Reclaim your life
One in six women and one in 33 men has experienced sexual violence. We're only starting to get the rates for LGBTQ+ individuals, but estimates suggest approximately 21% of transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming college students experience sexual violence. And many of these numbers are underestimations.
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People who experience sexual violence often struggle to adjust following the event. The shame and stigma associated with this trauma is significant. We don't talk about sex in this country, much less sexual violence.
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If you've experienced sexual violence:
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It's not your fault.
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You're not alone.
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You're in the right place.
Common symptoms of sexual assault
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Isolation
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Increase in substance use
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Reckless behavior
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Including unsafe sex or multiple sexual partners
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Trouble with intimacy
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Lack of trust
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Panic attacks
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Shame and guilt
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Trouble sleeping
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Feelings of numbness
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Self blame
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Minimizing
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Difficulty maintaining boundaries
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Feeling unsafe
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Dissociation
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Intense mood changes
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Physical symptoms
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Racing heart, sweating, headaches, GI upset​
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There is hope.
Trauma treatment can help, but not all treatments are equal
Some people spend years in therapy, talking about their trauma in circles. Despite going to therapy every week, things don't get better.
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As a trauma focused therapist, I specialize in treating trauma. I use therapeutic techniques that are based in evidence and clinical data. When you meet with me, we won't talk around your trauma for months on end. We'll talk about your trauma and process through it.
My Approach
Non-judgment No one deserves to be sexually assaulted ever. It doesn't matter if you were drinking or what you were wearing. Together, we'll create a more accurate understanding of why the assault happened and who is responsible (it's not you).
Non-judgmental
Mindfulness Sexual assault keeps you stuck in the past, reliving your worst memories. We'll use mindfulness to help ground you in the moment, and learn to leave the past where it belongs. When traumatic thoughts and memories return, you'll see them for what they are - memories.
Mindfulness
Self-compassion Shame and guilt are common emotions for sexual assault survivors. We live in a society that blames survivors instead of recognizing our systemic problem with sexual violence. You'll learn to give yourself kindness, connect with others, and stay present in the moment.