Psychiatrist & Therapist Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Yes. Because a provider holds power and influence over a patient, sexual contact in that relationship is treated as a serious boundary violation — abuse, not consent. This is true even if you cared for them, felt you agreed, or the contact happened after sessions ended. The responsibility always rests with the professional.

Your feelings were a normal response to manipulation, not a reason for blame. The law recognizes that a therapist's authority makes true consent impossible. Many survivors describe being slowly drawn in over months. What you felt does not change what happened: the provider misused their position, and that is on them.

No. You do not need recordings, texts, or witnesses to talk to a lawyer. Many strong cases begin with only your account. Your attorney can gather records, licensing complaints, and other evidence. The first step is simply a confidential conversation — bring whatever you have, and nothing if you have nothing.

These cases are handled with deep care for your privacy. Most are resolved confidentially, and courts have strong protections for mental-health records and survivor identities. Your lawyer will explain exactly what stays private and what, if anything, becomes part of the case — and you stay in control of those decisions.

Often, yes. If a practice, hospital, or treatment center hired, supervised, or kept a provider despite warning signs, it can share legal responsibility. These organizations frequently have a duty to protect patients. Holding the institution accountable can also help expose patterns that put others at risk.

Deadlines, called statutes of limitations, vary by state, and many states have expanded the time survivors have to come forward — especially for abuse that happened as a minor. Because the rules differ and exceptions exist, the calm next step is a quick, free conversation so a lawyer can tell you where you stand.

Compensation can cover therapy and future counseling, medical costs, lost income, and the emotional harm you carried. In some cases, additional damages apply when a provider or institution acted especially wrongfully. No amount undoes the harm, but it can fund your recovery and signal that what happened mattered.

Most cases never reach a courtroom — many resolve through confidential settlement. If a case does move toward trial, your attorney prepares and supports you every step, and protections exist to limit how and where you have to speak. You are never pushed into anything you are not ready for.

Nothing upfront. These cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means you pay no fees unless your case succeeds. The first consultation is free and confidential. You will never be asked for money out of pocket to find out whether you have a case.

Yes. Your first conversation is private and protected. We understand how hard it is to talk about abuse by someone you trusted with your mental health, and you control how much you share and how fast you go. You can ask questions, learn your options, and decide later whether to move forward.