Therapy, Case Consultation &
Resources for Trauma Victims Since 1996
"Because she has a shared experience, Teresa helped me see how the trauma I experienced affected my relationship with my husband and my view of the world.
As a therapist, and as a victim, she knew exactly how I felt each step of the way."
~ Client in Newport Beach, CA
Announcing New Videos
to Help You In Your Recovery!
I'm pleased to present more help for sexual assault victims, their families and friends. Gain confidence and progress faster in your healing with the information contained in over 25 videos and associated Recovery Journals (for insight work), Recovery Planners (step-by-step guides for the most challenging tasks of recovery) and additional resources.
Watch my "Introduction to RapeRecovery.coom Video Series" first for a complete overview of subjects like: "Interviewing & Selecting a Compassionate Therapist", "Coping with Flashbacks", "Coping with Depression", "Date Rape Drugs", and much, much more.
My Video Store has free previews of all videos that will help you in your recovery, beginning today.
Customized
Recovery Techniques
Your life can be all that you'd hoped and dreamed. You can live a happy, fulfilling life and experience love, intimacy, and the gift of sexuality once again. As a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist specializing in trauma therapy and chronic pain for over a decade, you can be assured I'll provide you with exemplary, compassionate therapy.No two experiences are alike so it follows that no two methods of recovery are alike! Your history, your personal circumstances, your relationships, when your assault or abuse occurred in your life, and your goals for therapy are all unique, so I endeavor to provide you with customized, advanced recovery techniques as I have hundreds of my clients since 1996.
Benefit from My
Experience & Expertise
When selecting me as your therapist to help in your recovery, you'll benefit not only from my expertise as a licensed psychotherapist, but my personal experience as well.As a sexual assault survivor, I've been where you are at this moment. I know how hard it is to get started on the recovery process; sometimes simply picking up the phone to make an appointment, let alone sharing your story with a stranger, seems nearly impossible.
You've taken the first step though, and no matter where you are in your recovery process, I'm here to help. Oftentimes doing something is better than doing nothing at all, whether it's therapy, a support group, specialized books, videos or articles, or simply hearing the experience of others who have been where you are now, can help. I'll help you learn what best for you at this time in your recovery.
Trauma & Your
Emotions, Health & Sexuality
Perhaps you're having difficulty with a specific emotional symptom, or perhaps you suffer from a recurrence of confusing health symptoms. Or maybe you're having difficulty establishing intimacy and enjoying a loving relationship.Whatever you may be going through at this moment, I can help. Following are some very specific ways I can help you in the emotional, health, and sexual recovery of your assault or abuse:
Trauma &
Your Emotions
Gain insight, coping skills, even resolution from lingering emotional symptoms of your trauma including:
- Inability to Concentrate
- Anxiety or Panic Attacks
- Easily Startled
- Sleep Disturbances
- Intrusive Memories
- Recurring Dreams, Nightmares
- Obsessive Thoughts
- Avoiding Thoughts or Feelings
- Little Interest in Activities
- Sense of a Shortened Future
- Limited Emotions
Trauma &
Your Health
Obtain optimum, compassionate care from health care providers for physical symptoms often accompanying assault including:
- Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
- Chronic Headaches
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Muscle Tension
- Chronic Aches & Pains
- Racing Heartbeat
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
- Eating Disorders & Obesity
- Addiction
Trauma &
Your Sexuality
Through advanced sexual healing techniques, I can help you alleviate symptoms often accompanying sexual assault:
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual Pain Disorders
- Sexual Arousal Disorder
- Aversion to Intimacy, Sex
- Orgasmic Disorder
- Lack of Sexual Relationship
- Dissociation & Numbness
- Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
- Unhealthy Contraception
- Unexpected Emotions
- Disrupted Sexual Development
Your Next Step to Recovery:
Customized Trauma Therapy
Your location is not a barrier to exemplary trauma therapy. I'm pleased to offer telephone, web-based, and email counseling for your convenience if you're not located near my Washington office.You've already taken an important first step towards recovery from your trauma: Don't wait another moment to continue taking positive steps forward.
Contact me, via email, to set-up an initial consultation; I look forward to hearing from you and helping you begin your recovery today!