Sexual Abuse therapists in University, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Sexual Abuse
Redbird Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
All our therapists can work with you around historical or current sexual abuse experiences. We are all trauma-informed therapists. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
29 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Sexual abuse comes in various forms, but they all have one consequence, a disconnection to the self, and a mistrust and disconnection from others. After all, you’ve been invaded by someone else at one point in your life. But it doesn’t mean that your body and personal space is lost. It means that we need to come on full force to protect it and nurture it so it understands that now it’s safe, and to rid it of the energy/energies of those who once preoccupied it by unpacking the trauma.
4 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
If you have experienced adversity in your life and would like to process the trauma in order to move forward please reach out to CareWay. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to work through your experience, ignite self-compassion and leave the past behind. We offer EMDR & CPT for Trauma & PTSD.
7 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Whitney Reinhart
Registered Psychotherapist, MA., RP.
The effects of trauma and sexual abuse can leave us feeling vulnerable and unsafe long after the event itself. So often people can be left feeling hopeless, disconnected, and ashamed. Healing these wounds are essential to developing a strong sense of self, positive self view, and safety within relationships. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and pull from approaches that will allow us to build an understanding of the protective strategies formed to survive the emotional and mental impact of the abuse, and cultivate self-acceptance and trust with others.
6 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Therapy With Haley
Registered Social Worker, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Haley works from an eclectic approach to address the multi-faceted concerns that you bring to therapy sessions. What makes her stand out as a therapist is her focus on you in a holistic way. Coming from an anti-oppressive lens, she practices with the values of dignity, diversity, and self-empowerment at the forefront. She highly values honesty, collaboration, respect, and empathy, all of which are evident in the way she approaches all sessions. She will work with you to explore yourself and encourage healing, growth, and reaching self-identified goals while working within your window of tolerance. Haley works with individuals who have experienced abuse in childhood and/or adulthood with a focus on self-empowerment, healing, and psychoeducation about the impacts of trauma on our lives.
6 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. At our practice, we provide a safe and compassionate space for survivors of sexual abuse to heal, grow, and reclaim their lives.
We understand the complexity and sensitivity surrounding sexual abuse, and we approach it with utmost care, respect, and empathy. Our therapists have specialized training and experience in working with survivors of sexual abuse, and we are committed to providing trauma-informed care.
In our sessions, we prioritize your safety and comfort, allowing you to share your experiences at your own pace and in a way that feels most comfortable to you. We believe in the power of listening, validation, and understanding to support your healing journey.
Our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to address the consequences of sexual abuse, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trust issues, and difficulties with intimacy. We work collaboratively to develop a personalized treatment plan that respects your unique needs and goals.
Throughout the therapeutic process, we provide tools and techniques to help you process the trauma, manage distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment. Our therapists may incorporate modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic approaches to support your healing journey.
We recognize that healing from sexual abuse is a courageous and transformative process, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our aim is to provide a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience.
You are not defined by the abuse you have experienced. Together, we can work towards reclaiming your sense of self, rebuilding trust in yourself and others, and fostering a brighter future. You are not alone in this journey, and we are here to stand by you as you heal and reclaim your life.
3 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Jennifer Shneer Therapy
Registered Social Worker, AWCCA, M.S.W., RSW, CT
I want to see you go from being a victim, to a survivor, to a thriver. The sexual abuse is part of your story, but not your whole story. It does not have to define you. I am here to help you along your sexual abuse healing journey.
25 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Sadly, sexual abuse still too often hides in the shadows. Individuals of all genders and sexual orientations often feel compelled to hide their pain from places of shame, self-blame, or fear. Too often, survivors of sexual abuse have not been believed, or have been silenced for others' comfort or in the service of preserving the status quo. At Transforming Emotions, our trauma-informed therapists are ready to help support you through the painful work of healing and recovery at a pace that works for you. We start with a focus on personal safety and building trust with your therapist. Next steps include reducing feelings of shame and and fear, and proceeding to process any memories that haunt you while understanding that those truly responsible for sexual abuse are those who perpetrate it. We end with helping you integrate a new, calmer, more confident and grounded sense of self, helping you live more truly in the present rather than being tethered to the past. Reach out today to help us better understand your unique needs. We will share our recommendations for therapists who may be the best match for you, and we will provide access to a free 20 minute consultation with team members you may be interested in working with allowing you to tell us which team member feels like the right fit for you. Contact us today to take your next step towards healing.
17 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Nave Nijjar, Hear to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Sexual assault and abuse can result in severe physical and emotional trauma to you. Sexual abuse includes any type of sexual activity that takes place without consent. Rape, unwanted sexual touching, groping, and forced oral sex are some forms of sexual abuse. Sexual violence and sexual assault are other terms for sexual abuse. You might be feeling overwhelmed or ashamed, and it may be difficult to know where to turn. I have a very strong clinical interest in helping you feel safe within your mind and body in our sessions. I will help you walk towards your story, where you can hold it with confidence and shuck shame and guilt out!
7 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Clare Karasik
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
I use a trauma-informed approach while supporting survivors to live in the present moment, reduce overwhelm from thoughts of the past, and feel safe. If you have experienced trauma you may be living with normal but unwanted effects of trauma, which may include anxiety, depression, fear, shame, anger, sleep issues, dissociation, and issues in relationships. I work with people to make new meaning from painful past experiences, regulate unwanted physiological experiences, and establish a sense of safety in their body and mind. I support people to develop a sense of awareness and acceptance of how their body and mind is responding to traumatic events by providing evidence-based information about what trauma is and how we can attend to it. I have experience working with survivors of childhood abuse as well as survivors of violence/abuse that occurred in adulthood.
8 Years Experience