviate the “heaviness” of the difficult emotions and situations to heal.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and military with a range of difficulties including trauma, attachment, parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum difficulties, behavioral concerns, and self-esteem. I have worked with individuals and families impacted by abuse, neglect, disrupted homes, and domestic violence.
If you have had trauma, difficulty with life transitions, physical and/or sexual abuse, depression or anxiety that is hindering your growth today counseling can help alleviate the “heaviness” of the difficult emotions and situations to heal.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and military with a range of difficulties including trauma, attachment, parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum difficulties, behavioral concerns, and self-esteem. I have worked with individuals and families impacted by abuse, neglect, disrupted homes, and domestic violence.
(757) 233-1500 View (757) 233-1500
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Destiny Spain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I do a lot of work with domestic violence survivors, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
I do a lot of work with domestic violence survivors, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.
Life is hard, being vulnerable is hard, let me help make it a little easier. I want to help you reach your therapeutic goals however I can. Whether it be processing trauma, navigating anxiety, struggling with depression, I am here to help. I try to create a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment that helps make the therapeutic process easier.
(804) 676-6371 View (804) 676-6371
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Heather Chavez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23185
I have ten years of experience supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Do you struggle to cope with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you going through life transitions? Therapy is a great way to enhance your well-being!
I have ten years of experience supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Do you struggle to cope with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Are you going through life transitions? Therapy is a great way to enhance your well-being!
(757) 347-5890 View (757) 347-5890
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Karla Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I work with my clients in a compassionate and understanding way while addressing a variety of important issues to include: depression, anxiety, stress, marital conflict, self harm, sexual abuse, chronic pain and illness, LGBTQA+ issues, gender identity and dysphoria, OCD, PTSD, trauma, alcoholism, substance abuse, anger management and grief issues.
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from West Virginia University in 1990. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings.
I work with my clients in a compassionate and understanding way while addressing a variety of important issues to include: depression, anxiety, stress, marital conflict, self harm, sexual abuse, chronic pain and illness, LGBTQA+ issues, gender identity and dysphoria, OCD, PTSD, trauma, alcoholism, substance abuse, anger management and grief issues.
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from West Virginia University in 1990. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings.
(757) 330-4315 View (757) 330-4315
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Alyssa Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, burnout, and identity exploration — including LGBTQ+ experiences.
I meet my client's needs in the moment in a creative, person-centered, and non-judgmental atmosphere. As an artist-therapist, I encourage exploration of both traditional and unconventional art processes and materials to expand your perception of art making all while reaching your therapeutic goals.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, burnout, and identity exploration — including LGBTQ+ experiences.
I meet my client's needs in the moment in a creative, person-centered, and non-judgmental atmosphere. As an artist-therapist, I encourage exploration of both traditional and unconventional art processes and materials to expand your perception of art making all while reaching your therapeutic goals.
(804) 391-8032 View (804) 391-8032
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Kristie Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Williamsburg, VA 23185
I have been trained in working with clients involved in domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, severe neglect and homelessness.
Change is inevitable. I meet my clients where they are in life and help them to embrace the changes that they have experienced, are currently transforming their life and will surely develop in the future. I am here to help clients learn to develop a greater sense of confidence in their own ability to understand and solve their problems.
I have been trained in working with clients involved in domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, severe neglect and homelessness.
Change is inevitable. I meet my clients where they are in life and help them to embrace the changes that they have experienced, are currently transforming their life and will surely develop in the future. I am here to help clients learn to develop a greater sense of confidence in their own ability to understand and solve their problems.
(757) 505-7989 View (757) 505-7989
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Lauren Darling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Williamsburg, VA 23188
I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
I earned a Master's in Social Work at Fordham University. I gravitate most heavily towards cognitive- and acceptance-based therapeutic approaches and understand the value of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create a safe environment for clients to share openly by listening with curiosity and empathy.
I have worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
I earned a Master's in Social Work at Fordham University. I gravitate most heavily towards cognitive- and acceptance-based therapeutic approaches and understand the value of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create a safe environment for clients to share openly by listening with curiosity and empathy.
(757) 780-8925 View (757) 780-8925
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Anna Mahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I treat trauma, including attachment trauma, sexual assault, witnessing domestic or community violence, and trauma of early childhood.
I am a therapist who specializes in interventions such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ego State therapy, and mindfulness. My approach is person centered, in order to meet you where you feel safe, and comfortable. I believe in compassionate, professional services!
I treat trauma, including attachment trauma, sexual assault, witnessing domestic or community violence, and trauma of early childhood.
I am a therapist who specializes in interventions such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ego State therapy, and mindfulness. My approach is person centered, in order to meet you where you feel safe, and comfortable. I believe in compassionate, professional services!
(757) 829-7163 View (757) 829-7163

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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.