SARA Therapy Program

SARA's therapy program exists to be a support to survivors. The decision to enter therapy and timing in doing so is unique to each person. Support can look different in each phase of the therapeutic process. 

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WHERE WE COME IN

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SARA offers free and confidential therapy for survivors of sexual violence. Therapists use evidence-based modalities to support emotional regulation, processing, and planning for the future. Our program is set up for 50-minute weekly sessions and offers long-term therapy when appropriate towards treatment goals. ​​​​

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Therapy services at SARA are trauma-informed. Our Therapists are trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and/or other experiential modalities. Therapy services are offered in English only at this time. 

 

SARA clinicians are trained in EMDR. Learn more about EMDR here: 

https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IPsBPH2M1U&t=14s

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If you are interested in SARA’s Therapy services, please contact our office at 434-295-7273

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Resource List

The Women’s Initiative https://thewomensinitiative.org/

Shelter For Help in Emergency https://shelterforhelpinemergency.org/  

Region 10 https://regionten.org/  

Ready Kids https://readykidscville.org/  

CAVA https://www.cavahelps.com/ 

UVA Student Counseling and Psychological Services https://www.studenthealth.virginia.edu/CAPS  

Psychology Today – Therapists in Charlottesville https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/va/charlottesville  

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Crisis Resources 

SARA 24/7 Hotline: (434) 977-7273 

National Suicide Helpline: 988 OR Text HOME to 741741 

Region 10 Crisis Services: (434) 972-1800 https://regionten.org/services/crisis-services/  

National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then Press 1 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453 Additional Crisis Hotlines & Resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines  

Call 911 or Present to Nearest Emergency Room 

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Internships

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We are unable to offer internships or residency placements for the 2024-2025 school year. We appreciate your interest in our program and thank you for your understanding.