WHEN YOUR BODY STILL REMEMBERS WHAT YOUR MIND WANTS TO FORGET

Trauma Therapy in Flower Mound, TX

You feel constantly on edge, waiting for something bad to happen even when you know you’re safe.

TRAUMA HAS CHANGED THE WAY YOU VIEW YOURSELF, OTHERS, AND THE WORLD.

Even if you don’t call it “trauma,” it can show up in ways that feel out of your control. You might feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop, on high alert, or easily triggered by certain sights, sounds, or memories. Everyday moments, like conversations, intimacy, or quiet time alone, can feel heavy, unpredictable, or overwhelming.

  • Feel like you’re always bracing yourself, preparing yourself to be blindsided

  • Get triggered by small things that seem harmless to others, such as a tone of voice, specific smell, or a crowded room

  • Try to handle everything on your own, push through, and not be impacted by anything

  • Have fears or anxieties that feel intense or overwhelming, even when you know it doesn’t make sense

  • Carry distressing or uncomfortable sensations in your body

  • Struggle to stay present in your body, feeling numb, tense, or disconnected

  • Experience intrusive or disturbing thoughts related to past experiences when you felt violated or powerless.

  • Have a hard time trusting others or letting yourself be vulnerable, even with people you care about

MAYBE YOU…

You’re not broken for feeling this way.

Let’s untangle the shame, fear, and hurt so you can reconnect with yourself and your body’s intrinstic goodness.

Support is available for whatever type of sexual concerns you experience.

IF YOU ARE READY FOR CHANGE,

  • Purity culture became popular in many Christian communities in the 1980s and 1990s, emphasizing sexual abstinence before marriage as a sign of moral worth. Its intention was often to protect people from sexual harm and guide them toward committed relationships, but in practice it placed unrealistic expectations on women to guard men’s sexuality and sent messages that desire itself was dangerous or sinful.

    If you were told your clothes could make boys stumble, wore a purity ring, or learned more about the dangers of sex than its goodness, purity culture has probably shaped how you see your body and sexuality.

    The impact of these messages can last long after leaving the culture. People who are impacted by these beliefs often experience shame around natural (and God-given) sexual desire, pleasure feeling gross, or a sense of disconnection from their own body.

    Therapy provides space to untangle harmful beliefs, rediscover your values, and embrace the fullness, safety, and goodness of God’s design for sex.

  • Sexual trauma or any kind of unwanted sexual experiences can leave lasting marks on both your body and your sense of self. You might notice that sex feels scary, or you may have lingering thoughts of past experiences that are distressing or intrusive. Pleasure may feel confusing or even uncomfortable, and intimacy might trigger tension, fear, or numbness rather than safety and connection.

    These experiences can shape how you approach intimacy, sometimes leading to patterns of avoidance, obligation, or disconnection. Over time, shame, guilt, and self-blame can accumulate, making it difficult to feel at home in your own body.

    Sometimes, these experiences can also lead to unwanted sexual behaviors—such as pornography use, compulsive masturbation, or other sexual actions that move toward sex in unwanted ways instead of away from it. These behaviors often arise as coping mechanisms, but they can create additional shame, guilt, or confusion, making it even harder to feel at peace with your sexuality.

  • Low sexual desire or a mismatch in desire between partners can feel confusing, frustrating, or even shame-inducing. You might notice that you want intimacy less often (or more) than your partner, feel pressure to “perform,” or wonder if something is wrong with you. These experiences often come with layers of history—past messages about sex, experiences of trauma, stress, relationship dynamics, or even physical factors can all play a role.

    In therapy, we’ll take the time to explore your story, gently uncover what’s influencing your desire, and look at how your emotions, body, and relationships all interact. The focus isn’t just on changing your desire, but on understanding it, helping you feel more at home in your body and engaged with your partner.

These are common areas of sexual difficulties that can impact sexuality, relationships, and beliefs about yourself.

WHAT WE’LL DO

THERAPY FOR SEXUAL CONCERNS CAN HELP YOU…

  • Make sense of your story – Explore your experiences with sexuality and intimacy to understand how they’ve shaped your relationship with your body and desire.

  • Practice living embodied in enjoyable ways – Learn gentle, grounded ways to reconnect with your body and physical sensations to engage with pleasure in all forms, not just sexually.

  • Identify past beliefs and messages – Unpack messages from culture, family, or past experiences that may have impacted how you experience sex and desire.

  • Clarify your values – Discover what matters most to you and how you want to engage in your relationships, intimacy, and sexuality.

  • Build trust and safety in intimacy – Develop tools to approach sex and closeness in ways that feel safe, enjoyable, and aligned with your own body and values.

The goodness of your body is a gift.

LET’S HELP YOU ENJOY IT.

Next Steps