Sexual Abuse Therapists in Seattle, WA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is focused on helping adults who are experiencing distress in their lives. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, trauma, Posttraumatic Stress, depression, anxiety, and dissociation. I emphasize an individual's strengths and work to help people feel empowered in their daily lives. I use a variety of tools to do this, including EMDR, DBT, and other evidence based practices.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is focused on helping adults who are experiencing distress in their lives. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, trauma, Posttraumatic Stress, depression, anxiety, and dissociation. I emphasize an individual's strengths and work to help people feel empowered in their daily lives. I use a variety of tools to do this, including EMDR, DBT, and other evidence based practices.
I love working with people who have come to a place in their lives where they want to make changes. Something is not working and they want to create a life with more joy, freedom, love, and integrity. Perhaps they are struggling with depression and anxiety, traumatic memories, difficult relationships, or grief, or perhaps they simply have the sense that they are not living fully. I work with my clients to establish a trusting relationship where they can speak honestly of the matters that most impact them and the events where they have felt anger, fear, grief, and shame.
I love working with people who have come to a place in their lives where they want to make changes. Something is not working and they want to create a life with more joy, freedom, love, and integrity. Perhaps they are struggling with depression and anxiety, traumatic memories, difficult relationships, or grief, or perhaps they simply have the sense that they are not living fully. I work with my clients to establish a trusting relationship where they can speak honestly of the matters that most impact them and the events where they have felt anger, fear, grief, and shame.
I enjoy helping people recover from the effects of trauma in their lives in order to feel safe in the world, and attached to themselves and their loved ones. My specialty is in Lifespan Integration, an effective tool used for trauma reprocessing and attachment repair. I work with survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, and people navigating infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum transitions.
I enjoy helping people recover from the effects of trauma in their lives in order to feel safe in the world, and attached to themselves and their loved ones. My specialty is in Lifespan Integration, an effective tool used for trauma reprocessing and attachment repair. I work with survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, and people navigating infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum transitions.
I have worked in an outpatient mental health setting providing trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and witness to violent crimes.
Choosing to engage in a therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for growth, and can be a scary decision to make; I appreciate your presence here. My goal is to create a comfortable environment to help you navigate the challenges and changes in your life. My passion lies in working with people coping with trauma, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. In our sessions we will work together on your goals for lasting change.
I have worked in an outpatient mental health setting providing trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and witness to violent crimes.
Choosing to engage in a therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for growth, and can be a scary decision to make; I appreciate your presence here. My goal is to create a comfortable environment to help you navigate the challenges and changes in your life. My passion lies in working with people coping with trauma, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. In our sessions we will work together on your goals for lasting change.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and complex childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, spiritual abuse, racial identity and multicultural issues.
Being a person is hard. Living a life you love is harder. When your soul feels like it is perpetually bleeding, it feels impossible to just be and enjoy your one short life. Emotional wounds from our past have a way of wreaking havoc on our lives and bodies in the present. It puts a deep shadow over all of life. Now, you feel like a victim to your own body and a liability to your relationships. You’re afraid if people really got to know you, no one would be able to accept you. Believe me, you are not alone. I've been there and I know how scary and difficult it can be to change and enter into the unknown. You are in good company.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and complex childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, spiritual abuse, racial identity and multicultural issues.
Being a person is hard. Living a life you love is harder. When your soul feels like it is perpetually bleeding, it feels impossible to just be and enjoy your one short life. Emotional wounds from our past have a way of wreaking havoc on our lives and bodies in the present. It puts a deep shadow over all of life. Now, you feel like a victim to your own body and a liability to your relationships. You’re afraid if people really got to know you, no one would be able to accept you. Believe me, you are not alone. I've been there and I know how scary and difficult it can be to change and enter into the unknown. You are in good company.
I work with people in the arts, in high stress jobs, and from diverse backgrounds, who want help with depression, childhood sexual abuse, relationships, parenting, sexuality, life-transitions, DV, and spirituality.
