Trauma and Abuse
Trauma is a common experience among women. As many as one in four women have been raped, while one in three has experienced violence by an intimate. This type of interpersonal trauma can have far-reaching effects on your self-esteem, relationships, and sense of safety. Women who have experienced trauma may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or adopt unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as alcohol use or refusing to leave the house.
We work with you to help you understand how your trauma has affected your life and sense of self. We never push you to talk about something you are not ready to address. Instead, we move slowly and deliberately, helping you feel safe to discuss the pain you have faced.
