Therapy for Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Harm, Childhood Abuse, or
Trauma in Relationships
Experiences of sexual harm, childhood abuse, and trauma in relationships can affect how you feel in your body, how you function in your relationships, and how safe you feel in the world.
You may be dealing with something recent, something from childhood, or something you have carried for many, many years.
You may know exactly what happened, or you may still be trying to find the right language to describe it.
You May Be Seeking Therapy Because…
The impact of trauma is showing up in your life in ways that feel confusing, exhausting, or difficult to explain.
This might include (but is definitely not limited to):
Feeling anxious, numb, disconnected, or on edge
Shame, self-blame, or difficulty trusting your own reactions
Difficulty feeling safe in relationships
Trouble trusting others or setting boundaries
Feeling disconnected from your body
Avoiding reminders of what happened
Feeling stuck between wanting support and wanting to avoid talking about it
You do not need to have a diagnosis, a clear timeline, or the perfect words for your experiences before starting therapy.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy is not about forcing you to tell your story before you are ready or deciding what your response “should” look like.
Rather, therapy provides space to slow down so you can begin identifying what support, relief, change, and healing could look like in the present.
Our work together may involve understanding how trauma is showing up for you, processing painful experiences at a manageable pace, and reconnecting with your needs, boundaries, and sense of self.
We also make space for the broader context of your life, including relationships, culture, identity, and the many systems that shape your world.
