Sexual Abuse therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
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 Salinas, CA
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
Online in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Sexual abuse can have an impact on almost every aspect of a person's functioning. It is sometimes hard to start the work to heal from sexual abuse, but our work together will assist you in discovering a life beyond the sexual abuse
30 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Sexual Abuse
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have extensive experience treating survivors of sexual violence. I primarily utilize EMDR to support clients in healing from traumatic experiences.
11 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Sexual Abuse therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Salinas, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Asian |