Hi Bumble bee,
Welcome to the boards. I'm so sorry that this is what has brought you here today. I hope you know that whatever happened, it was not your fault. You have a couple of questions in your post, so I'll start there.
Yes, many people find that therapy is an important part of their healing process. If this is something that sounds like it might be helpful for you, we can help you seek out resources in your area if that's something you need. First off, why not take a look at this article and see what you think
Process This: Getting the Most Out of Therapy? There are links to more at the bottom, but I don't want to overload you straight off.
As for helping yourself, self care is really important, especially when we are feeling bad. Some people find journaling helpful for processing their feelings for example, or doing things that make them feel good about themselves or in their bodies. There's a whole load of ideas for self-care here:
Self-Care a La Carte
How about reading them, and then if you have any questions, or want to talk about something in more detail come back here?