Trauma and PTSD therapists in Financial District, New York NY
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
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
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
Ruann Ibrahim
Art Therapist, LCAT
Trauma and PTSD can have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, but please know that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we'll work to understand the effects of trauma on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop coping strategies to help you manage symptoms and regain a sense of safety and control.
4 Years Experience
Priya Patel
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
We live in a fast-paced environment under pressure to succeed and keep up. As we enter each transition, we embody different roles from parenthood, sibling, caretaker, employee and the list goes on. Life quickly becomes busy with many stressors, challenges and endless to-do lists. We quickly become our own self-critic.
I bring an empathetic and safe environment where together, you and I create the real meaning behind your symptoms and begin to create a road map to achieve the healing you are striving for. You will learn many tools, among learning how to practice self-compassion, especially during these times! We will work together to reframe thinking and reactions and explore tools to better cope with life’s challenges. I specialize in helping dealing with:
Life transitions
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood PTSD
Relationship issues
Feeling lost
Grief + Loss
10 Years Experience
Erica Warshawer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trained in trauma informed care, mindfulness and EMDR which are best-practice interventions to support people with childhood trauma and recent trauma and/or significant life stressors reduce their symptoms and feel better.
16 Years Experience
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.
11 Years Experience
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
Kensington Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MHC-LP
Several of our clinicians have specific training in treating trauma and PTSD.
12 Years Experience
Desiree Woehrle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SIFI
I have long specialized in helping adults who have lived through traumatic experiences, while also coping with a second diagnosable mental health condition such as Anxiety disorders (OCD, GAD, Agoraphobia, Panic disorder, etc), Depression, Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective disorder, Personality Disorders and neurodiversity. When two or more conditions co-occur it may take some time, even up to a year, before a full and valid diagnostic picture is painted. This is especially true for trauma, complex trauma and neurodiversity.
13 Years Experience