Online Sexual Abuse therapists in Defiance, Ohio OH
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Sexual Abuse
Inner World Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Healing from sexual abuse is a deeply personal, sensitive process that requires a space of absolute safety, pacing, and respect. Sexual trauma can leave a lingering aftermath of hypervigilance, shame, boundary confusion, and a profound disconnection from your own body or intuition. I specialize in helping adult survivors safely process these painful experiences without requiring you to flood your system or relive the trauma all at once. Utilizing evidence-based, root-cause modalities like EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), we work at your pace to gently untangle the survival habits, quiet the anxiety, and help you reclaim a sense of safety, ownership, and peace within your own life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Healing from Sexual Abuse with Compassion & Support
Surviving sexual abuse can leave deep emotional wounds, affecting your self-worth, relationships, and sense of safety. At The Empowering Space, we provide a safe, confidential, and trauma-informed environment where survivors can process their experiences, regain a sense of control, and begin the healing journey at their own pace.
Using trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement De-sensitization and Re-Processing Therapy (EMDR) and mindfulness-based approaches, we help survivors navigate feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, while developing healthy coping strategies and reclaiming personal empowerment. Your healing is valid, and you deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard.
You are not defined by what happened to you. Healing is possible, and we’re here to walk this journey with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Christina Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW-S
I specialize in working with survivors of sexual abuse, providing respect and emotional validation to aid in healing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Shauntae Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
The effects of sexual abuse can linger long after the experience itself, impacting trust, relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being. You don't have to carry that burden alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where survivors can process their experiences at their own pace, reclaim their voice, and move toward healing with dignity, empowerment, and hope.
6 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Pamela Angel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I specialize in sexual abuse because I am passionate about guiding survivors from a place of shame and silence toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming their agency.
I believe that trauma-informed care is essential in addressing the profound emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of sexual violence. By utilizing specialized, evidence-based approaches (such as EMDR or TF-CBT), I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and validating space for clients to process their trauma at their own pace, helping them to rebuild self-esteem and foster healthy connections. My goal is to support you in navigating the journey from victim to survivor, helping you integrate your experiences and build a fulfilling life defined on your own terms.
7 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
TheraVault
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW-S, LICDC
We assist clients in understanding their sexual abuse through psychoeducation, and learning positive coping strategies and processing skills to help them manage their symptoms more effectively.
3 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
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 Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Trauma Therapy Company Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Although you feel alone, you are not alone. According to Dark to Light and their 20 years of service to preventing child abuse, about one in seven girls will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under. Youths have higher rates of sexual assault victimization than do adults. Hearing these statistics might cause some fear but it can also validate you.
These facts also state that this abuse commonly leads to substance abuse. Female adult survivors of child sexual abuse are nearly three times more likely to report substance use problems (40.5% versus 14% in general population). We don’t want to feel it, we don’t want to think about it. It makes sense that you would seek something to take the pain away.
Your mind can feel like a war zone. Mental health problems are a common long-term consequence of child sexual abuse. Adult women who were sexually abused as a child are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression as women who were not sexually abused. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are more than twice as likely to report a suicide attempt. Females who are sexually abused are three times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders than females who are not sexually abused. You may have previously seen someone about this and were met with many different disorders. They may have constantly changed what they told you was wrong with you, never fitting what you though or felt.
Your body is also struggling, maybe from multiple health issues you are trying to manage. Adult victims of child sexual abuse have higher rates of health care utilization and report significantly more health complaints compared to adults without a child sexual abuse history. These include fibromyalgia, severe premenstrual syndrome, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and a wide range of reproductive and sexual health complaints, including excessive bleeding, amenorrhea, pain during intercourse and menstrual irregularity. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are 30% more likely than their non-abused peers to have a serious medical condition such as diabetes, cancer, heart problems, stroke or hypertension. You might miss work or important events because of your health or just exhaustion from surviving day to day.
6 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Megan Obermeyer Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPCC-S
Therapy for sexual abuse will be trauma informed and meet you where you are, focusing on uncovering the impact of how you were treated and identifying how that is showing up in other areas of your life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Healing from sexual abuse or assault is a deeply personal journey — and one you shouldn’t have to walk alone. We provide trauma-informed, affirming support for survivors, with a focus on reclaiming safety, body autonomy, and your voice. Your pace, your story, your boundaries — always.
8 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
The effects of sexual abuse can linger long after the experience itself, shaping the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. You may struggle with trust, feel disconnected from your body, or experience shame that doesn’t belong to you. Maybe certain memories surface when you least expect them, or you find yourself avoiding situations that feel too vulnerable or triggering. However it shows up, know that your response is valid—your mind and body have worked hard to protect you.
Healing from sexual abuse is not about "just moving on" but about reclaiming your sense of safety, autonomy, and self-worth. In our work together, we will move at your pace, creating a space where you feel supported, understood, and in control of your own healing process. You are not defined by what happened to you, and you do not have to carry this alone. With care and intention, we can work toward healing, self-compassion, and the ability to fully step into your life on your terms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse by providing a safe, compassionate space to process the trauma and its effects. My approach involves using therapeutic modalities to help people heal, rebuild their sense of safety, and regain control over their lives. I help clients address feelings of shame, guilt, and fear while working through the emotional and psychological impact of abuse. My goal is to empower survivors to rebuild their self-esteem, manage symptoms of trauma, and move forward in a way that supports their overall healing and well-being. Referral to community organizations, like the Survivor's Sanctuary (https://sanctuary.metoomvmt.org/), are also helpful tools for people to use alone or alongside therapy.
12 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
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 Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in evidence-based treatment approaches for acute and chronic trauma. I have advanced training in the treatment of multiple forms of sexual abuse including incest, intimate partner assault, human trafficking, date rape, and other forms of unwanted sexual behavior by others. My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supplemented by ego state therapies.
15 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
Sexual trauma is my specialty area. I create a safe place to slowly though steadily through difficulties with trust, intimacy, shame, and guilt that often occurs after sexual trauma.
10 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
The trauma of sexual abuse can leave scars and affect how one shows up in the world. Dealing with secondary issues, such as lack of trust, fear, and other problems can help.
7 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Sexual abuse often creates very painful symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Prolonged Exposure (PE). In this therapy, we will revisit traumatic situations, process painful emotions, and change unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world around you as a result of your trauma. People are often amazed at how quickly this treatment can work and by the very meaningful change that can result. For these reasons, this is one of my favorite treatments to provide.
21 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
Sexual Abuse
Amy L Gould
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC
If you are an adult with a history of sexual abuse and want to begin a recovery process which deals with the complexities of the impact of this kind of abuse on your development, the decisions you make, your relationships, or feeling stuck, individual therapy can help.
19 Years Experience
Online in Defiance, OH
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 Defiance, OH (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Defiance, Ohio Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Defiance, Ohio average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Sexual Abuse (100%), Trauma and PTSD (91%), and Anxiety or Fears (83%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
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 |
| 91% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 63% | Social Anxiety |