Sexual Abuse Therapists in Dallas

As a licensed therapist, author, and survivor of sexual exploitation, I bring both personal experience and professional expertise to help others heal from the trauma of abuse. My book, Cancel Your Imprisonment (On Amazon), sheds light on overcoming betrayal & reclaiming personal strength. I help individuals heal from trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional wounds caused by betrayal, abuse, and trust issues. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. I incorporate trauma-informed approaches to safely process painful experiences and promote healing. Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients build on their strengths, set achievable goals, and create meaningful change.

I'm Dr. Julie Gray, PsyD, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker in California and Texas with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. My advanced training allows me to understand healing not only from an individual perspective, but also within the context of relationships, family systems, and the experiences that shape us over time. I'm passionate about helping people move beyond survival mode and create lasting, meaningful change. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing is possible when we address both the mind and the body. I strive to create a space where clients don't have to perform, explain, or carry everything alone. Together, we explore the experiences that have shaped you, strengthen your connection with yourself, and build practical tools that support healing long after therapy sessions end. Whether we're working through trauma, navigating a life transition, or reconnecting with your authentic self, my goal is to provide a thoughtful, collaborative, and transformative therapeutic experience that helps you build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and aligned.

Angela W. Startz, MAHSC, CMCLC, is the founder of Called2Rise LLC in Plano, Texas (est. 2020). She holds an M.A. in Human Services Counseling: Life Coaching (High Distinction) and a B.S. in Psychology: Christian Counseling, both from Liberty University. She is a Certified Master Christian Life Coach (ICCI) and Board-Certified Christian Life Coach (IBCC). She offers trauma-informed Christian coaching for narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, marriage after betrayal, divorce recovery, and first responders. Author of Rise from the Ashes and Honoring God During Divorce. Coaching, not therapy. Crisis: call or text 988.

I have worked in mental health for 10 years, and before starting my own practice, "Time to Heal Therapy, PLLC", I worked in many settings: inpatient/residential/php for eating disorders, school-based therapy, non-profit and medicaid facilities, and traditional outpatient therapy clinics. I'm a gentle and empathetic therapist, and I also give clients direct skills to help aid them in their healing journey.

Hi there! I'm Ashley :) I am passionate about providing trauma-focused, neurodiversity-affirming, culturally competent mental health care to clients of all identities. I specialize in treating "big T" trauma, attachment/developmental trauma or "little T," PTSD/complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and addiction. Often my clients feel stuck in their symptoms, which hold them back from enjoying comfort in their daily lives. These symptoms could include panic attacks, dissociative episodes, feeling disconnected from others, or waves of sadness, all of which can lead to unhealthy self-medication.

Hello, My name is Dawn James-Russell and I am the Founder & Chief Love Officer of Love & Therapy PLLC. We are a boutique group practice, providing protected, safe spaces for individuals, couples & families to shift, strengthen & shine in Texas, Missouri and Ohio. By addressing trauma and enhancing compassion & communication to revive relationships, we can restore love, healing & happiness. Your mental health matters deeply to us and we are committed to providing unwavering support, understanding, and trusted care every day. Our team is comprised of Therapists (LMFT's, LPC's and LMSW's) and Nurse Practitioners (Family Health & Wellness - Psych Med Mgmt.) so we can holistically support our clients total well-being. We also have a PHP/IOP program to support adults who’ve been struggling with mental & behavioral health disorders, including substance abuse and addiction. Outpatient programs are utilized to foster growth in clients that require a step-down program after they have completed inpatient stabilization, as this is often the most tenuous time in treatment. The programs can also be utilized as a step-up program when just routine care in the community is not intense enough to offer a positive, stable support system.

I work with adolescents and adults who may appear capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted inside. I specialize in anxiety and panic, ADHD and executive functioning, trauma and difficult past experiences, perfectionism, procrastination, burnout, depression, self-criticism, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, active, and individualized. Therapy is available in English and Farsi.

I’m Amanda Stretcher, LPC-S—trauma-informed therapist, supervisor, co-founder of Crescent Counseling Dallas, and a big believer that healing doesn’t have to sound like a TED Talk. Most days it looks like a longer exhale, a softer jaw, and a little more choice right in the middle of a messy, ordinary Tuesday. Clinically, my work is relational at the core. I help people learn how to be with themselves and each other more kindly when stress runs high and patience runs low. I value co-regulation as an embodied practice (not a buzzword). I say this a lot: trauma can explain behavior; it doesn’t excuse harm. Safety doesn’t make you soft; it makes you sturdy. Clients often describe feeling “more choiceful” after we work together, less hijacked by triggers, quicker to recover, and more able to enjoy the parts of life that used to require bracing. I’m serious about continuing education because if I’m asking you to do brave work, you deserve a therapist who’s still learning. I’ve trained deeply in Brainspotting, keep Sensorimotor Psychotherapy skills sharp, and stay engaged with polyvagal-informed practice and research that translates into actual tools.

I’m Amber Foster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Supervisor (LCSW-S), and the founder of Infinite Hope Counseling, PLLC. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Texas State University in 2014 and my Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. I’m EMDRIA-certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trained Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provider, and an EMDRIA-approved Consultant. I also provide clinical supervision to LMSWs pursuing licensure. As a practice owner, I’m committed to cultivating a trauma-informed culture grounded in care, collaboration, and integrity. ​

My name is Carina I. Rodriguez, and I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing services in both English and Spanish. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Texas A&M. My clinical experience includes providing individual therapy to adults and adolescents in a residential setting for clients with high levels of trauma, as well as treatment in private practice.

