Mental Health Services

Children with a history of sexual abuse may experience a wide range of symptoms including emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, cognitive symptoms and physiological symptoms. Early identification and treatment of traumatized children can prevent potentially serious and long-term negative outcomes.

SafeSpot’s trained mental health professionals utilize a treatment model called Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment that has been researched and evaluated over the past 25 years. This research has consistently demonstrated that TF-CBT is successful at reducing children’s trauma-related symptoms and responses. It is designated a Model Program by SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and has received the highest scientific rating as a Well-Supported-Effective Practice by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare.

If other treatment needs are identified that are outside the scope of SafeSpot’s services, a referral will be made to another agency that will better meet those needs. SafeSpot does not perform psychiatric services, psychological testing, substance abuse treatment services, crisis stabilization services, custody evaluations, assessments for sexual abuse, and/or sex offender treatment services.

Referrals for clinical services:

SafeSpot accepts therapy referrals from law enforcement, department of family services, victim services, the commonwealth’s attorney’s office and INOVA FACT department. Unfortunately, SafeSpot cannot accept community referrals or self-referrals.