Sexual Abuse Therapists in Brentwood, NY
My field of expertise is working with women who are confronted with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and sexual abuse issues.
By looking at this profile, you have taken the first step in seeking therapy which may prove to be a life changer. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents and adults to help them make better life choices, to improve their relationships and to lead a happier and less stressful life.
My field of expertise is working with women who are confronted with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and sexual abuse issues.
By looking at this profile, you have taken the first step in seeking therapy which may prove to be a life changer. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents and adults to help them make better life choices, to improve their relationships and to lead a happier and less stressful life.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill
Karen Lago-Fairey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, NY 11717 (Online Only)
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, young adults, adults, and seniors. My primary focus has been working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, family/Relationship dynamics and much more. I have 40+ years, working with concerns regarding interpersonal relationships, trauma, domestic violence, and many other psychiatric Issues.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, young adults, adults, and seniors. My primary focus has been working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, family/Relationship dynamics and much more. I have 40+ years, working with concerns regarding interpersonal relationships, trauma, domestic violence, and many other psychiatric Issues.
Adriana Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, NY 11717 (Online Only)
I’m a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who focuses on your well-being! Therapy is worthwhile and part of your preventative care. Together, we can work towards building and maintaining a stable lifestyle. Your trust in me as your therapist is a privilege, and I am deeply honored to be a part of your healing process. I offer virtual sessions for your convenience. ¡Soy una terapeuta bilingüe (inglés y español) que se enfoca en su bienestar! La terapia vale la pena y forma parte de su atención médica. Ofrezco sesiones virtuales para su comodidad.
I’m a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who focuses on your well-being! Therapy is worthwhile and part of your preventative care. Together, we can work towards building and maintaining a stable lifestyle. Your trust in me as your therapist is a privilege, and I am deeply honored to be a part of your healing process. I offer virtual sessions for your convenience. ¡Soy una terapeuta bilingüe (inglés y español) que se enfoca en su bienestar! La terapia vale la pena y forma parte de su atención médica. Ofrezco sesiones virtuales para su comodidad.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach in therapy is to create a safe space in order to guide clients and address the root causes of the client's difficulties. My goal is to help clients manage life stressors, process their experiences, and come to an understanding of how they may function in their day-to-day lives.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach in therapy is to create a safe space in order to guide clients and address the root causes of the client's difficulties. My goal is to help clients manage life stressors, process their experiences, and come to an understanding of how they may function in their day-to-day lives.
Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
Hello, and welcome. Soy una terapeuta de salud mental bilingüe (inglés/español). I’ve been working to help children and families in various roles for 10 years. It is an honor for me to translate that experience into the mental health field. I have worked with various populations to help by listening, offering feedback, and by helping them to discover a deeper knowledge about their emotional wellbeing. Are you feeling hurt, depressed, or anxious? Do you feel trapped in abusive relationships, complicated family dynamics, addiction, or trauma? Are you torn between choices, feeling alone, or struggling with grief and loss?
Hello, and welcome. Soy una terapeuta de salud mental bilingüe (inglés/español). I’ve been working to help children and families in various roles for 10 years. It is an honor for me to translate that experience into the mental health field. I have worked with various populations to help by listening, offering feedback, and by helping them to discover a deeper knowledge about their emotional wellbeing. Are you feeling hurt, depressed, or anxious? Do you feel trapped in abusive relationships, complicated family dynamics, addiction, or trauma? Are you torn between choices, feeling alone, or struggling with grief and loss?
Guilise Gondre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, NY 11717 (Online Only)
You are so brave to be here and whether you are working through a tough time in a relationship or in life, it will only improve from here. In working together, we will do a deep dive into the roadblocks you have experienced and work on alternate perspectives and healing tools to help repair your mental, spiritual and emotional wounds. Your heightened self-awareness and confidence will help you live a more fulfilling life.
You are so brave to be here and whether you are working through a tough time in a relationship or in life, it will only improve from here. In working together, we will do a deep dive into the roadblocks you have experienced and work on alternate perspectives and healing tools to help repair your mental, spiritual and emotional wounds. Your heightened self-awareness and confidence will help you live a more fulfilling life.
Brenna Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Brentwood, NY 11717
Not accepting new clients
Life is unpredictable and can feel difficult to manage. It can feel like there is nobody to confide in resulting in feeling completely alone as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We all have a story to tell and our story is what makes us unique, but it does not define who we are. No matter what our story is there is always an opportunity to achieve the life we envision for ourselves. Therapy can help to provide the comfort, reassurance, and support to grow in the ways that we desire. Together we will work through challenges you’re facing by learning how to deal with these obstacles while exploring your true self.
