Trauma and PTSD therapists in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY
Trauma and PTSD
Judith Rapley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have committed my life to help women, especially black women and girls, although not excluding men and boys, get through and heal from their traumas. Including my own.
I help clients recognize that not only that they can play a role and serve a purpose for the helping and nurturing of others but that they can also enjoy their own joy, peace, happiness and fulfillment inspite of what things they have experienced or survived.
14 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Being Health
Treatment Center
We’ve all experienced distressing events in life that are traumatic in some way. Feeling stressed or upset during these times is a normal and appropriate response. However, if our response to a traumatic event lasts too long and impacts our functioning or quality of life, then treatment can be helpful.
1 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kensington Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MHC-LP
Several of our clinicians have specific training in treating trauma and PTSD.
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Scene Creative Life Solutions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Embarking on the path of healing from trauma and PTSD is a courageous and transformative journey, and as a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I am here to offer unwavering support. In the therapeutic space, we navigate the complex terrain of trauma, gently exploring the emotional aftermath and working towards resilience. Together, we address the impact on your daily life, relationships, and sense of self, using a trauma-informed approach rooted in empathy and understanding. My goal is to empower you with coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and guide you towards reclaiming a sense of safety and control. I am here to stand alongside you, providing a safe and nurturing space for your unique process of healing and growth. Your strength is already remarkable, and I am committed to supporting you every step of the way towards reclaiming a life of balance and well-being.
9 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Jenna Smith
Therapist, MA, LCAT, MT-BC
Much of my work has been with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. My approach in working with adults who experience traumatic events is similar; that of extreme compassion, safety and trust.
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Len Ramsay
Registered Psychotherapist, Gestalt Therapist , M.B.A.
Trauma comes in many varieties. In classical PTSD we focus on Abuse, and even then, on severe and dramatic episodes of abuse. A more nuanced and sophisticated approach looks also at "small t" trauma with the same level of respect and seriousness. Neglect is a part of this. Abandonment The history of failed treatments for Trauma is epic. I believe that Shame and Trauma are at the core of psychological distress.
11 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative and Mindfulness counseling. Coach, Educator. Over 35 years experience
I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate space working in areas of Trauma and PTSD. My deep healing work is Depth oriented, utilizing traditional, integrative and mind-body therapies to help release inner wounds and pains. Healing work builds on self compassion and inner acceptance. I am here for you. Email for free consultation call
44 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Stephanie Marks
Hypnotherapist, MA
Being alive stimulates all kinds of traumas ranging from some more painful experiences that have become paralyzing and limiting, to common everyday traumas that stimulate discomfort and have lead us to retreat within some kind of defense, containing the trauma. Being alive means that we inevitably suffer and experience trauma in one way or another. We must learn to overcome our traumas in healthy ways. In our work together, I offer a safe, compassionate and supportive space where my patients can talk freely about all thoughts and feelings where we can then move towards healing our pain and hurtful, traumatic experiences and transform them into strength and resilience, moving towards a greater understanding of what role these traumas have played.
13 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Truth Berenson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I use somatic therapy methods including Hakomi and Somatic Experiencing to work with clients struggling with trauma and PTSD.
11 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
Making sense of trauma, and the impact of trauma, can be accompanied by the fear that you will never be able to overcome the distress you feel when you remember the experience or when those intrusive nightmares, flashbacks, and negative thoughts come crashing into your awareness. Through trauma-focused therapy we reclaim confidence, hopefulness, intimacy, safety, self-esteem, and trust. I have specific expertise in treating trauma symptoms related to sexual assault, intimate partner violence and emotional abuse, military sexual trauma (MST), childhood and complex sexual trauma, violence, and combat trauma experienced by Veterans. These experiences can impact physical health, and daily life.
Many people will experience a form of trauma in their lives. Trauma can come with feelings of shame, anger, and confusion. Posttraumatic stress is a normal human reaction to traumatic events. However, for some individuals this stress persists and interferes with their ability to live the life that they want. I work with complex cases that sometimes include dissociation, numbness, anger, risky behaviors, and years of avoidance. The treatments I provide are the most powerful and effective treatments available for these conditions. I have expertise in individual, as well as relationship (i.e., with a partner) based trauma-focused therapies. I have experienced many times how these treatments help people gain new perspectives about what happened to them, develop a sense of empowerment over their trauma, and improve their lives. These treatments can also be helpful if you feel stuck following experiences of trauma, even if you don’t have PTSD. If you’re unsure whether you want to discuss your trauma, or unsure which approach feels like a good fit for you, we can discuss your concerns. We will explore trauma-focused care that builds upon your current support, coping skills, and personal experience. I primarily employ time-limited, evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) such as CPT, PE, and CBCT. (See Individual and Couples Therapy based Trauma-Focused Services.)
In psychological literature, stressors are defined as events and conditions (e.g., losing a job, death of an intimate partner) that cause change and require that the individual adapt to the new situation or life circumstance. Stress processes can include the experience of prejudice events, expectations of rejection, hiding and concealing your authentic self, internalized homophobia, intimate partner violence, discrimination, and ameliorative coping processes that have become bad, ineffective habits. These experiences can be particularly painful when there is social pressure to conceal your experiences, or stigma. I address what it’s like to have no one to talk to about these experiences, and any distress that comes from having nowhere to do this work safely. I practice LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy that considers the impact of minority stress and chronic stress responses. Aside from these stress processes, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and heterosexuals who report any same-sex sexual partners over their lifetime, have greater risk of childhood maltreatment, interpersonal violence, trauma to a close friend or relative, and unexpected death of someone close.
13 Years Experience