Sexual Abuse Therapists in San Antonio, TX
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Jessica Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
My specialties include suicidal ideation/self harm, children in the child welfare system, and sexual abuse.
I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Miranda Solis, LPC-S. I have worked with teens who have been in partial or inpatient hospitalization, teens currently in the child welfare system in the group home setting, and children and families following an outcry of abuse. A big part of working with this population is working with their parents, so I could be a good fit if your child has experienced any of these events. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. My age range is from age 8-80.
My specialties include suicidal ideation/self harm, children in the child welfare system, and sexual abuse.
I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Miranda Solis, LPC-S. I have worked with teens who have been in partial or inpatient hospitalization, teens currently in the child welfare system in the group home setting, and children and families following an outcry of abuse. A big part of working with this population is working with their parents, so I could be a good fit if your child has experienced any of these events. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. My age range is from age 8-80.
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Lydia K Cain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
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Carrie J Visger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with families that have experienced domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault.
Life can be so challenging. Even when "good" things happen to us, it can bring stress and grief. Deciding to work with a counselor is a bold and brave step toward coping with whatever life is giving you. Having a person to help you process issues is liberating. By learning about your strengths and by learning how to use them effectively, you can begin to heal and transform into the person you were meant to be. I have worked with many different presenting issues including anxiety, depression, lgbtqia+ issues, family and parenting issues, school related issues/microaggressions, and many more.
I have extensive experience working with families that have experienced domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault.
Life can be so challenging. Even when "good" things happen to us, it can bring stress and grief. Deciding to work with a counselor is a bold and brave step toward coping with whatever life is giving you. Having a person to help you process issues is liberating. By learning about your strengths and by learning how to use them effectively, you can begin to heal and transform into the person you were meant to be. I have worked with many different presenting issues including anxiety, depression, lgbtqia+ issues, family and parenting issues, school related issues/microaggressions, and many more.
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Lorena Mendoza Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78201 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Lorena Mendoza Gibson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 17 years of experience. My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Eclectic, Client-Centered, and Reality Therapy.
Hi, I am Lorena Mendoza Gibson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 17 years of experience. My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+, and women's issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Eclectic, Client-Centered, and Reality Therapy.
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Cassandra I Limon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229 (Online Only)
I specialize in sexual abuse and trauma, behavioral issues in the home and school setting, loss/grief, depression, anxiety as well as child exploitation.
Life sometimes takes us in directions that are unknown, unwanted, unexpected and out of our control. When it does, it can appear overwhelming and difficult to face these issues and emotions by ourselves. Sometimes we feel that is the only option in order to succeed. What we tend to forget is life is a journey that we should take as a community and not individually. We can overcome theses issues together. My role would be to ride alongside with you, supportively and with an open mind to help you achieve the life that best fits you.
I specialize in sexual abuse and trauma, behavioral issues in the home and school setting, loss/grief, depression, anxiety as well as child exploitation.
Life sometimes takes us in directions that are unknown, unwanted, unexpected and out of our control. When it does, it can appear overwhelming and difficult to face these issues and emotions by ourselves. Sometimes we feel that is the only option in order to succeed. What we tend to forget is life is a journey that we should take as a community and not individually. We can overcome theses issues together. My role would be to ride alongside with you, supportively and with an open mind to help you achieve the life that best fits you.
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Dr. Marilyn Caylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78260
Accepting new clients. I specialize in combat or sexual assault related PTSD, childhood physical/sexual abuse, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, blended families and phase of life issues. I assist U.S. Veterans and First Responders with concerns related to service/deployment. I also have experience working with LGBTQIA2S+ concerns. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, supportive, safe environment that protects and respects your privacy.
Accepting new clients. I specialize in combat or sexual assault related PTSD, childhood physical/sexual abuse, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, blended families and phase of life issues. I assist U.S. Veterans and First Responders with concerns related to service/deployment. I also have experience working with LGBTQIA2S+ concerns. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, supportive, safe environment that protects and respects your privacy.