I’m Sarah, a therapist who values curiosity and complexity. I created Inner Archive Therapy for people who may not see themselves reflected in more traditional therapy spaces. The practice is inspired by old libraries, archives, natural history, and a bit of the strange and unusual. My style is integrative and a little unconventional. I’m comfortable with complexity and don’t expect you to simplify your story or make your experiences easier to understand before bringing them into therapy. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can bring the complicated, contradictory, difficult-to-name, and deeply human parts of yourself without having to make them more presentable first. My philosophy is simple, "No Parts Discarded." Supervised by Bonnie Scott, LPC-S and Dr. Robyn Flores, LMFT-S

Stories matter. They’re how we make sense of the world, informing the questions we still need to wrestle with and the decisions we must act upon. They shape our perceptions of ourselves and others. And they have the capacity to impact the trajectory of our lives. Our stories have immeasurable power. And telling our stories is the beginning of connection. It’s how we become known to one another. So here’s a snippet of mine: I’m an East Texas native who’s landed in the big city of Dallas. Growing up, I was the little girl raising her hand to ask another question beginning with, “But what about…?” My story has always been filled with more questions than answers, and I’ve grown to find so much contentment in that. Questions, even those whose answers may be unknown, keep us rooted in curiosity and propel us toward compassion. If you met me today, you’d quickly learn I’m a business owner, licensed therapist, leadership and relationship coach,wife, and mom. But you’d also discover I’m a friend, part-time caretaker, fair-play advocate, question-asker, and deep-feeling internal processor. I’m married to a physician and mom to two beautiful, bold little girls. Mostly, I’m interested in holding space for people to recognize and affirm their inherent dignity while guiding them to use their creative strengths to live more meaningful lives. Simply put, I want to help you grow.

I'm a relationship and trauma therapist! I work most with LGBTQ+ adults and couples wanting to process trauma, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, relationship issues, and betrayal trauma.

I am a somatic psychotherapist with over 30 years in the behavioral health field. I started in addictions and worked toward trauma and the body. I am licensed in multiple states, a supervisor for new LMSWs, and an assistant trainer for somatic experiencing across the U.S.

You might look like you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you’re constantly second-guessing your decisions, stuck in people-pleasing patterns, or trying to make sense of relationships that left you feeling confused, dismissed, or emotionally drained. I work with women who are tired of pushing through and ready to understand what’s actually underneath their anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Many of my clients have experienced emotionally unsafe or invalidating relationships, whether that showed up in family dynamics, romantic partnerships, or long-term relational stress that slowly chipped away at their sense of self-trust. You don’t need to label your experiences as “trauma” to belong here. If something shaped how safe you feel, how you relate to others, or how you see yourself, it matters. My goal is to help you feel more grounded in your body, clearer in your decisions, and more connected to who you really are. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and paced with care. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. We’ll figure things out together. I offer in-person therapy in Dallas and virtual therapy across Texas.

Hi, I’m glad you’re here. I’m an EMDR certified, licensed professional counselor who believes real growth starts with curiosity, compassion, and a little bit of courage. Therapy with me is more than just managing symptoms—it’s about building a life that feels balanced, resilient, and truly yours. Throughout my life, I have had a desire to help others. So, at the ripe of age of 50 I went back to graduate school to pursue my life-long dream of becoming a counselor. My unique blend of life experience, contemporary education, and a passion for helping others allows me to deeply understand and guide clients toward meaningful change. Here are some adjectives people use to describe me: caring, fun-loving, quirky, accepting, easy-to-talk-to, open-minded, compassionate, adventurous, warm, engaging, pleasant, tender-hearted, curious, empathetic. Clients often share that they “feel heard” and that “you get it.”

I'm Victoria and I would be truly honored to work with you. I have over 7 years of experience working with women and children of all ages and backgrounds who have been affected by trauma, domestic violence, abuse, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. If you need help navigating a major life change, processing an unimaginably difficult or traumatic experience, or want more understanding of your life experiences in order to move forward, then please contact me and we can schedule a time to talk and see if we may be a good fit to work together towards your goals.

I am a psychiatric provider who believes in an integrated approach to practice. I aim to understand the whole person and the root of your difficulties. My first step is to build a strong alliance which provides the foundation to explore and investigate long-standing issues. For some, that requires a combination of medication management and psychotherapy. The ultimate goal is to improve wellness for the whole person, not just to improve the symptoms.

Hi, I’m Leslie. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with formal training in counseling and several years of experience providing trauma-informed care to adults. I completed my graduate education at University of North Texas with a MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and became licensed in 2021. My professional experience includes work in private practice and clinical settings, supporting individuals with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, stress-related concerns, and life transitions. I prioritize ethical practice, continued education, and thoughtful, client-centered care. I’m additionally a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist and Brainspotting Practitioner (Phase 4). I’m also Internal Family Systems informed. One very important detail to know about me is that I was in a near fatal car wreck that left me paralyzed from the waist down. I was seconds away from a blood clot shutting down my heart. So I do know what it’s like to survive a life I didn’t know what it would be. But now over 25 years later, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I care deeply that my clients feel seen and heard. I identify as queer and am metaphysical, as well. I’m also known to watch documentaries on serial killers and neuroscience. I enjoy spending time with friends and my sweet kitty, PJ. All animals are welcome to virtual sessions! I get invested on how they’re doing too!

Life can be heavy, and sometimes it feels like we’re holding everything together while we’re falling apart inside. Therapy can offer you with supportive guidance as you rediscover your strength and embrace your true self. As therapists, we're here to walk with you on journey, helping you reconnect with who you really are. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your emotions and rediscover your inner resilience. With a focus on empowerment and self-compassion, therapy can help you gain confidence in your ability to navigate strong emotions and difficult experiences. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and rediscover their inner resilience. With a focus on empowerment and self-compassion, we will help you gain confidence in your ability to navigate strong emotions and difficult experiences.