Sexual Abuse Therapists in Pittsburg, CA
Demetra Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SAP
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
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.
Nancy Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Nancy, Warmest greetings to you! Is there a part of you that is hurting and needs a safe place to address it? Therapy is your time to be heard, speak your heart, find greater ease with yourself, and learn to work with what might get in your way. Our work together would be based on your needs, goals and pace. I will coach you to explore your inner world, using a kind and caring lens. My goal is to encourage you to discover greater self-acceptance on your way.
Hello, I'm Nancy, Warmest greetings to you! Is there a part of you that is hurting and needs a safe place to address it? Therapy is your time to be heard, speak your heart, find greater ease with yourself, and learn to work with what might get in your way. Our work together would be based on your needs, goals and pace. I will coach you to explore your inner world, using a kind and caring lens. My goal is to encourage you to discover greater self-acceptance on your way.
Chanté McCree
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Chanté, a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist dedicated to helping others navigate complexity and stress in their lives. I found at a very early age that I have a gift for being a great listener. In both my personal and professional life, I often find that others are comfortable confiding deep and personal things in me. Over time, I developed a natural curiosity to understand human habits and behaviors, which led me to the field of mental health. My own relationship with therapy has had a profoundly positive influence on my life and the goal in my practice is to help instill those same benefits in you.
Welcome! I'm Chanté, a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist dedicated to helping others navigate complexity and stress in their lives. I found at a very early age that I have a gift for being a great listener. In both my personal and professional life, I often find that others are comfortable confiding deep and personal things in me. Over time, I developed a natural curiosity to understand human habits and behaviors, which led me to the field of mental health. My own relationship with therapy has had a profoundly positive influence on my life and the goal in my practice is to help instill those same benefits in you.
Hi, I'm Dr. John Choy! I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor based in Redondo Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in solution-focused therapy for resolving personal issues/distress and interpersonal discord, actualizing your immense potential to overcome any obstacle, and becoming all you were created to be.
Hi, I'm Dr. John Choy! I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor based in Redondo Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in solution-focused therapy for resolving personal issues/distress and interpersonal discord, actualizing your immense potential to overcome any obstacle, and becoming all you were created to be.
Jocelyn Parros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
Heather Enciso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Hello, my name is Heather Hernandez Enciso (pronouns: she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about demystifying mental health stigma by educating and empowering individuals. I utilize a strengths-based approach and help clients process how the intersectionality of one’s identity impacts them. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health, from working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital to providing outpatient community mental health. Additionally, I’ve worked with patients as an emergency department medical social worker and specialize in LGBTIQ+-affirming therapeutic services.
Hello, my name is Heather Hernandez Enciso (pronouns: she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about demystifying mental health stigma by educating and empowering individuals. I utilize a strengths-based approach and help clients process how the intersectionality of one’s identity impacts them. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health, from working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital to providing outpatient community mental health. Additionally, I’ve worked with patients as an emergency department medical social worker and specialize in LGBTIQ+-affirming therapeutic services.
Hi, my name is Dr. Martin. In my seven years as a licensed psychologist, I have learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapeutic intervention; each patient brings their own unique experiences and skills. That's why I approach sessions with an eclectic and practical style, allowing us to collaboratively formulate goals and develop techniques for success.
Hi, my name is Dr. Martin. In my seven years as a licensed psychologist, I have learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapeutic intervention; each patient brings their own unique experiences and skills. That's why I approach sessions with an eclectic and practical style, allowing us to collaboratively formulate goals and develop techniques for success.
Hope Springs Psychotherapy and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
My name is Cristina Mendoza, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am based in Fresno, California, and am available to work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Therapy is a very personal process so I want to be sure to utilize approaches that will best suit each individual client and their needs.
My name is Cristina Mendoza, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am based in Fresno, California, and am available to work with clients in person and via telehealth. I work with adults who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Therapy is a very personal process so I want to be sure to utilize approaches that will best suit each individual client and their 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.
