7 San Francisco Sexual Trauma Therapists [Available Now]
Sexual trauma can leave lasting impacts—on your body, your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of safety. You may feel shame, fear, numbness, or disconnection from your body. You may struggle with trust, intimacy, or boundaries.
Therapy can provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to begin healing—at your own pace, in your own way. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we offer therapy for those impacted by sexual trauma in San Francisco and throughout California.
Jump to a therapist
Bayley Azevedo: Good fit for couples & non-monogamous relationships
Jen Ottman: Good fit for high-achieving professionals
Amy Toig: Good fit for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
Amber Godwin: Good fit for somatic therapy
Amanda Nance: Good fit for those struggling with body image
Lauren Thibodeau: Good fit for domestic violence survivors
Ellen Ottman: Good fit for LGBTQIA+ community
Each of our therapists has multiple specialty areas. If you’re unsure which clinician is the right fit for you, please contact us so we can thoughtfully match you.
Meet our San Francisco sexual trauma therapists
Bayley Azevedo
As a queer-identified therapist, I bring a uniquely affirming, compassionate presence to LGBTQIA+ folks—particularly queer couples and those in non-monogamous relationships— who want a provider with shared lived experience and a nuanced understanding of identity. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and sex-positive, which means that I prioritize creating a trusting therapeutic relationship and honor your particular needs, desires, and experiences. I’m also passionate about helping people learn how to set boundaries and improve their self-esteem as part of their trauma healing journey.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #140730
Specialty Areas: Sexual trauma, trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, intimacy and communication, boundary setting, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, burnout
Jen Ottman
I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who have a hard time connecting with their internal experiences. So often, overfunctioning, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can mask the hurts we carry from past traumatic experiences. My work prioritizes creating a safe, strong therapeutic environment where you can learn how to shift those patterns that have kept you safe but disconnected so you can start learning how it feels to have your needs met.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #153153
Specialty Areas: Trauma, anxiety and stress, identity and self-worth, relationship and family dynamics, life transitions, support for professionals and executives, premarital and couples therapy
Amy Toig
I offer an integrative approach to sexual trauma therapy, blending somatic methods, mindfulness, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) when appropriate. This can be especially useful for folks who’ve tried traditional talk therapy but haven’t found the peace they’ve been looking for. I also specialize in supporting people with chronic illness and chronic pain, which can often intersect with histories of sexual trauma.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #147414
Specialty Areas: Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ-affirming care, queer couples therapy, chronic illness and chronic pain, identity exploration, life transitions, psychedelic therapy and integration
Amber Godwin
My style is warm and compassionate, and I prioritize going at a pace that works for your unique nervous system. I know that healing isn’t linear, and it looks different for everyone, which is why collaboration is at the center of my work. I have training in Somatic Experiencing, which gives me an even deeper understanding of how traumatic experiences impact our sense of safety on a felt level.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #144905
Specialty Areas: Trauma, developmental and complex trauma, Somatic Experiencing, nervous system and emotional regulation, anxiety and stress, relationship challenges, life transitions
Amanda Nance
Sexual trauma can profoundly disrupt your relationship with your own body, leaving you feeling disconnected, hyperaware, or at war with how you look, feel, and move through the world. As a therapist who specializes in body image work, I help sexual trauma survivors gently rebuild a sense of safety, ownership, and self-trust in their bodies. Drawing on my background in personal training and my care for athletes and other body-focused clients, I'm an especially strong fit for anyone whose trauma has shaped how they see, feel, and inhabit their physical self.
Credentials: Associate Clinical Social Worker #136898
Specialty Areas: Trauma, complex trauma, body image, athletes, life transitions, grief and loss, identity exploration, existentialism & spirituality, relationship challenges
Lauren Thibodeau
I have deep experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner sexual violence: a form of trauma that often layers fear, control, and harm to the body all at once and can be especially hard to name out loud. I help survivors reclaim their voice, take back their power, and process what happened at a pace that honors what your nervous system is ready for.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #127601
Specialty Areas: Trauma, complex trauma, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, OCD, BIPOC individuals and couples, identity exploration, chronic illness and chronic pain
Ellen Ottman
I’m the founder of Stillpoint Therapy Collective and a seasoned therapist with advanced training in somatic and trauma-focused modalities. I’m especially passionate about supporting people who have experienced sexual trauma, including those in relationships who are feeling the impacts in their current connection. I’m also a member of the queer community, so I bring a depth of understanding to fellow LGBTQIA+ folks who are looking for an affirming therapist to process their experiences.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #124702
Specialty Areas: Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD, sexual assault and sexual trauma, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, non-monogamous relationships, ketamine-assisted therapy, psychedelic integration
What sets our practice apart from other San Francisco sexual trauma therapy providers
In-person & virtual options: We offer in-person sessions at our offices in San Francisco, Albany, and Santa Monica, as well as telehealth sessions across California.
