Sexual Trauma Therapy


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What Happened Was Not Your Fault. You Can Heal and Experience True Intimacy.

You feel ashamed because although you're successful and accomplished in many areas of your life, you haven't been able to overcome the effects of sexual trauma. Maybe you're feeling anxious, numb,  and isolated. Which frustrates you and makes you feel even more helpless. Or, you fear you will never experience a healthy, happy relationship or have a healthy sex life.

Perhaps you're experiencing panic attacks that leave you feeling scared and disoriented. They interfere with your ability to go about your daily life and make it difficult for you to function normally. Or, you fear that you will never be able to move past these traumatic events and experience true intimacy and closeness. Which impacts your relationships and your ability to connect with others. You feel stuck, lost, and alone. Which doesn't align with your accomplished life and goals. As a therapist specializing in this field, I understand how impactful these emotions can be on a daily basis.

What is Sexual Trauma Therapy?

Sexual trauma therapy is a specialized form of therapy that is designed to help you process and heal from the effects of past sexual trauma. This therapy is focused on helping you to understand and resolve the underlying biological stress response that has been triggered by these traumatic events. Through a series of specialized techniques, including somatic therapy and interventions, you can begin to experience relief from feelings of anxiety, fear, helplessness, and isolation.

What are the Benefits of Sexual Trauma Therapy?

You've experienced trauma and its effects have been long-lasting and pervasive. However, sexual trauma therapy can help you to heal from the damaging effects of these traumatic experiences.

Sexual Trauma Therapy can offer many benefits, including:

  • Increased feelings of safety and well-being

  • Better connections with others

  • The ability to experience true intimacy and closeness

  • Relief from panic attacks and other symptoms of trauma

  • The ability to move past these traumatic events and align with the rest of your life and goals.

Sexual trauma therapy is individualized to your specific needs and can be tailored based on your unique circumstances, experiences, and goals. The benefits of this specialized therapy can help you to reclaim your life, move past these traumatic events, and experience true happiness and fulfillment.

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As a Certified Sex Therapist, I am Here to Support You

I am trained and certified in sexual trauma therapy which is a specialized form of therapy.  I understand how painful these experiences can be and the long-lasting effects they can have on your life. I have worked with many individuals who have experienced trauma and have helped them to heal and move past these events to experience true connection, intimacy, and happiness.

Some individuals come to me single or in a relationship, and I work with each person individually to help them achieve their goals and overcome traumatic events. To help prepare them for a healthy relationship and sex life or to work through their trauma and maintain their current relationship and sex life.

My Approach to Sexual Trauma Therapy

Trauma is not just resolved by talk therapy. Trauma is stored in the brain and body, so I use somatic therapy to help you process and heal these experiences at a biological level. Because our survival instincts are built into the human body, I will help you learn to understand them. Once you understand the system, you can then learn to unwind from the stress and trauma in your nervous system. This way you can begin to experience relaxation, release, and connection.

You Will Be Supported in a Safe, Nonjudgmental Environment

You will be supported in regulating your nervous system and improving your feeling of safety, ease, and ability to take care of yourself. With my specialized training and experience, I use a few different techniques in sexual trauma therapy, including somatic therapy and interventions, evidence-based, body-centered techniques, EMDR, and brainspotting. With my experience and compassionate support, you can begin to heal from the effects of sexual trauma and reclaim your life. To help you feel successful and aligned with your goals, I am here to support you through this journey and help you achieve the results you are looking for.

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Begin Sexual Trauma Therapy In California

You don't have to feel ashamed or alone in your struggle with sexual trauma. With specialized therapy and support, you can begin the journey to healing and overcome these experiences. It's not your fault that you're struggling, and I am here to help. If you're interested:

Other Therapy Services By Cindy Michel, M.A., LMFT, CST

Sexual Trauma Therapy may not be the only service that you're looking for. I also offer other types of therapy services online such as Individual and Couples Sex Therapy, Online Sex Therapy in California, New Mexico, and Florida,  EMDR Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. I also provide Sex Coaching Services. Please reach out if you want to learn more about my other services and explore if therapy or coaching is right for you.