Online Sexual Abuse therapists in Bethesda, Maryland MD
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Sexual Abuse
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The impact of sexual abuse can linger long after the event — affecting your sense of safety, trust, self-worth, and relationships. As an adult, you may carry pain or shame in silence, unsure how to begin healing. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to process your experience at your own pace, rebuild your sense of self, and move toward lasting emotional freedom. You are not alone, and healing is possible. If you're ready to take that step, I’m here help.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Sexual Abuse Recovery services provide compassionate and trauma-informed care to individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. Our counseling is centered on creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors to process their experiences, navigate the complexities of healing, and reclaim a sense of empowerment. Recognizing the profound and personal impact of sexual abuse, we approach each person's journey with empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
Therapeutic Approaches for Healing
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address harmful thought patterns and beliefs resulting from abuse, promoting healthier and more adaptive cognition.
* Somatic Experiencing to help survivors reconnect with their bodies and manage the physical symptoms of trauma.
* Group Counseling where individuals can share their stories and gain support from others with similar experiences in a safe, moderated setting.
* Education to assist survivors in understanding the effects of sexual abuse and the process of trauma recovery.
Objectives of Sexual Abuse Recovery Counseling
Our Sexual Abuse Recovery Counseling aims to:
* Assist survivors in acknowledging and processing their experiences of abuse.
* Enable individuals to develop effective coping strategies for dealing with the emotional and psychological aftermath.
* Foster a reconnection with one's body, addressing dissociation and somatic disturbances that often accompany sexual trauma.
* Rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and control that may have been disrupted by the abuse.
* Empower survivors to establish and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships.
* Provide support in developing a positive sense of identity and self-worth beyond the experience of abuse.
Healing from sexual abuse is a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. Our Sexual Abuse Recovery services are dedicated to guiding survivors through their healing process, offering specialized therapeutic interventions to help restore mental, emotional, and physical balance. With the utmost care and confidentiality, we are here to support each survivor in moving toward a future defined by strength, resilience, and hope.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse and related trauma, including the lasting emotional effects such as shame, guilt, worthlessness, anxiety, depression, fear, emotional numbness, and difficulty with trust, relationships, and self-esteem. These experiences can have a profound and long-term impact on emotional well-being, identity, and overall quality of life.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to healing from sexual abuse, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. Therapy is designed to help clients reduce emotional distress, restore a sense of safety and control, and begin rebuilding self-worth and emotional stability.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and meaningful healing. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories, reducing symptoms of distress, and addressing the underlying emotional impact that often persists long after the abuse has occurred.
Sexual trauma often requires specialized, trauma-focused treatment. While supportive talk therapy can be helpful, deeper healing typically involves addressing the nervous system responses, emotional wounds, and core beliefs formed through the traumatic experience. Brad’s approach is designed to support this deeper level of healing and long-term recovery.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, allowing clients to feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the healing process. The focus is on helping clients regain emotional balance, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond the impact of sexual abuse, release feelings of shame and self-blame, and rebuild a stronger, more grounded sense of identity, safety, and self-worth.
28 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Pamela Brewer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, Ph.D, LCSW-C,DCSW
Sexual is abuse is never deserved. It is never your "fault". Healing does not have to equal forgive and forget - but you can learn to understand, set limits and know that your pain, your experience was/is real. You can learn to think about your experiences through a different lens. Your life can be better.
41 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Brian Sharpless
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; M.A., Philosophy
Sexual abuse doesn't effect everyone the same way. As such, there is no one treatment that works equally for everyone. I have been trained to use various forms of psychodynamic (e.g., Supportive-Expressive Treatment, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral (e.g., Prolonged Exposure) therapies to help people suffering from the long-term effects of sexual and physical abuse.
19 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Sexual abuse is considered treatable using hypnotherapy, which is often utilized to help survivors process trauma, regain self-worth, and reduce PTSD symptoms like flashbacks. It works by addressing subconscious beliefs and emotions in a safe, controlled manner. Experts like Dr. Nancy Irwin suggest it can transform anger and shame into empowerment.
