Sexual Abuse therapists in Shafter, CA
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Shafter, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Sexual abuse is very upsetting to our sense of self because it affects: self-esteem, body issues, boundaries, betrayal, future sex life, intimacy, and trust to name just a few. Recovery starts with gently and gracefully beginning to love yourself, as you are, and then working through the above issues and others. You can learn to have excellent boundaries and have sex without anxiety and fear.
34 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Ebony Jones, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a California Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and Advocate, and a Certified Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor, equipping me to work successfully with clients facing these types of deeply life-altering challenges.
20 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA
Sexual Abuse
Erika Shershun
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I'm passionate about helping survivors of sexual abuse to heal. I don't want others to spend years and years as I did, trying to get the support they need. For this reason, my work focusses on eliminating your symptoms and getting you the results you want. Some therapist say we never heal, that is not my experience. I'm the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook (available in four languages), and the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal will be released in fall 2024. My Sexual Trauma Clinical Training course for therapists is available through PESI, and the Healing Sexual Trauma Course for survivors will be available sometime in 2024 at HealingSexualTrauma.com
13 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA (Online Only)
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 Shafter, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
The effects of sexual abuse can continue long after the experience itself has ended.
You may struggle with trust, shame, anxiety, self-worth, boundaries, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships and intimacy.
Many survivors carry these burdens silently for years.
I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can process what you've been through, reduce its ongoing impact, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. I help you rebuild trust in yourself, strengthen your sense of safety, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in Shafter, CA (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Shafter, CA Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Shafter, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (52%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Black / African American |