Sexual Assault, Assault, and Accident Trauma Therapy in Michigan
Traumatic events can deeply impact how you feel, think, and move through the world — even long after the moment has passed. Whether you experienced sexual assault, physical assault, or a sudden accident, your nervous system may still be trying to make sense of what happened. I offer trauma-focused therapy for teens and adults across Michigan through secure telehealth, providing a safe space to process the event, rebuild stability, and recover at your own pace.
What Falls Under “Physical Traumatic Events”?
Traumatic events overwhelm your sense of safety and leave lasting emotional or physical effects. These may include:
Sexual Assault
unwanted sexual contact
coercion or pressure
rape or attempted rape
violations by partners, acquaintances, or strangers
Physical Assault
being attacked, threatened, or harmed
witnessing violence
intimate partner aggression
situations involving fear for your safety
Accidents & Sudden Events
car accidents
injuries or falls
medical emergencies
frightening hospital experiences
traumatic childbirth or procedures
You do not need to compare your trauma to anyone else’s.
If it impacted you, it matters.
Common Reactions After a Physical Traumatic Event
Everyone responds differently. Some people feel overwhelmed; others feel numb.
Common symptoms include:
anxiety, panic, or fear
flashbacks or intrusive memories
nightmares or difficulty sleeping
shame, guilt, or self-blame
avoidance of reminders
hypervigilance or feeling unsafe
difficulty trusting others
emotional numbness or shutdown
trouble concentrating
physical symptoms (tension, chest tightness, headaches)
These experiences are normal responses to abnormal events.
How Therapy Helps You Heal
My approach centers on safety, understanding, and building emotional stability.
Together, we work on:
1. Regulating the nervous system
Learning grounding, body-awareness, and emotional regulation skills.
2. Gently processing the event
We explore your experience without forcing details or rushing the process.
3. Reducing shame and self-blame
Trauma often creates beliefs like “I should’ve done more” or “It was my fault.”
We challenge these with compassion.
4. Understanding your triggers
We identify what sets off fear, panic, or shutdown — and teach your body new responses.
5. Rebuilding safety and trust
Therapy supports your ability to feel safe again internally and in relationships.
6. EMDR or trauma-focused approaches
Evidence based tools help process traumatic memories in a structured, supportive way.
What Therapy Looks Like
Therapy is paced to what feels manageable for you.
You don’t have to tell your story all at once.
You don’t have to relive the trauma.
You don’t need to have the “right words.”
Sessions may focus on:
understanding your reactions
calming overwhelm
reconnecting to your body
working through triggers
reclaiming your voice and boundaries
integrating the traumatic event into your narrative without fear
This process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.
Online Trauma Therapy Across Michigan
I offer therapy through secure telehealth, allowing you to access support from anywhere in Michigan.
Virtual therapy can be especially helpful for survivors because it provides:
✔ privacy
✔ comfort of your own space
✔ fewer sensory triggers
✔ flexibility when processing difficult material
✔ reduced driving anxiety (especially after accidents)
You deserve a space where healing feels safe.
Begin Therapy After a Traumatic Event
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, physical assault, or a sudden accident, you don’t have to navigate the impact alone. Healing is possible — and support is available.