Healing From Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma can have a profound impact and requires therapy specifically tailored toward this experience. My approach is tailored to support you in navigating the complexities of healing, while recognizing the unique challenges you may face as a queer individual. Sexual trauma includes a wide range of experiences, such as assault, abuse, and non-consensual encounters, that can leave lasting emotional and psychological effects. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, these experiences are often compounded by societal stigma, discrimination, and a lack of affirming support systems. The intersection of sexual trauma and marginalization can make healing feel even more challenging.
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“Emotions are tunnels. You have to go all the way through the darkness to get to the light at the end.” — Emily Nagoski
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My Therapeutic Approach
I offer a compassionate, individualized approach to healing from sexual trauma, using therapeutic methods that center your unique needs and experiences:
Relational and Collaborative Therapy: I believe healing happens within supportive relationships. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences and relational patterns may impact your current well-being. This collaborative process supports you in discovering your needs and desires in relationships and learning how to express them authentically.
Somatic Therapy: Trauma often resides in the body, not just the mind. I incorporate somatic techniques to help you reconnect with your physical self, tuning into your body’s sensations and fostering a compassionate relationship with it. This holistic approach supports the release of trauma and promotes a sense of safety within yourself.
Depth Psychology: I work with you to explore unconscious parts of yourself that may hold the pain of your trauma. Through this process, you can gain a deeper understanding of your inner world, allowing for meaningful personal growth and transformation.
Creating a Safe and Affirming Space
I am deeply committed to creating a therapeutic environment where you feel seen, heard, and affirmed. I understand the systemic oppressions that impact LGBTQIA+ individuals and approach therapy with cultural humility and respect for your identity and lived experiences.
Taking the Next Step
Choosing to heal from sexual trauma is a brave and empowering act. I am here to support you at your pace, offering a space for growth, understanding, and transformation.
Offering in person therapy in Berkeley, CA and virtual / telehealth therapy to residents of California.