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.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
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About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
Michael J Rubino III
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
My specialties are: children, teens, ODD, PSTD, Bipolar, custody issues, certified in anger management, suicidal patients, OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoptions issues, victims of physical and sexual abuse, sexual perpratradors, cutting, run aways, blended famlies, expert witness for custody, mediations and theraputic visitations, porn and sex addiction.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide psychological testing and assessment. I develop specific goals together with clients and their families, and work closely with physicians and other referring professionals to coordinate treatment. I have particular expertise in treating sexual abuse and complex trauma, depression and bipolar disorders, and adolescent behavioral and emotional disturbances.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. I provide psychological testing and assessment. I develop specific goals together with clients and their families, and work closely with physicians and other referring professionals to coordinate treatment. I have particular expertise in treating sexual abuse and complex trauma, depression and bipolar disorders, and adolescent behavioral and emotional disturbances.
John Charles Bieda Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Rhonda Barovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or relationship problems, if you have experienced rape, childhood abuse, domestic violence, please call me. I also work with people who have experienced the death of a loved one, including their child. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT model developed by David Burns, MD, including powerful and effective techniques designed to move you from despair to joy. I also use EMDR, Hypnosis and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. "She was helpful, and understanding. I couldn't have gotten to where I am right now without her." KT
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, or relationship problems, if you have experienced rape, childhood abuse, domestic violence, please call me. I also work with people who have experienced the death of a loved one, including their child. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT model developed by David Burns, MD, including powerful and effective techniques designed to move you from despair to joy. I also use EMDR, Hypnosis and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. "She was helpful, and understanding. I couldn't have gotten to where I am right now without her." KT
Hi! My name is Natalia Clifford LMFT 97534. I like to approach each person as an individual and do not believe there is one cookie cutter approach to all. That being said, in my practice I have implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory . I have worked with clients who span from adolescents to seniors with presenting concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to phase of life changes and work/family stress to trauma, historical and recent.
Hi! My name is Natalia Clifford LMFT 97534. I like to approach each person as an individual and do not believe there is one cookie cutter approach to all. That being said, in my practice I have implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory . I have worked with clients who span from adolescents to seniors with presenting concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to phase of life changes and work/family stress to trauma, historical and recent.
Judy Wahl Talley LMFT 109568. My approach is mindfulness-based and trauma-informed. I work primarily with individuals and couples, ages teens to seniors. My clients have commonly experienced traumas of different sorts, either in childhood or adulthood. Clients can be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, worthlessness, hopelessness, ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, conflict in relationships, sleep disturbances, or struggling with addictions. Many feel alienated from this society and even their own families. I utilize therapies known to help heal these struggles.
Judy Wahl Talley LMFT 109568. My approach is mindfulness-based and trauma-informed. I work primarily with individuals and couples, ages teens to seniors. My clients have commonly experienced traumas of different sorts, either in childhood or adulthood. Clients can be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, worthlessness, hopelessness, ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, conflict in relationships, sleep disturbances, or struggling with addictions. Many feel alienated from this society and even their own families. I utilize therapies known to help heal these struggles.
Katherine Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
What if?. . . . What if you didn’t have to feel as though you had to hold all of those balls in the air by yourself? . . . .What if those stomach dropping, throat clenching, heart racing thoughts didn’t have to keep you up at night?. . . . What if you could figure out how to manage those difficult emotions rather than feel overwhelmed by them? What if your history didn’t have to equal your future story? I’ve got you covered! I'll help you to understand how your past got you to this place and how to use that information to connect the dots, figure things out, and design a new and better story going forward.
What if?. . . . What if you didn’t have to feel as though you had to hold all of those balls in the air by yourself? . . . .What if those stomach dropping, throat clenching, heart racing thoughts didn’t have to keep you up at night?. . . . What if you could figure out how to manage those difficult emotions rather than feel overwhelmed by them? What if your history didn’t have to equal your future story? I’ve got you covered! I'll help you to understand how your past got you to this place and how to use that information to connect the dots, figure things out, and design a new and better story going forward.
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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.