Healing & Therapy
“The Rape Recovery Center has been a major step for me on my journey to healing. It is here that I have found peace and a place where I can be open and honest about my abuse. The very individualistic approach they take has made me feel less like a patient and more like a warrior. It is here that I have found my wings!”
Personalized Care
We work alongside survivors, providing tools and guidance to help them better understand and manage the effects of trauma on their lives. Our dedicated team actively supports healing by nurturing self-compassion, self-awareness, and meaningful connections.
Every person’s pathway to healing is personalized and we work with survivors to embark on a transformative healing journey, whether that’s through individual therapy or group sessions.
Get started by scheduling an initial intake appointment so we can assess your needs and determine the best services for you.
Individual Therapy
We offer therapy services specifically designed to support individuals who have experienced sexual trauma.
The relationship between client and therapist is the foundation for our clinical services. Our approach is guided by a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, which takes into account various intersecting factors, acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the body, and is mindful of the unique needs of each person. We focus on empowering clients, personalizing treatment, and promoting inclusivity.
As a team, we understand there are multiple paths to healing. Each of our clinicians brings a unique perspective to therapy, with expertise in a variety of evidence-based interventions, including but not limited to:
Feminist Multicultural Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Somatic Theories
Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Therapy
Arts and Experiential Therapy
Internal Family Systems Theory
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We collaborate with each client to create a personalized care plan, which may include:
Identifying goals for trauma therapy
Building coping skills for navigating challenges
Reprocessing their experiences
Exploring opportunities for support and connection through groups
We believe that in addition to traumatic events, intersectionality, attachment history, social justice, systems, and cultural norms profoundly impact the well-being of a survivor. We actively address these factors in therapy, working alongside our clients to foster holistic healing.
Most individuals meet with their therapist for 50 minutes up to 25 sessions.
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Cost of Therapy
All individual therapy and group services are free of cost or donation-based.
We prioritize serving clients who meet one or more of the following categories: uninsured, low-income, and do not have other options for therapy due to their circumstances, including safety and ability to afford access.
We DO NOT accept insurance at this time. If you have insurance, we can support you in connecting to a community-based therapist who specializes in healing from sexual violence.
If you are interested in applying for Crime Victim Reparation funds, we can assist you in utilizing this resource.
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Your Rights through S.B. 26
You have the right to request specific information from Rape Recovery Center mental health therapists. Learn more about S.B. 26 Behavioral Health Licensing Amendments.
Learn more about individual therapy
Group Therapy
Healing & Connecting
We believe in the power of collective healing. We know people heal by sharing their experiences in a space that creates understanding, support, safety, and self-exploration. Our group sessions aim to support various aspects and stages of healing, fostering a sense of community where everyone is welcome. Whether you seek ongoing support or specific therapeutic experiences, our group offerings cater to diverse needs.
We offer two types of group settings
Clinical Groups
Our clinical groups run quarterly, each focusing on specific topics and diverse interventions such as healing arts. Please note that clinical groups have designated durations and may vary each quarter.
Support Groups
These groups provide a supportive environment year-round. They are open, drop-in style, and inclusive. They offer a consistent space for connecting with others anytime support is needed.
Support GroupS
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Mondays
5:30 - 6:30 pm, year-roundA drop-in support group that allows primary survivors to create connections with others, talk about healing journeys, have open discussions, and explore options for meeting needs. Facilitators may hold prepared conversations around self-care, coping skills, teachings, etc. This group runs all year and requires an intake appointment before joining. This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions.
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Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30 pm on Zoom (virtual)A drop-in support group that allows primary survivors to create connections with others, talk about healing journeys, have open discussions, and explore options for meeting needs. Facilitators may hold prepared conversations around self-care, coping skills, teachings, etc. This group runs all year and requires an intake appointment before joining. This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions.
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Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
A drop-in style support group that allows primary and secondary survivors to create a connection with others, talk about healing journeys, have open discussions, and learn options for meeting survivors' needs. Facilitators or guest facilitators may hold prepared conversations around self-care, life skills, sexual assault-related trauma, etc. This group runs all year round except for holidays.
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Immediate Steps
If you have been sexually assaulted
In the aftermath of a sexual assault, the initial days can be overwhelming, filled with questions and difficult decisions. It’s normal to feel unsure or unready to make choices during this time. Your experience is valid. We are here to help you navigate through this challenging time.
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Assess your physical safety. Reach out to support systems if they can assist you in reaching physical safety.
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Know that what happened to you was not your fault.
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It’s important to get medical attention. Even with no physical injuries, it is important to determine the risks of STIs and pregnancy.
Within six days of a sexual assault, you have the option to undergo a sexual assault forensic examination. A specialized forensic nurse will perform the exam and offer medication that prevents pregnancy and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Steps you can take to seek medical attention:
— Visit an emergency room nearest to your location.
— Visit the Salt Lake Family Justice Center. Call their 24-hour crisis line at (801) 537-8600 or +1 (855) 992-2752.
If you’d like to discuss the differences or need more information about if these options are best for you (and your healing process), call the Rape Recovery Center at (801) 467-7282 or Utah’s 24 Hour Sexual Violence Crisis Line at (801) 736-4356 /Español (801) 924-0860.
This exam is covered by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). What happened was not your fault, and the financial cost of this exam is not your responsibility.
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The Rape Recovery Center provides medical accompaniment and advocacy for victims at any hospital in Salt Lake County, Tooele County, the Salt Lake Family Justice Center, and the Utah State Correctional Facility.
How the process works:
When a victim of sexual assault arrives at the emergency room, hospital personnel will call a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), who will dispatch a Mobile Response Team advocate. Advocates on this team are certified crisis counselors and hold confidentiality*.
Advocates remain with the victim before, during, and after the medical interview and examination to explain procedures, answer questions, and advocate for the victim.
Advocates act as liaisons between medical staff, law enforcement, and any of the victim’s family or friends who are present. They may assist with logistical or other advocacy concerns pertaining to the victim’s return to a safe place following the exam.
In all cases involving victims 13 years or younger, services are offered through Primary Children’s Medical Center and their Center for Safe and Healthy Families.
*Although these advocates are Confidential Communicators through the Confidential Communications Act (78-3c) of 1994, they are still subject to mandatory reporting laws. Mandatory reporting laws usually affect those younger than 18 years of age, those older than 65, and individuals with specific disabilities.