Queer Joy After Sexual Trauma
This group is for LGBTQ+ survivors who want to heal in community, learn new tools, and re-connect with joy. You’ll be heard, seen, and supported by people with shared identities.
Online | Available Anywhere in PA & NJ
Ongoing Group
Wednesday or Thursday Evenings, 5:30–7:00 PM
Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely
Here, you don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t have to minimize what you’ve been through. You get to heal alongside others who share similar identities and experiences.
Who This Group Is For
This group is for LGBTQ+ adults who have experienced sexual trauma and are looking for a healing space that centers:
Community instead of isolation
Choice instead of pressure
Joy alongside grief and healing
Identity-affirming, trauma-informed care
You don’t need to be “ready” in any particular way. You don’t need to have words for everything. You just need a desire to move toward healing with others who get it.
Cost & Accessibility
We believe healing should be accessible.
Sliding scale fee, discussed during your free consultation
We accept the Pennsylvania Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)
We’re happy to talk openly and respectfully about cost and access
If finances feel like a barrier, we encourage you to reach out. These conversations are part of care, not something you need to navigate alone.
Who Facilitates the Group
Shira Adams (she/her), LPC, NCC
Shira is a licensed professional counselor with specialized experience supporting LGBTQ+ survivors and working with sexual trauma in a relational, identity-affirming, trauma-informed way.
Shira’s facilitation style centers safety, consent, collaboration, and respect. The group is guided with care, never rushed, never prescriptive, and always grounded in honoring each person’s autonomy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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That’s completely understandable. Many people feel anxious about group spaces, especially after trauma. The group moves at a gentle pace, guidelines are set together, and participation is always by choice. You’re welcome to observe, listen, and share only when and if you feel ready.
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Fees are discussed during your free consultation. Sliding scale options are available to reduce financial barriers, and we also accept the Pennsylvania Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP).
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The best way to find out is through a free consultation. This gives you space to ask questions, learn more about the group, and decide without pressure whether it feels like a good fit.
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Yes. Therapy at Relational Realm is inclusive, affirming, and supportive of LGBTQ+ teens and their experiences.
Still have questions? Reach out to us today.
We’re Accepting New Clients
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Shira Adams, Therapist, LPC, NCC
Individuals, LGBTQ+, & EMDR in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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Madison Wilde, Therapist, LAMFT
Individuals & Couples in Pennsylvania
How it Works
Take the First Step:
1
Get in touch.
Book a free 20 minute consultation to get matched with the right therapist based on what brought you here.
2
Begin your journey.
We help you identify your goals for therapy and develop a personalized plan to help you heal and transform.
3
Rediscover yourself.
We believe therapy should be a path to transformation, not a lifelong sentence. We’ll support you as you grow, heal and transform.
Offering Online Therapy in:
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut.
Based in Philadelphia, PA
Email & Phone
admin@relationalrealm.com
O: (215) 645-2684