Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 10130
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Are you or your child feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? I'm here to help. For over 18 years, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life stressors and/or transitions, behavioral difficulties, grief, trauma and childhood abuse.
Are you or your child feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? I'm here to help. For over 18 years, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life stressors and/or transitions, behavioral difficulties, grief, trauma and childhood abuse.
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I also specialize in trauma and can offer specific treatment to ease distress during this time of uncertainty.
I see each person and situation as unique, and modify the therapeutic relationship to meet the individual needs of my clients. I work collaboratively, offering feedback and reciprocal exchanges in each session. I also focus on helping people use their individual and unique strengths to live more meaningful, balanced lives, and to maintain more satisfying relationships.
I also specialize in trauma and can offer specific treatment to ease distress during this time of uncertainty.
I see each person and situation as unique, and modify the therapeutic relationship to meet the individual needs of my clients. I work collaboratively, offering feedback and reciprocal exchanges in each session. I also focus on helping people use their individual and unique strengths to live more meaningful, balanced lives, and to maintain more satisfying relationships.
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I've been witness to what trauma does to the mental and physical health of the a person, and at the same time have learned valuable lessons about the dignity of the human spirit.
I've treated children, adolescents and adults in inpatient psychiatric hospitals since 1994 while maintaining a private practice since 1996. In addition to a graduate degree in clinical psychology, I have had psychoanalytic training, along with a recent certification in global mental health. These have provided me with a unique perspective and skills that allow me to engage with patients in a collaborative relationship with the goal of exploring alternative solutions to difficulties that have persisted in the patient's life.
I've been witness to what trauma does to the mental and physical health of the a person, and at the same time have learned valuable lessons about the dignity of the human spirit.
I've treated children, adolescents and adults in inpatient psychiatric hospitals since 1994 while maintaining a private practice since 1996. In addition to a graduate degree in clinical psychology, I have had psychoanalytic training, along with a recent certification in global mental health. These have provided me with a unique perspective and skills that allow me to engage with patients in a collaborative relationship with the goal of exploring alternative solutions to difficulties that have persisted in the patient's life.
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Benaifer Bhadha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10130 (Online Only)
My guiding principle as a therapist is deep listening without judgment (acknowledgement plus acceptance) so that people can feel the freedom to express themselves, explore their experiences and create authentic connection. I believe that listening is an essential tool in healing and feeling valued. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness.
My guiding principle as a therapist is deep listening without judgment (acknowledgement plus acceptance) so that people can feel the freedom to express themselves, explore their experiences and create authentic connection. I believe that listening is an essential tool in healing and feeling valued. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness.
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I have fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, loss, adjustment, self-image, relationships, and work-difficulties.
I view therapy as a collaborative journey shaped by your needs and designed to facilitate growth and create a hopeful path while helping you feel empowered, instead of being imprisoned, by your prior path and struggles. I encourage you to find and express your genuine self and develop the courage to be in the driver seat and live a more fulfilling, connected, and happier life. My multicultural background and extensive training and education in different fields of psychology allow me to apply a multidisciplinary approach while appreciating your personal and social needs, values, tradition, and cultural circumstances.
I have fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, loss, adjustment, self-image, relationships, and work-difficulties.
I view therapy as a collaborative journey shaped by your needs and designed to facilitate growth and create a hopeful path while helping you feel empowered, instead of being imprisoned, by your prior path and struggles. I encourage you to find and express your genuine self and develop the courage to be in the driver seat and live a more fulfilling, connected, and happier life. My multicultural background and extensive training and education in different fields of psychology allow me to apply a multidisciplinary approach while appreciating your personal and social needs, values, tradition, and cultural circumstances.
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Areas of specialization include working with survivors of loss and trauma, adjustment and mental health issues experienced by college students, child and adolescent psychotherapy, depression, and anxiety.
Taking the step to start treatment and finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with may seem like a daunting process. Through a collaborative process of identifying your goals and the obstacles that have stood in your way I can help you to feel better about yourself and your ability to make desired changes.
Areas of specialization include working with survivors of loss and trauma, adjustment and mental health issues experienced by college students, child and adolescent psychotherapy, depression, and anxiety.
Taking the step to start treatment and finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with may seem like a daunting process. Through a collaborative process of identifying your goals and the obstacles that have stood in your way I can help you to feel better about yourself and your ability to make desired changes.
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Anne R Elliott
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10130 (Online Only)
For eighteen years, I have specialized in offering a safe space for people to address such issues as depression, anxiety, bereavement, relational conflict, personal growth, career stagnation, childhood abuse/sexual trauma and the cumulative trauma of racist/sexist micro-aggressions.
Are you seeking a culturally sensitive therapist who will not make stereotypical assumptions, but will honor your unique story, history and journey? Have you been told that therapy is for the weak or for those whose faith is not strong enough? Are you looking for a place where you can feel safe enough to say everything you need to without feeling as though you need to take care of the therapist?
For eighteen years, I have specialized in offering a safe space for people to address such issues as depression, anxiety, bereavement, relational conflict, personal growth, career stagnation, childhood abuse/sexual trauma and the cumulative trauma of racist/sexist micro-aggressions.
