Counseling for Survivors of Assault, Abuse, and Exploitation
Confidential, trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and online sexual exploitation. You choose how we contact you and make the choice on how we work together. Secure Telehealth across Virginia and in-person in Northern Virginia.
Safety is a main priority.
Takes about two minutes. No commitment. We reply within one business day.
You get to decide what happens next
Whatever happened, and whenever it happened, you deserve support that moves at your pace and keeps you in control.
People often come to counseling for:
Sexual assault or rape, recent or long ago
Domestic violence, including emotional, financial, or coercive control, in a current or past relationship
Child sexual abuse, remembered recently or carried for years
Sex or labor trafficking, or being exploited by someone you trusted
Online sexual exploitation: images shared without consent, sextortion, or being targeted as a teen or adult
Stalking or harassment
Being the partner, parent, or family member of a survivor
How we keep you safe here
Counseling is confidential, and we build our contact around your safety: you tell us how and when it's safe to reach you, and we won't leave a message that mentions counseling unless you've said that's OK. We don't require a police report, a protective order, or any proof of what happened. We're a counseling practice, not a legal or advocacy service, so we can't give legal advice, but we work alongside advocates and can help you find them.
What the work looks like
We use trauma-focused approaches with research support, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and DBT skills for grounding. Early work is about safety, stability, and getting your footing. Processing what happened comes only if and when you want it to, and never in more detail than you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. You don't have to leave to get support, and we won't pressure you to.
If you're in immediate danger, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788).
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Yes. Many survivors seek support years or decades later, often when something brings it back.
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Counselors are required by law to report certain things, mainly current abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, or immediate danger to someone. What happened to you as an adult is yours to report or not.
We will cover what is known as informed consent and what we are required to disclose as mandated reporters. Ask us anything about this on the consultation call.
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Use a device the other person can't access, such as a library computer or a trusted friend's phone, and clear your history after visiting. The "Leave this site" button at the top of this page will take you somewhere neutral quickly.
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For images of a minor shared online, NCMEC's Take It Down (takeitdown.ncmec.org) can help get them removed, and the CyberTipline takes reports.
We can provide counseling for your child, you as the parent, the family as a unit, and any other affected loved ones as you work through this difficult time. We will work with you to plan for the best treatment methods. -
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 (text 233733)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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We’re out-of-network, and we provide superbills so you can request reimbursement from your insurance company. Reimbursement varies by plan, so ask your provider today what your out-of-network mental health benefits cover.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving. Click here or scroll down to learn more.
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Right now! Reach out today by filling out the form below and we will contact you asap to set up your consultation.
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Reach out today by filling out the form below and we will contact you asap to set up your consultation. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Work with Us
Sydney Jenish, Resident in Counseling
Evening and Weekend Availability
Karina Garcia, Licensed Professional Counselor
In English or Spanish
Blake McDonald, M.Ed.
In Person availability