Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse Recovery

 

A Comprehensive Approach to Healing

Sexual abuse is an immensely challenging experience that can affect every facet of an individual’s life—emotional, physical, and mental. My extensive experience working with both survivors and perpetrators of abuse in clinical and forensic settings has equipped me with a profound understanding of the complexities involved in recovery.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Recovery from sexual abuse requires a specialized, trauma-informed approach. I utilize a trauma-focused lens to address the intricate layers of impact. This method includes:

  • Somatic Therapy: Engaging with the nervous system to help survivors reconnect with their bodies, which often bear the brunt of trauma. Techniques such as grounding and sensory awareness play a critical role in managing physical responses to trauma.
  • Cognitive Work: Challenging and reframing thoughts and beliefs about oneself and others that have been distorted by the abuse. By addressing these cognitive aspects, we work towards rebuilding a healthier self-image and more constructive interpersonal relationships.
  • Emotion-Based Interventions: Many survivors may struggle with feeling their emotions or find themselves overwhelmed by them. Therapy provides a safe space to feel and express emotions with guidance, helping to process and regulate them effectively.
  • Behavioral Adjustments: Identifying and modifying behaviors and coping strategies that were developed in response to abuse but may no longer serve you well. Together, we explore new ways of coping that support your current and future well-being.

Your Partner in Recovery

As we navigate your path to recovery, my goal is to empower you, offering support and validation while equipping you with the tools you need for healing and resilience. Understanding that each survivor’s journey is unique, therapy is tailored to meet your specific needs and personal circumstances.

This work is not just about managing symptoms but about fostering a deep, enduring process of healing that allows you to reclaim your life and move forward with confidence and strength.