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Amanda Almendarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience in clinical mental health. Amanda has experience in both private practice and agencies. She is passionate about helping adults and adolescents take steps to stop simply surviving and begin thriving in life. Amanda specializes in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. She also has experience with personality disorders, life transitions, and stress management. Amanda received her Master’s in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Amanda Almendarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience in clinical mental health. Amanda has experience in both private practice and agencies. She is passionate about helping adults and adolescents take steps to stop simply surviving and begin thriving in life. Amanda specializes in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. She also has experience with personality disorders, life transitions, and stress management. Amanda received her Master’s in Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I specialize in treating complex trauma, sexual trauma and the full spectrum of anxiety and stress disorders with EMDR. I am passionate about working with clients whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, children or spouses of individuals whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, victims of sexual abuse and survivors of incest abuse. Growth and healing is not just possible but attainable together. I approach every client as a whole and healthy being capable of unlimited growth regardless of a diagnosis or a severe history of trauma and pain.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I specialize in treating complex trauma, sexual trauma and the full spectrum of anxiety and stress disorders with EMDR. I am passionate about working with clients whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, children or spouses of individuals whom have been diagnosed with personality disorders, victims of sexual abuse and survivors of incest abuse. Growth and healing is not just possible but attainable together. I approach every client as a whole and healthy being capable of unlimited growth regardless of a diagnosis or a severe history of trauma and pain.
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Paige Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78204 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Paige Gonzalez and I am Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas. I am currently under the supervision of Emily Perez, LCSW-S. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and people who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Hello! My name is Paige Gonzalez and I am Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas. I am currently under the supervision of Emily Perez, LCSW-S. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and people who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
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Heidi Reddin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78205 (Online Only)
Hello there, I'm Heidi. My calling for the past 7 years has been to help teens and young adults who have experienced child abuse, dating violence & sexual assault. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and self-esteem.
Hello there, I'm Heidi. My calling for the past 7 years has been to help teens and young adults who have experienced child abuse, dating violence & sexual assault. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and self-esteem.
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For the past 10+ years, I have been working with people to heal personal trauma BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, sexual abuse survivors and chronic illnesses.
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supported space to attune to any needs you have in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive and attuned to your needs in this current journey.
For the past 10+ years, I have been working with people to heal personal trauma BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, sexual abuse survivors and chronic illnesses.
We all have an inner wisdom to heal. A reed, much like the story of the lotus flower, begins within murky environments and grows toward the sun through strength and flexibility to weather the storms. My intention within sessions is to build a safe, supported space to attune to any needs you have in your current journey. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, elders and couples. I am passionate about cultivating a collaborative, trauma informed and safe therapeutic space that is culturally responsive and attuned to your needs in this current journey.
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Erika Esquivel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201 (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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Tonya Leigh Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78206 (Online Only)
In my therapy I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse. Many of these centers of pain are common in women who are suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, or addiction. Whether your pain is from a lifetime of trauma, or from a single, life-changing event, the tools I can give you will help you get to moving forward. If you feel like you’re losing the battle, and you don’t know where to go next, I can help you find peace and relief!
In my therapy I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse. Many of these centers of pain are common in women who are suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, or addiction. Whether your pain is from a lifetime of trauma, or from a single, life-changing event, the tools I can give you will help you get to moving forward. If you feel like you’re losing the battle, and you don’t know where to go next, I can help you find peace and relief!
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Brenda W Carlisle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Therapist and have extensive experience with domestic violence and sexual assault.
As a client reflects over their lives, their relationships, and their choices, they sometimes want MORE from life! I encourage clients to find their ideal life and not to live it as others want them to . I’m my practice, clients are able to learn to trust in themselves by looking deeper into their soul and recognizing the things that bring them more happiness and peace. Let’s take this journey to restore happiness and peace in your life and your relationships, so you can have MORE in this lifetime!
I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Therapist and have extensive experience with domestic violence and sexual assault.
As a client reflects over their lives, their relationships, and their choices, they sometimes want MORE from life! I encourage clients to find their ideal life and not to live it as others want them to . I’m my practice, clients are able to learn to trust in themselves by looking deeper into their soul and recognizing the things that bring them more happiness and peace. Let’s take this journey to restore happiness and peace in your life and your relationships, so you can have MORE in this lifetime!
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Candiss Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
Children talk about the loss of a family member, past physical or sexual abuse, or abandonment through Art Therapy.
Virtual Only: I specialize in providing clients with a unique approach to helping them reach specific life goals. I will help you recognize problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your emotional well-being. My customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows me to help you create achievable goals that are based on your needs and lifestyle. I use state-of-the-art tools to identify your issues easily and effectively. I am committed to helping you make fluid movement in your life. I am licensed to provide services in 3 states:Texas, Missouri and Minnesota.
