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Sexual Abuse Treatment

More than half of women in the United States report experiencing some form of sexual violence in their lifetimes, and more than one in three have experienced contact sexual violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Nearly 20% of women experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18. These experiences carry lasting mental health consequences, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety that can persist for years.

At Miami Counseling & Resource Center, we provide trauma-informed care for survivors of abuse. Abuse can be physical, or it can be emotional or sexual, and our clinicians work with clients of all ages in both individual and group therapy formats.

Common Effects of Abuse and Trauma

Survivors of abuse often carry the effects long after the abuse has ended. Common experiences include:

  • Intrusive memories and flashbacks, including nightmares that disrupt sleep
  • Avoidance of anything that feels connected to the trauma
  • Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in close relationships
  • Emotional numbness, detachment, or difficulty feeling present
  • Persistent shame and self-blame, often including guilt that isn’t warranted
  • Heightened anxiety and hypervigilance that make it difficult to feel safe or rest
  • Depression, low self-esteem, and a disrupted sense of identity

Treatment for Survivors of Abuse

Treatment is tailored to each survivor’s history and where they are in their readiness to engage. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based approaches that are specifically effective for trauma, including EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches help survivors process traumatic experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and self.

Get Support at Miami Counseling & Resource Center

If you are a survivor of abuse and are ready to begin or continue your healing, we are here to help. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2023/2024. https://www.cdc.gov/nisvs

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