Evening openings: for clients balancing busy schedules, subject to availability.
Integrative approach: offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, somatic therapy, ecotherapy, and other nontraditional approaches combined with talk therapy.
LGBTQ+ affirming & queer-identified clinicians: Our team includes therapists who identify as queer, and affirming care is woven into how we practice.
A genuinely diverse team: across identities, backgrounds, and clinical trainings, so you can find someone whose approach and lived experience actually fit.
Sexual trauma often lives in the body long after the event itself. You might experience anxiety, chronic tension, numbness, flashbacks, or disconnection from your emotions or sexuality. These are not signs of weakness—they are protective adaptations your nervous system created to keep you safe.
Through trauma-informed therapy, we help you understand how your body responds to threat, learn regulation skills, and begin to release what’s been held inside for too long.
If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, you may notice signs such as:
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
Hypervigilance, fear, or anxiety around safety
Numbness, shutdown, or difficulty feeling present
Shame, guilt, or self-blame
Challenges with intimacy or boundaries
Avoidance of people, places, or situations that feel triggering
These are common responses to trauma, but not ones you have to live with forever. Therapy offers a compassionate space to understand what’s happening in your body and begin moving toward safety, connection, and healing.
How sexual trauma impacts the body and mind
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1: A free 15-minute consultation
We start with a short, no-pressure phone call where you can share a bit about what's bringing you in and ask questions about fit, fees, and logistics. If we're not the right match, we'll offer thoughtful referrals within our team or network.
Step 2: Building safety and understanding your story
The first several sessions focus on getting to know each other and building the foundation of resources, relationship, and regulation tools your nervous system needs before deeper trauma work can take place.
Step 3: Ongoing trauma processing and integration
From there, we move gently into processing, drawing on somatic, relational, and evidence-based approaches tailored to you, so you can shift patterns, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and your own.
FAQs about therapy for sexual abuse
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Sexual trauma therapy is specialized care that helps survivors heal the emotional, relational, and body-level impacts of sexual abuse, assault, or boundary violations. We move at your pace, prioritizing safety, consent, and nervous-system regulation.
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You don’t have to feel “ready.” Many clients begin unsure or overwhelmed. We start with stabilization—grounding skills, education about the nervous system, and building trust—before any trauma processing.
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These are common protective responses—not personal failings. Therapy offers compassionate support to move from numbness and shame toward self-trust, choice, and reconnection.
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No. Healing doesn’t require a complete narrative. We focus on how your nervous system is impacted today—sensations, triggers, beliefs—and build capacity for safety and choice in the present.
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Somatic therapy works with the body’s protective responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) to restore regulation, reconnect you with signals and boundaries, and release stored survival stress in a titrated, consent-driven way.
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We approach sexual trauma therapy with deep care and consent. Our work may include:
Somatic therapy to gently reconnect with your body
Parts work to listen to the protective and wounded parts of you
Relational repair to experience safety in connection
Pacing and choice so you remain in control of the process
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Yes. We provide HIPAA-secure telehealth across California and in-person care in San Francisco (and select locations). Many survivors prefer online sessions for privacy and comfort.
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Yes. We’re queer- and trans-affirming, culturally responsive, and trained in trauma-informed, consent-based care. Your identities and lived experiences shape the therapy we co-create.
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If desired, we can include a partner in select sessions to support boundaries, communication, and intimacy at your pace. Your consent guides any involvement.
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Timelines vary. Some clients feel relief within months; others engage longer-term for deeper integration. We’ll check in regularly and tailor care to your goals and capacity.
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We’re out-of-network and provide superbills you can submit for potential reimbursement. Many clients use HSA/FSA funds. We’ll clarify fees and frequency in your consult.
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Schedule a free consultation and we’ll match you with a trauma-informed therapist experienced in sexual trauma recovery. You set the pace; we walk with you.
Start working with a sexual abuse therapist in San Francisco today
Ready to begin healing from sexual trauma? Our trauma-informed therapists in San Francisco and across California are here to support your journey.