Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hawthorne, NJ
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Erika Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
We have clinicians who specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, & working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Are you having panic attacks at work or when you’re out? Is your anxiety keeping you home? Are you worried about the next attack happening in public? Anxiety attacks can be scary and overwhelming. Feeling like it’s hard to breathe, tightening of chest, shaking, and sweating. The fear of them happening out of the blue and people noticing can be crippling. Are you struggling with past trauma? Especially after experiencing trauma, we find that anxiety and depression can start to take over our lives. The good news is, with helpful coping techniques, we can learn to manage our anxiety and find healing from our traumas.
We have clinicians who specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, & working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Are you having panic attacks at work or when you’re out? Is your anxiety keeping you home? Are you worried about the next attack happening in public? Anxiety attacks can be scary and overwhelming. Feeling like it’s hard to breathe, tightening of chest, shaking, and sweating. The fear of them happening out of the blue and people noticing can be crippling. Are you struggling with past trauma? Especially after experiencing trauma, we find that anxiety and depression can start to take over our lives. The good news is, with helpful coping techniques, we can learn to manage our anxiety and find healing from our traumas.
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Jillian Marmo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
I am currently offering in person and telehealth services at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC). I specialize in working with Clients who experience mental health and/or addiction issues. I am trained in working with LGBTQ+ population and trauma.
I am currently offering in person and telehealth services at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC). I specialize in working with Clients who experience mental health and/or addiction issues. I am trained in working with LGBTQ+ population and trauma.
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Families and Communities United, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
We offer various treatment approaches which include trauma-informed care.
Hello, we are a private practice group providing a number of services to our communities. We offer counseling services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Whether you are dealing with a chronic mental illness or a temporary life challenge, we are here to partner with you to help you achieve your clinical goals. Additionally, we are CSOC provider and offer in-home/ community services to families and children experiencing challenges/crises in their lives. Lastly, we offer evaluations for various immigration petitions.
We offer various treatment approaches which include trauma-informed care.
Hello, we are a private practice group providing a number of services to our communities. We offer counseling services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Whether you are dealing with a chronic mental illness or a temporary life challenge, we are here to partner with you to help you achieve your clinical goals. Additionally, we are CSOC provider and offer in-home/ community services to families and children experiencing challenges/crises in their lives. Lastly, we offer evaluations for various immigration petitions.
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Matthew Baertschi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Hello, and welcome to my page! Are you struggling with low mood, worry, or motivation? I know that the first step is always the hardest. I am a warm and empathetic Licensed Social Worker who works with adults, teenagers, depression and anxiety, current or historical family conflict, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hello, and welcome to my page! Are you struggling with low mood, worry, or motivation? I know that the first step is always the hardest. I am a warm and empathetic Licensed Social Worker who works with adults, teenagers, depression and anxiety, current or historical family conflict, trauma, and relationship issues.
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Sheila Robinson-Kiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506 (Online Only)
I focus on short-term solution focused healing: Personal Rebalancing, Relationship Resolution Issues, Emotional Management Support, and Interactive Healing. I will help you realign your thinking and or successfully recover after life, relationships, and trauma have negatively impacted your well-being. Are you in need of a safe space to heal, recover, and share your thoughts? Over 25 years of experience providing counseling, writing books, lecturing, and hosting healing retreats. I walk you through your self-health journey with compassion. Visit me at youtube (Sheila Robinson-Kiss).
I focus on short-term solution focused healing: Personal Rebalancing, Relationship Resolution Issues, Emotional Management Support, and Interactive Healing. I will help you realign your thinking and or successfully recover after life, relationships, and trauma have negatively impacted your well-being. Are you in need of a safe space to heal, recover, and share your thoughts? Over 25 years of experience providing counseling, writing books, lecturing, and hosting healing retreats. I walk you through your self-health journey with compassion. Visit me at youtube (Sheila Robinson-Kiss).
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Juan has a passion for the restoration of broken lives to wholeness. He has a heart for the broken, misunderstood and marginalized. Juan has earned a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling and is Licensed in Brain Health. Juan also works with NBA, NFL and MLB athletes through mental toughness and peak performance. His passion became more overwhelming and his call became clear when he experienced the love and grace of God through people that were willing to love him right where he was in those difficult times. Juan and Deborah have been married since 1996 & together they have 2 kids: Jordan & Hannah.
Juan has a passion for the restoration of broken lives to wholeness. He has a heart for the broken, misunderstood and marginalized. Juan has earned a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling and is Licensed in Brain Health. Juan also works with NBA, NFL and MLB athletes through mental toughness and peak performance. His passion became more overwhelming and his call became clear when he experienced the love and grace of God through people that were willing to love him right where he was in those difficult times. Juan and Deborah have been married since 1996 & together they have 2 kids: Jordan & Hannah.
