Sexual Assault & Violence Therapy in Cincinnati

If your trauma involves sexual assault or sexual violence, you may feel deep shame, fear, or confusion. Even everyday experiences, a scene on TV, a scent, a sound, can trigger overwhelming feelings or bring back memories you’ve tried to bury.

You might blame yourself or question whether your memories are real. Please know: what happened was not your fault. And healing, while delicate, is possible.

At Therapy Cincinnati, we offer a safe, compassionate space to help you rebuild trust and reclaim control over your life.

Understanding the Impact of Sexual Trauma

Sexual trauma can disrupt every sense of safety — in your body, your emotions, and your relationships. Survivors often carry intense emotions like fear, disgust, or numbness, as well as physical symptoms such as muscle tension, flashbacks, or sleep disturbances.

When your boundaries have been violated, it’s normal to feel disconnected or hyper-aware of potential danger. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and empowering.

Healing at Your Own Pace

Healing from sexual trauma is never rushed. We move only at the pace you choose, ensuring that you always feel grounded and in control. The first steps in therapy are about reestablishing safety — helping your body and mind understand that the danger is over.

Therapy may include learning coping tools for anxiety, grounding techniques for triggers, and gentle ways to reconnect with trust, intimacy, and peace.

The Goal of Trauma Therapy

Our goal in trauma therapy is to reduce the emotional intensity — or “charge” — that memories of the event still carry.

We can’t change what happened, but we can change how it feels when you think about it. Through evidence-based methods like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and IFS, we help your brain and body reprocess traumatic memories in a way that no longer overwhelms you.

What Healing Can Look Like

Right now, it may feel impossible — but healing is absolutely within reach. Over time, you can begin to:

• Sleep through the night without nightmares

• Walk confidently down the street without scanning for danger

• Feel comfortable in your own skin again

• Enjoy intimacy with your partner without fear or flashbacks

• Connect with others from a place of trust rather than self-protection

You deserve to live with peace, presence, and joy. We can help you get there.

Compassionate, Skilled Support

Working through sexual trauma takes care, skill, and experience. Our trauma therapists at Therapy Cincinnati are highly trained in trauma-informed care and work collaboratively with you to find the approach that best fits your needs.

We offer an environment of safety and respect — where you set the pace and decide what healing looks like for you.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You’ve been through enough. Don’t let what happened continue to control your life. Reach out today to start your healing journey with a compassionate trauma therapist in Cincinnati.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward reclaiming your life.

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