Find a Therapist for Abuse Recovery
Healing from abuse takes courage, and finding the right therapist is an important step. Browse therapists who specialize in supporting survivors and watch their intro videos to find someone who feels safe.
Marco Milani

Marco Milani
Nick Abraham
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Nick Abraham
Sandra Medina
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Sandra Medina
Cassandra Myers
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Cassandra Myers
Anh Duffy

Anh Duffy
Mary Omiyi

Mary Omiyi
Jessica Sloan

Jessica Sloan
Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk
Tanasha Wilkinson
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Tanasha Wilkinson
Sharon Jeong
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Sharon Jeong
Corey Lesperance

Corey Lesperance
Lauren Kolyn

Lauren Kolyn
Justin Leung

Justin Leung
Shannon Gagnon

Shannon Gagnon
Ariella Boehm
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Ariella Boehm
Diane Brussell

Diane Brussell
Michelle Brewer
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Michelle Brewer
Lotus Huyen Vu

Lotus Huyen Vu
Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson
Calum Ramsay
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Calum Ramsay
Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj
Michael Wassef
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Michael Wassef
Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson
Michelle Mammoliti

Michelle Mammoliti
Melissa Milligan

Melissa Milligan
Alanna Kiser

Alanna Kiser
Nayab Tahir

Nayab Tahir
Megan Sherback

Megan Sherback
Anastasia Sutulova

Anastasia Sutulova
Ean Burchell

Ean Burchell
Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Kaitlin Stephens

Kaitlin Stephens
Corinna Killeen

Corinna Killeen
Stephanie Sideris

Stephanie Sideris
Karla Rivera

Karla Rivera
Emily Blackmoon

Emily Blackmoon
Meagan Gallacher

Meagan Gallacher
Michael Kang

Michael Kang
Glory Mulera

Glory Mulera
Steven Gestetner

Steven Gestetner
Margaret Hux

Margaret Hux
Ahilia Singh Morales

Ahilia Singh Morales
Halyna Polityka

Halyna Polityka
Jupiter Vaughan
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Jupiter Vaughan
Natasha Sandy

Natasha Sandy
Erica Berman

Erica Berman
C. Nicole MacLeod

C. Nicole MacLeod
Rebekkah Stainton

Rebekkah Stainton
Margarita Iarovaia

Margarita Iarovaia
Alisha Kandler
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Alisha Kandler

Therapy is hard work.
Therapy for abuse survivors provides a safe, confidential space to process your experiences with a trained professional. Your therapist will work at your pace, helping you understand the impact of what you've been through, develop coping strategies, and support your healing journey. There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with—you're always in control of what you discuss.
Many survivors find that therapy helps them process difficult emotions, understand patterns in their thoughts and behaviours, rebuild a sense of safety, and develop healthy coping strategies. Therapy can also help address related challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. The pace of healing is different for everyone, and a good therapist will meet you where you are.
Your first session is typically focused on getting to know each other. Your therapist may ask about what brings you to therapy, but you decide how much to share. Many therapists use the first few sessions to understand your experiences and goals, and to make sure you feel comfortable working together. It's okay to take your time—building trust is an important part of the process.
Finding the right therapist is about finding someone you feel safe with. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their personality and approach before booking. Look for therapists who list experience with trauma or abuse, and trust your instincts about who feels like a good fit. It's okay to meet with a few therapists before deciding who to work with. Learn more about signs you've found a good therapist.
Yes, therapy is confidential. What you share with your therapist stays between you, with very limited exceptions (such as if there's immediate risk of harm to yourself or others). Your therapist can explain their confidentiality policies in your first session. This privacy allows you to speak openly without fear of judgment or your information being shared.
Getting started is simple. Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in trauma and abuse support. Watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you, then book a session directly online. Many therapists offer free consultations so you can ask questions before committing. Taking this step takes courage—you deserve support on your healing journey.