Sexual Abuse therapists in Sylvania, Ohio OH
Sexual Abuse
Trauma Therapy Company Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
lthough you feel alone, you are not alone. According to Dark to Light and their 20 years of service to preventing child abuse, about one in seven girls will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under. Youths have higher rates of sexual assault victimization than do adults. Hearing these statistics might cause some fear but it can also validate you.
These facts also state that this abuse commonly leads to substance abuse. Female adult survivors of child sexual abuse are nearly three times more likely to report substance use problems (40.5% versus 14% in general population). We don’t want to feel it, we don’t want to think about it. It makes sense that you would seek something to take the pain away.
Your mind can feel like a war zone. Mental health problems are a common long-term consequence of child sexual abuse. Adult women who were sexually abused as a child are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression as women who were not sexually abused. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are more than twice as likely to report a suicide attempt. Females who are sexually abused are three times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders than females who are not sexually abused. You may have previously seen someone about this and were met with many different disorders. They may have constantly changed what they told you was wrong with you, never fitting what you though or felt.
Your body is also struggling, maybe from multiple health issues you are trying to manage. Adult victims of child sexual abuse have higher rates of health care utilization and report significantly more health complaints compared to adults without a child sexual abuse history. These include fibromyalgia, severe premenstrual syndrome, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and a wide range of reproductive and sexual health complaints, including excessive bleeding, amenorrhea, pain during intercourse and menstrual irregularity. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are 30% more likely than their non-abused peers to have a serious medical condition such as diabetes, cancer, heart problems, stroke or hypertension. You might miss work or important events because of your health or just exhaustion from surviving day to day.
4 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Christine Manley
Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Sexual abuse is much more common than most people realize. Processing and treating sexual abuse is an important part of recovery.
9 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Amanda de Armas
Psychologist, PsyD
As a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I offer a confidential and nurturing space for survivors to process their experiences, rebuild trust, and restore their sense of self-worth. Take the courageous step towards healing and reclaiming your inner strength.
7 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Heather Lampton
Psychologist, PsyD
If you've experienced sexual abuse, know that you're not alone, and help is available. I provide a safe and confidential space for survivors to process their experiences, rebuild trust, and reclaim their sense of safety and autonomy. Together, we'll work at your pace to address the emotional and psychological impact of the abuse, develop coping strategies, and foster healing and empowerment.
22 Years Experience
Sexual Abuse
Therapy Solutions, LLC
Psychologist
Many of our therapists work with sexual abuse survivors. We feel that sexual abuse survivors need and deserve a safe and secure place to discuss their pain and survivor-hood. Dr. Sanness and Dr. Nelson specialize in trauma. Dr. Sanness also specialized in Complex Trauma (repeated trauma that has occurred over developmental time periods throughout the life-span).
22 Years Experience