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Find 8 therapists that can help with Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse refers to any unwanted sexual activity that occurs without a person's consent. It can take many forms, including unwanted touching, sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Sexual abuse can have profound and long-lasting effects on an individual's mental health, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and difficulty with trust and intimacy. Therapy can be an essential resource for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. It can provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore the traumatic experience, develop coping strategies to manage their emotional distress, and work towards healing and recovery. Trauma-focused therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), can be particularly effective in treating the effects of sexual abuse. In therapy, individuals can learn strategies to manage the emotional triggers associated with their trauma, such as grounding techniques, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness. Additionally, a therapist can help individuals develop skills to improve their self-esteem, communication, and boundary-setting. This can be particularly important for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, as it can help to restore a sense of agency and control over their lives.
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€90 / session
Amsterdam
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Eva Papastergiou
Art Psychotherapist
I am a psychologist and a registered art therapist for adults/teens offering you a chance to harvest your creative power, reflect on your personal challenges, and explore the meaning of your individual experiences.
€90 / session
Amsterdam
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Picture of Rebekka Leitlein
Available
€100 / session
Berlin
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Rebekka Leitlein
Trauma Psychotherapist (HPG)
My work is feminist, systemic, intersectional, trauma-informed. Your wellbeing and safety come first! With my methods and experience I will be on your side to facilitate the change you desire. Healing old or new wounds.
€100 / session
Berlin
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€60 / session
Rotterdam
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Caroline Rosa
ACT Therapist/ Brazilian Portuguese and English Speaking
As a Latin-American living in Rotterdam/Netherlands, I intend to guide other immigrants to live a life full of meaning and joy abroad, even with all the challenges that might happen.
€60 / session
Rotterdam
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€75 / session
Brabrand
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Camilo Henriquez
Clinical Psychologist (MSc.), Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness
I'm a psychologist with 11 years of working experience. My main life mission is helping people resolve their mental health problems and improve their quality of life. My line of work is mainly Cognitive Therapy.
€75 / session
Brabrand
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$125 / session
Addis Ababa
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Jen Marchand
Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist & Psychological Counsellor
I offer effective trauma treatment services in English (including EMDR) to expatriates, humanitarian aid workers, survivors of assault and sexual violence, and those struggling to navigate stressful life transitions.
$125 / session
Addis Ababa
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€120 / session
Berlin
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Stella Lorenz
Body Psychotherapist (trauma-informed), Mindful Embodiment-Coach, Heilpraktikerin
Do you want to feel more at home in your life? Through your body, you can find your way back to liveliness, authenticity & connection, so you can embody your personal truth &freedom. I'm happy to guide you on this path!
€120 / session
Berlin
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Available
€70 / session
Belo Horizonte
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Sonia M. Ferreira
Clinical Psychologist
As a psychologist, I believe in healing through psychotherapy as each person's pain and suffering is listened to, respected and worked through the relationship between two human beings.
€70 / session
Belo Horizonte
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Available
€70 / session
Berlin
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Camilla Storgaard
Couples and Sex Therapist
My main focus is helping my clients overcome personal difficulties, improve their sexual functioning and strengthen their relationships through psychological support, sexual counseling and psycho-education.
€70 / session
Berlin
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When people experience difficult situations, painful events, relationship problems or mental health issues – such as anxiety, stress, panic attacks, trauma or depression – they will often go looking for a therapist, psychologist or counsellor. However, this search can be challenging, and it brings up considerations about how to find the right therapist.

Living abroad only makes matters more complicated. If you are an expat having to navigate a mental health system in a language you don’t speak, it’s hard to know where to even begin. While being in a new city can be exciting, it most certainly also can be difficult and mentally taxing. But just because life in a new city is complicated, finding a therapist shouldn’t be. That’s why It’s Complicated provides a web directory aimed to make your search for the right therapist in your city easier.

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