I am a male survivor of sexual assault from a social worker when I was 17. I am 55 today and have never been able to successfully have a therapist, counselor, or psychologist. I am increasingly uneasy about open sexuality in society and violence.
I know many people benefit from psychiatric and psychological intervention, but I also see many who like me, are permanently damaged from practitioners who abusively use them. With the internet, I am able to see the enormity of this problem as more victims of sexual assault by a psycho therapist become vocal.
On the other hand, I also know there are several people who are safely treated within the mental health system as well, and can receive benefit without harm.
I feel at this point if other real life people who receive therapy and mental health services could please write and help me understand how therapy or mental health services can be kept safe, and what they do to remain safe, perhaps I might be able to successfully locate a provider somewhere to treat me.
I also have 3 present outstanding but unrelated medical issues, and I am able to abate fears and effectively receive current medical treatment for them, but simply can not seem to successfully overcome the barriers on my part to successfully receive mental health treatment or psychological counseling.
Thank you anyone who might be able to relate and help; Homealone