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Child sexual abuse therapy helps young victims heal from their traumatic experiences and cope with the physical, mental, and emotional impacts. Learn more about child therapy and teen counseling in Alexandria, VA.
Child sexual abuse therapy takes into consideration the age of the victim and then tailors treatment accordingly. It can involve education about trauma and its impact, strategies for coping and relaxation, techniques for addressing negative thoughts, and more.
Child sexual abuse therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child sexual abuse therapy with one of our therapists at Thriveworks in Alexandria, VA depends on your child’s exact needs and could last for several months or years.
A child being sexually abused is in many ways is unthinkable, but in other ways, it is important to think about it and talk about it. At Thriveworks Alexandria, our skilled mental health professionals understand the dynamics at play when child sexual abuse is perpetrated, and they can often empower survivors with the tools they need to heal.
Thriveworks Alexandria, VA (Franconia) provide therapy for adults and children who have lived through sexual abuse because we know healing is possible.
Generally speaking, any sexual interaction between a child and an adult is child sexual abuse because children cannot consent. More specifically, child sexual abuse can be defined with three categories:
As the definition of child sexual abuse shows, there is a range of behavior that is considered abusive. Each survivor of child sexual abuse has unique experiences, and they will react in unique ways. There is no one way to respond to being a victim of abuse, but it is not uncommon for adult survivors of child sexual abuse to experience things like…
Deep-seated feelings of blame, shame, and guilt. Some survivors blame themselves for the abuse or some aspect of the abuse. The truth is that no children should ever be sexually abused or have to defend themselves against abuse.
Difficulty with relationships and trust. Because many perpetrators of child sexual abuse are people the children know and love, as survivors grow up, they may have difficulty trusting that people in their lives will not harm them.
Low self-esteem. Perpetrators of child sexual abuse may tell children that they deserve the abuse or that they are bad. Children often believe and internal these messages. As adults, these messages can continue to affect their relationships, health, and career.
If you are an adult survivor of child sexual abuse, know that help is available. If you are an adult caring for a child who has been sexually abused, know that help is available. Here are a few tips for finding a mental health professional:
If a child in your life has been sexually abused, consider reaching out for help. And if you were sexually abused as a child, consider reaching out for help.
Thriveworks Alexandria has therapists who work with both adult and child survivors of sexual abuse. We are ready to work with you. When you contact our office, one of our scheduling specialists will answer your call—or you can book online to get started yourself.
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