I worked with survivors of sex abuse and trauma since my internship. Building emotional safety will be instrumental in my work with you and hope that you'll allow me the privilege of supporting you in likely the hardest periods of your life.
Even after the trauma is over, it is common to still feel on edge, to question our part in the incident, and to feel as if we are reliving it over and over again. My training in trauma-informed therapy can help you to feel safe again, process the traumatic memories, and make meaning of the trauma in your life.
Sexual assault and abuse can result in severe physical and emotional trauma to you. Sexual abuse includes any type of sexual activity that takes place without consent. Rape, unwanted sexual touching, groping, and forced oral sex are some forms of sexual abuse. Sexual violence and sexual assault are other terms for sexual abuse. You might be feeling overwhelmed or ashamed, and it may be difficult to know where to turn. I have a very strong clinical interest in helping you feel safe within your mind and body in our sessions. I will help you walk towards your story, where you can hold it with confidence and shuck shame and guilt out!
I have several years experience working in an agency that supports survivors of sexual assault and supporters of survivors of sexual assault. Here I provided individual and group counselling utilizing a variety of modalities that catered to each individual.