At Purpose Counseling, we understand sexual abuse and assault from both a clinical and human perspective. Survivors often carry trauma in ways that are felt in the body, tension, numbness, hypervigilance, or dissociation, not just in the mind. Emotional and physical experiences of trauma can show up as difficulty with intimacy, nightmares, flashbacks, body shame, or fear of closeness, making everyday life feel unsafe or overwhelming.

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Evidence-based and survivor-centered
We integrate trauma-informed care, DBT, and body-based approaches to help survivors process trauma safely. This includes:

• Techniques to manage distress, grounding exercises, and mindful body awareness

• Somatic regulation strategies to help you feel safe in your body

• Therapy that addresses both emotional and physical experiences of trauma
   

Slow, safe, and compassionate
Healing is never rushed. We meet you where you are and honor your boundaries. Sessions focus on:

• Building emotional safety and trust

• Practicing self-compassion

• Engaging with trauma only when you feel ready
  
   

Body and emotion focus
Trauma affects both mind and body. We help survivors:

• Reconnect with physical sensations and emotions

• Regulate intense feelings

• Rebuild trust with themselves and others

• Reclaim safety, presence, and intimacy on their own terms

Expert trauma experience
Our founder, Mollie, and every therapist at Purpose Counseling bring extensive trauma training and real-world experience, including:

• Work on the human trafficking hotline and counseling clients immediately after assault

• Advanced trauma training with leaders like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Mary Vicario

• A combination of clinical skill and genuine compassion to guide you through your healing journey