Sexual Abuse Treatment Centers in West Chicago, IL
Meier Clinics of Illinois
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Chicago, IL 60185
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
Our Catalyst Day Program in Wheaton is designed for adults 18 years and older. It is designed to be less restrictive than a hospital or residential program while providing a higher level of care than is available through outpatient counseling. This intensive treatment program may be the perfect answer for those who are not making satisfactory progress through outpatient counseling, need to move through an issue more quickly due to a life crisis, or as a step-down from hospital/residential care. The treatment plan is customized to meet the individual's unique needs, integrating psychological, physical and spiritual components. Many clients find comfort in the fact that we are Christian based so they have confidence the care they receive will not conflict with their beliefs. Whether or not clients are Christian, they receive equal respect and quality care in a safe environment. Our treatment team includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, a nurse, and master level counselors who work together to provide educational, life skills and problem-solving groups; individual counseling sessions; medication management; and other treatment interventions as needed. Visit our website at meierclinics.org to read comments from former clients who found the healing and hope they needed.
SunCloud Health Outpatient & Residential Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Chicago, IL 60185
If you are looking for an evidence based outpatient treatment center that treats you as a person, treats the behaviors, the root problem(s), and which has a staff truly capable of treating these diseases in an integrated manner, SCH might be a good fit for you. With Dr. Kim Dennis at the helm, we treat co-occurring substance use disorders and eating disorders combined with mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma. Trauma lies at the heart of many of the self-destructive behaviors we see. Treating the medical, environmental, and behavioral aspects of these diseases is what we do best.
If you are looking for an evidence based outpatient treatment center that treats you as a person, treats the behaviors, the root problem(s), and which has a staff truly capable of treating these diseases in an integrated manner, SCH might be a good fit for you. With Dr. Kim Dennis at the helm, we treat co-occurring substance use disorders and eating disorders combined with mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma. Trauma lies at the heart of many of the self-destructive behaviors we see. Treating the medical, environmental, and behavioral aspects of these diseases is what we do best.
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa - Chicago
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
West Chicago, IL 60185
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa caters to individuals seeking advanced mental health care, focusing on those experiencing treatment-resistant depression and other complex psychiatric conditions. Our facility is renowned for its unique blend of traditional psychiatric services and innovative treatments, including TMS therapy and ketamine infusions. Our diverse team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners is adept at tailoring treatment plans to the specific needs of each client, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. Understanding the varied schedules of our clients, we offer flexible appointment options. You can schedule a visit through our website or by contacting our intake team. While we accept a range of insurance plans, we also provide options for self-pay clients. For those concerned about financial barriers, we offer solutions to make our services more accessible. Our commitment lies in delivering premium mental health care in a luxurious, comforting setting, designed to foster healing and empowerment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us directly.
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa caters to individuals seeking advanced mental health care, focusing on those experiencing treatment-resistant depression and other complex psychiatric conditions. Our facility is renowned for its unique blend of traditional psychiatric services and innovative treatments, including TMS therapy and ketamine infusions. Our diverse team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners is adept at tailoring treatment plans to the specific needs of each client, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. Understanding the varied schedules of our clients, we offer flexible appointment options. You can schedule a visit through our website or by contacting our intake team. While we accept a range of insurance plans, we also provide options for self-pay clients. For those concerned about financial barriers, we offer solutions to make our services more accessible. Our commitment lies in delivering premium mental health care in a luxurious, comforting setting, designed to foster healing and empowerment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us directly.
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Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd.
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Bloomingdale, IL 60117
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Brightside Clinic and Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Roselle, IL 60172
Brightside Clinic is a leader in providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and heroin substance use disorders. We do not require therapy with our treatment, but strongly encourage patients to seek out therapy to enhance their treatment. We cater all adults and have telehealth solutions for those unable to reach one of our conveniently located offices in Chicago, Rockford, and Ottawa. We have never removed someone from our program for relapse. Call us today and learn about the Brightside Clinic difference.
Brightside Clinic is a leader in providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and heroin substance use disorders. We do not require therapy with our treatment, but strongly encourage patients to seek out therapy to enhance their treatment. We cater all adults and have telehealth solutions for those unable to reach one of our conveniently located offices in Chicago, Rockford, and Ottawa. We have never removed someone from our program for relapse. Call us today and learn about the Brightside Clinic difference.
Irving & Associates in Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
As a multi-specialty group practice, our goal is to provide an individual approach to treatment based on each client's needs. We work from a strength-based approach, and provide a variety of services ranging from individual therapy to family work. We will do our best to pair you with a therapist that best fits your needs and goals for therapy.
