Sexual Abuse therapists in Dover, Delaware DE
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Sexual Abuse
Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you process traumatic experiences and release them so that you can enjoy your life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Dover, DE Delaware (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Peter D. Ruffini
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual boundary violations. While much of my work focuses on men, I also work with women when clinically appropriate. Treatment is carefully paced, evidence-based, and focused on restoring safety, agency, and emotional regulation.
15 Years Experience
Online in Dover, DE Delaware
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Many of the people I see have built full, functioning lives and are often seen as capable, responsible, and reliable by others. Inside, they may carry a private mix of shame, confusion, anger, or grief about what happened, and a sense that they have never really had space to tend to it.
Early abuse can leave traces in many areas of adult life. You might notice difficulty feeling at home in your body; anxiety, numbness, or shutdown in moments of closeness or vulnerability; a persistent sense that you are “too much” or “not enough”; or a tendency to doubt your own perceptions. There may be complicated feelings toward family members who knew, did not know, or minimized what happened, as well as patterns of over‑accommodating, people‑pleasing, or staying in relationships that feel familiar but not truly safe. Sometimes the impact shows up as depression, anxiety, perfectionism, or a feeling of being fundamentally different from others, without always linking it back to your early experiences.
I have worked with survivors of childhood sexual abuse for many years, and this is one of my primary areas of specialization. I know how varied and complex the impact can be. My approach is careful, attuned, and paced to your nervous system. We do not rush into details or push for disclosure. Instead, we focus on helping you feel safer inside your own body and mind, making sense of what happened at a pace that feels manageable, and loosening the grip of shame and self‑blame. Over time, we explore what it means to have real choice, boundaries, and agency in your adult life, including in relationships, work, and family.
My role is to offer a grounded, non‑intrusive space where you do not have to minimize your experience or protect anyone else’s feelings.
26 Years Experience
Online in Dover, DE Delaware
Sexual Abuse
Sarah Sternlieb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Experiences like this can impact how you feel in your body, your relationships, and your sense of safety. You don’t have to go into every detail to begin healing. Using EMDR and other approaches, we move at your pace to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and less affected by what happened.
14 Years Experience
Online in Dover, DE Delaware (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Many people will experience some form of childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or exploitation. Sexual abuse victims often experience lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed. Dr. Nelson is trained in trauma informed care and EMDR to help clients heal and process past sexual abuse and regain their emotional freedom.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
24 Years Experience
Online in Dover, DE Delaware
Sexual Abuse therapists in Dover, Delaware Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Dover, Delaware average 16 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |