Sexual Abuse Therapists in Discovery Bay, CA
I have been providing professional therapeutic services to a wide range of individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. My current specialized areas of interest are life transitions, mindfulness with teens, trauma healing using EMDR, and recovery from sexual abuse and addiction.
I have been providing professional therapeutic services to a wide range of individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. My current specialized areas of interest are life transitions, mindfulness with teens, trauma healing using EMDR, and recovery from sexual abuse and addiction.
Debbie Keeney, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
We all hit bumps in the road that we feel unequipped to handle. If you are reading this, you are probably experiencing one of those now. I work with my clients to help them to navigate thorough life's challenges. I do not have a handy manual to offer simplistic answers for your life. What I do offer is to listen to you without judgment, to help you identify the obstacles that keep you from moving forward, to help you find internal resources, and to work with you to help you discover the answers that work for you. I can teach you to be more compassionate with yourself since being human is to struggle.
We all hit bumps in the road that we feel unequipped to handle. If you are reading this, you are probably experiencing one of those now. I work with my clients to help them to navigate thorough life's challenges. I do not have a handy manual to offer simplistic answers for your life. What I do offer is to listen to you without judgment, to help you identify the obstacles that keep you from moving forward, to help you find internal resources, and to work with you to help you discover the answers that work for you. I can teach you to be more compassionate with yourself since being human is to struggle.
Tiffany Star Engeldinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Discovery Bay, CA 94514
Do you feel like your teen or adolescent is out of control? Are you an adult that struggles with anger, depression, anxiety or negative thinking? I specialize in working with clients using CBT along with meeting each client where they are to treat behavioral problems such as defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression and daily stresses . I look at each client as an individual and work with them to identify their personal needs. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, defiant teens, parenting issues, ADHD, social skills, addiction, anger management, bipolar, families, relationships, domestic violence.
Do you feel like your teen or adolescent is out of control? Are you an adult that struggles with anger, depression, anxiety or negative thinking? I specialize in working with clients using CBT along with meeting each client where they are to treat behavioral problems such as defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression and daily stresses . I look at each client as an individual and work with them to identify their personal needs. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, defiant teens, parenting issues, ADHD, social skills, addiction, anger management, bipolar, families, relationships, domestic violence.
Charlin Amber Lumia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Discovery Bay, CA 94514 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
When emotions or behavior interfere with our relationships or functioning, then it is time to get help. You're looking at this page and are therefore taking one of the hardest steps -- reaching out. I respect the struggle and pain that has brought you here, and I offer my many years of experience and compassion to work together to create the healthy, balanced life you are looking for.
When emotions or behavior interfere with our relationships or functioning, then it is time to get help. You're looking at this page and are therefore taking one of the hardest steps -- reaching out. I respect the struggle and pain that has brought you here, and I offer my many years of experience and compassion to work together to create the healthy, balanced life you are looking for.
Rene L. Lewellyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Discovery Bay, CA 94514
Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
Relationships are a fact of life. We all live in relation to each other as spouses, children, parents & friends. Even in the best of these relationships, inevitably, problems occur. Often, we are able to resolve problems on our own. However, there are times when the help of an expert in relationships, such as a Marriage and Family Therapist, is needed to: *improve communications, *increase understanding in relationships, *resolve conflicts, *improve parenting skills,*relieve stress, depression, anxiety,*strengthen the bonds of relationships & gain a better understanding of one another.
Kira Monterrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA, CIMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
One of the most important lessons I have learned as a therapist is that therapy requires more than a one size fits all approach. I treat every person as an individual. I lean on my years of experience and use a multitude of treatment modalities to treat your individual needs. We can work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have treated individuals with a variety of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, dissociative identity disorder, substance abuse disorders, anger, and more. I have also helped families and couples achieve harmony and improve their relationships and communication.
One of the most important lessons I have learned as a therapist is that therapy requires more than a one size fits all approach. I treat every person as an individual. I lean on my years of experience and use a multitude of treatment modalities to treat your individual needs. We can work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have treated individuals with a variety of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, dissociative identity disorder, substance abuse disorders, anger, and more. I have also helped families and couples achieve harmony and improve their relationships and communication.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surfaces and causes disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surfaces and causes disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
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Many of my clients have experienced childhood sexual abuse that they do not know how to talk about.
