Dr. Vena Blanchard, DHS

You Are Not Alone:  Online Support Group for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

In a context of safety and respect, men with similar histories help each other move beyond the confusion, pain, and shame of sexual victimization.

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​Lingering effects of childhood sexual abuse may include:

• Guilt and secrecy

• Low self-esteem 

• Numb to feelings 

• Haunted by old images and messages 

• Isolation 

• Problems trusting others 

• Difficulty with intimacy and sex 

• Confusion about sexual orientation

• Alcohol and/or drug abuse 

• Unresolved anger

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If you are interested in learning more about this support group for men recovering from the consequences of childhood sexual abuse, please call me to request a no-fee consultation to discuss whether this is the right time and the right group for you. Individuals not ready for group experience may instead opt for private counseling.

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Trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that the emotional impact of prior traumatic experiences can be complex and have long-lasting and widespread impact on our lives. It is possible that these were repetitive traumas l-- ike years of neglect in childhood, months or years of military experiences, sustained physical and sexual abuse within a relationship.  Or, the traumas might have been a one-time events like a mugging, sexual assault, a major medical event, the traumatic loss of a loved one , or betrayal by a loved one. Trauma can leave us with unhealed emotional wounds that are vulnerable to re-injury. A trauma-informed approach to therapy recognizes that trauma (or any perceived trauma) has a complex impact on a person's suffering and how it shapes a person's efforts to cope.

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