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Trauma
& PTSD

Trauma doesn't always look dramatic from the outside. It can live in your body, in your relationships, in the way you respond to everyday moments. Whatever brought you here — it's valid, and healing is possible.

Trauma therapy NYC
ApproachesEMDR · CBT
Trauma-Focused

Processing the past so it stops
running the present

Trauma happens when an experience overwhelms the nervous system's capacity to process it. The memory gets stored differently — in fragments, in the body, in reflexive reactions that feel out of your control. It's not a weakness. It's biology.

In trauma-focused therapy, we work with the nervous system, not just the mind. Using evidence-based approaches — EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, somatic awareness — we help your brain complete the processing it couldn't finish at the time.

"Trauma is not what happened to you. It's what happened inside you as a result of what happened to you."

You won't be asked to relive everything in detail. We build safety and stability first. We go at your pace, always.

Signs this might be for you

  • Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
  • Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
  • Hypervigilance — always waiting for something to go wrong
  • Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
  • Strong reactions that feel disproportionate to the moment
  • Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of the past
  • A persistent sense that you're not okay, even in safe situations

Approaches I Use

EMDRTrauma-Focused CBTSomatic Awareness DBTStabilization Techniques
What to Expect

How trauma therapy actually works

01

Safety first

Before any processing, we build a strong foundation — coping tools, a sense of safety, and a trusting therapeutic relationship. This isn't skipped.

02

Understanding your nervous system

We'll explore how trauma has shaped your responses and reactions — giving you language and context that starts the healing process.

03

Processing at your pace

Using EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, we work through the memories and beliefs holding you back — on your terms, never rushed.

04

Reclaiming your life

The goal is freedom from the past — the ability to engage with your present life without being hijacked by what happened before.

Related Services

Related

EMDR Therapy

A specialized trauma processing approach using bilateral stimulation. EMDRIA-trained.

Related

Anxiety & Stress

Trauma and anxiety are closely linked. We often address both simultaneously.

Related

Depression & Self-Esteem

Trauma frequently underlies persistent low mood and negative self-beliefs.

You don't have to carry this alone.

Book a free 15-minute consultation — let's talk about where you are and what's possible.

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