My name is Dorothy Husen, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working and licensed in California, MFT 85611. I specialize in helping adults who have suffered from childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect, both physical and emotional. I teach my clients mindfulness breathing skills, self-regulation, and body resourcing skills in sessions so clients can learn how to lower their anxiety. Also, I use mind/body psychotherapy and teach Re-parenting skills. I have found that my style and approach are good for adults who have tried talk therapy with limited success and for adults who have difficulty talking about their past.
Many of my clients have experienced childhood sexual abuse that they do not know how to talk about.
My name is Dorothy Husen, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working and licensed in California, MFT 85611. I specialize in helping adults who have suffered from childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect, both physical and emotional. I teach my clients mindfulness breathing skills, self-regulation, and body resourcing skills in sessions so clients can learn how to lower their anxiety. Also, I use mind/body psychotherapy and teach Re-parenting skills. I have found that my style and approach are good for adults who have tried talk therapy with limited success and for adults who have difficulty talking about their past.
Robyn Binder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
I believe therapy works best when it is a partnership between the therapist and client. I would love to partner with you to support the change or increased happiness you might be seeking. You do not have to struggle alone, I am happy to work with individuals, including adults and teens. During our work together, I hope to provide you with a safe, comfortable space to work towards your goals. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and warm.
I believe therapy works best when it is a partnership between the therapist and client. I would love to partner with you to support the change or increased happiness you might be seeking. You do not have to struggle alone, I am happy to work with individuals, including adults and teens. During our work together, I hope to provide you with a safe, comfortable space to work towards your goals. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and warm.
Ginny Mosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by betrayal and unsure where to turn? You’ve discovered your partner’s sexual infidelity or compulsive behaviors, and it feels like your world has crumbled. The pain, anger, and confusion are unbearable, and maybe you're finding it hard to function in daily life. You might feel isolated, trapped in feelings of shame and worthlessness, unsure if anyone could ever truly understand the depth of your experience. I'm here to help. Together, we can work through this pain and begin the healing process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by betrayal and unsure where to turn? You’ve discovered your partner’s sexual infidelity or compulsive behaviors, and it feels like your world has crumbled. The pain, anger, and confusion are unbearable, and maybe you're finding it hard to function in daily life. You might feel isolated, trapped in feelings of shame and worthlessness, unsure if anyone could ever truly understand the depth of your experience. I'm here to help. Together, we can work through this pain and begin the healing process.
Markias Kaiyan Littlejohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LISW-CP, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
¡It’s time to Live and not Exist! As successful individuals we often address issues alone! There is Help, Discretion, and Support available. You can have fulfillment in life, reconnect to the person you want to be, rediscover your purpose, and have the existence you desire. Honestly, life is complicated, but therapy can provide solutions to make life manageable and enjoyable. Click the link and start your journey.
¡It’s time to Live and not Exist! As successful individuals we often address issues alone! There is Help, Discretion, and Support available. You can have fulfillment in life, reconnect to the person you want to be, rediscover your purpose, and have the existence you desire. Honestly, life is complicated, but therapy can provide solutions to make life manageable and enjoyable. Click the link and start your journey.
Each and every person has their own unique story as life events have varying impacts on individuals. There is no cookie cutter approach to treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, etc., therefore my approach with each client is tailored to the client's needs.
Each and every person has their own unique story as life events have varying impacts on individuals. There is no cookie cutter approach to treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, etc., therefore my approach with each client is tailored to the client's needs.
Joy. A sense of peace and wellbeing. Loving and feeling loved. Wanting more of these? Gently opening the distress within, in a safe space--with someone who truly wants to help create new understanding--allows dots to connect and forgotten threads to be re-woven. A more confident and joyful you has the potential to grow, to be nurtured, and permeate. Working collaboratively, we will sift through old patterns to understand the current ones. Freedom to simply be YOU--creative, energetic, and loving yourself and those around you awaits. Are you ready...now?
Joy. A sense of peace and wellbeing. Loving and feeling loved. Wanting more of these? Gently opening the distress within, in a safe space--with someone who truly wants to help create new understanding--allows dots to connect and forgotten threads to be re-woven. A more confident and joyful you has the potential to grow, to be nurtured, and permeate. Working collaboratively, we will sift through old patterns to understand the current ones. Freedom to simply be YOU--creative, energetic, and loving yourself and those around you awaits. Are you ready...now?
Allie Herrington
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
It may feel like parts of you are broken or you hurt so deeply and nothing seems to heal the wounds. But you know you want more for yourself, for your relationships, and you want to take that next step towards healing. You may find you are struggling with anxiety, depression, you feel “stuck”, your relationships are challenged, your body feels tense and stressed, or you can’t quite understand why things feel out of sorts. You want to heal, but you don't know where to begin. I want you to know you are not alone, you are not too broken to heal, and you are worthy of living in a body and environment that is calm and enjoyable.
It may feel like parts of you are broken or you hurt so deeply and nothing seems to heal the wounds. But you know you want more for yourself, for your relationships, and you want to take that next step towards healing. You may find you are struggling with anxiety, depression, you feel “stuck”, your relationships are challenged, your body feels tense and stressed, or you can’t quite understand why things feel out of sorts. You want to heal, but you don't know where to begin. I want you to know you are not alone, you are not too broken to heal, and you are worthy of living in a body and environment that is calm and enjoyable.
Kerry Bremhorst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and struggling to manage emotions? Have you or your family members experienced a traumatic event or stressful transition? Is your child experiencing difficulties at school; challenging behaviors? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I may be able to help. I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. My clinical orientation includes client centered, strength-based and integrative modalities.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and struggling to manage emotions? Have you or your family members experienced a traumatic event or stressful transition? Is your child experiencing difficulties at school; challenging behaviors? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I may be able to help. I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. My clinical orientation includes client centered, strength-based and integrative modalities.
I am a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience building strong alliances with my clients to help them transform their lives. I specialize in helping those who’ve experienced trauma, grief, and traumatic loss heal from their wounds and find peace, connection, meaning, and growth. I also have expertise working with anxiety disorders, burnout/compassion fatigue, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, life stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and other chronic health conditions. I help you go inward to gain CLARITY so you can live authentically. I teach you concrete skills that CASCADE to many aspects of your life.
I am a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience building strong alliances with my clients to help them transform their lives. I specialize in helping those who’ve experienced trauma, grief, and traumatic loss heal from their wounds and find peace, connection, meaning, and growth. I also have expertise working with anxiety disorders, burnout/compassion fatigue, body-focused repetitive behaviors, depression, life stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and other chronic health conditions. I help you go inward to gain CLARITY so you can live authentically. I teach you concrete skills that CASCADE to many aspects of your life.
Demetra Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and certified Mediator with over twenty-five years of experience working with women, men, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, individual and family therapy. I provide a supportive environment and build upon your personal strengths and resilience. Therapy can be an opportunity to help you take control of your own feelings and behavior by uncovering connections between past experiences and/or your current symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders and PTSD Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Are you suffering with severe daily anxiety about work or relationships? Do you experience disturbing flashes of traumas such as sexual violence, abuse, disasters or the death of a loved one? I am an Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and would love to help. My typical clients experience OCD, panic, derealization, Agoraphobia, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Most of my clients come in feeling stuck and helpless, like it's never going to get better. We can work together to make it better. PTSD and anxiety are treatable.
Are you suffering with severe daily anxiety about work or relationships? Do you experience disturbing flashes of traumas such as sexual violence, abuse, disasters or the death of a loved one? I am an Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and would love to help. My typical clients experience OCD, panic, derealization, Agoraphobia, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and hyper-vigilance. Most of my clients come in feeling stuck and helpless, like it's never going to get better. We can work together to make it better. PTSD and anxiety are treatable.
Miriam Saidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
If you find yourself feeling stuck in an emotional cycle despite your best efforts, I am here to guide you through a reflective exploration filled with empathy and understanding. Together, we will uncover the underlying issues that contribute to your current challenges. This journey can lead to deeper self-awareness, emotional release, and, ultimately, healing. My aim is to support you in processing your difficult experiences and help you move toward more adaptive emotional states.
If you find yourself feeling stuck in an emotional cycle despite your best efforts, I am here to guide you through a reflective exploration filled with empathy and understanding. Together, we will uncover the underlying issues that contribute to your current challenges. This journey can lead to deeper self-awareness, emotional release, and, ultimately, healing. My aim is to support you in processing your difficult experiences and help you move toward more adaptive emotional states.
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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.