Sexual Abuse therapists in Charles Town, WV
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Charles Town, West Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Jennifer Young
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC
I have over 15 years of experience counseling adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings. In my 5 years of private practice, I have provided individual, family, and couples therapy in a calm, accepting environment free from judgment, scrutiny, and stress.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Charles Town, WV
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Iziz Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse by providing a safe, compassionate space to process the trauma and its effects. My approach involves using therapeutic modalities to help people heal, rebuild their sense of safety, and regain control over their lives. I help clients address feelings of shame, guilt, and fear while working through the emotional and psychological impact of abuse. My goal is to empower survivors to rebuild their self-esteem, manage symptoms of trauma, and move forward in a way that supports their overall healing and well-being. Referral to community organizations, like the Survivor's Sanctuary (https://sanctuary.metoomvmt.org/), are also helpful tools for people to use alone or alongside therapy.
12 Years Experience
Online in Charles Town, WV
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 Charles Town, WV
Sexual Abuse
Ann Aspnes
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
With over 20 years of experience supporting survivors of trauma, I offer a safe, highly specialized environment to heal from sexual abuse and complex trauma. My approach utilizes leading gold-standard, evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). For complex trauma, I integrate Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build emotion regulation and navigate interpersonal relationships safely. Together, we work at a manageable pace to safely process traumatic memories, reduce intrusive symptoms, and empower you to reclaim safety, trust, and autonomy in your life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Charles Town, WV
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 Charles Town, WV (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Charles Town, WV Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Charles Town, WV average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Black / African American |