Life is unpredictable and can feel difficult to manage. It can feel like there is nobody to confide in resulting in feeling completely alone as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We all have a story to tell and our story is what makes us unique, but it does not define who we are. No matter what our story is there is always an opportunity to achieve the life we envision for ourselves. Therapy can help to provide the comfort, reassurance, and support to grow in the ways that we desire. Together we will work through challenges you’re facing by learning how to deal with these obstacles while exploring your true self.
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I specialize in, but am not limited to, working with adults and teens who have lived through painful experiences such as life transitions, domestic violence, sexual assault, or psychological/emotional abuse or neglect.
At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.
I specialize in, but am not limited to, working with adults and teens who have lived through painful experiences such as life transitions, domestic violence, sexual assault, or psychological/emotional abuse or neglect.
At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.
Experience with PTSD resulting from Rape/Sexual Assault, Childhood abuse, family violence, car accidents and other violent crimes.
There are many things in life that cause emotional distress and it is natural to try to minimize their impact on you, but if you are struggling to move on I would like to help. Whether it is a major life change or an everyday struggle there is no need to suffer emotional pain or distress. I will join you as a partner in healing to process life's changes and challenges on a path to healing. I will work with you at your pace in a safe, comfortable setting. Sober support for people in recovery.
Experience with PTSD resulting from Rape/Sexual Assault, Childhood abuse, family violence, car accidents and other violent crimes.
There are many things in life that cause emotional distress and it is natural to try to minimize their impact on you, but if you are struggling to move on I would like to help. Whether it is a major life change or an everyday struggle there is no need to suffer emotional pain or distress. I will join you as a partner in healing to process life's changes and challenges on a path to healing. I will work with you at your pace in a safe, comfortable setting. Sober support for people in recovery.
In my private practice, I treat adults, teens and children in individual, couples and/or family psychotherapy. I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
In my private practice, I treat adults, teens and children in individual, couples and/or family psychotherapy. I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
Jamie K Vollmoeller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bohemia, NY 11716
I help individuals who have experienced trauma reclaim their lives. Trauma can take many forms whether it be: witnessing/experiencing domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, community violence or tragic loss of a loved one- to name a few. For many, the end result is flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, irritability, low-self-esteem and feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you. My clients have seen and been through some serious stuff. Despite being determined, caring and hard-working, they feel like they cannot get back to life before what happened- well happened.
I help individuals who have experienced trauma reclaim their lives. Trauma can take many forms whether it be: witnessing/experiencing domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, community violence or tragic loss of a loved one- to name a few. For many, the end result is flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, irritability, low-self-esteem and feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you. My clients have seen and been through some serious stuff. Despite being determined, caring and hard-working, they feel like they cannot get back to life before what happened- well happened.
Molly Aupperle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smithtown, NY 11787
I specialize in treating adults of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss, domestic abuse, sexual assault, depression, and anxiety disorders.
I utilize a holistic trauma informed lens to work collaboratively with those seeking help to live fuller, more satisfying lives. In our work together I can help you recognize the impact of stress and trauma on the mind, body, and spirit using evidence-based approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as yoga, mindfulness, and creative expression. Together we will explore emotions in a non-judgmental space, reframe unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that no longer serve your highest good, and come up with practical solutions that help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your own life.
I specialize in treating adults of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss, domestic abuse, sexual assault, depression, and anxiety disorders.
I utilize a holistic trauma informed lens to work collaboratively with those seeking help to live fuller, more satisfying lives. In our work together I can help you recognize the impact of stress and trauma on the mind, body, and spirit using evidence-based approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as yoga, mindfulness, and creative expression. Together we will explore emotions in a non-judgmental space, reframe unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that no longer serve your highest good, and come up with practical solutions that help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your own life.
Scott Morgano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northport, NY 11768 (Online Only)
I'm Scott Morgano, an LCSW with 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents with various needs and eight years of experience working with adolescents and adults who have been the perpetrators and/or victims of sexual abuse. I take an analytical and supportive approach to working with all of my clients to help them fulfill their treatment goals. The clients I typically work with are children ranging from 5-18 years old. I have had over twenty years of experience working with children of various ages, as well as children and adults on the autism spectrum.
