Sexual Abuse therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Sexual Abuse
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Have you found yourself feeling alone or like you can't tell anyone about what happened? Do you find that your experience follows you into relationships or intimacy and you're tired of it? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
You may have spent years keeping what happened to yourself because even saying it out loud felt difficult. Shame after sexual abuse changes how you see yourself and makes trust and intimacy harder with someone you want to be close to. It reaches into how you relate to people and how much you trust yourself in parts of life far removed from what happened. In therapy, we look directly at the shame and self-blame, including the belief that what happened says something about who you are. What happened no longer gets to set the limits on who you become or what the rest of your life will look like. Visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free 20-minute consultation and ask any questions you have.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8
Online in Hamilton, ON
Sexual Abuse
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We offer trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual abuse, centering safety, choice, and healing without pressure to disclose or revisit experiences before you’re ready.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals healing from sexual abuse using a trauma-informed and compassionate approach. Therapy focuses on restoring safety, processing emotional impact, rebuilding trust, and supporting empowerment at a pace guided by the client.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Have you experienced abuse that has left you feeling unsafe in your own body or sexuality? I pride myself on ensuring safety and non-judgement in order to allow you the space to feel validated and aware of your feelings and bodily sensations, without pushing you in any direction you are not ready to go.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel unsafe, ashamed, or disconnected from your body or emotions? Many people who have experienced sexual abuse grow up learning to hide their feelings, doubt their perceptions, or carry shame and fear that was never theirs to hold. You may find yourself replaying experiences, avoiding triggers, or struggling to feel fully present in relationships.
These reactions are not a sign of weakness—they are natural protective responses to trauma. What matters is how you process and work with them now. Together, we can create a safe space to explore your experiences, rebuild trust in yourself, and support you in feeling more grounded, empowered, and lighter over time. You survived for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what healing can look like now.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Angelica Esposito - AE Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR Therapist
Healing from sexual abuse can be a complex and deeply personal journey. The trauma left behind may affect your sense of safety, trust, and self-worth. In therapy, we create a safe and compassionate space where you can process your experiences at your own pace. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be particularly effective in helping to reduce the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories, allowing you to reclaim your sense of self and well-being. Together, we can work through the pain, helping you rebuild trust, heal from past wounds, and move forward toward a place of empowerment and peace. You don’t have to carry this burden alone. One of the unique aspects of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is that you don’t have to disclose all the details of your traumatic experience for it to be effective. EMDR works by focusing on the emotions, body sensations, and thoughts connected to the trauma, allowing your brain to reprocess these experiences without the need to relive or discuss every detail. This can make the healing process feel safer and less overwhelming, particularly for survivors of sexual abuse or other deeply personal traumas. Together, we’ll work through the healing process in a way that feels right for you, offering support every step of the way.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Sexual Abuse
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We provide a safe, compassionate space for survivors of sexual abuse to heal. Our clinicians help you process trauma, reclaim your sense of safety, and develop coping strategies to manage emotional and psychological impacts. We are specifically trained in trauma therapeutic modalities where focus on emotional safety in the therapeutic relationship first. We work with you to rebuild trust, strengthen resilience and self-esteem, and support long-term healing. You don’t have to face this alone, contact us find out more about how you can heal and build empowerment.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
The effects of sexual abuse can impact emotional health, relationships, self-esteem, and feelings of safety long after the experience has occurred. Trauma-informed therapy supports clients in processing difficult experiences, rebuilding trust in themselves and others, and moving toward healing at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Sexual Abuse
Antony Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. Therapy emphasizes safety, pacing, and rebuilding trust in oneself and the world.
12 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Hamilton, ON Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Hamilton, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (72%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (67%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 72% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 67% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 65% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 71% | Men |
| 68% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 49% | Military / Veterans |