Counseling

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”

Bessel van der Kolk

Trauma can make you feel isolated, but you don't have to be alone. We are specially trained to help you process the overwhelming pain of sexual trauma. We are well-versed in trauma-focused care, trained in EMDR, and have received training at the master's or doctoral level. And most importantly, we are compassionate and kind.

Counseling services are provided at no cost.
Our counselors provide individual and group therapy to survivors of sexual violence, ages 13 and older.
Group Therapy is available to the family and friends of the survivor as they support their loved one through the healing process.
We do not offer family therapy services at the moment, but you can contact us for a free referral for family therapy.

For more information on any of our counseling services at The Turning Point, contact us at 1-800-886-7273.

EMDR

EMDR Intensive Sessions for Survivors of Recent Sexual Assault

Experiencing a sexual assault can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or disconnected from yourself and the world around you. Our EMDR Intensive Sessions offer a focused, compassionate approach to processing trauma, helping you regain a sense of stability and control without the need for ongoing weekly therapy. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—an evidence-based method for processing distressing memories—these intensives allow you to make significant progress in a short time. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may incorporate somatic and mindfulness techniques to support your nervous system as you heal.

Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR Intensives condense multiple sessions into five three-hour sessions, providing structured and effective trauma processing without requiring you to relive every detail of what happened. This approach is ideal if you're looking for relief from intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, anxiety, or dissociation in a focused and supportive setting. If you’re seeking a safe, accelerated path toward healing, contact us to see if an EMDR Intensive is right for you.

Support Groups

Foundations of Healing (Virtual Group)

Build Confidence. Gain Tools. Take the First Step.

Whether you're preparing for individual counseling or exploring if it’s the right next step, Foundations of Healing offers a safe, supportive place to begin.

This 4-session virtual group (camera not required) is designed to help you:

Understand how trauma affects your body, emotions, and relationships
Learn practical tools for setting boundaries and reclaiming safety
Build confidence before starting one-on-one counseling
Reconnect with healing if it’s been a while since you last engaged in support

Attendance is expected for all new counseling clients.

Survivors who are exploring services or returning after a break are also welcome to join—with a quick check-in first.

Interested? Let’s talk.

Sessions are on Tuesdays at 6 PM (online). Complete this form to sign-up or email lleyva@theturningpoint.org for more information.

Clinical Internship Info

Thank you for your interest! We are now accepting new practicum/internship students for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

Contact Kristen Flow, LPC at kflow@theturningpoint.org

*Accepted applicants will need to complete the 40-hour OAG Sexual Assault Advocacy Training.

*Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged to apply.