Sexual Abuse therapists in Port St. Lucie, Florida FL
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Sexual Abuse
Dr. TarraBates-Duford
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MPhiL
Specializing in sexual abuse, this approach helps survivors navigate the complex emotions associated with abuse, including fear, guilt, and mistrust. Through compassionate guidance and structured interventions, clients strengthen self-awareness, build healthy coping skills, and reclaim a sense of control and personal empowerment.
21 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL Florida (Online Only)
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 Port St. Lucie, FL Florida
Sexual Abuse
Samantha Tomer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
For over four years, I have worked closely with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other crimes. My experience includes providing both individual and group therapy, as well as facilitating support groups for families impacted by homicide. I understand the deep, layered impact that these experiences can have and approach each client with sensitivity, discretion, and care. Many of my clients have faced multiple forms of trauma, and I work to help them feel safe, supported, and empowered in reclaiming their lives.
12 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL Florida
Sexual Abuse
Katherine Coder
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Sexual abuse is highly traumatizing and can leave a person feeling broken. It can have life feeling empty or that there are parts of oneself that are offline. It can also lead us to have blindspots where we keep choosing abusive people in our lives as we miss the "red flags." To work with sexual abuse in therapy, we will build a foundation of trust together. When we have a good foundation of trust, we invite the body and nervous system to move through the places where trauma exists. Oftentimes, this comes in the form of dissociation, or not being able to recall or be present with what was overwhelming, terrifying, scary and so on. We will use trauma therapy approaches. It is also possible to work with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy if that is a possibility medically.
15 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL Florida
Sexual Abuse
Brianna Gomez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS - Bilingual Trauma Informed Therapist
Sexual abuse survivors' journey in how they choose to response to such types of traumatic experiences can be very different. There is no right or wrong way to heal from such types of experiences and clients will be validated based on their personal choices rather than pressured to make different choices in their situation. Such types of experiences may leave individuals experiencing difficulties feeling safe within relationships and with that in mind - clients are encouraged to choose their own therapy goals. Frequently the goals in therapy are to establish effective ways to emotionally regulate and to have healthy/satisfying relationships with others.
1 Years Experience
Online in Port St. Lucie, FL Florida
Sexual Abuse therapists in Port St. Lucie, Florida Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Port St. Lucie, Florida average 16 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |