About LOSATS
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Services, Rochester, New York is a private agency specializing in treatment, training and consultation for victims, offenders and families effected by sexual abuse.
Carl W. Christensen LCSW
Emanuel Petracca LCSW
Tom Neilans Ph.D.
We provide services through our main office at:
100 Linden Oaks, Ste. 200,
Rochester, New York 14625,
phone 585-586-6840
and
Bivona Child Advocacy Center, 
275 Lake Avenue,
Rochester, New York, 14608,
phone 585-935-7800.
Useful Links for accurate information
Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Facing Sexual abuse.
Help for Offenders
New York Offender Treatment
Facts about Offending
National Offender Treatment
Resources
Helpful reading
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Services
100 Linden Oaks, ste. 200, Rochester, New York 14621
See links in service list for details about specific services and fees.
Name: Carl W. Christensen
Emanuel Petracca
585-586-6840
Email:
carlc@losats.com
joep@losats.com
THE DISCLOSURE OF SEXUAL ABUSE RAISES MANY QUESTIONS:
How could such a terrible thing happen?
Can people recover from sexual abuse?
Can our family continue after this trauma?
What will happen if people find out about this trauma?
Can offenders change?
Why are so many people involved in this?
Will we ever be safe again?
Can anyone understand how I feel?
What can I do to recover from abuse in the past?
How does sexual abuse effect relationships?
How can I keep from abusing again?
LOSATS is prepared to help you answer these questions and support the healing process.
LINDEN OAKS SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
100 Linden Oaks, Suite 200
Rochester, New York
585-586-6840
www.losats.com
FACING SEXUAL ABUSE
Sexual abuse is now recognized as a major public concern.  However, often due to the stigma and feelings of shame and fear,
         it is difficult to face the reality of the abuse and begin to heal.
With support, courage, and specialized professional help, the abuser, the abused and their families can face the trauma and true healing can begin.  Those abused can be freed of the burden of silence and the  fear and confusion about what has happened.  Family members can overcome difficulties and develop more open, supportive relationships.  Abusers can become responsible for their behavior, understand and manage the risks they present, and participate in helping heal the wounds they have caused.  The helping network can work together in a coordinated way to achieve common goals and model effective relationships.
Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment Services approaches the problems caused by sexual abuse from a systems perspective to break the cycle of abuse in the lives of families.  Conducting a thorough assessment and providing the most useful, effective methods of intervention are necessary steps toward creating meaningful change.  Consulting with other professionals, following the latest advances in research, and pioneering innovative approaches are the hallmark of the LOSATS approach to sexual abuse treatment.
PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES
Thomas H. Neilans, Ph.D. has, for more than 25 years, conducted and supervised therapy for families in which sexual abuse has occurred.  Currently Dr. Neilans is in private practice at Linden Oaks, consults to several organizations and is actively involved in community health care committees.  He was formerly the Director of the Family & Marriage Clinic at URMC and Director of Family Programs for Kaiser Permanente.
Emanuel Petracca, LCSW, ACSW is in private practice and has been extensively involved in the treatment of incest and sexual abuse for over 20 years.  He has worked with families, survivors, offenders, and non-offending spouses in family, individual and group modalities.  He also provides training and consultation regarding sexual abuse and its treatment to schools and the community.
Carl Christensen, LCSW, ACSW is in independent practice at Linden Oaks.  In addition to treatment for sexual abuse, he provides therapy, training and consultation for therapists.  He is on the faculty of the Rochester Institute of Technology in the Social Work Department.  His background includes assessment and treatment of sex offenders and families experiencing incest.
Associates
James Smith, LMSW, is a clinical social worker and family therapist.  He provides family therapy and group therapy for LOSATS clients.  He also has experience in substance abuse and offender management.
Christina McCann, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in practice at Linden Oaks.  She specializes in treatment with children and families.  She is also on the faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
EARLY INTERVENTION
We would like to be involved as soon as the abuse is disclosed.  Our support can protect the integrity of the family, assist in ensuring safety and direct healing to all who have been effected.
TOTAL SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT
Sexual abuse has wide reaching effects and often involves several helpers responding to the situation.  We encourage all of the individuals involved (family and helpers) to meet at the beginning of service to share ideas, resources, and concerns in order to develop a comprehensive plan for the family.  We support the courage of those disclosing abuse to seek support.  We acknowledge the stresses placed upon families, and we encourage the abusers to take responsibility for their actions and contribute to the overall plan of recovery.
CLOSE TEAMWORK WITH HELPING NETWORKS
We work closely with others involved to ensure that an integrated, collaborative team models healthy functioning for the family and encourages cooperation toward mutual goals.  This may include contact with Child Protective Services, law enforcement personnel, the courts, probation/parole, ministers, extended family members, mental health providers, and physicians.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
· Family, individual and couples therapy.
· Child and adolescent therapy.
· Survivor groups.
Specialized offender evaluations.
Adolescent Treatment Groups Pornography Treatment Groups.
Adult  offender groups.
CONSULTATION & TRAINING
We offer custom designed training services to individuals and agencies wishing to expand their expertise and services in sexual abuse treatment.  We provide workshops, seminars, consultations and supervision of staff in addressing the puzzles and stresses of intervening in sexual abuse.
REFERRALS & FEES
Contact our offices and discuss your needs with a LOSATS therapist.  We will then set up an initial planning session to involve as many family members and service providers as possible.  The meeting will explore the concerns of the participants and develop an initial treatment plan. Treatment fees may be covered by health insurance plans, direct payment or through our Preventive Services contract from  Monroe County Division of Social Services.
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