Counseling Services | SARC - Sexual Assault Response Center

Counseling

Survivors often experience anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an assault. Counselors at SARC are licensed and experienced with providing critical mental health services for helping to process trauma related to sexual assault. They can help to guide survivors down a path of recovery with a safe, empathetic space to support their healing journey.

Individual Therapy

After completing an intake with a SARC counselor, their first goal is to help the survivor restore a sense of autonomy and control in their lives. Survivors can work one-on-one with the counselor for an individualized therapy plan adapted to their specific needs. SARC can provide counseling to survivors at no cost, regardless of how long ago their assault happened or if it was ever reported.

We know sexual assault can also leave a lasting impact on survivors’ loved ones. We offer counseling support for partners, family, and friends to help foster communication and strengthen their relationships in the wake of an assault.

Support Groups & Other Options

Oftentimes, recovery is most impactful when survivors heal together. SARC is working to provide empowering group sessions wherein survivors can collaborate and not feel alone. If you are interested in joining a support group, please fill out the form below, and a counselor will be in touch with availability.

Mental and emotional well-being can be just as important as physical well-being after experiencing a traumatic event. We want every survivor to have the chance to access a healing plan that works best for them. Counselors can connect survivors with spiritual leaders or other specialized therapy resources catering to their unique mental health needs.

In February 2026, SARC has started a new virtual support group for adult survivors to connect in a confidential, healing-focused environment. Survivors must be 18 years old or older, and the group is open to all gender identities.

Groups meet every other Thursday 11:00am – 12:00pm on an online platform. In order to participate, contact Caroline (caroline@sarcgeorgia.org) to schedule an intake.

Meet Our Counselors

Caroline Baldwin

Counselor, MSW

Caroline began her career in education after earning her undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia. She spent several years teaching and later serving as a school counselor, where she developed a deep commitment to supporting children, families, and school staff. Inspired by her experiences, Caroline pursued a Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Kentucky and recently graduated in May 2026.

Caroline first joined the Sexual Assault Response Center as a graduate intern in the summer of 2025 and quickly discovered her passion for working with survivors. She transitioned into a full-time counseling role in June 2025 and now serves clients under supervision.

Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based, humanistic, and person-centered, with a foundation in the work of Carl Rogers. Caroline believes in the power of unconditional positive regard and strives to create a safe, compassionate space where survivors can heal, grow, and reclaim their sense of self.

Have more questions about SARC?

Visit our FAQs page to learn more about SARC services and find answers to common questions.

If you would like to ask us questions directly, you can call the crisis line or contact us below.