Counseling Philosophy
Violence makes victims feel powerless. We believe that through the healing process of counseling, you can regain your power and move from victim to survivor.
There is no timeline for healing from violence, however you can facilitate the healing process by speaking with someone you trust, who will listen without judging or blaming you.
We provide confidential counseling by trained peer counselors who help a person work through difficult, confusing, and painful feelings. All counselors receive specialized training in the areas of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and child sexual abuse.
Our counselors are paraprofessionals, interns, and psychotherapists, all of whom are supervised by licensed professionals. Our counselors provide supportive counseling from an empowerment perspective. In order to facilitate the healing process, POV utilizes several techniques, including art and visualization, one on one counseling and support groups.