Sexual Abuse therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Mission Viejo, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Experiences of sexual abuse can have lasting effects on emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of self. I provide a steady, respectful space to process these experiences at your own pace. Therapy focuses on understanding the impact, rebuilding a sense of safety, and supporting healing in a way that feels manageable and grounded.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
The effects of sexual abuse can continue long after the experience, affecting safety, trust, relationships, body image, intimacy, and self-worth. Survivors may carry fear, shame, guilt, anger, or disconnection—but the abuse was never your fault.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that honors your boundaries, choices, and pace. You will never be pressured to share details or process memories before you feel ready. Together, we build safety and emotional stability, reduce shame and self-blame, and gently address the impact of trauma. Healing is about reclaiming your voice, your body, and your right to live with dignity, connection, and freedom.
26 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Healing from sexual abuse involves reconnecting to safety, agency, and trust in one’s own body and experience. I provide a compassionate and slow space to process trauma, integrate emotional and somatic experiences, and rebuild a sense of embodiment and agency in one's selfhood.
10 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Marley Cote
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Shame. Disgust. Betrayal. Terror. Panic. Helplessness. Rage. These are the common emotions that haunt or plague many survivors of sexual abuse. Further, sexual abuse can leave survivors feeling fragmented and dehumanized. These emotions are often only one part of struggling to survive, with flashbacks and trauma responses often frustrating or flooding survivors. Many survivors often wonder if they will ever feel "normal" again after what has happened, if it is even possible to find safety again within and outside of themselves. In my work with survivors, my clients discover what it means to be grounded again within their bodies, to find their bodies safe again, and to release trauma that has limited them for so long.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
I have experience in working with both covert and overt sexual abuse, stemming from childhood and/or adult experiences. There continues to be a lot of shame and stigma in coming forward and sharing these stories of abuse. I am there to help guide you to sharing your story, processing shame, and increasing feelings of hope. You are not what happened to you, you are what you choose to become.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience in the area of sexual abuse as I have worked with both victims and perpetrators.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
Healing from sexual abuse is deeply personal and requires a safe, supportive environment. We offer trauma-informed therapy to help survivors process their experiences, reduce shame, and rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth. Our approach is always guided by your comfort and readiness.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Paul Gonsier
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., NASW Diplomate
In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Deborah Vinall
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Sexual abuse can have lasting effects on how you experience your body, relationships, boundaries, and sense of self. Survivors may carry shame, fear, confusion, numbness, or self-blame—often long after the abuse has ended. These responses are not signs of weakness, but understandable adaptations to profound boundary violations.
From a trauma-informed perspective, healing involves restoring a sense of safety, choice, and connection—both within yourself and in relationship with others. Therapy is not about retelling what happened before you’re ready, but about supporting your nervous system in processing the impact of abuse in a way that feels respectful and contained.
With the support of EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts-based work, we move at a pace guided by your needs and readiness. The work is collaborative and attuned, with careful attention to consent, empowerment, and your autonomy throughout the process. Healing is possible, and you do not have to carry this alone.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Sexual Abuse therapists in Mission Viejo, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Mission Viejo, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 42% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Asian |