Therapy for sexual trauma
Our sexual trauma specialists in NYC offer in-person and online therapy to help you heal emotionally and feel safe again in your mind, body, and relationships.
- Headaches
- Abdominal pain
- Changes in arousal
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Fatigue
- Feelings of guilt and shame
- Mistrust of others
- Feelings of over responsibility
- Intrusive thoughts
- Avoidance
- Lack of safety and control
- And many others
Sexual trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on a person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It may lead to trouble regulating emotions, a loss of sense of self, dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, difficulty forming relationships, and other mental health conditions.
Sexual trauma can steal your sense of peace and make it hard to live the life you want. Exploring this with a professional can be a powerful step towards healing and reclaiming your quality of life.
Cognitive and somatic symptoms of sexual trauma can include:
Is sexual trauma inducing feelings of shame, guilt, or fear?
With the proper tools, you can learn to overcome your triggers and process the impact of your trauma in a safe space.
Regain your sense of safety, control, and wellbeing.
- Therapy works on rebuilding self-esteem and a positive self-image that may have been damaged by the trauma.
- It teaches practical skills to manage symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance.
- Therapy helps survivors acknowledge and validate their experiences, address feelings of guilt and shame, and reconnect with core values and beliefs.
How sexual trauma therapy helps
start your therapy journey
Our sexual trauma specialists understand that healing is a personal journey. We will consider all aspects of your life to create a plan that supports your well-being, while maintaining a holistic understanding of the cognitive, behavioral, physical, and relational impact of trauma or abuse.
Your psychotherapist may use a range of modalities, depending on your needs and experiences. Each sexual trauma treatment plan is tailored to you, with your goals and preferences at the forefront.
Whole person healing for the mind and body
how we treat sexual trauma
Therapy Frameworks
EMDR
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
Somatic
Dialectical behavior (DBT)
MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT)
Psychodynamic
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL (CBT)
Attachment-based
Trauma focused
Meet a few of our clinicians
Our clinicians work with sexual trauma and its effects, including shame, guilt, dissociation, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and difficulties feeling safe in your body. Here are a few members of our team who may be a good fit.
Not sure who to choose?
You don't have to figure it out on your own. Reach out to us and we'll help connect you with a clinician whose experience and approach align with what you're looking for.
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Debbie Missud, LMHC-D (she/her)
Areas of Focus: EMDR, anxiety, cPTSD, sexual and attachment-based trauma, perfectionism, body image, relationship issues, adult “glass children.”
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Founder & Clinical Director
Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
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Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, couples therapy, attachment and relationship issues, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Areas of Focus: cPTSD, psychosomatic symptoms, attachment-based trauma, dissociative experiences, anxiety, depression, adult "glass children", EMDR, and dysfunctional family systems.
Katie Marino, LMHC-D (she/her)
Sara Housley, LMHC-D (she/her)
