Sexual Abuse Therapists in Dallas, TX
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Deborah Stovall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230 (Online Only)
I treat sexual abuse/trauma recovery, codependence recovery, and helping clients find satisfaction, joy, and a general feeling of contentment. Using various techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, sand tray therapy, and talk therapy; my clients feel a difference within one month. Most of my clients are finished and satisfied with their goals in therapy within 3-9 months. I am trained in Family Therapy, therefore, I use these techniques to explore family of origin issues.
I treat sexual abuse/trauma recovery, codependence recovery, and helping clients find satisfaction, joy, and a general feeling of contentment. Using various techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, sand tray therapy, and talk therapy; my clients feel a difference within one month. Most of my clients are finished and satisfied with their goals in therapy within 3-9 months. I am trained in Family Therapy, therefore, I use these techniques to explore family of origin issues.
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Stephen D. Finstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
My practice is almost entirely forensic, i.e., court/litigation related, civil, criminal, and immigration cases. My main specialty is evaluating and treating individuals accused of sexual abuse or sexual offenses, child abuse, domestic violence. Some allegations are false, others are true. I find it very rewarding to turn around false allegations. Additional specialties include consulting on child custody evaluations or social studies, CPS cases, and preparation of immigration evaluations, e.g., domestic violence (VAWA), extreme hardship, asylum and evaluations for Adam Walsh waivers.
My practice is almost entirely forensic, i.e., court/litigation related, civil, criminal, and immigration cases. My main specialty is evaluating and treating individuals accused of sexual abuse or sexual offenses, child abuse, domestic violence. Some allegations are false, others are true. I find it very rewarding to turn around false allegations. Additional specialties include consulting on child custody evaluations or social studies, CPS cases, and preparation of immigration evaluations, e.g., domestic violence (VAWA), extreme hardship, asylum and evaluations for Adam Walsh waivers.
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Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
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Maria Isela Ventura
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75247
I have experience working with survivors of trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and incest recovery.
MIVentura Counseling is a place where you will be provided with the right supportive environment to assist you and help you to freely explore your initial concerns. I am here to serve you and help you discover your inner strengths and resources, and stay focused on your goals. By providing you with the necessary counseling skills, tools, and techniques you will be able to develop your own strategies, and thus achieve your goals. Which are based on your unique needs, and these, in turn, can empower you during the healing process and can lead you to create an equilibrium in your life.
I have experience working with survivors of trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and incest recovery.
MIVentura Counseling is a place where you will be provided with the right supportive environment to assist you and help you to freely explore your initial concerns. I am here to serve you and help you discover your inner strengths and resources, and stay focused on your goals. By providing you with the necessary counseling skills, tools, and techniques you will be able to develop your own strategies, and thus achieve your goals. Which are based on your unique needs, and these, in turn, can empower you during the healing process and can lead you to create an equilibrium in your life.
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Hello! I am Deena Harbaugh. My practice focuses on adults struggling with the aftereffects of incest/sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, family of origin issues, divorce, marriage conflict, and LGBTQ issues.
Hello! I am Deena Harbaugh. My practice focuses on adults struggling with the aftereffects of incest/sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, trauma, family of origin issues, divorce, marriage conflict, and LGBTQ issues.
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My primary focus is trauma survivors. I have experience with survivors of domestic violence, sexual and physical assault, and traumatic grief (i.e. individuals who have lost loved ones to homicide, suicide, or sudden deaths). I also work with clients experiencing major life transitions and issues with self-esteem. I work primarily with adults from all backgrounds.
My primary focus is trauma survivors. I have experience with survivors of domestic violence, sexual and physical assault, and traumatic grief (i.e. individuals who have lost loved ones to homicide, suicide, or sudden deaths). I also work with clients experiencing major life transitions and issues with self-esteem. I work primarily with adults from all backgrounds.
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I perform evaluations and expert testimony for the courts in criminal law, family law, civil law, immigration law and military justice. My specialities include sexual abuse, child witnesses, violent behavior, and mitigation at sentencing.
I perform evaluations and expert testimony for the courts in criminal law, family law, civil law, immigration law and military justice. My specialities include sexual abuse, child witnesses, violent behavior, and mitigation at sentencing.
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I specialize in helping folks navigate gender identity, sexuality, systemic barriers, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, & other forms of trauma.
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
I specialize in helping folks navigate gender identity, sexuality, systemic barriers, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, & other forms of trauma.
