The Importance of Mental Health Support in Legal Proceedings

If you have suffered emotional trauma from being sexually assaulted, sexually abused, or sexually exploited and feel you need therapy, it is important that you choose a mental health professional who has extensive experience in helping survivors of sexual abuse and trauma. These therapists range from psychiatrists and psychologists to licensed professional counselors and social workers.

If you are contemplating bringing a legal claim for sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual exploitation, it is of paramount importance that you seek mental health treatment if you haven’t already. Seeking mental health treatment and contacting a lawyer with experience in handling these challenging cases are two of the most significant steps you will take to begin healing and taking a stand against the perpetrator and/or organization that is responsible for the trauma you have suffered.

Preparing for the Legal Process

I prepare every sexual assault and sexual abuse lawsuit as if it were going to trial. I know that sounds intimidating and scary. Survivors differ in their feelings about going into a public forum and speaking about such personal and embarrassing events. Some are very nervous, some can’t wait. However, by the time the trial approaches, many survivors who were once timid and fearful become assertive and brave, looking forward to taking back their dignity by telling their story to a jury.

The Role of Mental Health Experts During Trial

At trial, I will call your treating therapist to the witness stand, who will describe your symptoms and the therapeutic sessions. I will also have you evaluated by a forensic mental health professional who will testify to your diagnosis and give an expert opinion on how the emotional damage from the sexual assault or sexual abuse has affected your life.

Why Most Cases Settle

The vast majority of these cases settle before trial. As I mentioned above, I treat each case as if it were going to trial. The defendants soon become aware of this by virtue of the work I put into your case, as well as other cases I have litigated, frequently leading to meaningful settlement offers.

Advocacy, Support, and Justice

I will fight to get you full compensation for the pain you have endured. Anything short of full justice is no justice. I will guide you through the process and work tirelessly to help you reclaim your power through the legal system.

Contact us to learn more how we can help.