If you have suffered from sexual abuse, I am right here to help you recover and heal. I will help you transform yourself into a new you. Of course, I use Dicit hypnotherapy. Patients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time and living a happy life now. So should you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
The impact of sexual abuse or assault can live in the body and in relationships long after the events themselves—showing up as shutdown, hypervigilance, difficulty with touch, trust issues, or disconnection from your own desire. In a trauma-informed, gentle, and empowering space, we work at your pace to process what happened, release shame that doesn’t belong to you, and help you reclaim safety, pleasure, and agency in your body and intimate connections. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel at home in your sexuality again.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., is deeply committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse. With specialized training in trauma-focused interventions, Dr. Fellows provides a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to process their experiences and begin their healing journey. She employs evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Relational-Cultural Therapy to help clients develop coping strategies, reclaim their sense of self, and build resilience. Dr. Fellows is dedicated to empowering survivors to overcome their trauma and thrive in adversity
8 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Evolve Counseling Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
We are skilled in working with survivors of sexual abuse and foster a safe environment where this trauma can be effectively addressed.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I offer trauma-informed therapy for survivors of sexual abuse, providing a safe, supportive space to begin healing. My approach focuses on restoring safety, trust, and connection after trauma. Together, we work gently to process painful experiences, reduce shame, and rebuild a sense of control and self-worth. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, I help clients manage triggers, strengthen boundaries, and move toward empowerment, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness in their lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
I have seen many survivors of sexual abuse, rape and incest over the years. A pioneer in the field of rape and violence as Women's Issues, I have been quoted in numerous articles and books on these subjects, as well as being the author of an article for "Victimology Magazine". I provided the original staff training at the DC Rape Crisis Center and followed up with active support of their counselors. I also worked with the DC Area Women's Center. I testified at the Rape Council Hearings in the 1970's and have been featured in a prime time TV series on rape. My relaxation methods and my zoom seminars help to facilitate healing, and many find them helpful. Please feel free to call for further information and/or a consultation: 301-229-8000.
56 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
The majority of my training and clinical work has been focused on helping adults recover from early traumatic experiences. Often, the traumas my clients are working through is rooted in early relational and/or sexual experiences that leave a lasting impact on their formative developmental years and beyond. These early experiences often result in PTSD or C-PTSD, among other challenges.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
EMDR therapy is utilized to counteract and desensitize traumatic memories of sexual abuse which has occurred at any stage of life.
37 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness believes in respect and equality for all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health or other status. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse/trauma.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
We have several providers who have expertise in abuse and trauma treatment. Specifically Steven Lawyer, Garrett Pollert, and Michael Twohig provide evidence based treatment for trauma related experiences.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Sexual abuse is devastating and can have a variety of negative impacts. This is part of why I believe specialized training is useful in working with its victims. If you have been victimized this way, I’m so sorry. I invite you to talk with me and see if it feels like together, we might be able to help you heal.
19 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson
Psychologist, Ph.D, LP
I have 15+ years of PTSD treatment experience. I'm trained in Prolonged exposure therapy, Cognitive Processing therapy, In-vivo exposure therapy, and Virtual Reality Exposure therapy. I have worked with ALL types of trauma across the age span. I have extensive experience with combat/Military trauma and Military sexual trauma. I treat people with more than one type of trauma or multiple traumas. I worked in a VA PTSD treatment program for 7 yrs. I worked on a congressional research PTSD study at an Army base. I treat sexual trauma, childhood trauma, first responder traumas, and front line traumas.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Surviving sexual abuse can leave lasting emotional wounds that impact trust, safety, and self-worth. I offer a trauma-informed, compassionate space where survivors can begin to process their experiences at their own pace. Together, we focus on restoring a sense of safety, rebuilding boundaries, and supporting healing through empowerment and self-compassion. My approach honors your voice and autonomy, helping you reclaim your story and move forward with strength and care.
35 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse
Amanda Cummings Brandenburg
Psychologist, PhD
I have many years of individual and group experience helping survivors of sexual trauma overcome the traumatic effects of this type of abuse. I use a polyvagal, trauma-informed and empowerment approach to helping people heal.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Sexual Abuse therapists in Bethesda, Maryland Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Bethesda, Maryland average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Sexual Abuse (100%), Trauma and PTSD (89%), and Anxiety or Fears (87%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Sexual Abuse |
| 89% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Depression |
| 77% | Stress |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Self Esteem |