Children talk about the loss of a family member, past physical or sexual abuse, or abandonment through Art Therapy.
Virtual Only: I specialize in providing clients with a unique approach to helping them reach specific life goals. I will help you recognize problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your emotional well-being. My customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows me to help you create achievable goals that are based on your needs and lifestyle. I use state-of-the-art tools to identify your issues easily and effectively. I am committed to helping you make fluid movement in your life. I am licensed to provide services in 3 states:Texas, Missouri and Minnesota.
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My training as a healer began with my own in-depth psychotherapy. Subsequently, I have worked with adults, teens and kids in the areas of substance and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, fear and grief. I attended a six months professional training program in DreamTending at Pacifica Graduate Institute where I deepened my understanding of archetypal medicine and indigenous methods of healing through the use of dreams and all that surrounds us in the natural world. My approach is holistic, helping my clients integrate mind, body and spirit.
My training as a healer began with my own in-depth psychotherapy. Subsequently, I have worked with adults, teens and kids in the areas of substance and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, fear and grief. I attended a six months professional training program in DreamTending at Pacifica Graduate Institute where I deepened my understanding of archetypal medicine and indigenous methods of healing through the use of dreams and all that surrounds us in the natural world. My approach is holistic, helping my clients integrate mind, body and spirit.
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Thomas Efird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, EMDR-AC, Veteran
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I've worked in the mental health field for over 24 years. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma issues, as well as depression, stress and anxiety. Traumatic issues include childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect), sexual assault (including military), crime/theft, car accidents, grief/loss, combat, first responders/medical professionals, veterans (including moral injury) and poor leadership. My experience has taught me that most of the time depression and anxiety are unresolved emotional wounds that haven't been fully addressed.
I've worked in the mental health field for over 24 years. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma issues, as well as depression, stress and anxiety. Traumatic issues include childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect), sexual assault (including military), crime/theft, car accidents, grief/loss, combat, first responders/medical professionals, veterans (including moral injury) and poor leadership. My experience has taught me that most of the time depression and anxiety are unresolved emotional wounds that haven't been fully addressed.
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Sandra Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I treat a broad array of conditions, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotional & sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
Choosing a therapist you feel you can work well with is critical to successful treatment. I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic & trusting relational space in which you can explore your issues and concerns without fear of judgment. We will work together to help you develop greater self-understanding, foster close, connected relationships, uncover thought & behavioral patterns that interfere with happiness, master coping skills and achieve the emotional vitality necessary to a healthy, productive and satisfying life.
I treat a broad array of conditions, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotional & sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
Choosing a therapist you feel you can work well with is critical to successful treatment. I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic & trusting relational space in which you can explore your issues and concerns without fear of judgment. We will work together to help you develop greater self-understanding, foster close, connected relationships, uncover thought & behavioral patterns that interfere with happiness, master coping skills and achieve the emotional vitality necessary to a healthy, productive and satisfying life.
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Laura Beth Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
Laura utilizes a variety of tools to best meet the unique needs of her clients to include: art, music, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic and strength-based approaches, and mindfulness and sand tray based techniques. She has experience working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, PTSD, stress management, grief and loss, self-esteem, neurodiversity (ADHD and autism), and LBGTQIA+.
Laura utilizes a variety of tools to best meet the unique needs of her clients to include: art, music, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic and strength-based approaches, and mindfulness and sand tray based techniques. She has experience working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, PTSD, stress management, grief and loss, self-esteem, neurodiversity (ADHD and autism), and LBGTQIA+.
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Margaret Bean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
My working experiences have offered me a wide range of opportunities to counsel couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have knowledge in many areas including trauma, PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-esteem, multigenerational challenges, sexual assault, human trafficking, life transitions, and grief. experience working with members of the queer identity through all stages of their identity exploration and acceptance. I am also informed in various relationship practices including monogamous and alternative styles such as polyamory, kink, long-distance, and open relationships.
My working experiences have offered me a wide range of opportunities to counsel couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have knowledge in many areas including trauma, PTSD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, self-esteem, multigenerational challenges, sexual assault, human trafficking, life transitions, and grief. experience working with members of the queer identity through all stages of their identity exploration and acceptance. I am also informed in various relationship practices including monogamous and alternative styles such as polyamory, kink, long-distance, and open relationships.
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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.