TRAUMA

THERAPY

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Whether you’ve dealt with trauma from a single event or a series of ongoing experiences, it can have a profound effect on your daily life. This can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem difficult to manage. 

Our experienced trauma therapists treat clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). We also work with those who have never been formally diagnosed, but who have experienced childhood trauma, relationship trauma, traumatic grief, medical trauma and intergenerational trauma. 

We know that confronting what you’ve been through can feel scary, and at times, impossible. We get it. It is incredibly common to want to avoid addressing your trauma. In working with your trauma therapist, you will focus on understanding the ways in which avoiding these painful memories has offered you an illusion of safety. From there, we will help you get to a place where you can ultimately process what happened to you. 

We’re not going to lie - trauma therapy is hard. While there is often initial discomfort, we’ve witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact that it has had on our clients. Our clients have reported a reclaimed sense of self, autonomy, and renewed control over their life as result of this work.

TRAUMA THERAPY MODALITIES

When it comes to healing from trauma, talk therapy is not enough. We believe that trauma requires more of a structured and focused approach. While some deviation is inevitable and even necessary, we believe that it is important to have some sense of direction when treating trauma.

We utilize Mentalization Based Narrative Exposure Therapy (MBNET), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapies for trauma treatment. We believe that each of these approaches have unique benefits and we determine the best fit based on the specific needs of each individual.

  • Mentalization-Based Narrative Exposure Therapy (MBNET) Mentalization-Based Narrative Exposure Therapy (MBNET) is a therapeutic approach which blends traditional Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with mentalization-based interventions. This approach focuses on integrating implicit and explicit memories, using storytelling as a form of healing. During sessions, clients work alongside their therapist to create a detailed timeline of their life, emphasizing significant traumatic events. As the individual recounts these experiences, fragmented and disjointed memories are reorganized into a clear and structured story. This process helps desensitize emotional reactions, bringing order to chaotic memories and fostering long-term healing. The focus of mentalization-based content is especially useful for processing complex interpersonal trauma

  • NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) therapy focuses on healing trauma by addressing the impact of early relational experiences and chronic stress on emotional and physical well-being. It emphasizes the connection between unresolved trauma and current survival patterns, helping individuals develop self-awareness and reconnect with their core identity. By working in the present moment and focusing on strengthening emotional regulation, NARM fosters healing without needing to re-experience past trauma. This approach empowers clients to break free from old coping mechanisms, leading to greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on the brain’s natural healing processes by guiding clients through specific eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while they recall traumatic events. This process helps reduce the emotional charge associated with painful memories, allowing the brain to reframe and integrate these experiences in a healthier way. EMDR therapy is particularly effective for treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms. By targeting and reprocessing traumatic memories, EMDR can help clients achieve lasting emotional relief and improve their overall well-being.

Ready to take
the next step?

We know that the process of healing can feel daunting. We are here to guide you as you embark on this journey, at your own pace. We offer sessions in-person in New York City and virtually across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.

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Subway: Conveniently located near the A, C, E, L train at 14th Street and 8th Ave, the 1, 2, 3 trains at 14th Street and 7th Avenue.