Counseling

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.

2026 Summer Therapeutic Groups

Group Therapy Intake and Consent Form: https://intakeq.com/new/frut1r

Please email the group facilitator directly after completing our Intake and Consent Form to get connected. If you are interested in individual counseling, please call our main line to obtain proper intake forms and set up a formal intake appointment.

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Foundations of Healing Group (Open/Ongoing 4-week group)

Facilitator: Liliana Leyva

When: Tuesdays at 5:00 PM via teams

Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams / weekly, 4-cycle group

How to sign up: Email LLeyva@theturningpoint.org to sign up.

Open Group: Open, anyone can join after completing the intake appointment.

*Attendance is expected for all new counseling clients.

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

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Grounding & Regulation Skills Group (Open and Ongoing)

Facilitator: Kristen Flow
Starts: January 26, 2026
When: Mondays at 6:00 PM
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Requirements: Confidential, private space, with audio and video capabilities.
How to sign up: Email kflow@theturningpoint.org

This virtual support group is for adult survivors of sexual trauma who want practical tools to help manage the emotional and physical impacts of trauma.

Each session focuses on simple coping and grounding skills to support safety, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning. Topics may include managing triggers, anxiety, panic, dissociation, sleep difficulties, and trauma-related shame. The group also offers education about common trauma responses.

This is a skills-based group. Sharing is always optional. Survivors are welcome to participate by listening, using the chat, or practicing skills quietly.

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Understanding You in Relationships

Facilitator: Meetika Jindal
How to sign up: RSVP MJindal@theturningpoint.org
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays at 5:00 PM
Meeting Dates: July 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17
Location: Virtual via MS Teams

Relationships can be one of the places where the effects of trauma show up most strongly. This 4-week group offers a supportive space to better understand your emotional patterns, reactions, and needs within relationships. Together, we'll explore what happens inside during moments of stress, distance, conflict, or disconnection, while learning to slow automatic survival responses and recognize the emotions and needs beneath them.

Through increased awareness and practical skills, participants will begin moving from reactive patterns toward more intentional, connected responses, strengthening their relationship with themselves and creating opportunities for more secure relationships with others.

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Bloom & Rise Empowerment Group (8-Week Group)

Facilitator: Asli Strong-King
How to sign up: RSVP astrongking@theturningpoint.org
Meeting Day/Time: TBD – Email for Interest
Meeting series duration: TBD—Email for Interest
Location: In person at The Turning Point Plano office

Bloom & Rise space for individuals focused on healing, strength, and self-growth. Together, we’ll explore what does self-empowerment looks like, build coping skills, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with confidence and self-worth through psych-education, supportive conversations, and creative activities.

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Finding Your Window (8-Week Group)

Facilitator: Ashley Green
How to sign up: RSVP AGreen@theturningpoint.org
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting day and time: Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 PM (Weekly)
Meeting Dates: July 22nd - September 9th (8 weeks)

Find yourself getting worked up or shutting down more easily these days? Stress, trauma, and everyday overwhelm can shrink the space you have to cope. When your window of tolerance narrows, even small things can feel like too much. This eight‑week group offers a chance to gently reopen that window so you can breathe, settle, and move through your days with more ease.

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Grounded and Ready: An EMDR Preparation & Resourcing Group (6-Week Group)

Facilitator: Rani Peterson
How to sign up: RSVP RPeterson@theturningpoint.org
Location: Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting Day and Time: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Meeting Dates: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29

This is a 6-week virtual group for survivors who have experienced a sexual assault within the last 6 months and are looking to build a strong foundation before beginning or deepening EMDR therapy. Each session offers a supportive space to build the inner resources, grounding skills, nervous system awareness, and a compassionate relationship with yourself that make trauma processing feel safer and more possible. This group meets you where you are and helps you develop the tools and inner resources you deserve as you move toward deeper healing work. All interested participants will be screened by Rani to ensure the group is a good fit before securing a spot. If you are interested, please reach out to Rani Peterson at rpeterson@theturningpoint.org to determine next steps and reserve your place in the group.

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Experience Safety and Connection: A Workshop for Survivors of Family Sexual Abuse

Facilitator: Megan McKeehan
Dates: Saturday Aug 8 10am-12:00 Pm, Saturday Aug 22

Spend time with other survivors in a warm, welcoming space for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse by a family member. Through grounding activities, a simple art or creative project, and brief psychoeducation and discussion, participants will have opportunities to connect, reflect, and express themselves in ways that feel comfortable.

Family sexual abuse often creates profound feelings of isolation. This workshop offers a chance to experience safety, connection, and the reminder that you don't have to navigate healing alone. Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse by any family member is welcome.

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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.

Clinical Internship Info

Thank you for your interest! We are now accepting new practicum/internship students for Spring 2027. Please send your resume and cover letter to our Clinical Manager, Kristen Flow, LPC-S at kflow@theturningpoint.org or email for more information.

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

*Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged to apply.