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.

Spring 2026 Therapeutic Groups

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

Facilitator: Liliana Leyva

When: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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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Sweet Stillness Sound Bath (Workshop)

Facilitator: Asli Strong-King
When: TBD (Saturday morning April 2026) *Email for interest
Where: In-person at The Turning Point
How to sign up: RSVP AStrongKing@theturningpoint.org

This workshop will offer a gentle, relaxing experience where soothing sounds will help participants to slow down, unwind, and feel more at ease in their body. It can support trauma survivors by calming the nervous system, easing stress, and creating a safe space to rest and reset.

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Expressive Arts Group (6-week Group)

Facilitator: Ashley Green
When: Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Duration: Monday March 2nd - Monday April 6th
Where: In person at The Turning Point
How to sign up: RSVP AGreen@theturningpoint.org

Expressive Arts Therapy Group is a safe and nurturing space for trauma survivors to reconnect with themselves through creativity and healing. Over six weeks, participants will gently explore emotions, build resilience, and honor their journey using art, writing, and movement. No artistic experience or supplies is needed, just a few comfort items (like snacks, fidgets, or casual clothes), a courageous heart, and the willingness to begin.

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Somatic Healing Circle (Workshop Series)

Facilitator: Rani Peterson
When: TBD (Saturdays) *Email for Interest
Where: In person at The Turning Point (upstairs yoga studio)
How to sign up: RSVP RPeterson@theturningpoint.org

This 3-week series offers survivors of sexual trauma a safe, supportive space to explore healing through understanding and integrating your inner parts. Each session combines gentle movement, guided breathwork, and mindful practices with psychoeducation and group discussion to help you build safety, self-compassion, and connection with your body and mind.

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Understanding You in Relationships (4-week Group)

Facilitator: Meetika Jindal
When: Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration: March 19, March 16, March 23, March 30
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Requirements: Confidential, private space, with audio and video capabilities.
How to sign up: RSVP MJindal@theturningpoint.org

This is a 4-week group to help you recognize emotional patterns, reactions, and needs - and understand how they show up in relationships. We will focus on what happens inside you during moments of stress, distance, or conflict. As you learn to slow down reactive cycles, identify underlying emotions and needs, the goal is moving from automatic reactions toward more intentional, connected responses, so you can learn more secure ways of relating within yourself and with others.

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Self-Compassion Group (10-week Group)

Facilitator: Megan McKeehan
When: Thursdays at 5:00 PM
Duration: February 26 – April 30
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Requirements: Confidential, private space, with audio and video capabilities.
How to sign up: RSVP MMckeehan@theturningpoint.org

Healing from sexual trauma often includes unlearning shame and rebuilding trust with yourself. This self-compassion group offers a trauma-informed, survivor-centered space to practice centering in self-kindness. Through guided exercises and shared reflection, participants learn to respond to triggers with care rather than criticism.

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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 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.