Therapy for Sexual Trauma and Nonconsensual Experiences
If it ‘wasn’t that bad,’ why does it still bother me so much?
You’ve worked so hard to build the life you’ve always wanted - successful career, meaningful relationships, and a future you can be proud of. But despite all your achievements, something still doesn’t feel right. The past, even if it seems distant, lingers in ways you can’t always put into words.
Whether you’ve experienced sexual assault, unclear consent, or a situation where you were too drunk or incapacitated to give clear consent, the aftermath can be confusing, disorienting, and painful. What started as a night out or a seemingly innocent encounter has left you with emotional scars that you can’t seem to shake.
You may feel like:
You can’t trust your own memories or decisions about what happened, leaving you in a constant state of doubt.
You feel disconnected from your body, like it’s no longer fully yours to control, or that it’s holding onto something that you can’t get rid of.
You experience waves of anxiety, shame, or guilt, even when you know deep down you weren’t at fault.
You struggle to understand what consent means for you now, and you fear you’ll never fully heal from the confusion.
You’re feel on edge, scanning for danger even in moments that should feel safe.
You’ve tried to move forward, but it feels like the trauma follows you, sometimes showing up in ways you don’t understand. You’re not alone in this experience, and it’s possible to heal and regain control over your body and life. In trauma therapy, we focus on helping your body and mind reconnect safely. Through EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, and CBT therapy, you can process what happened at a pace that feels manageable, so the past no longer controls your present.
In our sessions, we will work together to make sense of what happened and how it’s impacting you today - without pushing you to relive painful memories before you’re ready.
Trauma therapy is a place for you to explore the complex feelings around nonconsent or unclear consent, to give yourself permission to feel what you feel, and to begin untangling the emotional weight you’re carrying.
I know that these experiences are often complicated and involve a lot of confusion, self-blame, and feelings of guilt. In trauma therapy, we’ll take things at a pace that feels right for you.
Our work together may include:
Understanding lasting emotional and physical effects of nonconsent or sexual assault, especially when alcohol or incapacitation was involved.
Reframing feelings of shame and self-blame, helping you recognize that you are not responsible for someone else’s actions.
Using somatic therapy and EMDR therapy to help your body safely release stored tension and fear.
Reconnecting with your body and learning to feel at home in it again.
Exploring how trauma impacts your relationships, trust, and boundaries, and how to heal and set clearer boundaries moving forward.
Integrating approaches like CBT therapy, ACT therapy, or IFS therapy to help you find clarity and emotional balance.
This isn’t about rushing through the process or forcing a specific timeline. It’s about taking the time to understand your feelings, to rebuild trust in yourself, and to start reclaiming your life from the impact of trauma. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin; we’ll work through it together at a pace that feels safe for you.
What Trauma Therapy With Me Looks Like
Healing from nonconsensual experiences, especially those involving alcohol or unclear consent, is complex, but it is absolutely possible.
As you move through trauma therapy, you may start to notice small but powerful changes. You might begin to:
Feel more grounded in your body, no longer carrying the weight of someone else’s actions.
Reclaim your sense of safety, trusting your body again and making choices based on what you need - not out of fear or guilt.
Release shame and self-blame, recognizing that responsibility lies with the person who violated your consent.
Set clear, healthy boundaries in your relationships without guilt or overprotection.
Experience deeper intimacy and connection in your relationships, both romantic and platonic, where trust is built on mutual respect and clarity.
This work isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about helping your mind and body integrate what happened so it no longer defines you. Through EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, and approaches from CBT therapy, ACT therapy, and IFS therapy, you’ll develop tools to manage triggers, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your own power.
P.S. Reaching out for help for trauma isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s an act of self-trust. You deserve to feel safe, empowered, and connected to your body again - and trauma therapy is a space where we can work together to make that happen, on your terms and at your pace.
What Your Life Can Look Like After Trauma Therapy
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