Areas of Practice

SEXUAL ABUSE & TRAUMA

About Sexual Abuse & Trauma

Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.
This highlights the importance of understanding & being aware of the wide-reaching impacts of sexual abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse can experience short-term & long-term psychological, emotions, & physical effects.
Therapy can support individuals to process & work through traumatic experiences to regain feelings of control over their healing
At Spear Wellness Centre, we specialize in EMDR & Advanced Trauma Therapies that are evidence-based and proven to be effective for treating trauma & PTSD.
These therapies include but are not limited to EMDR, ART, & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Healing from Sexual Abuse & Trauma

Seek Professional Support

Seeking professional support from a practitioner specializing in trauma-informed care can support individuals with processing the traumatic memory & develop resources that support with moving forward
Build a Support System

Sometimes, survivors of sexual trauma can feel isolation & alone. Building a support system around you (i.e., therapy team, trusted loved ones) can be a powerful step towards healing
Reclaim your Identity & Control

Working with specialized trauma-informed practitioners can support you with taking back your sense of identity & control over physical, emotional, or psychological safety

Three Trauma-Informed Therapy Options for Sexual Abuse & Trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a bottom-up, somatic based approach to treating trauma (meaning in targets the way trauma is stored in our body as well) that was originally developed for the treatment of PTSD in 1987
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help "unstick" and reprocess painful and traumatic memories so that they are not impacting your current functioning in such an intense and/or negative way.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is an advanced treatment for trauma & PTSD & can also help individuals suffering from depression or other mental health concerns.
ART is derived from EMDR, and uses eye movements to quickly alleviate symptoms associated with past traumatic memories.
ART can alter how the brain stores and recalls traumatic images and memories, reducing the negative physical and emotional effects they create.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

At Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) which is a breakthrough treatment for treatment-resistance depression and PTSD.
Research shows it is also an effective treatment for other disorders such as chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders, all of which are common cooccuring disorders of sexual abuse.

Therapists Who Help With Sexual Abuse & Trauma