As a multi-specialty group practice, our goal is to provide an individual approach to treatment based on each client's needs. We work from a strength-based approach, and provide a variety of services ranging from individual therapy to family work. We will do our best to pair you with a therapist that best fits your needs and goals for therapy.
Timberline Knolls - Adult Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60189
Timberline Knolls offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for women age 18 and older who are struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns. Our partial hospitalization program can be an excellent choice for women who want personalized and structured care but don’t need 24-hour support. Women can step down to our PHP from residential or inpatient care, or they can enter the program directly. In our PHP, clients can go home after the treatment day is over or they can stay in one of our on-campus lodges. Those who stay in our supportive housing can benefit from staff services, 24/7 peer support, comfortable living quarters, and transportation to and from our outpatient center. Our multidisciplinary staff includes experts like licensed social workers, therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, art therapists, dietitians, and nutritionists. Those who participate in our PHP can receive support in a safe and inclusive environment.
Timberline Knolls offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for women age 18 and older who are struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns. Our partial hospitalization program can be an excellent choice for women who want personalized and structured care but don’t need 24-hour support. Women can step down to our PHP from residential or inpatient care, or they can enter the program directly. In our PHP, clients can go home after the treatment day is over or they can stay in one of our on-campus lodges. Those who stay in our supportive housing can benefit from staff services, 24/7 peer support, comfortable living quarters, and transportation to and from our outpatient center. Our multidisciplinary staff includes experts like licensed social workers, therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, art therapists, dietitians, and nutritionists. Those who participate in our PHP can receive support in a safe and inclusive environment.
Behavioral Services Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LCPC, CAADC, SAP, CPAIP
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
Behavioral Services Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility in the Chicagoland area that offers unique integrative patient-centered treatment. Our Center specializes in outpatient detox and substance abuse and mental health disorders. The Center offers psychiatric, crisis, individual, and group care. The Center accepts a range of insurance plans and offers sliding scale payment options.
Banyan Chicago
Treatment Center, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
Evidenced based treatment is utilized to effectively help our clients in abstaining from substance use and reaching personal goals. We provide PHP, IOP, OP and continuing care in small groups.
Evidenced based treatment is utilized to effectively help our clients in abstaining from substance use and reaching personal goals. We provide PHP, IOP, OP and continuing care in small groups.
Timberline Knolls - Anxiety Treatment
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60189
When you seek anxiety treatment at Timberline Knolls, our staff of licensed therapists and other trained mental health professionals can guide you through highly effective programming to help you learn to manage disruptive symptoms. We utilize various evidence-based practices that have proved to be helpful in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The interventions included in your personalized care plan will be determined based on an initial assessment conducted by our team. We will consider your health history, needs, and goals for treatment in selecting the modalities that can help you achieve the very best outcomes. Depending on your unique needs, your individualized treatment plan may incorporate dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and 12-Step programming. Don’t let anxiety keep you from living the happy life you deserve. Through compassionate, person-centered care, you can develop healthy lifestyle habits and coping skills.
When you seek anxiety treatment at Timberline Knolls, our staff of licensed therapists and other trained mental health professionals can guide you through highly effective programming to help you learn to manage disruptive symptoms. We utilize various evidence-based practices that have proved to be helpful in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The interventions included in your personalized care plan will be determined based on an initial assessment conducted by our team. We will consider your health history, needs, and goals for treatment in selecting the modalities that can help you achieve the very best outcomes. Depending on your unique needs, your individualized treatment plan may incorporate dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and 12-Step programming. Don’t let anxiety keep you from living the happy life you deserve. Through compassionate, person-centered care, you can develop healthy lifestyle habits and coping skills.
Evolve Depression Treatment for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
Evolve Ojai offers premier mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatment for children and teens ages 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harming/high-risk behaviors, addiction, suicidality, ADHD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, and other emotional/behavioral issues. At Evolve, we cater exclusively to adolescents. Our treatment team includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff. We focus on what we do best: creating a safe, supportive, warm home environment for kids and teens to stabilize and learn practical ways to improve their emotional health. It’s research-proven that kids and teens have specific clinical needs that differ from other age groups. A specialty program like ours can be a safer, higher-quality experience for your child than other programs which also include adults. Our high staff-client ratio, small groups (we only serve up to six teens at any given time), and licensed, experienced clinical team allow us to provide the highest caliber of personalized, evidence-based care.
