Sexual Abuse Therapy for Men in Overland Park
Trailhead Counseling Services
You’ve carried this alone for long enough.
Maybe you’ve never told anyone what happened. Or maybe you tried—and were met with disbelief, blame, or silence.
If you’re a man who’s experienced sexual abuse, you might wonder if it even “counts,” or if you should just get over it.
But the truth is: what happened to you matters. And it wasn’t your fault.
You deserve a place where you can finally talk about it, feel safe, and start healing.
Trailhead Counseling is here to help.
Why Choose Trailhead Counseling for Sexual Abuse Therapy?
We get it - choosing a therapist to help you work through your sexual abuse is a big decision. Here are a few reasons why we believe Trailhead Counseling can help if you’re a male survivor looking for therapy.
Trauma-informed care: Our clinicians are trained to be aware of the lasting impacts of trauma on men, helping make therapy safe and effective.
Faith integration if desired: At Trailhead Counseling, we’re not ashamed to say that we love Jesus. If Christ is an important part of your life, we can incorporate faith and Scripture into therapy.
Experienced EMDR trauma therapists: Our team is trained to help clients heal from PTSD, anxiety, and childhood trauma using evidence-based EMDR therapy.
Other trauma-informed therapy options: Trailhead Counseling also offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and exposure therapy as other options for addressing PTSD.
Comprehensive mental health therapy in Overland Park: We address not only trauma but also the broader struggles that often accompany it, such as anxiety, addiction, and relational challenges.
Convenient and accessible: Located right in Overland Park, we’re a short drive for anyone in the Kansas City area seeking trauma and PTSD therapy.
Male-focused therapy: While our clinicians are comfortable working with men and women, our practice specializes in helping men who are experiencing PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and OCD. If you’re a male sexual abuse survivor looking for therapy in Overland Park or the Kansas City area, Trailhead Counseling is the place for you.
Treatment Options for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
We offer several evidence-based therapies that have been shown to be helpful for men who have experienced sexual abuse. Together, we’ll develop a plan that works for you.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR helps the brain process traumatic memories so they feel less distressing. You don’t need to talk through every detail of your trauma to find relief. Many men experience significant progress in just a few sessions.
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
ART is a cutting-edge therapy that blends visualization and rapid eye movements to reframe traumatic memories. It’s known for its speed — often resolving trauma in just 1–5 sessions. Trailhead Counseling is one of the few providers of ART in the Overland Park area.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Your story matters, and with CBT, we’ll help you put your story into words while addressing unhelpful beliefs you’ve developed because of your abuse. With CBT, you can begin to change the way you think about yourself, others, your abuse, and God.
Sexual Abuse Therapists in Overland Park
If you’re looking for a local therapist who works with men who have been sexually abused in Overland Park, Trailhead Counseling Services is a great place to start. Our team is committed to helping men work through their abuse using trauma-informed therapy.
One in six men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime, but most never tell a soul.
At Trailhead Counseling, we’ve seen how deeply silence can shape a man’s life—causing shame, confusion, anger, and distance from others.
You might relate to some of this:
You told someone, but they didn’t believe you.
You were told you “wanted it,” or “should have stopped it.”
You’ve questioned your masculinity, faith, or worth.
You’ve tried to bury the memories, but they still return—through nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, or numbness.
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not broken. You’re reacting the way human beings do when something terrible happens—and it’s never too late to heal.
Why Male Survivors Often Stay Silent
The Lies Men Are Told About Sexual Abuse
“My body responded, so I must have enjoyed it.”
“I should’ve been strong enough to stop it.”
“Men can’t be sexually abused.”
“I’m weak for letting this affect me.”
None of those are true. Your body’s responses are automatic physiological reactions—not consent. Abuse is never your fault.
Feel scared, confused, ashamed, or angry
Try to forget about the abuse or pretend like it didn’t happen
Not tell anyone because you’re afraid of how they might react
Experience nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, or upsetting memories about the abuse
Dissociate, or feel disconnected from your environment or your body
After experiencing sexual abuse, it’s normal to…
None of these reactions are reasons to feel ashamed, but they are good reasons to seek help.
Is what happened to me really abuse?
If someone did something sexual to you without your full, informed, and freely given consent — it was abuse.
It doesn’t matter:
How old you were
Whether you froze and didn’t fight back
If your body responded physically during it
If the person was older, a partner, a friend, or someone you trusted
Whether you were pressured, manipulated, intimidated, or confused
Many men question if what happened to them “counts” because:
They didn’t say “no,” but they also didn’t or couldn’t say “yes”
Their body responded in ways they didn’t want
They were young, or didn’t understand what was happening
The other person acted like it was normal or no big deal
They’ve been told men can’t be victims
But none of those things erase what happened.
Abuse isn’t defined by how “bad” it seems compared to someone else’s story — it’s defined by the absence of real consent and the presence of power, pressure, or exploitation.
How Therapy Helps Men Heal
Process what happened safely
At your own pace and in your own time, we’ll help you share the story of your abuse, identify areas of resilience, and correct any negative beliefs you’ve picked up along the way.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning how to live without constant shame, fear, or self-blame.
Therapy can help you:
Rebuild trust and relationships
Has your abuse made it difficult to get close to others? Life is most meaningful when it’s full of deep relationships, so we’ll help you build real relationships with trusted people.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it’s therapy for a sensitive topic like male sexual abuse. During the first session, you can expect:
No pressure to share details you're not ready for
A conversation about your goals and what healing might look like
Space to breathe, be heard, and feel safe
A plan for moving forward with support
We offer in-person sessions in Overland Park, KS and online therapy for men throughout Kansas and Missouri.
FAQs
Do I have to talk about everything in detail?
What you share is completely up to you. Some treatment options like EMDR and ART allow you to reprocess your abuse without sharing details with your therapist. While many men find it helpful to share the story of their abuse, we’ll never pressure you to.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. We provide both in-person and telehealth sessions to clients across Kansas and Missouri. This includes trauma therapy for men in rural areas or those who prefer the privacy of home.
Do you accept insurance?
We sure do. All of our providers are in network with BCBS and Aetna. We can also provider a superbill if your insurance plan is out of network.
Can you implement faith into therapy?
All of our providers love Jesus and are comfortable and skilled at implementing faith into therapy. If you’re not a Christian, no worries - we still want you here!
Where are you located?
Our practice is located in Corporate Woods near I-435 and Antioch. Our location is easy to access from anywhere in the KC Metro. Trailhead Counseling provides PTSD therapy for men in Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, and throughout the greater Kansas City metro.
What happens in sexual abuse therapy?
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One of the most important parts of sexual abuse therapy is establishing a relationship built on mutual trust and respect.
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We need to make sure your environment is safe and that your basic needs are met before processing your abuse. I’ll also teach you coping skills you can use to manage your symptoms.
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Whenever you’re ready, we’ll revisit your abuse using a treatment plan that feels right for you. This will be hard work, but I’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Reconnection is about building healthy relationships with the people you love. Healthy relationships heal abuse, and we need to make sure you have people in your life who can support you on this journey.
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If you have more questions about what happens in sexual abuse counseling, check out this article I wrote.