Sexual Abuse therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
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Sexual Abuse
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to help clients process their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, rebuild trust and self-worth, and work toward healing and empowerment. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
14 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Erin, Megan, Farrah, Ryan, and Annie all have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual violence in advocacy, crisis, and counseling settings. Calli also works primarily with survivors of sexual abuse. We believe that psychotherapy can be trauma-informed OR trauma-focused, and the client always has the say as to what we work on, what we discuss, and how/if we approach abuse history. Forcing trauma treatment is antithetical to the healing process.
7 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Sexual abuse is often spoken about in ways that are either too clinical or too minimized—leaving little room for the actual impact it has on your body, your sense of safety, your relationships, and how you move through the world. Many survivors carry layers of confusion, shame, anger, or disconnection, especially when what happened was not named, was dismissed, or was normalized in some way. Cultural, familial, and systemic dynamics can make this even more complex—shaping whether you felt believed, supported, or able to speak about it at all.
At Nour Counseling, we approach this work with care, pacing, and a deep respect for your autonomy. We don’t rush you into retelling or reliving experiences before you’re ready. We offer S.A.F.E. EMDR (Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR), which is especially relevant for sexual trauma because it prioritizes safety, stabilization, and the body’s response to trauma—not just the memory itself. Sexual abuse often lives in the nervous system as much as in the narrative, and this approach allows us to process trauma in a way that is more contained, less overwhelming, and attuned to your capacity in the moment.
Alongside this, we help you rebuild a sense of safety in your body, strengthen boundaries, and make sense of how the impact of the abuse may still be showing up in your life. We also name the cultural and systemic factors that shape how sexual abuse is experienced and responded to, so you’re not carrying that context alone. This work is not about pushing you to “move on”—it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safer, more grounded, and more your own.
9 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang specializes in helping survivors of sexual abuse heal from shame, fear, and trauma. She uses CPT, PE, and compassion-focused approaches to help clients rebuild safety, reconnect with their bodies, and reclaim their sense of power and identity.
1 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Sexual Abuse
Sara Deese
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MCAP, LMHC-QS
The impact of sexual abuse runs deep—affecting trust, safety, self-worth, and the ability to feel fully present in your own body. Whether the abuse happened recently or years ago, healing is possible. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to process what happened at your own pace—without judgment or pressure. Together, we’ll work to reduce shame, rebuild a sense of safety, and help you reconnect with your strength, voice, and sense of self. You are not alone, and your healing matters.
15 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Sexual Abuse therapists in Shelby, North Carolina Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Shelby, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |