Sexual Abuse therapists in Waterford, CT
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Waterford, Connecticut. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I offer trauma-informed therapy for survivors of sexual abuse, providing a safe, supportive space to begin healing. My approach focuses on restoring safety, trust, and connection after trauma. Together, we work gently to process painful experiences, reduce shame, and rebuild a sense of control and self-worth. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, I help clients manage triggers, strengthen boundaries, and move toward empowerment, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of wholeness in their lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in Waterford, CT (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Healing from sexual abuse or assault is a deeply personal journey — and one you shouldn’t have to walk alone. We provide trauma-informed, affirming support for survivors, with a focus on reclaiming safety, body autonomy, and your voice. Your pace, your story, your boundaries — always.
8 Years Experience
Online in Waterford, CT
Sexual Abuse
Maggie Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR Certified, NCC
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental support for those who have experienced sexual abuse, whether it happened recently, long ago, or over multiple periods of your life. Sexual trauma can be devastating and can deeply impact how you see yourself, your body, and your ability to feel safe and trust others. Healing is possible, but it often takes time, patience, and the steady support of a healthy therapeutic relationship. Together, we’ll gently explore and process what happened, understand how it continues to affect you today, and work toward rebuilding safety, self-trust, and a sense of empowerment as you move forward.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waterford, CT
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
It is exhausting to live with the impact of someone else’s choices that were violating, confusing, and terrifying. Even if the trauma happened years ago, it can continue to affect your sense of safety, your relationships, your sexuality, and the way you relate to yourself. You may find yourself constantly on guard, disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by shame or blaming yourself, struggling with trust, unable to sleep well, or wondering why certain situations still trigger such intense emotional or physical reactions. These reactions are your mind and body's attempts to protect you after something that someone never should have chosen to do to you.
Finding lasting healing from sexual trauma is about much more than talking through the past. It also involves helping your nervous system recognize that the danger is over. Together we will process your experiences at a pace that feels safe and rebuild a relationship with yourself grounded in compassion, confidence, and self-trust. We will explore your emotions about what happened and how it has affected your thoughts/beliefs, while always respecting your readiness, your boundaries, and your sense of control in the therapy process.
Drawing from evidence-based trauma therapies along with mindfulness and mind-body approaches, we'll work to reduce the emotional and physical grip of trauma so it no longer defines your daily life. Whether you're struggling with PTSD symptoms, intimacy, body image, self-worth, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you move toward greater freedom and healing. As a certified sex therapist, I also help clients recover from the common effects of trauma on sex– including anxiety, avoidance, numbness, pain during sex, or feeling like your body is working against you. Sometimes survivors of sexual trauma find themselves engaging in sexual behaviors that don't align with what they truly want and prioritizing partners’ needs over their own. Therapy can help you learn how to be more present during sex, let go of unhelpful thoughts that get in the way of enjoying it, and experience intimacy in ways that feel safe and fun again.
No matter how long it’s been since the trauma happened, recovery is still possible! My goal is to help you feel safe in your own body again and reconnect with the parts of yourself that trauma forced you to leave behind. I will help you create a life that is no longer organized around just surviving. You will rediscover what it’s like to fully live again with greater peace, empowerment, and connection.
10 Years Experience
Online in Waterford, CT
Sexual Abuse
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
We have several providers who have expertise in abuse and trauma treatment. Specifically Steven Lawyer, Garrett Pollert, and Michael Twohig provide evidence based treatment for trauma related experiences.
8 Years Experience
Online in Waterford, CT (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Waterford, CT Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Waterford, CT average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 46% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Black / African American |