Therapy for Adult Survivors of
Child Sexual Abuse & Sexual Trauma
When Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Tries to Forget
Sexual trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it seeps into your everyday life, often in ways that feel confusing, shameful, or impossible to talk about. It’s not your fault. But it is your time to take your power back.
As a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, I specialize in working with survivors of child sexual abuse & sexual assault. Whether you're dealing with body memories, shame that won’t quit, or even a fear of enjoying sex, trauma therapy can help.
Our work together is about turning survival into freedom—and getting your body, your voice, & your power back.
How it shows up in your everyday life:
Panic during intimacy—even when you trust the person you’re with.
Zoning out or dissociating when triggered by sounds, smells, or touch.
Feeling numb, disconnected, or like your body isn’t really yours.
Deep, constant shame that doesn’t match what you did—only what was done to you.
Hypervigilance in crowds, on dates, or even just walking to your car.
Struggles with sleep, nightmares, or flashbacks that hijack your peace.
Avoiding medical care (like OBGYN visits) because it feels unsafe.
Overexplaining, over-apologizing, or people-pleasing to avoid feeling unsafe.
Mood swings or panic attacks that feel like they come out of nowhere.
Distrusting your own memory or doubting your reality.
You’re terrified of being seen as “too much” or “too broken.”
You feel like you're carrying a secret that's been eating you alive.
You don't know how to have boundaries—only walls or open wounds.
You flinch when someone gets too close—physically or emotionally.
You’ve told yourself it wasn’t “bad enough” to count as trauma.
You constantly worry you’re being dramatic or lying to yourself.
You freeze when something reminds you of the past.
You feel like you never really left the moment it happened.
You feel disconnected from your sexuality, or like you’ll never enjoy sex again.
You panic at the thought of being touched—even when you want to be held.
You might relate if:
How EMDR can help you—
EMDR doesn’t make you forget. It helps your nervous system finally realize: it’s over. The danger is past. With EMDR, those moments of panic during intimacy? They fade. That nauseating body disconnect? It softens. The shame that you’ve worn like a second skin? It starts to lift.
Here’s what we’ll work on:
Reclaiming your body: Practicing grounding & consent-based touch with yourself.
Processing trauma memories safely: Using EMDR to lessen the emotional charge.
Restoring trust in yourself: Tuning into your body’s signals and honoring them.
Building emotional safety in relationships: Learning to recognize, choose, & create safer, healthier connections.
Untangling guilt & shame: Learning how to tell the truth without blaming yourself.
Naming your needs & setting boundaries: Saying what you need without fear of backlash.
Life after EMDR
Stop living for survival and start living for you.
Sleep more peacefully & live less on edge.
Feel safe in your own skin, finally.
Be present with your partner, friends, & family without checking out.
Trust your gut—& say no without guilt.
Feel anger at what happened without turning it on yourself.
Actually want sex—& enjoy it—because it feels like a choice, not a threat.
Stop apologizing for taking up space.
Find it easier to show up for yourself with compasssion.
You let yourself want more because you fucking deserve it.