Sexual Abuse or Assault

I am trained in several trauma-informed strategies. I currently hold certification in Complex PTSD and Trauma (CCPT) Levels I and II, which incorporates EMDR, Parts Work (IFS), CPT, and Polyvagal Theory. I am well-versed in Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT), DBT, CBT, Family Systems, and the impact of trauma on the brain.

If you are hoping to not only explore but clear, memories of pain, trauma, conflict, exploitation, neglect, fear, and embedded sadness, you are welcome to contact me. EMDR as one form of interactive therapy can be very effective for many clients and can shift the way in which you are internalizing traumatic memories.

I've worked with sexual abuse survivors for over a decade. I provide a safe environment where you can feel at ease, heard, and seen. I have seen countless times that sexual abuse survivors often blame themselves. I am here to tell you that you are not to blame and deserve to feel safe and find healing. With EMDR therapy, I can help you find strength in the resources you already have within you and process the trauma safely and effectively as you feel ready.

We appreciate how challenging, complicated, and vulnerable working with those who've been abused (sexually, physically, verbally, mentally). Every single clinician in our practice has specialized training in working through trauma and abuse and paces it in a way that fosters safety, compassion, awareness, and sensitivity. We offer many ways to process trauma like EMDR, Trainspotting, Somatic Work, Parts Work, and more.

Over the last ten years I have sought additional training in trauma, with particular focus on working with survivors of sexual assault. I previously worked in a rape crisis center and volunteered with RAINN for several years. My goal in addressing your sexual trauma is to help you move toward empowerment in your body, relationships, and in the world.

With over a quarter century & 40k hours of expert treatment for all types of sexual misbehaviors provided, I give you an evidence based, research oriented treating of “sex addiction”, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, App Hook-Ups, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, compulsivity, Professional Sexual Misconduct, serial affairs, porn, as a Certified sexual misbehavior professional. James Foley LCSW 60 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10165 718-208-6135 www.sexuallycompulsive.com

James Foley LCSW 60 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10165 www.sexuallycompulsive.com

Understanding how trauma, especially sexual and gender based trauma, impact our relationship to ourselves, our bodies, and others, is complex and important. Not having the space to understand our trauma responses can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, leading to isolation and further trauma responses. Gently opening up the space to understand the impact of our experiences, can help begin the process of healing.

Sexual trauma can really shake us to our core. Living in a sexist world after a trauma can be overwhelming as a woman. Toxic masculinity is prevalent in both work and home life – creating complex triggers in unlikely places. As our awareness of these intersections between trauma and sexism increase, we may feel up in arms, ready to start a revolution! But we need to take exquisite care of ourselves first or else we are left feeling overwhelmed, drained and hopeless. After a sexual trauma we often wonder – can we ever feel beautiful, sexual, and/or feminine again and still feel safe? Can we trust others – or even ourselves – again? The answer is a resounding yes. Through a multi-modal approach that infuses relational, experiential and body-oriented approaches I help clients overcome trauma, create healthy boundaries, increase resilience, reclaim their sense of self and create the lives they wish to lead.

Too often people endure sexual abuse or assault and keep it to themselves out of fear or shame. Sometimes the only place where people can talk about the abuse that they endured and truly process and heal from those wounds is through therapy. I help my clients to explore their relationship with trust and safety in their own body in the aftermath of these experiences.

As a survivor myself, I understand the painful road to healing sexual violence causes. In order to approach healing, clients must go at their own pace in a safe environment where they feel the freedom to do so. This is what I work hard to provide by applying my knowledge on trauma in the body, the depression and major anxiety sexual violence can cause, and how to begin to rebuild ourselves through processing and skill-building together.

Sexual abuse can have an impact on almost every aspect of a person's functioning. It is sometimes hard to start the work to heal from sexual abuse, but our work together will assist you in discovering a life beyond the sexual abuse.

I have specialized training in working with survivors of sexual assault, and I have volunteered as an advocate for a sexual assault hotline. In my private practice, I have also contracted with agencies that provide free therapy for survivors of sexual assault.

I am a sexual abuse survivor. I have advanced training in trauma therapy with a primary focus on treating PTSD. I have compassion for all sexual abuse survivors.

Sexual abuse and assault (whether in childhood or adulthood) often creates a deep sense of shame for people and is surrounded by secrecy. In my office I will hold non-judgmental space to process your experiences and create the space to grieve.

When you have experienced sexual trauma, it is crucial to work with someone who understands the complexity and depth of how your life and sense of yourself can be impacted. I work with you to begin the process of feeling safer in your body and in your relationships, to regain confidence and trust with those around you and with yourself. I create a caring, non-judgmental place where I bring many years of training in body-based trauma healing approaches, mindfulness, and relationship focus.

I have worked extensively with people who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. I utilize DBT skills training, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing in order to assist people with healing through these past experiences.

I was trained in a trauma therapy called Rapid Resolution therapy that is very helpful in treatment for those who have experienced sexual abuse/ assault.