Sexual Abuse therapists in Berkeley, CA
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Sexual Abuse
Jesse Whittle-Utter
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #79783
I use EMDR and somatic therapy to help identify and release trauma, including sexual trauma, in a safe and unconditionally supportive atmosphere.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Have experience and comfort working with sexual abuse issues
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault, coercion, exploitation, boundary violations, unwanted sexual experiences, and other forms of sexual trauma. These experiences can shape far more than memories alone. They may impact the nervous system, sense of safety, identity, relationships, trust, boundaries, sexuality, spirituality, self-worth, and one's relationship with the body.
Sexual trauma is often carried not only in thoughts and emotions, but also in the body itself. It may show up through hypervigilance, dissociation, numbness, chronic tension, difficulty trusting, difficulty identifying needs, feeling disconnected from bodily sensations, challenges with intimacy, shame, self-blame, or a persistent sense of unsafety. Many of these responses reflect the intelligence of a nervous system that adapted in order to survive overwhelming, violating, or unsafe experiences.
My approach is grounded in the belief that healing cannot be rushed, forced, or imposed. Particular care is given to choice, consent, autonomy, pacing, and creating a safe-enough therapeutic space where your experiences, boundaries, and needs are respected. This work honors the reality that healing often unfolds in nonlinear ways and that every survivor's journey is unique.
Using EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, polyvagal-informed practices, parts work, expressive arts, neuropsychotherapy, attachment-focused approaches, and liberation-oriented healing, therapy supports processing traumatic experiences while gently reconnecting with the body, nervous system, emotions, and inner wisdom. Attention is given not only to what happened, but also to the protective strategies, adaptations, and survival responses that emerged in response to trauma.
The goal is not simply to reduce symptoms or move beyond the past. It is often about reclaiming connection with yourself, your body, your voice, your needs, your boundaries, your choices, and your capacity for trust, pleasure, intimacy, and self-determination. Healing is approached with deep respect for your resilience, your pain, your pace, and your right to define what recovery means for you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Experiences of sexual abuse can deeply impact emotional safety, attachment, identity, and trust in both yourself and others. I provide a trauma-informed, attachment-based space where your story is honored and healing unfolds at a pace that feels safe.
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we gently work with parts that may carry fear, shame, anger, numbness, or self-blame. Through a developmental and Emotionally Focused lens, we explore how early attachment injuries may shape current relational patterns. Therapy focuses on nervous system regulation, restoring boundaries, rebuilding self-trust, and strengthening secure internal attachment.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Lisa Paer
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR Certified
I offer specialized therapy for survivors of sexual abuse, whether it happened in childhood or adulthood. Sexual abuse can have lasting effects on your mental health, self-esteem, relationships, and sexuality. It can cause you to feel shame, guilt, anger, fear, or numbness. You may also struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. I can help you heal from the trauma of sexual abuse and reclaim your life. My approach is based on a technique called EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a proven method that can help you process your traumatic memories and reduce their negative impact on your present and future. It can help you feel more empowered, resilient, and hopeful. I’m a compassionate and respectful therapist who will create a safe and supportive space for you to work through your trauma, rebuild your trust, and enhance your well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have been a state-certified to work with survivors of sexual violence for over ten years. I have worked with individual survivors as well as facilitate group therapy. I currently facilitate support groups for survivors in San Francisco as well as San Jose.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Rebecca Scott, Psy.D
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Certified in Holistic Health
I can provide support to patients who are struggling with sexual abuse both past and current. I provide many different types of modalities and encourage patients to choose the path they feel most comfortable with. Recalling all the details can be further traumatizing and research suggests in many cases not necessary.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Sexual abuse is very upsetting to our sense of self because it affects: self-esteem, body issues, boundaries, betrayal, future sex life, intimacy, and trust to name just a few. Recovery starts with gently and gracefully beginning to love yourself, as you are, and then working through the above issues and others. You can learn to have excellent boundaries and have sex without anxiety and fear.
34 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Surviving sexual abuse can leave deep emotional and physical imprints. In therapy, you’ll have a space that is steady, safe, and trauma-informed—where healing unfolds at your pace and reclaiming your sense of safety becomes possible.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA
Sexual Abuse
Rubino Counseling Services
Therapist, PhD, MA
While I work with adults and couples, I specialize in treating children and teenagers. I treat children and teenagers who are dealing with depression, who are suicidal, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, cutting, bipolar to name a few issues. I also work with high conflict divorces.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Berkeley is home to the University of California, Berkeley—one of the world's great public research universities—and has a progressive, intellectually vibrant character and a community culture that is among the most therapy-positive in the United States, with an unusually high density of licensed therapists relative to population. The university's health services include counseling for enrolled students, and the academic and activist culture of Berkeley creates specific mental health pressures around perfectionism, imposter syndrome, political engagement, and the burnout of sustained social activism. The city's housing market is among the most expensive in the country, and financial precarity is a significant stressor for students, artists, and workers who value Berkeley but struggle to afford it. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, activist burnout, identity and social justice, anxiety, depression, and the complex emotional experience of living in a place with deeply held ideals about equity alongside the daily reality of inequality.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Berkeley, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Berkeley, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Black / African American |