Sexual trauma leaves more than emotional scars — it rewrites your relationship to your body, trust, safety, and intimacy. You may feel overwhelmed, ashamed, disconnected, or unsure who to turn to. These aren’t flaws — they’re survival responses.
At Laike Rising Therapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual harm. Whether you’re in Indianapolis, New York City, or working with us online, we provide a compassionate space to reclaim your story — one where you lead the process and your voice is honored.
Sexual trauma includes any unwanted sexual experience that overwhelms your nervous system and sense of safety. These experiences may be overt or subtle, one-time or ongoing — but their impact can be lasting.
Common Types of Sexual Trauma:
Childhood sexual abuse or molestation
Adult sexual assault or rape
Intimate partner sexual violence
Medical or birth-related sexual trauma
Military sexual trauma
Sexual harassment in personal or professional settings
Sex trafficking, coercion, or exploitation
How Sexual Trauma Affects You:
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Emotional numbness or hypervigilance
Difficulty with intimacy or sexual avoidance
Shame, guilt, or self-blame
Dissociation, panic, or anxiety during sexual contact
Disconnection from your body or sense of self
Healing from sexual trauma is not about “pushing through.” It’s about restoring safety — in your body, your boundaries, and your relationships — with care and intention.
EMDR Therapy
Processes trauma without having to relive every detail
Reduces emotional intensity and body-based distress
Rewrites trauma-based beliefs like “It was my fault”
Restores emotional regulation and self-trust
Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy
Accesses deeper layers of healing through the subconscious
Releases trauma stored in the body and nervous system
Creates new, safety-oriented neural patterns
Helps you reconnect with personal power and inner wisdom
Trauma-Informed Care
Respects your timing and consent
Prioritizes emotional and physical safety
Adapts therapy to your lived experience and culture
LGBTQ+ affirming and body-positive
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work
Identifies parts of you that carry shame, anger, or fear
Helps you access your Self — your inner calm, wise, compassionate leader
Builds internal trust and harmony after fragmentation
Validates and heals parts that helped you survive
Sexual trauma includes any unwanted sexual experience that overwhelms your nervous system and sense of safety. These experiences may be overt or subtle, one-time or ongoing — but their impact can be lasting.
Phase 1: Safety & Stabilization
Trauma-informed intake and nervous system assessment
Grounding and emotional regulation tools
Establishing trust and pace in the therapeutic relationship
Psychoeducation on trauma’s impact on body and brain
Phase 2: Processing
EMDR reprocessing of specific trauma memories
IFS exploration of protectors, exiles, and burdens
Somatic work to safely reconnect with the body
Restructuring beliefs rooted in shame or helplessness
Phase 3: Integration
Developing healthy sexual identity and boundaries
Rebuilding intimacy, trust, and relational safety
Strengthening your inner support system
Planning for resilience in future relationships and stressors
Body and Sexuality
Reclaim your sense of agency and comfort in your body
Explore desire, consent, and sexuality at your pace
Address sexual dysfunction, pain, or avoidance with compassion
Shame and Self-Blame
Process guilt, “what ifs,” or internalized blame
Reframe trauma-related beliefs with truth and self-compassion
Rebuild your sense of dignity and worth
Relationships and Trust
Reconnect with your capacity for closeness and emotional intimacy
Learn how to set boundaries and ask for what you need
Navigate dating, sex, and partnership post-trauma
Have experienced any form of sexual harm or coercion
Feel disconnected from your body, desire, or safety
Experience panic, shutdown, or avoidance around intimacy
Struggle with conflicting parts of you — one that wants to heal, another that resists
Carry shame, confusion, or fear around your sexual experiences
Want to feel empowered, embodied, and in control again
With the right support, you can:
Reduce trauma symptoms and intrusive thoughts
Rebuild trust in your body and sexuality
Heal internal parts that carry pain or fear
Restore healthy intimacy and connection
Discover resilience, self-worth, and post-traumatic growth
At Laike Rising Therapy, every part of your experience is welcome. We understand how trauma touches your thoughts, your body, your identity, and your relationships.
We offer care that is:
100% confidential and judgment-free
Culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming
Guided by clinical expertise and compassion
Available in Indianapolis, New York City, and via telehealth nationwide
Schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation NOW, so we can learn more about you and let you know how we can help.
While we do not yet know your story, we understand what it means to suffer in silence.
Our group of skilled therapists understand the long-term impact of trauma and are trained to work in helping you resolve this.
Through methods like hypnotherapy and EMDR, we have seen remarkable transformations in the lives of those who’ve experienced sexual trauma.
While this is a challenging and scary time, we are here to help you in your journey to recovery and healing.
