Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
MRT groups offered to voluntary and involuntary clients through the court or probation system. Dependent upon the need, services offered to adults, teens and those with substance abuse issues. Call for more details. Childcare provided at a small additional cost.
Hosted by Angela N Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roanoke, VA 24018
MRT groups offered to voluntary and involuntary clients through the court or probation system. Dependent upon the need, services offered to adults, teens and those with substance abuse issues. Call for more details. Childcare provided at a small additional cost.
Sexual Compulsivity Track
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
Hosted by Star Guides Wilderness
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23502
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
Women's Support Group Survivors of Sexual Assault
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Hosted by The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23601
The virtual support group is for survivors of sexual assault that are currently learning to cope with lingering feelings. Survivors will have a safe place to share, while exploring various topics related to sexual abuse/assault. Every survivor of sexual abuse ...
Men's Sexual Assault Survivor's Support Group
This group is open to males 18 and older who have experienced any form of sexual violence. The group is virtual and provides a safe space to process with others who have similar experiences.
Hosted by The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport News, VA 23601
This group is open to males 18 and older who have experienced any form of sexual violence. The group is virtual and provides a safe space to process with others who have similar experiences.
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Process Group
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Semaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
If you identify as an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault/abuse/trauma, you might find it beneficial to join a therapy group, in which you can process your experiences in a judgment-free and safe space. This therapy group will help you ...
Cardinal International Therapeutics
Hosted by Jenner Ls Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Helping survivors overcome the trauma, shame and stigma of sexual abuse. This group meets weekly for 12 weeks. This is a closed group.
Hosted by Center of Hope, Wholeness & Recovery, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Helping survivors overcome the trauma, shame and stigma of sexual abuse. This group meets weekly for 12 weeks. This is a closed group.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group for Adults
Group members include women and men in their 30's - 70's. We explore relationship issues, including how they play out within the group. Other topics of discussion center around depression, family history, sexual and emotional trauma, difficulties with intimacy, and ...
Hosted by Carrie Schaffer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlottesville, VA 22901
Group members include women and men in their 30's - 70's. We explore relationship issues, including how they play out within the group. Other topics of discussion center around depression, family history, sexual and emotional trauma, difficulties with intimacy, and ...
Sexual Assualt Survivors Group
This is a group for people who have been sexually assaulted. It is a safe environment to explore trauma triggers and lean adaptive coping skills to manage the symptoms of PTSD. Initial screening is required. Please contact Dr. Chirby
This is a group for people who have been sexually assaulted. It is a safe environment to explore trauma triggers and lean adaptive coping skills to manage the symptoms of PTSD. Initial screening is required. Please contact Dr. Chirby
Depression
This is a group focused on the source of symptoms of depression. It is focused on teaching new ways to deal with old problems.
Hosted by New Choices Counseling Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roanoke, VA 24018
This is a group focused on the source of symptoms of depression. It is focused on teaching new ways to deal with old problems.
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Sexual Abuse Support Groups
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.