Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group that is aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping ...
Hosted by Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94303
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group that is aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping ...
Art Therapy for Trauma Survivors
Hosted by Diane Sunseri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Wednesday Group for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began in Spring of 2015 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please ...
Hosted by Bill Burmester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94710
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began in Spring of 2015 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please ...
Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
Hosted by Joshua Beckett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
It Happens to Boys
Wonderful group for men who were abused as children. There is no cost other than the willingness to work on the healing process on zoom right now call for link.
Hosted by Carol Teitelbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Wonderful group for men who were abused as children. There is no cost other than the willingness to work on the healing process on zoom right now call for link.
Pasadena Trauma Therapy
We provide Trauma Therapy with a compassionate, sensitive, and individualized approach so our clients can maximize their potential in their personal, social, and professional lives. Everyone is unique; let us help you find and utilize your special strengths and abilities.
Hosted by Aimee Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
We provide Trauma Therapy with a compassionate, sensitive, and individualized approach so our clients can maximize their potential in their personal, social, and professional lives. Everyone is unique; let us help you find and utilize your special strengths and abilities.
Male Sexual Abuse Support Group
This is a long term process Support Group for men suffering from sexual trauma or post traumatic symptoms. This group will provide space to survivors to explore their trauma stories and support for their recovery process. This group will also ...
Hosted by Jeremy C O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
This is a long term process Support Group for men suffering from sexual trauma or post traumatic symptoms. This group will provide space to survivors to explore their trauma stories and support for their recovery process. This group will also ...
Sexual Abuse Survivors Group: IFS Informed (FULL)
Group for Female Identified Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The format includes group discussions using parts language, guided IFS exercises/meditations that that emphasize working with protective, exiled, blended and polarized parts in a group setting and cultivating increased self energy. ...
Hosted by Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Group for Female Identified Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The format includes group discussions using parts language, guided IFS exercises/meditations that that emphasize working with protective, exiled, blended and polarized parts in a group setting and cultivating increased self energy. ...
Wounded Heart Therapy Group
Wounded Heart is an 18 week therapy group for women healing from childhood sexual abuse. Women have an opportunity to work through the self protective behaviors that got them through childhood but cause problems for them as adults.The group is ...
Hosted by Sue Parkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95661
Wounded Heart is an 18 week therapy group for women healing from childhood sexual abuse. Women have an opportunity to work through the self protective behaviors that got them through childhood but cause problems for them as adults.The group is ...
Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Survivors Healing Center is a safe and confidential place for survivors of child sexual abuse. Our goal is to empower those victimized by sexual abuse and to prevent sexual abuse of children and youth. We provide a supportive healing environment ...
Hosted by Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Survivors Healing Center is a safe and confidential place for survivors of child sexual abuse. Our goal is to empower those victimized by sexual abuse and to prevent sexual abuse of children and youth. We provide a supportive healing environment ...
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
In this group men find safety, a nurturing place to move beyond pain related to childhood sexual abuse. Participants work through isolation, fear, confusion, depression, low self esteem and anger with other men who have had similar experiences. Intake required.
Hosted by Stephen L Braveman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aptos, CA 95003
In this group men find safety, a nurturing place to move beyond pain related to childhood sexual abuse. Participants work through isolation, fear, confusion, depression, low self esteem and anger with other men who have had similar experiences. Intake required.
Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
Hosted by Milena Lukic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group specifically tailored to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping skills, ...
Hosted by Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group specifically tailored to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping skills, ...
Monday Group for Men Healing from Sexual Abuse
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began late 2016 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me ...
Hosted by Bill Burmester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94710
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began late 2016 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Women)
Living with trauma memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. ...
Hosted by Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Living with trauma memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. ...
BraveGals, Sexual, Emotional Abuse, Rape
A safe and confidential support group addressing the needs of all identified women. This is a therapy group addressing Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Rape and violence. Our group is accepting new members. This is a closed group. Please call Wanda ...
Hosted by Stephen L Braveman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aptos, CA 95003
A safe and confidential support group addressing the needs of all identified women. This is a therapy group addressing Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Rape and violence. Our group is accepting new members. This is a closed group. Please call Wanda ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Women)
Living with trauma memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. ...
Hosted by Jennifer Cornett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Living with trauma memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. ...
Male Sexual Abuse Survivors (FULL now)
Male Identifying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors long term process Support Group for MEN. This group will allow survivors to share their abuse, recovery experiences, and provide support for their recovery process. It will also ...
Hosted by Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Male Identifying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors long term process Support Group for MEN. This group will allow survivors to share their abuse, recovery experiences, and provide support for their recovery process. It will also ...
Women's Sexual Trauma Survivors (10 Weeks, ONLINE)
Long after sexual trauma you may struggle with anxiety, shame, grief, and a sense of isolation. Those close to you inadvertently trigger strong reactions like anger/rage, panic/fear, and intrusive thoughts. You don't feel like yourself, and you're not sure who ...
Hosted by Kalene Khan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Folsom, CA 95630
Long after sexual trauma you may struggle with anxiety, shame, grief, and a sense of isolation. Those close to you inadvertently trigger strong reactions like anger/rage, panic/fear, and intrusive thoughts. You don't feel like yourself, and you're not sure who ...
Sexuality Recovery and Discovery Group- Remote
This is a group for those who have been wounded in sexual relationships in a way that impacts your freedom, your ability to move through the world safely, the privilege to feel safe or free in romantic relationships and the ...
Hosted by Bianca Aarons Integrative Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This is a group for those who have been wounded in sexual relationships in a way that impacts your freedom, your ability to move through the world safely, the privilege to feel safe or free in romantic relationships and the ...
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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.