Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Serving All Of California via Online Therapy
You don’t have to face the impact of intimate partner sexual violence alone.
The fear, shame, and confusion you’ve been carrying are not your fault. What happened to you was a violation of trust—and the effects are real, whether it occurred recently or years ago.
Many survivors of sexual assault by a partner feel isolated, doubted, or even pressured to minimize their experience. But your pain is valid, and your story matters. With trauma-informed therapy, you can begin to process what happened in a safe, supportive space—reconnect with your body, rebuild trust in yourself, and reclaim your voice.
You are not to blame. You are not alone. And you don’t have to carry the impact of intimate partner sexual violence by yourself healing is possible.
Recognizing the Impact of Rape and Sexual Assault
Blaming yourself for what happened, even though it wasn’t your fault
Difficulty trusting partners, family, or friends with your safety or emotions
Fear of intimacy or touch, even with people you care about
Feeling trapped or powerless in relationships or decision-making
Avoiding reminders of the abuse, such as certain places, people, or situations
Emotional numbing or feeling disconnected from your body and emotions
Common Signs of Trauma From Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Hypervigilance, always scanning for danger or expecting harm
Nightmares or flashbacks related to the assault
Guilt or shame when trying to set boundaries or say no
Low self-esteem or believing you’re unworthy of love and respect
Anxiety, depression, or panic attacks that interfere with daily life
Loss of interest in activities, relationships, or parts of life that once felt fulfilling
If you’re living with the effects of intimate partner sexual violence, know that healing is possible. Trauma-informed therapy can help you reclaim your voice and rebuild trust in yourself.
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Therapy in Los Angeles, CA can help!
✔ Living with fear of how your partner controlled or violated you → Beginning to feel safe in your own choices again
✔ Carrying shame for what happened in your relationship → Recognizing that the abuse was never your fault
✔ Struggling to trust others after betrayal → Slowly rebuilding trust at your own pace
✔ Feeling disconnected from your body → Learning to listen to your body with compassion and care
✔ Silencing your experience to protect others → Finding the courage to speak your truth and be heard
✔ Believing you’ll always feel broken → Discovering resilience, self-worth, and the possibility of joy
What if you could go from…
Healing from intimate partner sexual violence isn’t about forgetting it’s about reclaiming safety, rebuilding self-trust, and remembering your strength.
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Therapy In Los Angeles, CA
Encourages you to feel at home in your body again
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Therapy In Los Angeles, CA
Reclaim the Strength That Was Always Yours
Your Los Angeles, CA Therapist for Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Hi, I’m Jalyse Stewart, an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who helps survivors of intimate partner sexual violence begin to heal and rebuild trust in themselves. The impact of being violated by someone you once trusted can feel devastating—but you don’t have to navigate this alone.
In our work together, you’ll find a safe and supportive space to release shame, process painful memories at your own pace, and reconnect with your body in ways that feel gentle and empowering. Many of my clients discover they can begin to:
Feel safe again in their own skin
Set boundaries without guilt or fear
Rebuild trust in themselves and others
Replace self-blame with self-compassion
Reclaim their voice and their choices
I believe healing from intimate partner sexual violence is not about erasing the past—it’s about creating a future where you feel grounded, worthy, and free. My role is to walk with you, offering tools, support, and compassion, so you can begin to move from surviving to living fully.