From Silence to Strength: Navigating Sexual Trauma
Group for Men

Sexual trauma in men is often overlooked and carried in silence — yet its effects on self-worth, relationships, trust, and safety can last a lifetime. These experiences are frequently woven together with childhood trauma, family dysfunction, attachment wounds, and substance use, quietly shaping how we see ourselves and move through the world. 
From Silence to Strength is a structured, supportive group for male survivors who are ready to explore their stories, process grief, rebuild trust, and reclaim their sense of self. This group will explore the nuances that male survivors endure.  The group builds toward each member having the opportunity to share a meaningful piece of their healing journey in a space of connection and collective support. 
Interested in joining? Email us or complete the form below to add your name to the interest list. Once we have enough members, we’ll reach out with dates, times, and next steps. 

Interested in joining our next group?

Workshop
12 Weeks
Closed Group
Closed Group
In Person
In-person

Cost per session:
$70


Schedule:
Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Duration: 
12 weeks
2-hour sessions

Eligibility: Participants must complete a Group Readiness Assessment.

Facilitators:
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Christie Hudson, LCSW, Co-Founder (she/her/hers)

Christie has been a practicing therapist since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work in 2007. She became a Clinical Social Worker in 2010 after completing her post-graduate clinical hours at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Allegheny County’s sexual violence crisis and treatment center. While initially focused on the treatment of sexual violence over the lifespan, Christie has expanded over her years in practice to treating trauma in many of its varying forms, including from accidents, illnesses, traumatic loss, domestic and intimate partner violence, traumatic birth, combat exposure, and moral injury. Christie specializes in the treatment of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C- PTSD) and in the many ways trauma survivors adapt their lives to cope with the overwhelming experiences inherent to ongoing Post Traumatic Stress.

Christie transitioned to private practice for several years before beginning a four-year journey with a local Vet Center near Pittsburgh, which is part of the Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System. This is where her love for group therapy really began. It was here that she had the opportunity to develop and pilot a curriculum for group therapy for Military Sexual Trauma survivors. She adapted the curriculum for all sexual trauma survivors once returning to private practice in 2021.

Christie currently works full time as a private practice therapist providing individual, romantic partner(s), and group therapies. She is also fully trained in the use of EMDR as a tool in the recovery process.

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Olivia Frye, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ICGC-I (she, her)

Olivia graduated from Carlow University in 2010 and has worked as a therapist in a variety of settings since. Olivia started her career in BHRS /autism services and mobile therapy, provided school based therapy in the Pittsburgh Public School and, continued to work in Forensic outpatient providing rehabilitative counseling to offenders. She found her internship at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape to be the most influential to her career and has focused her clinical practice on counseling survivors of abuse and has expanded working experience in working with treating trauma in many of its varying forms, including from accidents, illnesses, traumatic loss, domestic and intimate partner violence. Olivia finds supporting survivors on their healing journey has been an immense privilege and honor.

Olivia is a fully Certified EMDR counselor and holds an International Certified Gambling Counseling Certification. In her free time, Olivia enjoys connecting with friends and family, reading books, spending time in nature, baking, learning new hobbies, and spending time with her dog , Indy.