Are trauma triggers holding you back from moving on with your life?
The lingering effects of sexual trauma can impact your mental health and overall well-being. This type of trauma can leave lasting scars, regardless of the timeframe. You may experience emotional, physical, or psychological issues that make you feel trapped.
Those who’ve experienced sexual trauma make a deal with:
Isolation
Substance abuse
Eating disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Physical symptoms such as headaches or chest pains
Intrusive memories
Nightmares
Shame or guilt
If this sounds like you, you don’t have to navigate these symptoms alone. I, Dr. Vicki Handfield, provide a safe and nurturing space where you can process your thoughts and feelings. There is hope for healing.
Sexual trauma can alter your reality.
If you’re living in a place of fear, sharing your experience may feel paralyzing. Those who experience sexual assault may deal with emotional dysregulation, triggering hypervigilance. Working with a therapist can help you sift through the details of your trauma and establish healthy boundaries.
Therapy can help you break free from the darkness.
Trauma can make you feel small, as if you’re drowning in a sea of darkness. You may wrestle with shame or guilt. Recovering from sexual trauma can feel overwhelming, but recovery is possible.
If left unaddressed, the effects of trauma can lead to severe mental health concerns. I provide a non-judgemental space to help you face the darkness and confidently move forward. You can heal from your broken past and embrace the hope of a better future.
Frequently Asked Questions
The effects of sexual trauma can linger for years. I offer customized therapy plans that address your unique situation.
How Do I Know If I Need Trauma Therapy?
Sexual trauma occurs when someone experiences abuse, harassment, rape, or other unwanted sexual advances. These actions can alter your future, leaving deep wounds that trigger unwanted symptoms.
What Are the Signs Of Sexual Trauma?
Sexual trauma survivors can suffer from anxiety, depression, guilt, and flashbacks. They may struggle with nightmares or the desire to withdraw from reality. Ongoing trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), memory gaps, impulsive behaviors, or numbness.
Is Recovery Possible?
Caring for your mental health is essential for recovery. Living with the long-term effects of sexual trauma is overwhelming and discouraging, but recovery is possible. I provide personalized therapy plans that align with your unique trauma and meet your needs in a way that resonates with you. I use a combination of therapy methods that facilitate healing and produce lasting results.
Will I Always Experience Pain?
Any trauma can trigger lasting symptoms that seem like they won’t go away. The truth is that the road to healing is long and overwhelming. I provide support and guidance every step of the way for your healing journey. Your experience will not mirror anyone else’s. I offer a unique approach to therapy that will address your symptoms and guide you as you heal.
Find Healing Today
You don’t have to suffer in silence. Contact me today to get started on your healing journey.