Sexual trauma can leave a lasting impact, making it difficult to feel safe or at ease in your own body and relationships. For many people, the experience of sexual violence, coercion, or unwanted contact can feel deeply isolating and hard to put into words. Sexual trauma doesn't always show on the surface, but it can profoundly affect how you see yourself and how you connect with others.
You might find yourself feeling numb, overwhelmed by flashbacks, or struggling with a sense of shame or guilt that lingers long after the event. Intimacy can feel challenging, and it may seem like your emotions are constantly shifting between fear, anger, or sadness. You may question your own reactions or feel disconnected from your body. These feelings are not weaknesses — they are natural responses from a mind and body working to process what happened.
Sexual trauma is not just a past event — it's an experience that can shape your sense of self, your relationships, and your emotional well-being. Your body and mind may react as if the danger is still present, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly on edge. Processing the aftermath of sexual trauma can feel confusing and exhausting, but understanding the impact is a vital step towards healing.
These responses are not your fault. They are your mind and body's way of trying to make sense of a deeply distressing experience. Therapy can help you learn to understand these reactions and move towards reclaiming your sense of safety and control.
Therapy offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore the impact of sexual trauma on your life. Together, we will gently uncover how your experiences have shaped your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Understanding how your brain and body respond to trauma can help you make sense of reactions that may feel confusing or overwhelming.
My approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs. Rather than focusing solely on the event itself, we will explore how sexual trauma has affected you holistically — emotionally, physically, and mentally. Through a combination of psychoeducation, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and trauma processing, you can learn how to reconnect with yourself and process your feelings with compassion.
During our sessions, we will create a space where you feel respected, heard, and safe to share at your own pace. You will never be pushed to discuss more than you are ready to. Whether you are dealing with feelings of shame, disconnection from your body, or struggles with intimacy, the focus will be on helping you feel more grounded and supported. Therapy is about reclaiming your sense of safety and agency, not just managing symptoms.
Healing from sexual trauma is not a linear process. There will be days when memories or emotions feel overwhelming, and that's completely natural. In our work together, we will practice self-compassion — acknowledging that recovery is not about doing it perfectly, but about giving yourself permission to heal at your own pace. Allowing yourself the time to process and rebuild is an act of courage.
If you're considering therapy, I'm here to support you. We can start with a free 15-minute consultation to see how you feel about working together. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but you don't have to carry the weight of it all on your own.
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