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Katherine Castaneda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing challenges navigating everyday stressors that increase your anxiety and other heightened emotional states? I am here to help you understand your relationship with your mind and body in order to return to a state of emotional regulation using mindfulness. Through this journey, we will work on coping skills and techniques that help you regain confidence and increase your self-esteem through validation.
Are you experiencing challenges navigating everyday stressors that increase your anxiety and other heightened emotional states? I am here to help you understand your relationship with your mind and body in order to return to a state of emotional regulation using mindfulness. Through this journey, we will work on coping skills and techniques that help you regain confidence and increase your self-esteem through validation.
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At LFC our core values are described in the acronym of R.E.A.C.H. R = Relationships: building a healthy relationship with Jesus to have healthy relationship with others. E = Empathy & Compassion: all our counselors have experienced their own trials and tribulations in life. A = Acceptance: We believe God created us all uniquely and all individuals respond differently to their environment, others and situations. C = Confidentiality: confidentiality is of utmost importance. H = Healing: the ultimate goal in our counseling is to bring healing to mind, body and spirit.
At LFC our core values are described in the acronym of R.E.A.C.H. R = Relationships: building a healthy relationship with Jesus to have healthy relationship with others. E = Empathy & Compassion: all our counselors have experienced their own trials and tribulations in life. A = Acceptance: We believe God created us all uniquely and all individuals respond differently to their environment, others and situations. C = Confidentiality: confidentiality is of utmost importance. H = Healing: the ultimate goal in our counseling is to bring healing to mind, body and spirit.
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Joe Morreale is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Minor in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work. Joe believes in utilizing an eclectic person-in-environment approach that accounts for the most important aspects of healthy human wellness. He carefully addresses all the relevant domains that exist in the bio-evolutionary informed practice philosophy, as well as existing evidence-based manualized treatment modalities. In his spare time, Joe enjoys pottery, cooking, backpacking, camping, and creative writing.
Joe Morreale is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Minor in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work. Joe believes in utilizing an eclectic person-in-environment approach that accounts for the most important aspects of healthy human wellness. He carefully addresses all the relevant domains that exist in the bio-evolutionary informed practice philosophy, as well as existing evidence-based manualized treatment modalities. In his spare time, Joe enjoys pottery, cooking, backpacking, camping, and creative writing.
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Leslie Marianne DeBlasio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, NJ 07506 (Online Only)
You are not defined by your past and you don't have to live there! An important focus of mine is to assist you with identifying roadblocks to wellness that may be preventing you from living the life you desire. My key objective is to create an atmosphere in which you will feel understood, deeply accepted, unconditionally regarded and hopeful. I will assist you on a journey where we will work together to gently explore any defense mechanisms you may have developed over the years, address deep wounds, and identify personalized strategies for healing.
You are not defined by your past and you don't have to live there! An important focus of mine is to assist you with identifying roadblocks to wellness that may be preventing you from living the life you desire. My key objective is to create an atmosphere in which you will feel understood, deeply accepted, unconditionally regarded and hopeful. I will assist you on a journey where we will work together to gently explore any defense mechanisms you may have developed over the years, address deep wounds, and identify personalized strategies for healing.
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Jacqueline Gill Pucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
I have been a mental health treatment provider for over 20 years working with clients affected by various issues including anxiety, depression and trauma.
I have been a mental health treatment provider for over 20 years working with clients affected by various issues including anxiety, depression and trauma.
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Sally Attia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paterson, NJ 07504 (Online Only)
Specializing in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, my focus here is two fold: childhood abuse (victims) and coping problems.
Hello there brave one! My diverse background and experience enables me to be very comfortable counseling different groups of people. My passion is to help you restore your inner peace with your thoughts and feelings. I aim to strengthen you by building awareness and resiliency as you face life’s challenges. Providing meaningful and effective clinical interventions/treatments through individual and/ or group therapy will transform lives, empower, and instill hope in the lives of each individual.
Specializing in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, my focus here is two fold: childhood abuse (victims) and coping problems.
Hello there brave one! My diverse background and experience enables me to be very comfortable counseling different groups of people. My passion is to help you restore your inner peace with your thoughts and feelings. I aim to strengthen you by building awareness and resiliency as you face life’s challenges. Providing meaningful and effective clinical interventions/treatments through individual and/ or group therapy will transform lives, empower, and instill hope in the lives of each individual.
