Trauma
Therapy
"Therapy is confusing and even scary at times but I knew I'd selected the very best therapist I could, for me. I felt that insight into how I was acting in my relationship was critical for my marriage and Teresa was compassionate and understanding, helping me make progress without pushing me past where I was comfortable.
~ Client, Sacramento, CA
Your Next Step to Recovery:
Customized Trauma Therapy
Every moment of your life matters and that extends to your recovery. Your sexual assault or abuse, whether perpetrated by a stranger, acquaintance, or spouse, has stolen time and energy from you already.Time spent feeling anxious, depressed, afraid, unsure - and energy in trying to make your way with a recovery plan that'll work for you. Reclaim your time by resolving to make every moment count in your recovery.
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.
Trauma Therapy
to Enhance Your Relationship
Perhaps the relationship that suffers the most after sexual assault (assuming that you didn't suffer from domestic violence which is discussed later) is the one you enjoy with your partner.Intimacy and sexuality, two of life's most precious gifts, often suffer for a number of reasons ranging from the physical, such as avoiding touch, to the emotional, such as being unable to truly communicate your emotions.
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.
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:
Your Emotions &
Your Recovery
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
Your Health &
Your Recovery
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
Your Sexuality &
Your Recovery
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, for an initial consultation; I look forward to hearing from you and helping you begin your recovery today!