Healing from sexual trauma
With compassion
You’ve survived the unimaginable. And now you have decisions thrust upon you that you never thought you would have to make.
“Is it safe to tell my family?”
“Will I need to leave my job?”
“Should I report the abuse?”
“What if nobody believes me?”
I believe you.
Not only do I believe you, I believe in you and your ability to heal.
I know you might be reading my website from your phone on your lunch break so that nobody will discover your search. I know how scared you’ve been, and how each day is a battle to bury your experience, put on a mask, and act like everything is normal.
I know how one smell, one song, taking a wrong turn, and ending up on that street can bring it all slamming back.
Abusers use fear and shame to control their victims. I promise a safe and confidential space to overcome those feelings.
The truth is only you get to make the decisions about your own body, and I’m so sorry somebody took that from you. The entirety of the fault rests with your abuser.
None of that is yours to carryAnd I will remind you as many times as necessary.
Together, we can begin to remove the mask and take back control of your body and life. Become who you are meant to be beyond what happened to you.
She helps you release your shame and trust yourself again.
“Matti is a caring, well-trained guide for anyone experiencing the pain of trauma. Her holistic approach, including mindfulness and EMDR, helps create safety, relief, and lasting change.”
-M.P.
Her approach feels safe, grounding, and deeply supportive.
“Mattilyn has a very calming and compassionate way of talking about trauma and healing for anyone who feels stuck in survival mode and wanting to reconnect with themselves again.”
-L.C.
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Absolutely. Who you are and what you say during your time with me will remain confidential.
I understand the fear associated with talking about your sexual trauma, and I would never treat your experience with less than my complete respect.
Your confidential sessions with me are protected under HIPAA laws, but do allow for the following exceptions:
If you are a threat to yourself or others
Abuse that poses immediate harm
Counseling records - while generally shielded - may be subpoenaed for an active case by the court
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Yes, you are deserving of therapy and healing regardless of the conditions of your trauma.
You do not need to meet a certain trauma level to seek therapy and your experience should not be compared to anyone else’s.
Together, we will sort through what happened, how you’ve been feeling, and what healing would feel like.
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I offer my therapy expertise to anybody who needs to heal from sexual trauma regardless of sexual identity and sexual orientation.
If you have experienced an assault or other sexual trauma, I want to help you heal.