Trauma and PTSD therapists in New York City, NY
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in New York City, New York who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Dina Matic
Psychologist, PhD
I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including crimes, loss, and other life-altering events, helping them process difficult memories and manage PTSD symptoms in a safe, supportive environment. Using evidence-based approaches, I guide clients toward healing, resilience, and reclaiming a sense of safety and control in their daily lives.
16 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma work cannot work solely on a verbal level-for years, I worked in verbal therapy alone and observed people coming to better understandings of what happened to them and how it left marks even in the present day while continuing to suffer. But once I integrated EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting into my work with people with trauma, I began to see true shifts in nervous system functioning and healing that was core deep and not just simply coping, bringing true and lasting relief from the pain of the past.
26 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Willow Health
Psychiatrist
Trauma can have long lasting impacts on physical and mental well being. Our providers undergo extensive training in trauma informed care. Each provider utilizes a trauma informed approach to every interaction. Several of our providers are certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy) that can be used in the treatment approach to trauma.
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how your nervous system responded. When trauma remains unresolved, it can show up as anxiety, shame, anger, numbness, flashbacks, sleep disturbance, relationship struggles, or chronic tension. Even long after the event is over, your body may still feel stuck in survival mode.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process traumatic experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. Rather than reliving the past, EMDR helps your system integrate it—so it stops disrupting your present.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means loosening trauma’s grip so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more like yourself again.
When appropriate, we may integrate other approaches such as IFS or talk therapy—but EMDR is often the foundation of trauma treatment in my practice.
13 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Valerie Rosen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a relational psychodynamic therapist, trauma is one of the central themes of my practice. Like many of my patients, you may have experienced abuse or neglect in childhood. These experiences may have been severe, or they may be something that you never recognized as trauma, like having a primary caregiver who was profoundly depressed, or went away, or taught you that your feelings were invalid or that you were fundamentally a burden. Relational trauma shapes your self-concept and your expectations of other people - your attachment style and your worldview. You may feel completely disconnected from your body, or constantly on edge and troubled by flashbacks. Becoming grounded in your body is crucial in the treatment of trauma, along with integrating experiences and parts of yourself that have been shut away in darkness. Fundamentally, trauma breaks you up into pieces, and therapy helps put you back together.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Shawna Stillwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, IMFT-S
Trauma has a way of living in the body and shaping the way we see ourselves and other long after the vents themselves have passed. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients approach their trauma gently and at their own pace, without having to relive or force anything. The goal is not just to cope, but to genuinely heal, and I'm in it for the long-run.
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Brenner
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Feeling on edge, shut down, or like your reactions don’t always make sense, even when you try your hardest to move forward. Past experiences can stay in your body and show up as anxiety, overwhelm, or a constant sense of unease. In our work, we’ll go at your pace to help you feel safer and more grounded. My approach allows work to understand your responses, process what you’ve been through, and help you reconnect with a sense of stability and control.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Rooted In Psychotherapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, LMHC, NBCC, Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, RYT-200
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) works with both the body and mind. Rather than just talking about your experience, we slow down and feel into it together—with care, compassion, and curiosity. This approach helps your nervous system shift gently over time toward greater regulation and healing. Learn more about SE International here: https://traumahealing.org/se-101/.
6 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
Are you looking to heal from trauma? If so, Group Therapy may help.
16 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Fufan Chiang
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma doesn't just stay in the past; it lives in your present-day nervous system, keeping you hypervigilant, reactive, and emotionally exhausted. Even if you completely understand the history behind your symptoms, your body may still feel trapped in survival mode, leading to sudden outbursts of anger, deep self-criticism, or relationship strain. Using evidence-based trauma therapy and EMDR, we go beyond traditional talk therapy to actively process how your body stores stress. You can clear these deep-seated blocks, find physical relief, and safely step into a life defined by emotional safety.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Cain
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD (and attachment, which is often related to trauma). I can help you process through an upsetting event so that it is not so upsetting anymore. I also help you know how to handle different situations that can come up that remind you (or your child, if you are seeking to help your traumatized child) of the traumatic event, and how to handle related fears and reactions. Safety, feeling powerless, and overwhelming emotions are all addressed in a compassionate, supportive, respectful environment.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alignment Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, LP, PhD
Dr. Sypher is highly experienced in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). CPT is designed to help individuals process and make sense of traumatic experiences by identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs that can develop in the aftermath of trauma. Through a structured and collaborative approach, Dr. Sypher supports clients in examining how trauma has impacted their thoughts about themselves, others, and the world, and in developing more balanced and adaptive perspectives. This work can lead to meaningful reductions in symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, guilt, shame, and hypervigilance. With a focus on both clinical expertise and compassionate care, Dr. Sypher helps clients move toward recovery, regain a sense of control, and reconnect with their lives in a more grounded and empowered way.
3 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Something bad happens, nothing good follows, and everyone pretends it's okay. This simple series of events can lead to lasting emotional and physical symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms make us feel crazy. Let me assure you, you are not crazy and you are not alone. I am trained in a trauma treatment technique called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), that can allow for integration of traumatic memories into one's healthy and coherent narrative. I would be honored to provide you a safe space to work through the painful experiences that just won't seem to go away.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dirk Boschen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma comes in many different forms. Similar to physical therapy, psychotherapy can allow one to practice exercises and skills that accelerate the healing process and help you regain your confidence.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Michael Lockwood of 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.
11 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alaina Ables
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I have hands on experience and training
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
I have over 18 years of experience in counseling around trauma, and am trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and EMDR.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Trauma lives in the body, the nervous system, and in relationships. I work from a trauma-informed, relational, and body-aware approach, helping clients understand their trauma responses, reduce triggers, and slowly build a greater sense of safety and control in their lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
Using Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, I help clients process trauma safely, reduce avoidance, and reclaim a sense of safety and control.
15 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
Trauma can disrupt your sense of safety, affect relationships, and influence how you respond to stress even long after the event has passed. Using a trauma-informed approach, I support clients in creating safety, processing difficult experiences, and reducing symptoms that affect you day to day. We'll move at a pace that feels manageable while building skills to regulate emotions, strengthen resilience, and reclaim a sense of stability and empowerment.
1 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
New York City has one of the largest and most diverse therapy communities in the world, with practitioners representing virtually every therapeutic modality, cultural background, and specialty area. The city's pace, density, and cost of living generate pervasive anxiety and burnout, while its diverse boroughs mean therapists fluent in dozens of languages serve communities from every corner of the globe. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and Weill Cornell Medicine anchor an extensive academic mental health infrastructure, supplemented by thousands of independent practitioners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York's therapy culture is deeply embedded — many residents maintain years-long therapeutic relationships and consider finding the right therapist one of the more important decisions they make.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in New York City, NY Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in New York City, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 94% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 6% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 25% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |