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Sexual Abuse / Assault Recovery

Compassionate support for survivors experiencing emotional or physical effects of sexual trauma. Therapy focuses on safety, recovery, and rebuilding trust in oneself and others.

Overview

Sexual abuse or assault involves any non-consensual sexual act that violates an individual’s bodily autonomy and emotional safety. Survivors often experience long-lasting emotional, psychological, and physical effects. Therapy provides a safe space to process trauma, rebuild control, and heal.

Symptoms
  • Shame, guilt, or self-blame

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories

  • Avoidance of reminders

  • Difficulty trusting or forming intimate relationships

  • Anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms

  • Dissociation or emotional numbness

  • Sleep problems or nightmares

  • Body image issues

Causes
  • Sexual assault

  • Childhood sexual abuse

  • Coercion or manipulation

  • Boundary violations

  • Abuse by a known person (common in cases)

How Therapy Can Help
  • Trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT)

  • EMDR for reprocessing traumatic memories

  • Somatic experiencing & grounding

  • Rebuilding a sense of safety

  • Addressing shame and self-blame

  • Restoring bodily autonomy and self-trust

  • Support in navigating triggers and intimacy

  • Survivor-centered approach to healing

Therapists Experienced in This Area

Rachel S.

Counseling Psychologist

Exp:

4 Years

Veena Jain

Counseling Psychologist

Exp:

7 Years

Ahana Ghosh

Clinical Psychologist

Exp:

4 Years

Arushi Mahindroo

Clinical Psychologist

Exp:

2 Years

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