Sexual Abuse therapists in Palm Springs, California CA
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Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am trained in EMDR and offer this modality (among others) treat C-PTSD and other complications arising from a history of sexual abuse.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Springs, CA
Online in Palm Springs, CA California
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I offer a safe, compassionate space for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. Therapy focuses on restoring a sense of safety, processing trauma gently, and rebuilding trust, boundaries, and self-worth.
41 Years Experience
Online in Palm Springs, CA California
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
37 Years Experience
Online in Palm Springs, CA California
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 Palm Springs, CA California (Online Only)
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Sexual Abuse.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palm Springs, CA California
Sexual Abuse therapists in Palm Springs, California Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Palm Springs, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Black / African American |