Frankly, I can relate and I believe you.

Many people consider this topic unpalatable. However, I know what that journey looks and feels like. When you are “in it,” you cannot see anything else and it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Past traumas infiltrate every aspect of your life without you even realizing it.

You may have a disdain for being touched and find it hard to trust people. You may unconsciously silence your needs and desires while prioritizing the desires of others. Feelings of self-blame & self-doubt seem ubiquitous and constant. However, I can tell you from personal experience that there is another side that is absolutely attainable and liberating.

As a sexual trauma therapist, I consider it a privilege to work with my fellow sexual abuse survivors to curate a life of peace & empowerment in which you can thrive. This is a safe and supportive environment in which you can share all of those thoughts and emotions and feel understood.

People in your life may have a diminished capacity to listen to details, understand your triggers and emotions tied to sexual assault and sexual trauma. They either “don’t get it” or they can’t listen anymore and awkwardly change the subject.

Here, you can express all of the details and confusing emotions with someone that can compassionately sit in that space with you and provide a psychologically based perspective. Discussing sexual abuse with a qualified sexual abuse therapist can be a powerful part of your healing process.

Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, especially after experiencing a traumatic event like sexual violence or sexual abuse, but you're not alone. Through sexual abuse counseling, you can begin to address traumatic memories and reduce PTSD symptoms associated with post traumatic stress disorder.

We offer evidence-based sexual trauma therapy, including approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help reframe harmful thoughts and improve your overall mental health.

Therapy for sexual trauma is not one-size-fits-all, and our approach to mental health treatment honors your experience and your pace. Whether you're new to therapy or continuing your journey, we're here to support your recovery from sexual abuse and sexual assault with compassion, care, and proven techniques.

Policy on Joint Sessions in Cases of Sexual Trauma

To do trauma therapy safely, you need to be able to speak freely, feel in control of your choices and trust that your nervous system will not be pushed into overwhelm. When someone has been sexually harmed, being in the same room with the person who caused that harm can make it much harder to feel safe or to do meaningful therapeutic work.

For this reason, this practice does not hold therapy sessions where a survivor of sexual trauma and the person who harmed them are present together. This applies to all types of sessions, not just trauma processing. Trauma work is done individually with the survivor so that healing can occur in a space that supports safety, autonomy and emotional stability.

If you are in an ongoing relationship with the person who caused harm, you and that person may each seek therapy separately with different providers. This policy is in place to protect your well-being and to ensure that therapy does not unintentionally cause further harm.

This practice complies with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council rules governing Licensed Professional Counselors and adheres to the ethical principles and practice guidelines of the American Psychological Association regarding trauma-informed care, client safety and informed consent. Written informed consent is provided prior to the initiation of counseling services. Trauma therapy requires an environment of emotional safety, autonomy and confidentiality.

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