Sexual Abuse therapists in Bay City, MI
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Bay City, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
The effects of sexual abuse can linger long after the experience itself, shaping the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. You may struggle with trust, feel disconnected from your body, or experience shame that doesn’t belong to you. Maybe certain memories surface when you least expect them, or you find yourself avoiding situations that feel too vulnerable or triggering. However it shows up, know that your response is valid—your mind and body have worked hard to protect you.
Healing from sexual abuse is not about "just moving on" but about reclaiming your sense of safety, autonomy, and self-worth. In our work together, we will move at your pace, creating a space where you feel supported, understood, and in control of your own healing process. You are not defined by what happened to you, and you do not have to carry this alone. With care and intention, we can work toward healing, self-compassion, and the ability to fully step into your life on your terms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, MI
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 Bay City, MI
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 Bay City, MI (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
The trauma of sexual abuse can leave scars and affect how one shows up in the world. Dealing with secondary issues, such as lack of trust, fear, and other problems can help.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, MI (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Murphy Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
I provide trauma-informed therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault with an emphasis on safety, autonomy, and choice. Our work may include processing trauma, addressing shame and self-blame, rebuilding trust in yourself and your body, navigating intimacy and relationships, and helping the past have less control over your present.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, MI (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Bay City, MI Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Bay City, MI average 17 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |