Sexual Abuse therapists in Chicago, IL
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Sexual Abuse
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Experiencing sexual abuse can deeply affect how you see yourself and how safe you feel in the world. Healing from this kind of trauma takes time, patience, and a safe, supportive space. In therapy, we’ll move at your pace as you process what happened, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your sense of safety and self-worth. You are not defined by what was done to you, and together we’ll work toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming your voice.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Sexual abuse is never easy. If you come to my office you will be seen, heard, and validated. I like to help others see that the abuse was not their fault. I like to use modalities IFS, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, CBT, and DBT for this issue.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Sexual abuse is a systemic and personal issue, affecting the victim in deeply personal ways. Therapy can offer a supportive space to untangle the messages that abuse teaches us about ourselves. It takes time and a gentle approach, and eventually regaining autonomy and sense of self is worth the effort.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
For over fourteen years, we have supported Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and those healing from racial and generational trauma, both historic and current, to recover. Our lead practitioner had done personal recovery work as a CSAS/survivor and brings compassion to supporting and facilitating so many others on their own organic healing journeys. We are skilled with one time abuse, ritualistic abuse, torture, some trafficking, and repeated sexual abuse trauma recovery support work. We are skilled with offering compassionate support for dissociation, shock trauma, neurodevelopmental, various Parts Work Models and Systems Models, Inner Child Work, somatics, non dominant handwriting, memory reconsolidation, working with no memories, coherence and integration work, endocrine and immune system integration support...We bring a compassion and well developed capacity that is helpful to this work. We can organically weave in what the client needs and adjust as we go, sourcing from models as diverse as TIST, DBR, IFS -- Internal Family Systems, EFIT, distance CranioSacral, Traditional/Eco-Relational Ways, Ancestral Healing, Attachment Theory, Inner Child Somatic and Expressive Work, Functional and Integrative Care, Intersectional Oppression Care.. to build a rich organic framework for meeting the recovery needs of each individual survivors. We support clients receiving adjunct peer group and other care so that there is a strong safety net for the work. We often support folks through this work for a minimum of three years, though each person is different. Some folks may recover to the point of needing less frequent sessions, sometimes something will activate and more or longer sessions may help for a period of time. One doesn't need to be diagnosed to do this work. Some folks have patchy memories or doubt their memories, that's natural. All are welcome. What is asked is that folks show up with a willingness to meet what's coming up for them as compassionately as one can as they recover. The practitioner will offer lots of support with this as the client is moving through memories, feelings, flashbacks, symptoms, situational challenges, activations...If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
A significant portion of my client base have experienced childhood and adult sexual abuse. Not infrequently the abuse may be by a family member or someone you know. Surviving the abuse is an important achievement. Being able to confront, process and successfully move forward in life is an important goal that takes sensitivity, trust and an experienced therapist. I strive to provide this to my clients on their path to healing.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist specializing in sexual abuse.
Sexual violation carries its own particular weight: shame that belongs to someone else, confusion about consent and complicity, effects that reach into intimacy and into your relationship with your own body, and a persistent question about whether it was serious enough to count. Many people carry it for decades before speaking about it to anyone.
I work psychoanalytically, and this work moves at your pace. Nothing needs to be said before you are ready, and you set that limit rather than me. Your responses, including numbness, avoidance, or difficulty with closeness, carry an unconscious logic worth understanding: they were what getting through it required. In sessions we attend to both what you say and what tightens or goes quiet as you say it, so that what had to be kept at a distance can be approached somewhere private and unhurried.
If you would like to talk, I would be glad to hear from you.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
If you are a sexual abuse survivor we understand how hard it can be to trust your story. We will honor your system's need for time to trust both your clinician and your own system to disclose your truth. Using body based approaches, IFS, EMDR, Art therapy and more your story will unfold and heal. You will be guided to bring support and love to the younger version of yourself so that you can increase your self compassion and reclaim body autonomy.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In working with patients who have experienced sexual abuse, I offer specialized support tailored to their needs. This involves creating a safe and compassionate environment for them to explore their experiences and emotions. Through therapy, we address trauma symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and develop coping strategies for managing triggers and flashbacks. I also provide education about trauma and its effects, as well as guidance on self-care and building resilience. The therapeutic process focuses on empowering survivors, promoting healing, and restoring a sense of agency and control over their lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
As a trained and credentialed sex offender assessment and treatment professional, I address sexual abuse for the survivor and address the offender as well
30 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Sexual Abuse
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
What happened to you was not your fault. Whatever you did to survive, however you've coped, made sense given what you were facing. But the effects don't stay in the past. They show up in how you relate to your body, how you experience intimacy, how you trust or struggle to trust. Healing from sexual abuse is possible, but it requires a therapist who understands trauma deeply and can create a space where you feel genuinely safe. We won't push you to disclose more than you're ready to share. We'll move at your pace, helping you reclaim what was taken from you. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
At Wolf Pack, we provide compassionate, trauma-responsive support for survivors of sexual abuse. Our team works with you to process experiences safely, rebuild trust, and reclaim your sense of self.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Patrick R. Gunderson, Ph.D., PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
I have extensive experience in treating survivors of sexual abuse. I have worked with teenagers and emerging adults in a variety of settings (e.g., outpatient day programs, schools, home environments, office visits) to heal from assault, coercion, and manipulation. I have found that healing can occur at any age and developmental level, despite the type of abuse and level of severity.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Sexual Abuse
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Healing from sexual abuse requires profound gentleness and safety. I offer trauma-informed, somatic therapy that lets you set the pace. We focus on reconnecting with your body without retraumatization, restoring boundaries, and releasing shame. You are believed here. You are not broken. And healing is possible, one small breath at a time.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Survivors of sexual abuse deserve compassionate, trauma-informed support. Our therapists provide a safe and affirming environment to process trauma, reduce shame, rebuild trust, establish boundaries, and support healing at a pace that feels safe and empowering for each client.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Experiences of sexual abuse can impact emotional wellbeing, relationships, trust, and one's sense of safety in the world. Healing from trauma is not a linear process, and many survivors carry shame or silence influenced by family, cultural, or societal messages. We provide trauma-informed care that honors your pace, your story, and your strengths while supporting your healing journey.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Surviving sexual abuse takes immense courage, and healing is possible with the right support. Our trauma-informed therapy provides a safe, confidential space where you can process your experiences at your own pace without judgment. We understand that sexual abuse affects your sense of safety, relationships, self-worth, and trust. Through a variety of approaches, we'll help you work through painful memories, reduce trauma symptoms, and reclaim your sense of control. You didn't deserve what happened to you, and you don't have to carry this burden alone. With compassionate support, you can move from surviving to thriving and rediscover your strength, worth, and hope for the future.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse by providing a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space to process their experiences at a pace that feels comfortable. Survivors may experience a range of responses, including anxiety, shame, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from emotions or the body. In therapy, I use a compassionate, client-centered approach that incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help make sense of unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma, along with building coping skills and emotional regulation strategies. The focus is on supporting healing, strengthening resilience, and helping you regain a sense of control, self-trust, and empowerment in your life.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
When the foundation of trust shaken (if not feeling broken) through experiences of trauma, the approach to restoring one's life must always be one of sensitivity, patience, and compassion. Without this, there will always be a risk that it will never feel safe enough to heal.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Chicago, IL Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Chicago, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Black / African American |