A 28-year-old female patient presents to the mental health clinic with symptoms of anxiety and depression following a recent sexual assault. What is the most appropriate initial intervention to support her mental health recovery?

Provide a safe environment and validate her feelings to help reduce anxiety

Suggest that she focus on her work and hobbies to distract herself from the trauma

Encourage her to discuss the details of the assault to help process the trauma

Refer her to a psychiatrist for immediate medication management