Prosecutors say Sommer abused his position of power by using a technique called exposure therapy on patients who had been sexually assaulted while deployed, according to court documents.

Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears and what they avoid. The American Psychological Association says it involves exposing the patient to their anxiety source or its context without the intent to cause any damage.

The alleged abuse happened between 2010 and 2016. Sommer faces multiple charges, including sexual battery, rape, and oral copulation.

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