We have over 10 counselors at 3 locations with various specialities including sexual abuse. Several of our counselors work with either children or adults in regards to sexual abuse and related issues.
Pre-Licensed Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
My heart in working with survivors of sexual abuse is to help them reclaim their voice, choice, and empowerment as they pursue healing. Together we will approach your story from a trauma informed mindset that cares for the mind/body/spirit connection and seek to restore your connection to your body, healing from your abuse, and any other goals you may have.
Sexual abuse is much larger problem than most people realize. One in four women have a history of sexual abuse. One in 7 men. These are just the reported cases. We keep it a secret for years. It destroys our sense of self. We feel less than, dirty, not good enough, and terrified it will happen again. We cannot block out the memory. It is a depressing and overwhelming. I use Cognitive Processing Therapy, a 12 session approach to reducing symptoms of trauma. If clients are open to using art, we add it as a way to go deeper and better express what is difficult to express verbally.
Many of my recent clients have been victims of sexual abuse as children. This is a horrible and well-kept secret for most. I understand the feelings you are experiencing and I want you to know you did not deserve what happened to you. Together, we can walk you through this and past it. If your abuse was years ago, it is time to be free.
Whether you are experiencing it now or it is in the past, sexual abuse is an issue that will haunt you until you work through it. As an expert in the area, I provide a caring and non-judgmental environment for you to work at a pace that will give you a sense of relief and security.