Sexual Abuse therapists in Orange, CA
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Sexual Abuse
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The effects of sexual abuse can extend far beyond the abuse itself, influencing how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. Whether the abuse occurred in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, you may experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, shame, guilt, fear, emotional numbness, intrusive memories, nightmares, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from your body. These responses are common reactions to trauma—they are not signs of weakness or personal failure.
At Holding Space Therapy, we provide a safe, compassionate, and trauma-informed environment where you can begin healing at a pace that feels right for you. We understand that talking about sexual abuse can feel overwhelming, and there is never pressure to share more than you are ready to discuss. Building safety, trust, and emotional stability is an essential part of the healing process. Using evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, grounding techniques, and other trauma-informed interventions, we'll work together to process traumatic memories, reduce distressing symptoms, challenge shame-based beliefs, strengthen coping skills, and help your nervous system move out of survival mode.
Healing from sexual abuse is about more than reducing symptoms—it's about reclaiming your voice, restoring your sense of safety, rebuilding trust in yourself and others, and reconnecting with your strengths, identity, and self-worth. Throughout therapy, you'll be supported in developing healthy boundaries, increasing self-compassion, and creating relationships built on safety, respect, and mutual care. While the impact of sexual abuse can be profound, it does not define who you are or what your future can hold. With compassionate support and evidence-based treatment, healing is possible. You deserve a space where your experiences are honored, your story is respected, and your recovery is supported every step of the way.
6 Years Experience
Online in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, CA
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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, CA
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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, 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 Orange, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
We are here to support and address how this may be impacting you in the here and now
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Orange, CA
Online in Orange, CA
Sexual Abuse
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Orange, CA
Online in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Online in Orange, CA
Orange is an Orange County city with a historic downtown plaza and a character that blends suburban affluence with a significant student population from Chapman University, whose programs in film, business, law, and the arts bring a creative and academically engaged community to the city. Chapman University's counseling services provide support to enrolled students, and Orange County's broader private therapy market—one of the most well-developed in California—is easily accessible to all residents. Common therapy concerns include academic and career stress, anxiety, identity and relationship issues among the university community, and the typical concerns of an affluent Southern California suburban community. The city's location gives residents access to the full breadth of Orange County's therapy resources across a wide range of specialties and modalities.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Orange, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Orange, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 97% 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
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
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 |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 42% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 36% | Black / African American |