SEXUAL TRAUMA RECOVERY
In Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Rowlett, and North Dallas
Even if what happened was years ago and you hardly ever think about it, it’s like your body still remembers. You might get tense or freeze during intimacy, shut down emotionally in relationships, or avoid sex altogether. You might struggle with shame, confusion, or even a sense of disconnection from yourself. Sexual wounds can change how you feel about trusting yourself and how safe you feel with others, and can lead you into a repeating cycle of relationship problems.
Whether you’ve experienced sexual assault, abuse, coercion, or early violations of trust, these wounds can shape how you move through the world, and how you relate to others. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry this alone anymore.
Signs You Might Be Living With the Effects of Sexual Trauma
You don’t have to identify with a particular label or diagnosis to deserve support.
Trauma often shows up as symptoms like:
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Feeling numb, disconnected, or “shut down” in your relationship
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Panic or tension during sex or intimacy, even with someone you love or care about
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Low or nonexistent libido
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Avoiding touch, affection, or vulnerability, even when you want closeness
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Feeling unsafe, confused, or out of control in your body
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Sexual shame or guilt about past experiences
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Trust issues or fear of emotional intimacy
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Trouble setting boundaries in relationships
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Emotional flashbacks, anxiety, or hypervigilance
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Stress-related health issues
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
In our work together, we’ll move at your pace, always with care and with your consent. I offer a warm, grounded space to help you reconnect with your body, restore a sense of safety, and untangle the patterns that trauma has left behind.
We might work on:
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Rebuilding a sense of internal safety and trust
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Untangling shame, self-blame, and confusion
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Learning how to stay present during intimacy without panicking
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Exploring boundaries, empowerment, and emotional expression
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Reconnecting with desire and reclaiming pleasure on your terms
If you're in a relationship, we can also bring your partner into the healing process, especially if trauma is creating distance, frustration, or unattunement in your sex life. Working on sexual healing in couples therapy is powerful, and can even accelerate your recovery.
A Therapist for High-Functioning Adults Carrying Invisible Pain
Many of my clients are successful professionals who keep it together on the outside, but feel exhausted, anxious, or lost inside. You don’t have to be in crisis to get help. You just have to be ready for something to shift.
I work with adults across Richardson, Plano, North Dallas, Rowlett, Allen, and McKinney. Whether you're seeking individual trauma therapy or want to work on the impact of past trauma in couples counseling, I’m here when you’re ready.
You might worry that you are broken, but you're really just trying to cope with past wounds. You don't have to let it define you.
Therapy for sexual trauma recovery is about coming home to yourself with compassion, strength, and a sense of hope. It is a profound journey of healing, resilience, and empowerment. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with care and clarity, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Whether or not you have ever shared your story, I can help you rediscover self-acceptance and reclaim your sexuality.