PTSD/TRAUMA TREATMENT

Sexual Assault & Violence

If your trauma involves sexual violence or assault, you may feel intense shame, fear, or confusion. When you watch TV or a movie, you may hope you don’t see any sexual violence because it’s just too overwhelming for you. You may blame yourself for what happened or question whether your memories are real.

Healing from sexual trauma is delicate work, and it’s always guided by your comfort level. We’ll never move faster than you want to. The first goal is to reestablish a sense of safety and control—over your body, your emotions, and your story.

What’s the Goal of Trauma Therapy?

Our goal in trauma therapy is to take away what we call the “emotional charge” of what you went through. If you were to think about a time when you tripped and fell as a child, it’s unlikely that you would feel very upset now, even though, at the time, it was probably pretty upsetting. This is a good example of how you can feel about the things you’ve been through. We can’t actually change what happened to you, but what we can change is how the trauma feels now when you look back on it. That’s our goal, and it’s definitely attainable.

Working on Trauma Can Help

It may feel impossible now, but you can wake up refreshed after a good night’s sleep and feel confident and light. You can have a normal day without random memories popping into your head. You can walk down the street without having to think about who is walking behind you. You can feel comfortable and actually enjoy intimacy with your partner without being triggered. You can connect with others without feeling guarded all the time, and have deeper and more meaningful relationships. We can help you get there.

It’s crucial to work with someone who is compassionate and skilled and who can ensure your path to recovery is as safe and successful as possible. There are a range of ways to process trauma, and we will work together to find the approach that suits you best.

Nightmares, flashbacks, and feeling on edge don’t have to be your story.

You’ve been through enough. Don’t let what happened to you continue to affect you and your life. Reach out now for expert help.

Our Cincinnati counselors can help victims of trauma begin to recover from the effects of PTSD.

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