Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
WHAT KIND OF THERAPY DO YOU OFFER?
I work with adults who carry the weight of childhood sexual abuse, mother–daughter sexual abuse, and attachment trauma. Many of the people who come to me look fine on the outside but inside feel anxious, shut down, or like they can never rest. They’ve tried pushing it away, but the past keeps showing up, in their relationships, in their bodies, in the way they feel about themselves.
My approach is not just “talk about it and move on.” We slow down. We pay attention to what happens in your body right now as you tell your story or remember what it was like to grow up never fully safe. We track your nervous system, not to retraumatize you, but to create new experiences of being anchored, connected, and steady.
I use Somatic Experiencing, attachment-focused therapy, and what I call the Secure Self Framework™: Containment, Connection, and Clarity. These pillars help you feel safe inside yourself, repair old attachment wounds, and move forward with more confidence and self-worth.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE ATTACHMENT TRAUMA?
Attachment trauma often shows up in the places we don’t expect. You may find yourself anxious when someone pulls away, or frozen when someone gets too close. You might long for connection but also feel like it’s never safe to fully need anyone. You may be successful and competent but underneath believe you’re too much, not enough, or somehow unlovable.
This isn’t just “an attachment style quiz result.” It’s your nervous system doing what it learned to do, protecting you from closeness because closeness didn’t feel safe. In therapy, we don’t just label you avoidant or anxious. We work with what happens in real time. The tightening in your chest. The urge to apologize when you haven’t done anything wrong. The way your body softens when you finally feel witnessed instead of dismissed.
Attachment therapy for adults is not about fixing you. It’s about helping you feel anchored in relationships, steady inside yourself, and safe enough to let love in. And yes, attachment patterns can change when your nervous system experiences something different.
HOW DO I HEAL FROM CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE AS AN ADULT?
Childhood sexual abuse leaves marks that go far beyond the memory of what happened. Survivors often grow up feeling shame in their bodies, guilt for things that weren’t their fault, and a deep belief that they don’t matter. It shows up in intimacy, in self-worth, in the way you silence yourself so you won’t be hurt again.
Healing as an adult doesn’t mean erasing the past. It means finally being able to live in the present without the old story running your life. In therapy, we don’t force details or make you relive what already overwhelmed you. We follow your nervous system. We notice how your body carries the memory, and we slowly give it the experience of safety, of being witnessed, of not being alone.
Over time, clients begin to reclaim what was taken, dignity, boundaries, voice, sexuality, and self-worth. They stop carrying shame that was never theirs. They stop tolerating crumbs. They begin to believe, “I matter. I deserve to be treated with care.”
Read more in my blog about the long-term impacts of childhood sexual abuse
DO I HAVE TO TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN ORDER TO HEAL?
No. You don’t have to sit here and tell me every detail. Sometimes saying it all can make your body feel like it’s happening again, and that isn’t healing.
The way I work is different. You set the pace. You share what feels right, when it feels right. We pay attention to what happens in your body now, the tightening in your stomach, the way your shoulders collapse when you feel small, the way your breath slows when you finally feel safe. Healing isn’t about saying every word. It’s about whether you feel anchored enough to stay with yourself as you begin to let someone in.
Some clients speak in full sentences. Some barely speak about the past at all, but still heal because for the first time, they are not alone in the room with it. That’s how therapy for trauma works, not by forcing words, but by creating new experiences of being steady, seen, and safe.
If you’re not ready to begin therapy yet, I also offer trauma-informed healing resources you can use at your own pace. These include workbooks, somatic tools, and reflection journals created specifically for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, attachment trauma, and emotional neglect. They’re designed to help you begin reconnecting with your body and your sense of self in a safe and private way.
Link: Healing Resources for Women Ready to Reclaim Their Power
HOW LONG DOES TRAUMA THERAPY TAKE?
There is no set timeline for trauma therapy. Some people begin to feel shifts within months. For others, especially those living with complex PTSD or attachment trauma, the work takes longer. Healing trauma isn’t about speed, it’s about safety.
The question isn’t, “How fast can I get through this?” It’s, “What will it take for my nervous system to finally feel safe enough to rest?” When you’ve lived with childhood sexual abuse or years of dismissal, it takes time to build trust, to repair your sense of self, to stop expecting rejection.
The goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever. The goal is to help you build a steady foundation so you can keep living differently outside of therapy.
Schedule your first session to talk about what healing could look like for you
CAN THERAPY HELP ME HEAL AFTER OCTOBER 7TH?
Yes. Since October 7th, many Jews have felt unsafe, disconnected, or frozen. Even if you weren’t there, your nervous system may be carrying the fear and grief of that day and its aftermath. You may notice trouble sleeping, a constant sense of scanning for danger, or a heavy sadness that doesn’t lift.
In therapy, we don’t dismiss that or try to talk you out of it. We stay with it. We notice what happens in your body as you talk about family, community, or safety. We create space for the grief, anger, and fear while also anchoring your nervous system so they don’t take over. Healing Jewish trauma post-October 7th is about staying human in a world that often feels hostile, about reclaiming your sense of self and safety while honoring what was lost.
Read more about my work with Jewish trauma after October 7th
HOW MUCH DOES THERAPY COST AND DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost $245. I do not take insurance or provide superbills for reimbursement. This is intentional. Insurance companies often require a diagnosis or set limits on therapy that don’t reflect what trauma work really takes. By working privately, we keep your therapy between us, not filtered through outside approval.
I know paying out of pocket is a big decision. It’s also a commitment to yourself. Many clients tell me it’s the first time they’ve ever put their healing at the center. When you invest in therapy for trauma and sexual abuse, you’re choosing to live differently, to stop carrying shame that was never yours, and to move forward with a stronger, steadier sense of self.
A $50 non refundable deposit will be used to hold the appointment and goes to the balance of the first session fee of $220. As the deposit holds your appointment time, and is therefore unavailable to others. If you need to reschedule you have 1 week from date of the appointment to reschedule and your $50 will still apply. Outside of that week you will have to pay again.