You deserve an expansive and liberated life. Many of my clients are exploring what it means to be their most authentic self, and how to deal with the barriers that stand in their way. They're looking for a place to be seen and understood, and to be able to let down their guard. I see clients who are navigating identity, sexuality, and belonging; those with trauma histories, anxiety, and depression, looking for relief and a deeper healing that takes them to a place of ease and fulfillment. They may have tried other solutions, but feel stuck and eager for a lasting and meaningful change.
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Jan Anselmo-Henson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244 (Online Only)
I specialize in addictions (both adult and adolescent) and parent child relationships with teenagers. I work with young adults in helping them transition from high school to college to adult life. I have also had a great deal of experience working with victims of sexual abuse (both adult and adolescent). I believe in helping people define what they want and help them figure out a plan to work towards that goal. As a therapist who has formerly worked in full time ministry I also enjoy working with people who are dealing with religious issues whether it is deconstruction or helping them develop the spiritual life they want.
I specialize in addictions (both adult and adolescent) and parent child relationships with teenagers. I work with young adults in helping them transition from high school to college to adult life. I have also had a great deal of experience working with victims of sexual abuse (both adult and adolescent). I believe in helping people define what they want and help them figure out a plan to work towards that goal. As a therapist who has formerly worked in full time ministry I also enjoy working with people who are dealing with religious issues whether it is deconstruction or helping them develop the spiritual life they want.
![Photo of Andrea Earle, LPC, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d184037-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in sexual assault & abuse, trauma, physical, mental, & emotional abuse, relationship & family issues, couple’s therapy, PTSD, ADHD & Anxiety.
I have been in practice 16-years and have opened my service area thanks to Google Meet & Facetime. I became a therapist (I have a dual degree in both individual & family therapy) after beginning my own work over 2 decades ago. I see therapy as a tool, a valuable asset that helps us to pull from our history and present the things that work so our future can be everything we want.
I specialize in sexual assault & abuse, trauma, physical, mental, & emotional abuse, relationship & family issues, couple’s therapy, PTSD, ADHD & Anxiety.
I have been in practice 16-years and have opened my service area thanks to Google Meet & Facetime. I became a therapist (I have a dual degree in both individual & family therapy) after beginning my own work over 2 decades ago. I see therapy as a tool, a valuable asset that helps us to pull from our history and present the things that work so our future can be everything we want.
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Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head? Or maybe you’ve been saying “I need to get back to my old self,” or “I’ve been dealing with a lot lately” & hoping for the insight or tools to change that? I work with adults & LGBTQIA folks just like you: ones that have it within them to thrive again after trauma & life challenges, but just need the support to tap into their strengths to get there or support gathering & sorting pieces of life to make sense of everything.
Have you found yourself overwhelmed by the weight of past trauma either from childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, or sexual assault & feeling stuck with the memories playing out in your head? Or maybe you’ve been saying “I need to get back to my old self,” or “I’ve been dealing with a lot lately” & hoping for the insight or tools to change that? I work with adults & LGBTQIA folks just like you: ones that have it within them to thrive again after trauma & life challenges, but just need the support to tap into their strengths to get there or support gathering & sorting pieces of life to make sense of everything.
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Erika Esquivel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75202 (Online Only)
I support people of diverse backgrounds seeking to manage stress, depression/anxiety and heal from experiences of trauma, sexual abuse, and/or domestic violence.
Counseling is a space where you don’t have to pretend everything is okay or hide what you’re going through. You do that enough in other areas of your life. You do not have to repeat those patterns here. In counseling, all parts of you are welcome and all the things you have gone through can be talked about. My goal is to work together to reclaim your life through talk and connection by affirming your needs, identity and beliefs while urging you to make informed decisions about therapy.
I support people of diverse backgrounds seeking to manage stress, depression/anxiety and heal from experiences of trauma, sexual abuse, and/or domestic violence.
Counseling is a space where you don’t have to pretend everything is okay or hide what you’re going through. You do that enough in other areas of your life. You do not have to repeat those patterns here. In counseling, all parts of you are welcome and all the things you have gone through can be talked about. My goal is to work together to reclaim your life through talk and connection by affirming your needs, identity and beliefs while urging you to make informed decisions about therapy.
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Eleny Guerrero Pena Lpc Lcdc - Courage 2 Overcome Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75203
Do anxiety, generation trauma ("what happens at home stays home" and never resolved), sexual abuse, addiction and insecurities run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As challenging as those experiences were for the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings.
Do anxiety, generation trauma ("what happens at home stays home" and never resolved), sexual abuse, addiction and insecurities run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As challenging as those experiences were for the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings.