Evolve Ojai offers premier mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatment for children and teens ages 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harming/high-risk behaviors, addiction, suicidality, ADHD, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, and other emotional/behavioral issues. At Evolve, we cater exclusively to adolescents. Our treatment team includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff. We focus on what we do best: creating a safe, supportive, warm home environment for kids and teens to stabilize and learn practical ways to improve their emotional health. It’s research-proven that kids and teens have specific clinical needs that differ from other age groups. A specialty program like ours can be a safer, higher-quality experience for your child than other programs which also include adults. Our high staff-client ratio, small groups (we only serve up to six teens at any given time), and licensed, experienced clinical team allow us to provide the highest caliber of personalized, evidence-based care.
Depression & Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
We are a team of highly skilled professionals who have dedicated our lives to meeting the mental health needs of our communities in Chicago. Too many people suffer needlessly with treatable conditions, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, and Major Depressive and Bipolar Disorders. It is our mission to make the highest quality care available to all members of our community. We are an inclusive environment, welcoming people from all walks of life and every background.
We are a team of highly skilled professionals who have dedicated our lives to meeting the mental health needs of our communities in Chicago. Too many people suffer needlessly with treatable conditions, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, and Major Depressive and Bipolar Disorders. It is our mission to make the highest quality care available to all members of our community. We are an inclusive environment, welcoming people from all walks of life and every background.
Compass Health Center – Oak Brook
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
When mental health gets in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, comprehensive in-person and virtual mental health services. Our age-based Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, and OCD symptoms that are impacting their daily functioning. Compass Health Center's clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP, which have proven to be the gold standard for treating these conditions. In both PHP and IOP, you will work closely with your treatment team while participating in daily group therapy sessions focused on building skills and strategies to help manage symptoms.
Naperville Aurora Counseling Center, PLLC
Treatment Center, PsyD, MA, CADC
Verified Verified
Aurora, IL 60504
At Naperville Aurora Counseling Center, we are a group of experienced and caring therapists focused on enriching lives. We use effective, evidence based treatments to help individuals and families reach their goals. We are committed to provide a broad range of services that address the psychological, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and adults. We provide in-person and teletherapy. We know that people are busy, so we have convenient, flexible day, evening, and weekend hours.
At Naperville Aurora Counseling Center, we are a group of experienced and caring therapists focused on enriching lives. We use effective, evidence based treatments to help individuals and families reach their goals. We are committed to provide a broad range of services that address the psychological, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and adults. We provide in-person and teletherapy. We know that people are busy, so we have convenient, flexible day, evening, and weekend hours.
Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCSW, CCTSA, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
Greywood Health Center
Treatment Center, MD, PhD, LCPC, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
At Greywood, we are committed to identifying, understanding and treating the unique behavioral health issues that affect adolescents and young adults, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. We specialize in intensive behavioral health services (PHP / IOP) for ages 13-30. Our multi-disciplinary team, led by a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, is highly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, impulsivity maladaptive coping and co-occurring disorders.
At Greywood, we are committed to identifying, understanding and treating the unique behavioral health issues that affect adolescents and young adults, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. We specialize in intensive behavioral health services (PHP / IOP) for ages 13-30. Our multi-disciplinary team, led by a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, is highly experienced in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, impulsivity maladaptive coping and co-occurring disorders.
Family Counseling Service
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, IL 60504
A leader in behavioral healthcare since 1925, FCS offers you a choice of staff and services to meet your needs. Our mission is to help you develop the skills you need to find hope and to be successful in your life. Almost all forms of payment are accepted, and you will have immediate access to professional behavioral healthcare.
A leader in behavioral healthcare since 1925, FCS offers you a choice of staff and services to meet your needs. Our mission is to help you develop the skills you need to find hope and to be successful in your life. Almost all forms of payment are accepted, and you will have immediate access to professional behavioral healthcare.
Online Treatment Centers
Center for Authentic Living, Inc.
Treatment Center, ND, LCPC, CEDS, CYI, ABT
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Community Service Council of Northern Will County
Treatment Center, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
With Master’s level educations and experience, our clinical counselors are committed to helping people improve, solidify, and strengthen relationships. We’re mental health professionals that are specifically trained to work with relationships and that’s why we are uniquely qualified to help you improve relationships in all their forms. We want to help you with making real and lasting changes. Those changes may entail thinking differently, feeling differently, or acting differently. We’ll work with you to identify obstacles that are keeping you from reaching your goals and will utilize proven tools and techniques to remove those obstacles.
With Master’s level educations and experience, our clinical counselors are committed to helping people improve, solidify, and strengthen relationships. We’re mental health professionals that are specifically trained to work with relationships and that’s why we are uniquely qualified to help you improve relationships in all their forms. We want to help you with making real and lasting changes. Those changes may entail thinking differently, feeling differently, or acting differently. We’ll work with you to identify obstacles that are keeping you from reaching your goals and will utilize proven tools and techniques to remove those obstacles.
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Sexual Abuse Treatment Centers
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.