Sexual Abuse therapists in Sarnia, ON
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Lauren Kalvari
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Sexual abuse and sexual trauma can profoundly affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-worth, trust, identity, physical safety, and connection to one’s own body. In some relationships, sexual coercion or abuse may occur alongside emotional abuse, coercive control, intimate partner violence, or spiritually mediated forms of manipulation and shame. Survivors are often left carrying confusion, self-blame, fear, dissociation, or difficulty trusting themselves and others.
I provide trauma-informed virtual psychotherapy for adults recovering from sexual abuse, sexual trauma, coercive sexual experiences, and psychologically harmful relationships. Therapy focuses on restoring emotional safety, rebuilding self-trust, understanding trauma responses, and supporting healing at a pace that feels grounded and manageable. I am also attentive to the cultural, relational, and spiritual contexts in which sexual trauma occurs, including experiences shaped by religious teachings, family systems, silence, or loss of community.
34 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Sadly, sexual abuse still too often hides in the shadows. Individuals of all genders and sexual orientations often feel compelled to hide their pain from places of shame, self-blame, or fear. Too often, survivors of sexual abuse have not been believed, or have been silenced for others' comfort or in the service of preserving the status quo. At Transforming Emotions, our trauma-informed therapists are ready to help support you through the painful work of healing and recovery at a pace that works for you. We start with a focus on personal safety and building trust with your therapist. Next steps include reducing feelings of shame and and fear, and proceeding to process any memories that haunt you while understanding that those truly responsible for sexual abuse are those who perpetrate it. We end with helping you integrate a new, calmer, more confident and grounded sense of self, helping you live more truly in the present rather than being tethered to the past. Reach out today to help us better understand your unique needs. We will share our recommendations for therapists who may be the best match for you, and we will provide access to a free 20 minute consultation with team members you may be interested in working with allowing you to tell us which team member feels like the right fit for you. Contact us today to take your next step towards healing.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON
Sexual Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Healing from sexual abuse requires safety, choice, and pacing. Therapy can support you in processing trauma, reducing shame and self-blame, reconnecting with your body, and rebuilding a sense of agency. I use a trauma-informed approach and, when appropriate, may integrate EMDR or mindfulness-based work to support healing in a careful and collaborative way.
13 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
Experiencing sexual violence, especially at the hands of someone that you should have been able to trust, leaves deep scars. These can feel too painful or shameful to talk about, leaving you to feel alone with them. Many years of practice in this area of equipped me to work with you at a pace that feels manageable and allows you to examine the many ways you've been impacted. This work can be slow, but the changes clients experience often leave them feeling stronger and more capable than ever.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Sexual abuse can profoundly affect the relationship to the body, boundaries, trust, and desire. My work integrates psychoanalytic and somatic approaches to support gentle, respectful integration of traumatic experience. Together, we work toward restoring a sense of safety, agency, and embodied self-connection.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Sarnia, ON Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Sarnia, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (72%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (70%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
69%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 72% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 70% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Narrative Therapy |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Teen |
| 64% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | Women |
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |
| 58% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 53% | Asian |