Are you creative? In transition? Depressed? Different? Parenting? Re-discovering YOU? Are you wanting to make changes in your life or to heal from old wounds? Do you want to develop self-compassion? Do you want to learn how to be present for your life, to learn mindfulness to help you through the tough times? If so, let’s see if we can create a compassionate, interactive and authentic therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively towards healing. In therapy, I can help you identify your goals, look at what is and isn't working for you, explore your stories, emotions, and experiences (past and present), develop new skills, and embrace your learning styles and talents. I also provide consultation and supervision to therapists.
I work with people in the arts, in high stress jobs, and from diverse backgrounds, who want help with depression, childhood sexual abuse, relationships, parenting, sexuality, life-transitions, DV, and spirituality.
Are you creative? In transition? Depressed? Different? Parenting? Re-discovering YOU? Are you wanting to make changes in your life or to heal from old wounds? Do you want to develop self-compassion? Do you want to learn how to be present for your life, to learn mindfulness to help you through the tough times? If so, let’s see if we can create a compassionate, interactive and authentic therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively towards healing. In therapy, I can help you identify your goals, look at what is and isn't working for you, explore your stories, emotions, and experiences (past and present), develop new skills, and embrace your learning styles and talents. I also provide consultation and supervision to therapists.
Deciding to see a therapist is a significant step, and my goal is to ensure that this journey is worthwhile for you. My straightforward approach is designed to guide you toward self-empowerment, acceptance, and building of meaningful relationships. Together, we will experience laughter and tears, but rest assured, you will not walk this path of self-discovery alone.
In our work together, especially in couples therapy, we will focus on managing conflict, enhancing effective communication, and exploring the essence of forgiveness. I aim to equip you with the necessary skills to foster connection and navigate life’s challenges.
Deciding to see a therapist is a significant step, and my goal is to ensure that this journey is worthwhile for you. My straightforward approach is designed to guide you toward self-empowerment, acceptance, and building of meaningful relationships. Together, we will experience laughter and tears, but rest assured, you will not walk this path of self-discovery alone.
In our work together, especially in couples therapy, we will focus on managing conflict, enhancing effective communication, and exploring the essence of forgiveness. I aim to equip you with the necessary skills to foster connection and navigate life’s challenges.
Giselle Montemayor Solis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, MHP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Spanish, here to support you as you navigate life’s complexities. If you’re struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, or if you’re exploring your identity or sexuality, you’re not alone! Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work on building tools, uncovering insights, and helping you move toward a sense of confidence, growth, and empowerment. This journey is about you
I am a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Spanish, here to support you as you navigate life’s complexities. If you’re struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, or if you’re exploring your identity or sexuality, you’re not alone! Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work on building tools, uncovering insights, and helping you move toward a sense of confidence, growth, and empowerment. This journey is about you
If you’re a survivor of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, or childhood trauma, I’m here to support you.
I help survivors of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) heal from trauma and reclaim their lives. My practice also supports individuals struggling with attachment wounds, chronic pain, codependency, addiction, anxiety, and self-worth. Therapy isn’t just about coping — it’s about healing.
If you’re a survivor of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, or childhood trauma, I’m here to support you.
I help survivors of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) heal from trauma and reclaim their lives. My practice also supports individuals struggling with attachment wounds, chronic pain, codependency, addiction, anxiety, and self-worth. Therapy isn’t just about coping — it’s about healing.
Have you been feeling lost, stuck, unfulfilled, or just simply stressed out? Are you wondering if peace or happiness are possible. Reaching out for help can be scary, and even intimidating. Are you looking for someone who truly understands you, and can help you create a real, lasting change? You have found the right therapist. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey to wellness. Imagine reconnecting with that part of yourself that has clarity, fulfillment, and a renewed sense of self. No matter what the issue, together we will get to the root of the issue and heal you from within.
Have you been feeling lost, stuck, unfulfilled, or just simply stressed out? Are you wondering if peace or happiness are possible. Reaching out for help can be scary, and even intimidating. Are you looking for someone who truly understands you, and can help you create a real, lasting change? You have found the right therapist. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey to wellness. Imagine reconnecting with that part of yourself that has clarity, fulfillment, and a renewed sense of self. No matter what the issue, together we will get to the root of the issue and heal you from within.
Cristina Marie Neuenschwander
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about walking along side others on their journey toward wholeness and healing. I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional or behavioral issues. All of us have experienced suffering or relational brokenness within our stories that can feel confusing or hard to address. While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal. It is my hope that in our sessions, you will experience the relief of engaging the hard moments of your story in the presence of a supportive witness as you move toward healing.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am passionate about walking along side others on their journey toward wholeness and healing. I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional or behavioral issues. All of us have experienced suffering or relational brokenness within our stories that can feel confusing or hard to address. While we are most often harmed in relationship, it is also in relationship that we heal. It is my hope that in our sessions, you will experience the relief of engaging the hard moments of your story in the presence of a supportive witness as you move toward healing.
You dream of a life that feels peaceful and exciting, challenging yet manageable, connected and secure. You know where you want to be, you’re just not sure how to get there yet. You might say “I’m sorry” more than you’d like to, feel frustrated that caring for yourself is so much harder than caring for others, or worry that you'd be a burden if you shared what you're really feeling. Maybe it's been like this for a while. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready for more ease, playfulness, and joy. You’re ready to feel more connected to your loved ones. Most of all, you’re ready to look to the future with hope.
You dream of a life that feels peaceful and exciting, challenging yet manageable, connected and secure. You know where you want to be, you’re just not sure how to get there yet. You might say “I’m sorry” more than you’d like to, feel frustrated that caring for yourself is so much harder than caring for others, or worry that you'd be a burden if you shared what you're really feeling. Maybe it's been like this for a while. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready for more ease, playfulness, and joy. You’re ready to feel more connected to your loved ones. Most of all, you’re ready to look to the future with hope.
I am a person centered oriented therapist, which means that I believe the client is the one who best knows what will work for them in regards to treatment. I work with individuals who are looking for a better quality of life. Sometimes this means addressing multiple long standing traumas from throughout their life. Other times a single incident can shake one's confidence, and he or she may be needing some help rebuilding their sense of self. I work with individuals aged 15+.
I am a person centered oriented therapist, which means that I believe the client is the one who best knows what will work for them in regards to treatment. I work with individuals who are looking for a better quality of life. Sometimes this means addressing multiple long standing traumas from throughout their life. Other times a single incident can shake one's confidence, and he or she may be needing some help rebuilding their sense of self. I work with individuals aged 15+.
I specialize in working with adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions as well as adults who have experienced sexual assault or trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage, wondering if life would be easier if you could just turn them off? You may be exhausted with feeling like something’s wrong with you, the emotional whiplash in your relationships, or coping in ways you know are not helping but can’t seem to break. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But you're definitely ready for some relief. You’re ready to reduce the self-criticism and feel secure in your relationships and in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to stop letting your emotions run the show and get back in the driver's seat.
I specialize in working with adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions as well as adults who have experienced sexual assault or trauma.
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage, wondering if life would be easier if you could just turn them off? You may be exhausted with feeling like something’s wrong with you, the emotional whiplash in your relationships, or coping in ways you know are not helping but can’t seem to break. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But you're definitely ready for some relief. You’re ready to reduce the self-criticism and feel secure in your relationships and in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to stop letting your emotions run the show and get back in the driver's seat.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a combined 20 years of advocacy and clinical experience, I continually marvel at how profoundly strong, resilient, and adaptive humans are and the many ways, usually unconsciously, that we develop to navigate and cope within our uniquely formative personal, familial, and cultural contexts. Often these coping skills that served us so well in childhood, as we dealt with difficult experiences and/or trauma, do not work as well once we become adults and move into new contexts. It can be scary when coping strategies, that used to help, no longer provide the solace and comfort they once did.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a combined 20 years of advocacy and clinical experience, I continually marvel at how profoundly strong, resilient, and adaptive humans are and the many ways, usually unconsciously, that we develop to navigate and cope within our uniquely formative personal, familial, and cultural contexts. Often these coping skills that served us so well in childhood, as we dealt with difficult experiences and/or trauma, do not work as well once we become adults and move into new contexts. It can be scary when coping strategies, that used to help, no longer provide the solace and comfort they once did.
I have training in EMDR, trauma-informed modalities, and extensive experience in treating PTSD and sexual abuse in women.
My own experiences with anxiety and trauma made me curious about healing—not just surviving, but actually feeling better. More connected, more alive, more myself. I’m not your average talk therapist. I love swimming in the deep- always with the goal of real, lasting change. I’m not afraid of your big feelings, messy patterns, or the stuff you don’t say out loud. I feel at home sitting with people in their hardest, most honest moments.
I have training in EMDR, trauma-informed modalities, and extensive experience in treating PTSD and sexual abuse in women.
My own experiences with anxiety and trauma made me curious about healing—not just surviving, but actually feeling better. More connected, more alive, more myself. I’m not your average talk therapist. I love swimming in the deep- always with the goal of real, lasting change. I’m not afraid of your big feelings, messy patterns, or the stuff you don’t say out loud. I feel at home sitting with people in their hardest, most honest moments.
Individuals seek therapy to make life changes, try new behaviors, and learn to heal/grow. Often, this is precipitated by a crisis demanding such growth. I encourage clients to gather and bolster personal resources in order to address problems they are struggling with and create new ways of thinking/believing. Our work will focus on the presenting issue, previous coping attempts, related emotions, and possible alternatives. Effective therapy may include unresolved family-of-origin issues, the building of interpersonal skills, and/or the resolution of unhealthy views of self or others and unprocessed trauma.
Individuals seek therapy to make life changes, try new behaviors, and learn to heal/grow. Often, this is precipitated by a crisis demanding such growth. I encourage clients to gather and bolster personal resources in order to address problems they are struggling with and create new ways of thinking/believing. Our work will focus on the presenting issue, previous coping attempts, related emotions, and possible alternatives. Effective therapy may include unresolved family-of-origin issues, the building of interpersonal skills, and/or the resolution of unhealthy views of self or others and unprocessed trauma.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma or weighed down by persistent anxiety, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with unresolved trauma and anxiety that impact daily life, relationships, and self-worth. My goal is to provide a compassionate, understanding space where you can explore these challenges and work toward a life rooted in calm and confidence.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma or weighed down by persistent anxiety, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with unresolved trauma and anxiety that impact daily life, relationships, and self-worth. My goal is to provide a compassionate, understanding space where you can explore these challenges and work toward a life rooted in calm and confidence.
Trauma impacts every area of our lives, often leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted in our attempt to restore what has been lost. Healing begins when we lean into the hurt; engaging our body, and patiently remaining in the spaces within us that need comfort, understanding, and care. In our sessions together, we will work to create containment for the present, healing for the past, and hope for the future. This means developing the skills and tools needed to begin processing what has created the fear, hurt, anger, and sadness in your life, and cultivate in it's place hope, wholeness, peace, and healing.
Trauma impacts every area of our lives, often leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted in our attempt to restore what has been lost. Healing begins when we lean into the hurt; engaging our body, and patiently remaining in the spaces within us that need comfort, understanding, and care. In our sessions together, we will work to create containment for the present, healing for the past, and hope for the future. This means developing the skills and tools needed to begin processing what has created the fear, hurt, anger, and sadness in your life, and cultivate in it's place hope, wholeness, peace, and healing.
As people, we are the result of every event we have ever experienced, and these events can be joyous or traumatic. When the traumas are at the forefront, constantly creeping in, or just lingering in the background, it can feel like the trauma has taken over your life. There are ways to heal and it does not need to be alone. I want to support my clients through processing whatever past experiences they may have had. I want to shape therapeutic relationships to be what works best for each client based on their past experiences.
As people, we are the result of every event we have ever experienced, and these events can be joyous or traumatic. When the traumas are at the forefront, constantly creeping in, or just lingering in the background, it can feel like the trauma has taken over your life. There are ways to heal and it does not need to be alone. I want to support my clients through processing whatever past experiences they may have had. I want to shape therapeutic relationships to be what works best for each client based on their past experiences.
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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.