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LaDeana Artis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Paterson, NJ 07504 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I am passionate about working with those who have experienced traumatic life events and supporting them along their journey toward healing. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting people where they are by working from a Trauma-Informed, culturally humble, humanistic approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I am passionate about working with those who have experienced traumatic life events and supporting them along their journey toward healing. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting people where they are by working from a Trauma-Informed, culturally humble, humanistic approach.
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Dr. Sharon Bale-Peña
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work with adolescents & adults navigating the challenges of trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelming worry, sadness, or rage? Are you finding it difficult to stay hopeful? It has been my experience that traumatic experiences are often at the root of mental, emotional, and relational difficulties. There is often a lot of stigma experienced around trauma. Maybe you feel like they "should" be over it or maybe you feel alone because no one understands. In therapy we will work together to help you understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life. I will also teach you the tools you need to feel better and have healthier relationships.
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I work with adolescents & adults navigating the challenges of trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelming worry, sadness, or rage? Are you finding it difficult to stay hopeful? It has been my experience that traumatic experiences are often at the root of mental, emotional, and relational difficulties. There is often a lot of stigma experienced around trauma. Maybe you feel like they "should" be over it or maybe you feel alone because no one understands. In therapy we will work together to help you understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life. I will also teach you the tools you need to feel better and have healthier relationships.
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Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
Life can present a wide array of challenges, from anxiety, to mood disorders, to trauma; all which require very specialized healing. Therapy is a personalized and integrative experience, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are seeking clarity on your past, support through a life transition, or coaching for a challenging family dynamic; I will work with you with compassion and guidance to meet your needs.
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Julie Dietch Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paterson, NJ 07504
Whether your facing trouble in a relationship, issues with self esteem, or are struggling with healing from trauma, my person centered approach is tailored to meet your individualized needs.
What I love about being a therapist is being able to see a client overcome the struggles that have held them back for so many years in life. With over 20 years experience my background includes extensive work with individuals affected by trauma, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. The most important part of therapy is the connection that you have with your therapist. I pride myself in my ability to connect with my clients in a warm and compassionate way. My style is interactive. Therapy is a collaboration and we work together to solve problems.
Whether your facing trouble in a relationship, issues with self esteem, or are struggling with healing from trauma, my person centered approach is tailored to meet your individualized needs.
What I love about being a therapist is being able to see a client overcome the struggles that have held them back for so many years in life. With over 20 years experience my background includes extensive work with individuals affected by trauma, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. The most important part of therapy is the connection that you have with your therapist. I pride myself in my ability to connect with my clients in a warm and compassionate way. My style is interactive. Therapy is a collaboration and we work together to solve problems.
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Lhia P. Rivero De-Oleo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Paterson, NJ 07501 (Online Only)
Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. Have you been feeling lost or overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? I'm here to listen and help! I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.
Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. Have you been feeling lost or overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? I'm here to listen and help! I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.
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The Neighborhood Counseling Foundation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paterson, NJ 07501 (Online Only)
The neighborhood is nothing without people like you. That’s why it’s important for us to ensure your mental health is excellent. You’ve been working so hard to survive you haven’t had time to heal from previous trauma. Your teen is facing struggles that you never had to endure growing up. To top it off, the future gives you anxiety. We recognize your issues, have empathy, don’t judge, and we offer real solutions because we come from your neighborhood. You’ve been surviving long enough, it's time for you to thrive!
The neighborhood is nothing without people like you. That’s why it’s important for us to ensure your mental health is excellent. You’ve been working so hard to survive you haven’t had time to heal from previous trauma. Your teen is facing struggles that you never had to endure growing up. To top it off, the future gives you anxiety. We recognize your issues, have empathy, don’t judge, and we offer real solutions because we come from your neighborhood. You’ve been surviving long enough, it's time for you to thrive!
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Cynthia Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paterson, NJ 07501
Specifically, I've worked with individuals possessing a history of trauma, abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, and depression.
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
Specifically, I've worked with individuals possessing a history of trauma, abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, and depression.
I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.
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Elizabeth J Greenlee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Waitlist for new clients
I help people access their potential. By empowering and supporting you, you will find freedom from the pain of old wounds, recovery from trauma and gain new ways of coping and relating. Central to this work will be the relationship between therapist and client, which evolves within a safe and compassionate space, within which you will find the courage to explore your concerns without feeling pushed or pathologized.
I help people access their potential. By empowering and supporting you, you will find freedom from the pain of old wounds, recovery from trauma and gain new ways of coping and relating. Central to this work will be the relationship between therapist and client, which evolves within a safe and compassionate space, within which you will find the courage to explore your concerns without feeling pushed or pathologized.
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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.