Are you seeking a culturally sensitive therapist who will not make stereotypical assumptions, but will honor your unique story, history and journey? Have you been told that therapy is for the weak or for those whose faith is not strong enough? Are you looking for a place where you can feel safe enough to say everything you need to without feeling as though you need to take care of the therapist?
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We treat: postpartum depression and anxiety; body image issues/disordered eating behaviors; pregnancy complications; birth trauma and childbirth complications; sex and intimacy issues; infant bonding and attachment issues; secondary infertility; parenting anxiety after loss; special needs parenting; grief; and relationship troubles.
We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team
We treat: postpartum depression and anxiety; body image issues/disordered eating behaviors; pregnancy complications; birth trauma and childbirth complications; sex and intimacy issues; infant bonding and attachment issues; secondary infertility; parenting anxiety after loss; special needs parenting; grief; and relationship troubles.
We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team
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Ann Kennedy Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10130
I work with people who are curious about their own lives and are interested in knowing themselves better, often in the hope of increasing self-esteem and gaining more control over the choices they make. The work of therapy can be invaluable in findng new ways of living and relating especially when anxiety and fear cut off possibilities and keep a person feeling stuck. While I don't believe in cookie cutter approaches to therapy, I find than many clients benefit from challenging negative self-talk, learning to listen to their bodies, and investigating unwanted patterns that persist in their lives. I've trauma training including EMDR.
I work with people who are curious about their own lives and are interested in knowing themselves better, often in the hope of increasing self-esteem and gaining more control over the choices they make. The work of therapy can be invaluable in findng new ways of living and relating especially when anxiety and fear cut off possibilities and keep a person feeling stuck. While I don't believe in cookie cutter approaches to therapy, I find than many clients benefit from challenging negative self-talk, learning to listen to their bodies, and investigating unwanted patterns that persist in their lives. I've trauma training including EMDR.
My goal as a therapist is to help people gain a deeper understanding of their personal and interpersonal challenges that can often become obstacles in reaching their full potential I've been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years and have helped people develop healthier, more adaptive ways of handling their emotions. I believe in working with people in a very active and collaborative way whether it's addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship issues. My fees are very reasonable and flexible because I believe everyone who needs psychotherapy should have the ability to have it.
My goal as a therapist is to help people gain a deeper understanding of their personal and interpersonal challenges that can often become obstacles in reaching their full potential I've been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years and have helped people develop healthier, more adaptive ways of handling their emotions. I believe in working with people in a very active and collaborative way whether it's addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship issues. My fees are very reasonable and flexible because I believe everyone who needs psychotherapy should have the ability to have it.
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I act as a life coach, enhancing coping skills, reactions to trauma, and mood disorders.
As a musician myself, I am familiar with the highs and lows of the creative process. I specialize in working with artistic people, helping them to achieve their growth potential, and to silence the self-critical thoughts and reactions to negative feedback they might receive from the outside world.I am an experienced therapist, having practiced for 25+ years. I use a developmental approach, tailoring my therapy to particular age groups - job situations, relationships, mid-life crises or physical limitations and retirement in older adults. I also specialize in working with couples with a certificate in EFCT.
I act as a life coach, enhancing coping skills, reactions to trauma, and mood disorders.
As a musician myself, I am familiar with the highs and lows of the creative process. I specialize in working with artistic people, helping them to achieve their growth potential, and to silence the self-critical thoughts and reactions to negative feedback they might receive from the outside world.I am an experienced therapist, having practiced for 25+ years. I use a developmental approach, tailoring my therapy to particular age groups - job situations, relationships, mid-life crises or physical limitations and retirement in older adults. I also specialize in working with couples with a certificate in EFCT.
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My clinical specialty and dedication is in the treatment of relational trauma, abuse and neglect, PTSD , adult survivors of child and sexual abuse as well as medical procedures, motor vehicle accidents chronic pain . I also work with stress disorders If you google The Trauma Brain Project it will give you an idea of the kind s of success I have had.
My clinical specialty and dedication is in the treatment of relational trauma, abuse and neglect, PTSD , adult survivors of child and sexual abuse as well as medical procedures, motor vehicle accidents chronic pain . I also work with stress disorders If you google The Trauma Brain Project it will give you an idea of the kind s of success I have had.
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For the past 25 years, I have worked with individuals dealing with a wide range of issues such as; depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce, eating disorders, trauma and codependency and life transitions.
I am an experienced clinician, who strongly believes that therapy is a partnership. I see my role as helping an individual arrive at mutually agreed upon goals, which will lead to a better quality of life. I am an active participant in our sessions and believe that warmth and sometimes humor are an important part of the therapy process. My therapeutic style is engaged, active and pragmatic. My goal is to create a supportive yet challenging environment, while focusing on getting to the main issues quickly and safely.
For the past 25 years, I have worked with individuals dealing with a wide range of issues such as; depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce, eating disorders, trauma and codependency and life transitions.
