Sexual Abuse therapists in Ocean Springs, MS
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse and related trauma, including the lasting emotional effects such as shame, guilt, worthlessness, anxiety, depression, fear, emotional numbness, and difficulty with trust, relationships, and self-esteem. These experiences can have a profound and long-term impact on emotional well-being, identity, and overall quality of life.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to healing from sexual abuse, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. Therapy is designed to help clients reduce emotional distress, restore a sense of safety and control, and begin rebuilding self-worth and emotional stability.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and meaningful healing. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories, reducing symptoms of distress, and addressing the underlying emotional impact that often persists long after the abuse has occurred.
Sexual trauma often requires specialized, trauma-focused treatment. While supportive talk therapy can be helpful, deeper healing typically involves addressing the nervous system responses, emotional wounds, and core beliefs formed through the traumatic experience. Brad’s approach is designed to support this deeper level of healing and long-term recovery.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, allowing clients to feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the healing process. The focus is on helping clients regain emotional balance, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond the impact of sexual abuse, release feelings of shame and self-blame, and rebuild a stronger, more grounded sense of identity, safety, and self-worth.
28 Years Experience
Online in Ocean Springs, MS (Online Only)
Kasey Scharnett King
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S, CST
Experiences of sexual abuse can have long-lasting effects on emotional safety, relationships, and intimacy. Survivors may struggle with trust, boundaries, body awareness, or feelings of shame and confusion.
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Our work centers on restoring a sense of control, rebuilding emotional safety, and supporting healing without pressure. Clients are met with respect, care, and an understanding of how trauma can impact both personal well-being and relationships
5 Years Experience
Online in Ocean Springs, MS
Kaya Marklund - New Morning Therapy
Hypnotherapist, Holistic Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Emotional Processing
I can help you to deal with, and release, trauma and held emotions surrounding sexual abuse.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ocean Springs, MS
Dr. Brian Sharpless
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; M.A., Philosophy
Sexual abuse doesn't effect everyone the same way. As such, there is no one treatment that works equally for everyone. I have been trained to use various forms of psychodynamic (e.g., Supportive-Expressive Treatment, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral (e.g., Prolonged Exposure) therapies to help people suffering from the long-term effects of sexual and physical abuse.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ocean Springs, MS
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
The impact of sexual abuse or assault can live in the body and in relationships long after the events themselves—showing up as shutdown, hypervigilance, difficulty with touch, trust issues, or disconnection from your own desire. In a trauma-informed, gentle, and empowering space, we work at your pace to process what happened, release shame that doesn’t belong to you, and help you reclaim safety, pleasure, and agency in your body and intimate connections. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel at home in your sexuality again.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ocean Springs, MS (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Ocean Springs, MS Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Ocean Springs, MS average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Family Systems Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Black / African American |