Sexual Abuse Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
Carmonique Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I have 15+ years of professional experience helping adults, couples, families, and childhood sexual abuse survivors find their way toward wholeness and their healing steps.
As a therapist, I am passionate about bringing a warm, culturally-considerate approach to support wellness, healing, and a gentle path to recovery for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I provide a safe and confidential environment for you to be yourself, fully and wholly, and I also share practical tools for you to feel confident tackling the challenges that come along on your journey.
I have 15+ years of professional experience helping adults, couples, families, and childhood sexual abuse survivors find their way toward wholeness and their healing steps.
As a therapist, I am passionate about bringing a warm, culturally-considerate approach to support wellness, healing, and a gentle path to recovery for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I provide a safe and confidential environment for you to be yourself, fully and wholly, and I also share practical tools for you to feel confident tackling the challenges that come along on your journey.
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/ assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/ assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Darlene Chakin Basch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
My work covers parenting, family issues, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, bipolar concerns, sexual abuse, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, social skills, spirituality, and Holocaust issues.
I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes in a short time. Clients develop inner well-being, connecting with their core self & intuition when life becomes stressful. Integrating traditional & alternative healing methods, I use Body/Mind Psychotherapy providing clients with mental health tools that charge up energy, moving from thoughts to feelings to grounded action. I work with parents, teens, children anfamilies & Millennials addressing divorce, school issues, communication, launching, Holocaust concerns. As lead trainer for Spielberg's Shoah Foundation I traveled worldwide training interviewers.
My work covers parenting, family issues, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, bipolar concerns, sexual abuse, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, social skills, spirituality, and Holocaust issues.
I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes in a short time. Clients develop inner well-being, connecting with their core self & intuition when life becomes stressful. Integrating traditional & alternative healing methods, I use Body/Mind Psychotherapy providing clients with mental health tools that charge up energy, moving from thoughts to feelings to grounded action. I work with parents, teens, children anfamilies & Millennials addressing divorce, school issues, communication, launching, Holocaust concerns. As lead trainer for Spielberg's Shoah Foundation I traveled worldwide training interviewers.
Clients I see are often experiencing feelings that are disrupting their lives. You may be one of the many people who has a hard time acknowledging, asking for & accepting assistance. Therapy can help with many problems life presents such as relationship difficulties with partners, family & friends; death of a loved one; job loss; caring for someone ill; assault; rape; witnessing a crime, & other life issues. Others come to gain insight into how to make their lives better, more productive & happier. For over 20 years I have helped people "get out of their own way" and see how they unknowingly sabotage themselves & relationships.
Clients I see are often experiencing feelings that are disrupting their lives. You may be one of the many people who has a hard time acknowledging, asking for & accepting assistance. Therapy can help with many problems life presents such as relationship difficulties with partners, family & friends; death of a loved one; job loss; caring for someone ill; assault; rape; witnessing a crime, & other life issues. Others come to gain insight into how to make their lives better, more productive & happier. For over 20 years I have helped people "get out of their own way" and see how they unknowingly sabotage themselves & relationships.
Stephen Jacob Coffey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
How about putting down the metaphorical boulder that you have been carrying for what seems like an eternity and gain some relief? I love working with men who've experienced sexual abuse because they are resilient, resourceful and value investing in themselves.
There’s been some comfort in keeping everything held together, in avoiding talking about what’s happened. But there’s a part of you that knows that you need to deal with it at some point. You’re tired of shallow relationships and sexual hangups. And while your life looks great on paper, you are baffled why you feel so unsatisfied. It’s infuriating that you have to deal with this, but you know you have to. You’re wondering what you can do to move past your past, stop sitting on the sidelines, and start living. But sometimes you question, “Where do I go to unpack all this stuff from my past?”.
How about putting down the metaphorical boulder that you have been carrying for what seems like an eternity and gain some relief? I love working with men who've experienced sexual abuse because they are resilient, resourceful and value investing in themselves.
There’s been some comfort in keeping everything held together, in avoiding talking about what’s happened. But there’s a part of you that knows that you need to deal with it at some point. You’re tired of shallow relationships and sexual hangups. And while your life looks great on paper, you are baffled why you feel so unsatisfied. It’s infuriating that you have to deal with this, but you know you have to. You’re wondering what you can do to move past your past, stop sitting on the sidelines, and start living. But sometimes you question, “Where do I go to unpack all this stuff from my past?”.
Don Nocon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CA LMFT, GA LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90048
I have experience in couples work, sexual abuse, physical abuse, developmental trauma, sex/love/porn addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Life has a way throwing curve balls. From unexpected challenges to fluctuating deadlines, life sometimes causes us to feel like we are aiming for a moving target. Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone. Trauma often is the leftover when a home or society is not welcoming, when violence has been perpetrated on you, or when you are faced with overwhelming loss. You will need access to your internal resources when addressing past and present trauma. Living life with a centered mindfulness can help guide you to wholeness.
I have experience in couples work, sexual abuse, physical abuse, developmental trauma, sex/love/porn addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Life has a way throwing curve balls. From unexpected challenges to fluctuating deadlines, life sometimes causes us to feel like we are aiming for a moving target. Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone. Trauma often is the leftover when a home or society is not welcoming, when violence has been perpetrated on you, or when you are faced with overwhelming loss. You will need access to your internal resources when addressing past and present trauma. Living life with a centered mindfulness can help guide you to wholeness.
Rachel Rainne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90038 (Online Only)
Rainne is very passionate about helping others heal from trauma including childhood abuse, sexual betrayal trauma, sexual assault, combat, among other types of trauma.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
Rainne is very passionate about helping others heal from trauma including childhood abuse, sexual betrayal trauma, sexual assault, combat, among other types of trauma.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
I work with individuals and couples who deal with a range of concerns and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences ( sexual abuse, war trauma, complex PTSD), relationship dissatisfaction, and chronic illness.
I assist individuals in overcoming their inner pain, and learning to face the challenges of life from a place of strength, compassion, and connection. As your ally in healing, I can help you process the emotions, memories and experiences that may underly your current suffering, so that you’re free to feel connected with yourself, with others, and with life. Sometimes past traumas become trapped in our bodies and minds, and we need help to feel safe in ourself and our relationships. My approach is based on these principles: Efficacy (I use Evidence Based modalities), collaboration, individualized care, and warm relational connection.
I work with individuals and couples who deal with a range of concerns and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences ( sexual abuse, war trauma, complex PTSD), relationship dissatisfaction, and chronic illness.
I assist individuals in overcoming their inner pain, and learning to face the challenges of life from a place of strength, compassion, and connection. As your ally in healing, I can help you process the emotions, memories and experiences that may underly your current suffering, so that you’re free to feel connected with yourself, with others, and with life. Sometimes past traumas become trapped in our bodies and minds, and we need help to feel safe in ourself and our relationships. My approach is based on these principles: Efficacy (I use Evidence Based modalities), collaboration, individualized care, and warm relational connection.
David Quiroz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with persistent feelings of self-criticalness? Do you find yourself frustrated with the quality of your relationships? In my practice, my clients seek support in processing trauma related to bullying, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, intergenerational woundings that can affect ways we navigate the world. Through integration of these experiences, my clients report self-compassion, embodied empowerment, and safety in navigating their relationships and their life. In time, my intention is to support you in rediscovering the power that already exists in you to not be defined, but informed, by these experiences
Are you struggling with persistent feelings of self-criticalness? Do you find yourself frustrated with the quality of your relationships? In my practice, my clients seek support in processing trauma related to bullying, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, intergenerational woundings that can affect ways we navigate the world. Through integration of these experiences, my clients report self-compassion, embodied empowerment, and safety in navigating their relationships and their life. In time, my intention is to support you in rediscovering the power that already exists in you to not be defined, but informed, by these experiences
As a psychologist, writer, and trauma survivor, it's my passion and privilege to help others overcome life-changing tragedies. I'm dedicated to helping people make sense of the painful experiences that have shaped their lives. Over decades of education and personal exploration, I've had the good fortune to put together some of the essential pieces in life's puzzle. My new book, "Daddy" —which the The San Francisco Chronicle calls "“a thoughtful and expansive biography of PTSD” and “a compelling narrative of familial history"— draws from these experiences to explore violence, identity, and personal and collective trauma in America.
As a psychologist, writer, and trauma survivor, it's my passion and privilege to help others overcome life-changing tragedies. I'm dedicated to helping people make sense of the painful experiences that have shaped their lives. Over decades of education and personal exploration, I've had the good fortune to put together some of the essential pieces in life's puzzle. My new book, "Daddy" —which the The San Francisco Chronicle calls "“a thoughtful and expansive biography of PTSD” and “a compelling narrative of familial history"— draws from these experiences to explore violence, identity, and personal and collective trauma in America.
Have you been feeling like you might need to talk to someone? It is essential that people find the therapist that is "right" for them, and I strive to ensure support and encouragement for my clients without judgement. My current areas of practice include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief, and relationship problems. I also have extensive experience with clients in the entertainment industry. With clients, I focus on how and where you find meaning in your life in addition to exploring your past and its influence on your present.
Have you been feeling like you might need to talk to someone? It is essential that people find the therapist that is "right" for them, and I strive to ensure support and encouragement for my clients without judgement. My current areas of practice include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief, and relationship problems. I also have extensive experience with clients in the entertainment industry. With clients, I focus on how and where you find meaning in your life in addition to exploring your past and its influence on your present.
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Life can be challenging and go differently than we had planned. However, we have the potential to transform our lives to live a more fulfilling life. I provide a warm, safe space where we can collaboratively develop a personalized plan to address issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework, I offer strategies to shift your relationship with difficult feelings and guide you toward achieving your goals and lasting positive change. Together, we can navigate your challenges and work towards a meaningful, enriched life, even amidst adversity.
Life can be challenging and go differently than we had planned. However, we have the potential to transform our lives to live a more fulfilling life. I provide a warm, safe space where we can collaboratively develop a personalized plan to address issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using evidence-based and mindfulness approaches within a culturally sensitive framework, I offer strategies to shift your relationship with difficult feelings and guide you toward achieving your goals and lasting positive change. Together, we can navigate your challenges and work towards a meaningful, enriched life, even amidst adversity.
