Sexual Trauma
What this specialty means
Sexual trauma refers to experiences of sexual assault, abuse, coercion, or exploitation that can affect a person’s sense of safety, trust, and connection with their body and others. Support for sexual trauma is trauma‑informed, centering choice, consent, and pace. Care may include psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional, skills‑focused coaching for day‑to‑day coping, advocacy resources, and, when requested, coordination with medical care for injuries or health concerns. Services aim to create a nonjudgmental space where survivors define their needs, values, and goals while building stability and resilience.
Why people seek support
People may seek support after a recent assault or when earlier experiences resurface in new ways. Common concerns include feeling unsafe, unsettled sleep, intrusive memories, strong startle responses, or difficulty with boundaries and intimacy. Someone might want help preparing for a medical exam, navigating school or workplace accommodations, or deciding whether and how to disclose. Others may feel numb, guilty, or confused about what happened and want language to make sense of it. Support can also help with triggers linked to holidays, media, dating, or major life transitions.
Typical goals
Collaborative goals may include establishing a sense of safety, learning grounding and self‑regulation skills, and identifying supportive people and resources. Therapy could focus on processing traumatic memories at a chosen pace, strengthening boundaries and consent practices, and reconnecting with bodily cues and pleasure. Coaching might emphasize routines, communication with partners or employers, and plans for navigating triggers. Some people explore meaning‑making, grief, or rebuilding trust and intimacy. When appropriate, providers may coordinate with medical care or community advocates. Progress is individual, and goals can be adjusted as needs evolve.
Trifecta Health educational information. For educational purposes only—not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice.
Find a specialty provider
Dr. Tiffany Rogers
Ph.D., LAPC
Every person who comes to therapy brings their own story, shaped by unique experiences, strengths, and resilience. While many clients reach out during some of their most difficult moments, I’ve seen firsthand how pain, when met with compassion and curiosity, can become a powerful catalyst for growth and healing...
Catherine Geyer
LAPC
Hello! I'm Catherine, and I'm so glad you are here...
Takita Pruitt
LMSW
Hello, I'm Takita, a therapist with a passionate commitment to helping children and families meet their goals and achieve healing. Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques, I am dedicated to providing a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and work towards positive change...
Lindsey Martin
LCSW, Clinical Director
Thank you for considering me as you take the next step in your counseling journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy to clients in Georgia and Alabama, as well as telehealth services in Florida...
Jon Hester
LCSW, CCTP-II and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach
Jon Hester, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker serving adults in Georgia and Florida. With more than 25 years of clinical and executive leadership experience, Jon helps clients navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, stress, major life transitions, and the unique pressures that can come with work, relationships, and leadership responsibilities...