How to get therapy?
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2026 5:59 pm
Hi, currently I’m looking into getting therapy but it feels really scary to me and I’m looking for more information surrounding it.
In recent days, I have been struggling with my sexual trauma where I was exposed to pornography as a child and feeling immense guilt, shame, and obsession over it. I have moments where I feel completely fine, and then plagued by these thoughts for weeks trying to analyze it and eventually it leads to self blame and feeling terrible about my actions.
So recently, as a 15 year old, I’m trying to potentially get aid for these thoughts as I do suspect it may be a form of ocd. But it feels shameful to talk about such subjects with a guardian- and also a bit confusing where to even start to begin.
Since I’m close with my aunt, I’m considering telling/asking her about it and maybe she’ll tell my parents about it. it might be less nerve racking because I’ve talked with her regarding sexual issues. I’m also wondering, what type of therapy treatment would help with my issues?
In recent days, I have been struggling with my sexual trauma where I was exposed to pornography as a child and feeling immense guilt, shame, and obsession over it. I have moments where I feel completely fine, and then plagued by these thoughts for weeks trying to analyze it and eventually it leads to self blame and feeling terrible about my actions.
So recently, as a 15 year old, I’m trying to potentially get aid for these thoughts as I do suspect it may be a form of ocd. But it feels shameful to talk about such subjects with a guardian- and also a bit confusing where to even start to begin.
Since I’m close with my aunt, I’m considering telling/asking her about it and maybe she’ll tell my parents about it. it might be less nerve racking because I’ve talked with her regarding sexual issues. I’m also wondering, what type of therapy treatment would help with my issues?