Compassionate Therapy for Healing Sexual Trauma in Orange County, CA

Sexual trauma can leave those who’ve experienced it feeling out of control, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotions. These impacts can ripple through daily life, relationships, and self-esteem. While the effects of sexual trauma can feel lasting, healing is always possible. A sexual trauma therapist in Orange County, CA, provides a safe and supportive space to process what happened, reclaim balance, and rebuild trust. Sexual trauma is an unjust and painful experience, but it does not define who you are. With the right support, you can move forward and emerge stronger on the other side.

What Is Sexual Trauma?

Sexual trauma refers to the psychological, emotional, and physical harm caused by non-consensual sexual experiences. It encompasses an umbrella of unwanted sexual contact, including rape, molestation, harassment, coercion, assault, or other violations of boundaries. Sexual trauma may have involved physical violence, but this isn’t true of every case. It’s defined by the distress it leaves behind. Sexual trauma may happen once or over a period of time, and in both cases, the impacts can be far-reaching and significantly affect the well-being of the person who experienced it.

If you’ve faced sexual trauma, please know that you are not alone. According to the CDC, over half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. Further, one in four women and about one in 26 men have experienced completed or attempted rape. These statistics reflect the painful reality so many face, and we are here to offer compassionate guidance to help survivors find their path forward and reclaim their power.

How Therapy Can Help

1. Your therapist will help you process trauma in a safe environment.
2. You’ll learn healthy coping strategies for emotional overwhelm.
3. Over time, you’ll gradually rebuild the trust that sexual trauma can deeply impact.
4. Therapy will address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
5. You’ll build back self-esteem and reconnect with yourself.
6. Additionally, it’ll equip you with the tools to navigate relationships and set boundaries that make you feel safe moving forward.

Meet Hannah Pasternak: Sexual Trauma Therapist in Orange County, CA

Hannah understands that each person’s experience with trauma is deeply personal, as are the ways they cope and heal. She offers personalized care that meets you where you are. Based on your unique needs and goals, she integrates therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness strategies to support your healing journey. Her work with survivors of sexual abuse and assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking, provides her with the insight and compassion to address the complex challenges trauma can bring. Hannah sees and honors her clients’ strength and helps them find the tools necessary to tap into empowerment and move forward to create a fulfilling life that aligns with their goals.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual trauma, please contact our Intake Coordinator at (949)236-1990 to connect you with the support you need.