Working with men, women, and children in group therapy to overcome sexual abuse and sexual abuse-related issues
Hosted by Rosenberg & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Group meets in Warren, MI 48093
With 27 years of experience we offer effective treatment for sexual abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, paraphilias, childhood sexual behavioral problems, and psychosexual evaluations.
Matthew Rosenberg is the author of Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Sexual Offenders, and has over 55,000 direct clinical hours working with children, adolescents, and adults. We offer E-Therapy using confidential and HIPA compliant platform. Choosing a person who is qualified and specialized is key to recovery!
Our specialty is working with relationship issues including marital conflict, divorce, sexual issues and infidelity.
Hosted by Lakeside Professional Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, ACS, ICAADC, CRC
Group meets in Shelby Township, MI 48317
Lakeside Professional Counseling provides a safe environment for adults, teens, children, families and couples to uncover skills for positive outcomes and happier lives as we work together to process life struggles. We believe in treating people with dignity and respect and work diligently to be aware of your personal perspectives, values, and beliefs.
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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.