Sexual Abuse therapists in La Jolla, CA
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in La Jolla, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Suffering sexual abuse can be a spider web of trickle down symptoms and negative effects. I have much successful experience helping people heal and recover from these devastating experiences.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Online in La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Sexual abuse imprints itself neurologically — embedding patterns of hypervigilance, shame, dissociation, and chronic threat activation deep into the nervous system's architecture, long after the abuse has ended.
Neurofeedback reaches these imprints at their source, gently retraining the dysregulated circuits that keep survivors physiologically trapped in what happened to them. The body's alarm system gradually learns it is safe — restoring a sense of embodied security that words alone rarely reach.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse
Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Sexual abuse can sometimes feel impossible to overcome. Healing looks differently for everyone, but it is never linear. At Whole Wellness Therapy, we take the time to look at how our clients who have experienced any form of sexual abuse have been impacted by it, and how to create/restore a sense of internal and emotional safety for our clients.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Online in La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Treating people who have experienced Violence, Abuse and Trauma is an essential part of my practice. Sexual assault needs the telling of the cohesive story. It is a process of learning for yourself how to move through what disturbing symptoms it created. It is deciding what actions need to be taken and what support is needed.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Online in La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
The effects of sexual abuse can continue long after the experience itself has ended.
You may struggle with trust, shame, anxiety, self-worth, boundaries, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships and intimacy.
Many survivors carry these burdens silently for years.
I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can process what you've been through, reduce its ongoing impact, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. I help you rebuild trust in yourself, strengthen your sense of safety, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in La Jolla, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Healing from sexual abuse can be complex and deeply personal. I offer a trauma-informed, compassionate space to process past experiences at your own pace, using approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy to support safety, empowerment, and long-term healing.
5 Years Experience
Online in La Jolla, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I provide specialized trauma therapy for survivors of sexual abuse, including experiences from childhood or adulthood that continue to impact relationships, self-worth, and emotional safety. Using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy, we work at a pace that feels safe to process traumatic memories, reduce triggers, and rebuild a sense of peace, self-esteem, and trust in yourself.
11 Years Experience
Online in La Jolla, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Survivors of sexual abuse may struggle with intrusive memories, flashbacks, and nightmares related to their trauma. I provide support and guidance to survivors in processing traumatic memories, understanding the impact of the abuse on their lives, and developing coping strategies for managing distressing symptoms. Through trauma-focused interventions, I help survivors integrate their traumatic experiences into their life narrative in a way that promotes healing and empowerment.
6 Years Experience
Online in La Jolla, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Surviving sexual abuse often leaves deep emotional and relational wounds. Therapy provides a safe space to process trauma, reduce shame, and regain a sense of agency and safety in your body and relationships.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Online in La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We provide trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual abuse. Therapy emphasizes safety, empowerment, and healing at the client’s pace.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Jolla, CA
Online in La Jolla, CA
Sexual Abuse therapists in La Jolla, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in La Jolla, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Asian |