I am an experienced clinician, who strongly believes that therapy is a partnership. I see my role as helping an individual arrive at mutually agreed upon goals, which will lead to a better quality of life. I am an active participant in our sessions and believe that warmth and sometimes humor are an important part of the therapy process. My therapeutic style is engaged, active and pragmatic. My goal is to create a supportive yet challenging environment, while focusing on getting to the main issues quickly and safely.
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Coleman Kraus, LMSW is a trans masc, nonbinary, neurodiverse therapist based in New York City. In treatment and training, they centralize themes of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, trauma, and eating disorders. Coleman has received training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), polyvagal theory, mindfulness and meditation, and providing LGBTQ+ informed and affirming care.
Coleman Kraus, LMSW is a trans masc, nonbinary, neurodiverse therapist based in New York City. In treatment and training, they centralize themes of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, trauma, and eating disorders. Coleman has received training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), polyvagal theory, mindfulness and meditation, and providing LGBTQ+ informed and affirming care.
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Nichols & Associates
Psychologist, MBA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10130 (Online Only)
I specialize in crisis work which can be in your private or professional life. What does crisis work mean it is a situation (s) or difficulty in your life that came upon you unexpectedly and you are finding it unmanageable to maintain all of your other daily activities. I I have traveled extensively, lived overseas, and speak French fluently (can do therapy in French). Hence, I am accustomed to working with an international and culturally diverse clientele. I am focused on working with anxiety and depressive disorders, cultural diversity, adjustments to working and living in a new city, country, or career moves.
I specialize in crisis work which can be in your private or professional life. What does crisis work mean it is a situation (s) or difficulty in your life that came upon you unexpectedly and you are finding it unmanageable to maintain all of your other daily activities. I I have traveled extensively, lived overseas, and speak French fluently (can do therapy in French). Hence, I am accustomed to working with an international and culturally diverse clientele. I am focused on working with anxiety and depressive disorders, cultural diversity, adjustments to working and living in a new city, country, or career moves.
In my years of practicing I have found that everyone can profit from counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis, depending on their need. I collaborate with my patients to help them better understand and remove the psychological and social barriers that inhbit them from being content and satisfied with their lives.
I treat many kinds of patients in many psychological and life situations. I have found that many problems have been life-long, and unfortunately only when they becone too painful and interfere with their lives do people look for help. Sometimes these problems are most acutely felt at times of transition.
In my years of practicing I have found that everyone can profit from counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis, depending on their need. I collaborate with my patients to help them better understand and remove the psychological and social barriers that inhbit them from being content and satisfied with their lives.
I treat many kinds of patients in many psychological and life situations. I have found that many problems have been life-long, and unfortunately only when they becone too painful and interfere with their lives do people look for help. Sometimes these problems are most acutely felt at times of transition.
As a Health Psychologist, I Study & Treat:
Every day stress at home or in the work place/
Biological, psychological and social issues related to medical or dental problems/
Interpersonal conflicts/
Performance anxiety in athletics, public speaking or the creative arts/
Anxiety/
Insomnia/
Habit control/
Phobias/
Bereavement/
Reactions to traumatic events/
See website for more detail:
www.marciagreenleaf.com
As a Health Psychologist, I Study & Treat:
Every day stress at home or in the work place/
Biological, psychological and social issues related to medical or dental problems/
Interpersonal conflicts/
Performance anxiety in athletics, public speaking or the creative arts/
Anxiety/
Insomnia/
Habit control/
Phobias/
Bereavement/
Reactions to traumatic events/
See website for more detail:
www.marciagreenleaf.com
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For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.
For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.
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I am a licensed therapist and work in a collaborative effort with each person to help foster insight, deeper understanding, and relief from suffering. I have experience helping people alleviate depression and anxiety, improve relationships, resolve career related conflicts, and increase self awareness. I have found that with the support of a therapist whom they can trust, people often have the courage to make changes in their lives to feel more fulfilled.
I am a licensed therapist and work in a collaborative effort with each person to help foster insight, deeper understanding, and relief from suffering. I have experience helping people alleviate depression and anxiety, improve relationships, resolve career related conflicts, and increase self awareness. I have found that with the support of a therapist whom they can trust, people often have the courage to make changes in their lives to feel more fulfilled.
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Most of us don't welcome difficult emotions; we try to disregard them, because we perceive them as our enemy. In fact, all of our emotions are signals that inform us about ourselves and the world around us, if we can learn to listen to them. When we accept all sides of ourselves and all of our feelings without discriminating against the negative ones, we are able to feel emotionally alive and connected. Psychological suffering occurs not because of our painful emotions, but because we try to erase them, and don't know what to do with them.
Most of us don't welcome difficult emotions; we try to disregard them, because we perceive them as our enemy. In fact, all of our emotions are signals that inform us about ourselves and the world around us, if we can learn to listen to them. When we accept all sides of ourselves and all of our feelings without discriminating against the negative ones, we are able to feel emotionally alive and connected. Psychological suffering occurs not because of our painful emotions, but because we try to erase them, and don't know what to do with them.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.