The Reclaiming Room

The Reclaiming Room is a survivor-centered space for people who want support, language, and practical tools for healing after sexual trauma. This is not a group that asks you to “tell your story” in detail. It’s a structured, psychoeducational space that helps you build safety in the body, strengthen boundaries, reduce shame, and reconnect with your voice and relationships over time.

The group is guided by three core values: Strength, Safety, and Truth. You choose your level of participation. You can listen quietly, share briefly, or engage more actively depending on what feels right for you.

This group is for survivors who want:

• a supportive space that centers safety and choice
• language for consent, coercion, and boundaries
• tools for grounding, regulation, and managing triggers
• support rebuilding self-worth and identity
• guidance for relationships, intimacy pacing, and aftercare 

This is an open group

Each session includes:

• a clear psychoeducation theme 
• guided grounding or regulation practice
• reflection and optional sharing
• practical tools you can take with you
   

We keep the space contained and respectful. No one is required to share details of trauma. The intention is support, skills, and steady rebuilding.

 Session 1: Safety & Grounding
Session 2: Naming the Experience
Session 3: Boundaries & Consent
Session 4: Shame, Self-Worth & Identity
Session 5: Body & Somatics
Session 6: Voice & Advocacy
Session 7: Relationships, Intimacy & Reconnection
Session 8: Integration, Meaning-Making & Ritual 

• When: First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM 
• Start date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2026
• Length: 60–90 minutes
• Format: Virtual • open monthly group
• Host: Nicole DeCosta, LGPC, QMHP
• Payment: Most major insurances accepted (self-pay available)

Because this is a survivor-centered space, we encourage you to reach out first so Nicole can answer questions and confirm the group feels like a good fit for your needs.

Email: nicole@collectivedc.org
Subject line suggestion: “Reclaiming Room Interest”

This group is not a substitute for emergency care. If you are in acute crisis or currently unsafe, we’ll help you identify a more appropriate level of support first. If additional therapeutic support outside the monthly meetings is needed, that can be discussed directly with Nicole.

This group is educational and supportive. It is not emergency or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger, call 988 or 911.

Email nicole@collectivedc.org to get started.