Sexual Abuse therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Sexual Abuse
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
We offer trauma recovery support for individuals.
66 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
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 Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
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
In-Person Near Santa Barbara, CA
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
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 Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Sexual Abuse.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Sexual Abuse therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Santa Barbara, 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%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |