CARE AT YOUR PACE
Physical & Sexual Abuse Therapy in Melissa, TX
You deserve support that respects your choices and what you feel ready to share. Megan offers individualized therapy for people who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, in Melissa and online throughout Texas.
SUPPORT AFTER PHYSICAL & SEXUAL ABUSE
Your experience deserves care.
Experiences of abuse can affect how you feel about yourself, relate to others, and move through daily life. You may find it difficult to feel safe, trust your own needs, or explain what you are carrying.
You do not need to have everything figured out to seek support. Therapy offers space to explore what feels difficult, with attention to your choices and what matters to you.
You do not have to share every detail to begin.
HOW IT CAN SHOW UP
The effects can reach into daily life.
Every experience is different. These are some concerns you may recognize.
Feeling on guard
Finding it difficult to relax, even when your surroundings feel safe.
Shame or self-blame
Carrying responsibility for what happened, even though the abuse was not your fault.
Difficulty trusting
Wanting connection while feeling uncertain about letting others close.
Feeling disconnected
Feeling distant from your emotions, your body, or the people around you.
Distressing reminders
Noticing strong reactions to situations, sensations, or memories connected to your experience.
Uncertainty with boundaries
Finding it difficult to express your needs, say no, or recognize what feels comfortable.
CARE SHAPED AROUND YOU
Your choices matter. Your pace matters.
Megan takes time to understand your concerns, strengths, and goals. Together, you can explore what helps you feel supported in daily life and discuss treatment options that fit your needs and readiness.
The work is collaborative, with room to ask questions, express preferences, and revisit what feels helpful.
Begin with safety and choice
Discuss what helps you feel supported and what you feel ready to explore.
Make room for your needs
Explore boundaries, self-trust, and responses that may have helped you cope.
Consider treatment together
Discuss IFS, EMDR, or other approaches with attention to your goals and readiness.
WORKING WITH MEGAN
Support that sees the whole person.
Megan Carley, MSW, LCSW-S, brings more than two decades of clinical experience and an individualized approach to trauma-focused care.
- 20+ Years of Clinical Experience
- EMDR Trained
- Trauma-Focused Care
- IFS-Informed Approach
PHYSICAL & SEXUAL ABUSE THERAPY
Questions are welcome.
You do not need to know exactly what to ask before reaching out. Here are answers to some common questions about getting started.
CAN THERAPY HELP AFTER PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE?
Therapy can offer support for the emotional and relational effects of physical or sexual abuse. You may want help with feeling unsafe, shame, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Your experiences and goals guide the work, whether the abuse happened recently or years ago.
DO I NEED TO SHARE EVERY DETAIL OF WHAT HAPPENED?
No. You do not need to give a detailed account before seeking support. You can begin with what feels difficult now, your questions, or what you would like help with. Megan works collaboratively with you to discuss treatment options and what you feel ready to explore.
WHAT IF I AM UNSURE WHETHER MY EXPERIENCE COUNTS AS ABUSE?
You do not need to have the right label for your experience before reaching out. If something has left you feeling hurt, frightened, confused, or uncomfortable, you are welcome to discuss those concerns. Therapy can provide space to explore your experience without requiring you to decide what to call it first.
HOW DOES MEGAN APPROACH THERAPY FOR PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE?
Megan begins by understanding your current concerns, strengths, needs, and goals. Together, you can explore ways to support safety, boundaries, and connection in daily life. Depending on your needs and readiness, treatment may include IFS, EMDR, or other approaches. Megan will discuss the options with you and make treatment decisions collaboratively.
CAN WE MEET ONLINE?
Megan offers online therapy for clients located in Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Melissa. When you reach out, she can discuss availability and whether online or in-person care is appropriate for your needs. For online sessions, a private space where you can speak comfortably is important.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Begin with what feels manageable.
You do not need the perfect words or a complete account of your experience to reach out. Start with your questions, what feels difficult, or what you would like support with.
Private-pay therapy is $165 for a 60-minute session.
Carley Counseling Services is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, call 911 or call or text 988.