![Photo of Darian J Poe, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e1fa3b76-3cea-4536-882b-31de17e307cf/3/320x400.jpeg)
Darian J Poe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75287 (Online Only)
I have experience working with adult and teen survivors of sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, gun violence, and identity-based violence.
Hi folks, I am currently accepting clients! My name is Darian (she/her) and I would be honored to be walk alongside you as you move towards growth. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and I am currently earning a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman's University. I enjoy working with people who have experienced complex trauma and people who are experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, and relational disconnection. I also enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters connection, empowerment, and lasting change.
I have experience working with adult and teen survivors of sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, gun violence, and identity-based violence.
Hi folks, I am currently accepting clients! My name is Darian (she/her) and I would be honored to be walk alongside you as you move towards growth. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and I am currently earning a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman's University. I enjoy working with people who have experienced complex trauma and people who are experiencing shame, anxiety, depression, and relational disconnection. I also enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters connection, empowerment, and lasting change.
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Alyssa Vargas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
I have a passion and experience working with clients across the lifespan who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, sexual assault, relationship conflicts, grief, life transitions, and more.
Hey Y’all! My name is Alyssa Vargas. I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I approach counseling through a collaborative and humanistic perspective. I believe every client should be met where they are in their healing journey. I enjoy working with clients as they explore ways their life experiences have impacted their present self. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel supported and free to be your most authentic self.
I have a passion and experience working with clients across the lifespan who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, sexual assault, relationship conflicts, grief, life transitions, and more.
Hey Y’all! My name is Alyssa Vargas. I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I approach counseling through a collaborative and humanistic perspective. I believe every client should be met where they are in their healing journey. I enjoy working with clients as they explore ways their life experiences have impacted their present self. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel supported and free to be your most authentic self.
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Prime Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, MBA, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
It is common for our clients to be struggling with active addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, broken relationships, psychiatric hospital visits, illegal activity, sexual assault, etc.
We are experts at helping you heal from unwanted and unhealthy behaviors. Our team specializes in distinct behaviors and diagnoses that allow us to treat what you are struggling with. Our clients have typically been to multiple treatment centers, therapists, psychologists, hospitals, etc. and none have been able to completely understand. Collaboration is a strong focus to ensure that both you as an individual and your family unit sprint towards a healthy state. We often have calls with psychiatrists, other therapists, recovery coaches, and family members to ensure we fully understand the history and current state.
It is common for our clients to be struggling with active addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, broken relationships, psychiatric hospital visits, illegal activity, sexual assault, etc.
We are experts at helping you heal from unwanted and unhealthy behaviors. Our team specializes in distinct behaviors and diagnoses that allow us to treat what you are struggling with. Our clients have typically been to multiple treatment centers, therapists, psychologists, hospitals, etc. and none have been able to completely understand. Collaboration is a strong focus to ensure that both you as an individual and your family unit sprint towards a healthy state. We often have calls with psychiatrists, other therapists, recovery coaches, and family members to ensure we fully understand the history and current state.
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Erin Wysong-Warren
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT, SEP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
Some of the issues I help my clients face are sexual abuse and addiction, betrayal trauma, parental enmeshment, relational and developmental trauma, divorce/single parenting, codependency, and women's issues.
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
Some of the issues I help my clients face are sexual abuse and addiction, betrayal trauma, parental enmeshment, relational and developmental trauma, divorce/single parenting, codependency, and women's issues.
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
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Brooke West
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, RPT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
My specialty is play therapy with traumatized children who have suffered emotional/physical/neglect/ or sexual abuse.
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
My specialty is play therapy with traumatized children who have suffered emotional/physical/neglect/ or sexual abuse.
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
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I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with mental health disorders in settings such as residential substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, intimate partner violence shelters, and private practice. My areas of interest include healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I am currently conducting therapy with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with mental health disorders in settings such as residential substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, intimate partner violence shelters, and private practice. My areas of interest include healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I am currently conducting therapy with adolescents, adults, and couples.
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Karishma Sarfani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCDC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with chronic relapse, binges, sex/love/porn addiction, excess substance use, dissociative disorder, or attachment issues? Do you want to decrease your urge to vape, smoke marijuana/nicotine, or drink? Have you experienced social phobia, one or more addictions, sexual abuse, or trauma? Are you suffering from grief and loss or complex PTSD?
Are you struggling with chronic relapse, binges, sex/love/porn addiction, excess substance use, dissociative disorder, or attachment issues? Do you want to decrease your urge to vape, smoke marijuana/nicotine, or drink? Have you experienced social phobia, one or more addictions, sexual abuse, or trauma? Are you suffering from grief and loss or complex PTSD?
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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.