MELISSA SANDFORD LCPC
Individual Online Therapy
Adults (Age 18+)
EMDR for PTSD and trauma processing
Somatic therapy for trauma stored in the body
CBT/CPT for trauma-related thought patterns
Session Fee • My private pay rate is $150 per 45-minute session.
Sliding Scale • I hold a small number of sliding scale spots to help make therapy more accessible. If my fee is not sustainable, you are welcome to inquire about my current sliding scale availability in the 'notes' section of your booking form when filling it out.
Availability • Evening and weekend appointments available.
What Healing from PTSD & Sexual Trauma Can Help You Reclaim
Healing from PTSD & sexual trauma is not about forgetting the past — it’s about helping your nervous system no longer feel trapped in it. Over time, therapy can support you in experiencing: A greater sense of safety in your body. You may begin to feel less on edge, less easily startled, and more able to relax in everyday moments without scanning for danger. Less emotional shutdown or overwhelm. Many survivors notice they either feel “too much” or “nothing at all.” Healing supports a more regulated emotional range where feelings become more manageable and less consuming. More ease with intimacy and closeness. This doesn’t just mean physical intimacy — it also includes emotional closeness, trust, and feeling connected without fear, numbness, or dissociation. A clearer sense of boundaries and choice. You may feel more able to recognize your “yes” and “no” internally, and trust yourself in relationships without guilt or confusion. Reduced triggers and trauma responses. Flashbacks, body memories, or sudden shifts into panic/shutdown can become less intense, less frequent, and easier to move through. A more integrated sense of self. Instead of feeling like the trauma defines your reactions or identity, there is more space for who you are beyond what happened to you.