Sexual Abuse Therapists in Boston, MA

You've experienced sexual assault (and you might find it hard to label it that way). You struggle with intimacy and are worried there might be something wrong with you. You often feel anxious and on edge. Even when things are going well at work or in relationships it feels like you are waiting for something to go wrong. Sometimes during sex you cry, dissociate, or try to just "get through it". You're worried you might never get over the bad things that have happened to you and that on some level you are broken.

Practicing since 1999, I have extensive experience treating PTSD/trauma (sexual abuse/assault, partner violence, etc.) and anxiety with EMDR. I'm an EMDRIA approved consultant (for clinicians), preferring short-term EMDR clients. I have a sexual health certification and am comfortable working with consenting non-monogamy, TGNC, and am kink-aware. We use your strengths to overcome current and historical obstacles, including burnout and life stress. Also, now offering private pay intensive EMDR sessions as my ongoing practice is full. Go to stephaniebairdlmhc.wordpress.com for info. I have a small 2-day a week practice.

I have been in practice for over 3 decades, working effectively with adults, teens and children, as individuals, couples or families.

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. I recognize the sensitive nature of these issues and the challenges these individual experience. I aim to provide a supportive environment and use empirically validated techniques to address trauma symptoms. I also work with individuals who need general mental health treatment, including difficulties with depression and anxiety. All services are available in English or Spanish. I also provide forensic services, including assessment and expert witness testimony. I specialize in interpersonal violence and abuse, trauma and PTSD, and sexual abuse.

I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us daily to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.

Karissa Peoples is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Starting her career in advocacy and case management for assault and trafficking survivors, she has continued to strengthen her clinical skills working with adults both locally and abroad. Karissa specializes in trauma, mood disorders, and addictions. She has provided support for individuals with chronic illness in the acute inpatient setting, as well as ongoing support in intensive outpatient programs and clinics.

We all have the capacity to experience joy and happiness, but when we carry unresolved trauma of any type, life can become a constant struggle. I specialize in private intensive therapy retreats that offer significant results in days, not years. My retreats combine recent advances in neuroscience and attachment research with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Progressive Counting (PC) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), enabling us to work with your underlying core issues – to get right to the heart of the problem – so that your symptoms are totally eliminated or significantly decreased.

While working with those who have experienced interpersonal trauma is my specialization, my integrated approach may help those struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, identity, grief & loss. My passion and experience are working with the LGBTQIA+ community and survivors of interpersonal abuse/violence such as domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual assault. I am a safe and affirming therapist with a feminist/anti-oppression approach and training in Dance/Movement, Level 2 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR.

NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, transitions and transformations through Self Leadership. I assist clients in finding self-compassion, connection, and inner freedom. I am motivated to help people discover new and forgotten possibilities within themselves. I help clients trust themselves, learn from themselves, and live in harmony with their values and goals. This is accomplished in a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel supported and enabled to do their important work, as I believe all people are whole, capable and resourceful.

Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. Life presents us with numerous challenges, and seeking support can make a world of difference. With over a decade of experience in helping families and at-risk children in various settings, I offer evidence-based therapeutic solutions.

You are not someone who asks for help easily, but you're feeling overwhelmed. Your relationships are suffering. You are just trying to keep your head above water. I get it - things like life changes and creating healthy boundaries are hard and you're struggling with it all. The good news is that you don't have to go it alone; I'm here to help! I love working with clients on issues related to healthy relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, managing anxiety, and reducing stress. Additionally, I am a certified domestic violence/sexual assault counselor. I provide therapy exclusively through video.

My goal is to help all of my clients recognize their capacity for resilience and ability to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. I provide an empathic and supportive approach to therapy. I truly believe that in order for therapy to be effective, a trusting therapeutic relationship must come first. I can help individuals achieve a healthier self-esteem, greater acceptance, deeper insight, and relief from physical and psychological pain through a variety of treatment techniques. These techniques include: EFT, CBT, relational, strength-based therapy, and mindfulness.

Book with me now by clicking on my website, 8:30am-1:30pm. I derive joy in being a comprehensive, seasoned therapist working with a wide variety of client issues. I help treat stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar, PTSD, military trauma, sexual abuse, infertility, health, or medical stress, addiction, education and career concerns, executive management, giftedness struggles, existential concerns, LGBTQ issues, impostor syndrome, and relationship issues, incl poly, kink, and ENM. Therapy can reduce, eliminate, or manage symptoms, discuss root issues, explore and unpack deep truths, develop meaning, or be for emotional support.

Since 1986, I have specialized in working with male and female survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, as well as addiction . I am Executive Director of TakingBackOurselves. (www.takingbackourselves.org) , a resource for survivors of sexual abuse and assault dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual trauma. I work in the therapy process to provide the challenge, balance, and support for men and women to do their work with courage and dignity, with hope and a sense of humor..

I can help you identify and use your strengths, while supporting you as we work together to reduce the pain and stress that affects your ability to flourish.

I use compassion, care, and humor to create a non-judgmental space and engage clients in a practical, collaborative, and problem-solving process. I believe developing trusting relationships with clients promotes client well-being and healing. Using a relational, CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based approach, I work with clients to facilitate self-efficacy and goal attainment. My specialties focus on helping individuals struggling with anxiety, stressors, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges with friends, partners, and family, as well as unhealthy romantic relationships, sexual assault, and trauma.

Life is a journey, and at times, a challenging one. Whether it's something from the past, in the present, or a potential future that is giving us pause, there are many times in our lives that we may feel we can benefit from some additional support. As a provider, my background is primarily in working with those impacted by Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and relationship traumas. I also have a passion for working with queer and trans (LGBTQIA+) adults. The uniting thread through my passion for the work has been helping people uplift and embrace their true selves.

The past few years have been really tough! Did you feel like you had it all together & then the rug was pulled out from under you? Maybe you experienced trauma when you were younger & thought you had moved past it. Now you feel frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are feeling triggered by your kids, spouse, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the pandemic has caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but you are struggling to stay afloat-yelling at loved ones, working too much.

Online Only; morning/midday sessions open. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in RI & Mass with nearly a decade of experience working with individuals in various mental health care settings. I work primarily with teens and adults (ages 13-65). My practice is devoted to helping individuals overcome whatever challenges they might be facing in order to improve their personal wellbeing and quality of life. I focus on utilizing the therapeutic relationship as well as clinical insight and a variety of interventions to help my clients regain a positive sense of self, and start to foster joy and fulfillment from their life.