Jennifer Tune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
You don't have to do this alone. Deciding to start therapy takes courage and strength. Sometimes our minds can be so overwhelmed that it's hard to see a path forward. You may feel like you are going from one crisis to the next. So many of us don't even quite know what a better life looks like at the moment. I can help you figure out where to start and how to use therapy as a tool to improve your quality of life. Through tele-health, we can jump into therapy quickly, and you never need to leave the comfort of your couch. Let any anxiety or doubt about starting therapy go and allow yourself the time and space to feel better.
You don't have to do this alone. Deciding to start therapy takes courage and strength. Sometimes our minds can be so overwhelmed that it's hard to see a path forward. You may feel like you are going from one crisis to the next. So many of us don't even quite know what a better life looks like at the moment. I can help you figure out where to start and how to use therapy as a tool to improve your quality of life. Through tele-health, we can jump into therapy quickly, and you never need to leave the comfort of your couch. Let any anxiety or doubt about starting therapy go and allow yourself the time and space to feel better.
Andrew Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I help people navigate the big choices in life, confront issues like depression and anxiety, and face down bigger problems like addiction or unresolved trauma. Maybe you sense something isn’t quite right — your job, your marriage, your personal relationships and want to get “back on track.” Together we can face difficult choices, move through the stages of change, and help you recover a sense of personal integrity. I work with couples, individuals, and sometimes families to improve communication, explore values, and address underlying issues which may be a source of conflict.
I help people navigate the big choices in life, confront issues like depression and anxiety, and face down bigger problems like addiction or unresolved trauma. Maybe you sense something isn’t quite right — your job, your marriage, your personal relationships and want to get “back on track.” Together we can face difficult choices, move through the stages of change, and help you recover a sense of personal integrity. I work with couples, individuals, and sometimes families to improve communication, explore values, and address underlying issues which may be a source of conflict.
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction.
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction.
I specialize in providing therapy for women navigating high-stress or high-visibility environments, focusing on empowerment, relationship dynamics, anxiety management, and executive/leadership challenges. My practice primarily revolves around individual counseling sessions, emphasizing the efficacy of weekly meetings for fostering substantial, enduring progress. Additionally, I bring specialized training and experience in supporting the LGBT community and individuals healing from high-control groups, such as religions or cults, which I integrate into our work when relevant.
I specialize in providing therapy for women navigating high-stress or high-visibility environments, focusing on empowerment, relationship dynamics, anxiety management, and executive/leadership challenges. My practice primarily revolves around individual counseling sessions, emphasizing the efficacy of weekly meetings for fostering substantial, enduring progress. Additionally, I bring specialized training and experience in supporting the LGBT community and individuals healing from high-control groups, such as religions or cults, which I integrate into our work when relevant.
Colin Stack-Troost
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I welcome humans from all walks of life who are interested in creating a safe space dedicated to exploring themselves and their relationships. I work in a dynamic and engaging way, collaborating with my clients to create goals, examine behavioral patterns, improve communication, and support authentic self-expression. I was trained by Queer legend Dossie Easton, co-author of "The Ethical Slut" and life-long advocate of those who live non-traditional lifestyles. I have an extensive background in understanding the unique issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and am honored to support the mental health of our community.
I welcome humans from all walks of life who are interested in creating a safe space dedicated to exploring themselves and their relationships. I work in a dynamic and engaging way, collaborating with my clients to create goals, examine behavioral patterns, improve communication, and support authentic self-expression. I was trained by Queer legend Dossie Easton, co-author of "The Ethical Slut" and life-long advocate of those who live non-traditional lifestyles. I have an extensive background in understanding the unique issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and am honored to support the mental health of our community.
Lianne Zackler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I believe that the relationship that you have with your therapist is essential for change. Finding a good fit can be hard, but I'm here to help you through that process. We will work together to help you better understand yourself so you can see things more clearly and uncover opportunities to move through challenges, conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. Gaining insight into how the patterns from your past impact your daily experience is an important tool for meaningful change. Together, we will collaborate to identify and resolve challenges, and deepen awareness so you can move forward towards your best self.
I believe that the relationship that you have with your therapist is essential for change. Finding a good fit can be hard, but I'm here to help you through that process. We will work together to help you better understand yourself so you can see things more clearly and uncover opportunities to move through challenges, conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. Gaining insight into how the patterns from your past impact your daily experience is an important tool for meaningful change. Together, we will collaborate to identify and resolve challenges, and deepen awareness so you can move forward towards your best self.
Celine M. Paganini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. My work as a therapist centers on providing empathy, understanding, and a safe place where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will process how the experiences and relationships in your life have affected your mood, your happiness, the way you communicate with others, and more importantly, the way you view yourself.
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. My work as a therapist centers on providing empathy, understanding, and a safe place where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will process how the experiences and relationships in your life have affected your mood, your happiness, the way you communicate with others, and more importantly, the way you view yourself.
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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.