I'm Scott Morgano, an LCSW with 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents with various needs and eight years of experience working with adolescents and adults who have been the perpetrators and/or victims of sexual abuse. I take an analytical and supportive approach to working with all of my clients to help them fulfill their treatment goals. The clients I typically work with are children ranging from 5-18 years old. I have had over twenty years of experience working with children of various ages, as well as children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Amanda Mazzone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, so kudos to you! I believe in a strengths-based, client-centered approach in my practice. I strive to provide my clients with a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to undergo their mental wellness journey. I am a trauma informed therapist and am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. Trauma can come in many forms such as childhood emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing/experiencing relational violence, and surviving horrific incidents. It is worth mentioning I enjoy working with and empowering adult children of emotionally immature parents.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, so kudos to you! I believe in a strengths-based, client-centered approach in my practice. I strive to provide my clients with a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to undergo their mental wellness journey. I am a trauma informed therapist and am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. Trauma can come in many forms such as childhood emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing/experiencing relational violence, and surviving horrific incidents. It is worth mentioning I enjoy working with and empowering adult children of emotionally immature parents.
I have more than 4 years of experience providing counseling for children, teens, and adults. I also have a background in providing counseling for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provide counseling for those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and life adjustment. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to best meet the needs of each client.
I have more than 4 years of experience providing counseling for children, teens, and adults. I also have a background in providing counseling for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I provide counseling for those experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and life adjustment. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to best meet the needs of each client.
I see you. I hear you. I understand the pain you're going through. You've been through emotional, physical or sexual abuse at the hands of someone who was supposed to love and protect you. It's not your fault, and I am here to help you overcome the pain and regain control of your life. Mood swings, intense anxiety, feeling inadequate as a parent, codependency and struggling with your identity are all completely understandable responses. My goal is to help you learn to trust your judgment, embrace your flaws, and rediscover your worth. You deserve love, happiness, and a bright future. I am here to help you achieve those goals.
I see you. I hear you. I understand the pain you're going through. You've been through emotional, physical or sexual abuse at the hands of someone who was supposed to love and protect you. It's not your fault, and I am here to help you overcome the pain and regain control of your life. Mood swings, intense anxiety, feeling inadequate as a parent, codependency and struggling with your identity are all completely understandable responses. My goal is to help you learn to trust your judgment, embrace your flaws, and rediscover your worth. You deserve love, happiness, and a bright future. I am here to help you achieve those goals.
Dr. Bernadette Marson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
We all face different challenges and obstacles in our lives - stress, separation, divorce, health, relationship, death, financial, problems on the job and at school, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and many others. We feel that we are strong enough to handle things, yet we can't. Life no longer feels worthwhile. Learn new ways to effectively deal with the challenges in your life that can give you back something priceless - the ability to enjoy your life.
We all face different challenges and obstacles in our lives - stress, separation, divorce, health, relationship, death, financial, problems on the job and at school, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and many others. We feel that we are strong enough to handle things, yet we can't. Life no longer feels worthwhile. Learn new ways to effectively deal with the challenges in your life that can give you back something priceless - the ability to enjoy your life.
Dr. Jessica Thalhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DC, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Islip, NY 11795 (Online Only)
My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with addiction/substance abuse, athletes, depression, anxiety, healthy communication/boundaries, LGBTQ+, life transitions, living with chronic illness/pain, mood disorders, perinatal, parenthood, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault/rape, trauma, PTSD, Women's Health.
Accepting New Clients! Available Appointment Slots are listed on my website. or call 631-834-8647. I look forward to hearing from you! - Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and integrated holistic approaches. As a child. I was interested in the mind, medicine, and alternative healing. I was eager to learn about these topics and devoured myself in literature on these topics. Very spiritually driven as a child, I began my lifelong path of helping others. From a very young age I understood that the mind, body and soul are connected.
My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with addiction/substance abuse, athletes, depression, anxiety, healthy communication/boundaries, LGBTQ+, life transitions, living with chronic illness/pain, mood disorders, perinatal, parenthood, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault/rape, trauma, PTSD, Women's Health.
Accepting New Clients! Available Appointment Slots are listed on my website. or call 631-834-8647. I look forward to hearing from you! - Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and integrated holistic approaches. As a child. I was interested in the mind, medicine, and alternative healing. I was eager to learn about these topics and devoured myself in literature on these topics. Very spiritually driven as a child, I began my lifelong path of helping others. From a very young age I understood that the mind, body and soul are connected.
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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.