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Our therapists offer sexual abuse counseling for children in Newport News, VA

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166 licensed therapists & providers in Virginia—8 in Newport News. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting child sexual abuse therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Child sexual abuse therapy FAQs

What is child sexual abuse therapy?

Child sexual abuse therapy helps young victims heal from their traumatic experiences and cope with the physical, mental, and emotional impacts. Learn more about child therapy and teen counseling in Newport News, VA.

How does child sexual abuse therapy work?

Child sexual abuse therapy takes into consideration the age of the victim and then tailors treatment accordingly. It can involve education about trauma and its impact, strategies for coping and relaxation, techniques for addressing negative thoughts, and more.

Is child sexual abuse therapy conducted in person or online?

Child sexual abuse therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child sexual abuse therapy last?

The length of child sexual abuse therapy with one of our therapists at Thriveworks in Newport News, VA depends on your child’s exact needs and could last for several months or years.

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Counseling for Child Sexual Abuse in Newport News, VA

Thriveworks Newport News offers counseling for both adults and children who have been sexually abused. The wounds may be deep but so is the potential for recovering.

If you’re ready for a professional counselor’s help sorting through the effects of sexual assault, reach out to Thriveworks by giving us a call, or schedule online to get started.

A Difficult Reality: Child Sexual Abuse

On a much more general level, child sexual abuse is a sexual interaction between an adult and a child. The following may be examples of child sexual abuse:

  • Contact abuse: Child sexual abuse can involve an adult touching a child in a sexual way. This may range from an adult touching a child’s genitals (or vice versa) all the way to rape. Other forms of sexual assault would be contact sexual abuse, such as penetrating the anus or vagina.
  • Non-contact abuse: Child sexual abuse can occur without touch. For example, a perpetrator can expose themselves to a child or show the child pornographic images. If a child must watch an adult perform a sexual act, that is also sexual abuse.
  • Child pornography: Whenever an adult produces, views, or circulates child pornography, child abuse has occurred.

What If You Suspect a Child Is Being Sexually Abused?

Signs that a child may have been sexually abused include:

  • Inappropriate sexual behaviors like exposing private parts, acting sexual with other people, or having dolls or stuffed animals act out sexual acts.
  • Bruising, tearing, redness, or swelling in the genitalia or anus.
  • Having a sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infection, or yeast infection.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Difficulty walking or sitting.
  • Talking about sex or using terms in a way that is developmentally advanced.

Contact the authorities to report the incident. Afterward, when everyone is safe, you can reach out to us to schedule a session with one our therapists to help address what has occurred to you or a child.

Reaching Out for Healing

If you were sexually abused as a child, know that many survivors work with a therapist as they come to understanding and begin to heal. Reaching out may feel overwhelming, but here are a few tips for seeking a mental health professional:

  • Before scheduling an appointment, ask about the therapist’s experience working with clients who have lived through child sexual abuse. Mental health professionals often have areas of expertise, and it is reasonable to find a therapist who understands what your experienced.
  • You can inquire about the methodologies that the therapist uses. For example, trauma-informed cognitive behavior therapy (TICBT) and trauma-informed dialectical behavior therapy (TIDBT) are techniques that can be used in therapy.
  • During your appointments, you should feel safe and comfortable. If something about the therapist does not sit well with you, trusting your gut is important.

Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks Newport News for Child Sexual Abuse

If you are ready to meet with a mental health professional, know that Thriveworks Newport News offers appointments for child sexual abuse. We meet with both children and adults.

We offer evening and weekend appointments, and new clients often have an appointment within a week of their first call. Call today, or schedule to get started.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Newport News accept 31 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage Group

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Newport News
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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

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$1

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Hear from our clients

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I get to talk. Instead of only listening to the therapist. She allows me to speak and get my thoughts out so I can receive her words when she speaks.
Genavieve Mar 2026
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I like how kind and friendly, and caring the staff is. However, the refund is taking a while for reemburshment.
Anabelle Mar 2026
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Sophia is a great therapist. I love being able to talk to her.
Oliver Mar 2026
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I like that relationship that has developed, more like a close friendship. Always look forward to each session.
Malika Mar 2026
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I'm very thankful to have this service available to me. Sometimes it's just a casual conversation, but mostly it gives me a sounding board for what I'm feeling and experiencing between our sessions. It helps to talk it out and get someone else's perspective.
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Abbey Mar 2026
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Ms. Crystal has always been amazing, she is Thriveworks
Adelyn Mar 2026
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I appreciated the suggestions I got from my counselor, Sophia Strydom. I would like Thrivework to make the scheduling or finding a provider easier to navigate.
Aurorah Dec 2025
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I appreciate that they take different kind of treatments seriously and that it is unique to the individual.
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Where to find us

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Address

1030 Loftis Blvd Suite 102
Newport News, VA 23606

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newport News is located in Port Warwick and near Loftis Boulevard and Nat Turner Boulevard, off Jefferson Avenue. It is just around the corner from the Christopher Newport University campus and the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

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Phone number

(757) 418-8127
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Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
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Hours

Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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