Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Elmont, NY
Kezzia Quintyne-Hilaire
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
For trauma healing, treatment begins only when clients feel comfortable and have mastered grounding techniques for triggering moments.
Your feelings are valid! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Black therapist in NYC, I understand the value of receiving quality therapy services. My practice is dedicated to helping women of color keep their crowns on straight. I specialize in trauma, women's issues, and anxiety. My primary therapeutic focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses bilateral stimulation to help replace traumatic memories. Healing occurs through various approaches, so I also use multiple therapies to help my clients reduce depression, anxiety, work stress, and emotional distress.
For trauma healing, treatment begins only when clients feel comfortable and have mastered grounding techniques for triggering moments.
Your feelings are valid! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Black therapist in NYC, I understand the value of receiving quality therapy services. My practice is dedicated to helping women of color keep their crowns on straight. I specialize in trauma, women's issues, and anxiety. My primary therapeutic focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses bilateral stimulation to help replace traumatic memories. Healing occurs through various approaches, so I also use multiple therapies to help my clients reduce depression, anxiety, work stress, and emotional distress.
Alessia Russello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping my patients cope with life challenges. My specialties are trauma, grief, PTSD and anxiety. I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach while utilizing behavioral techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping my patients cope with life challenges. My specialties are trauma, grief, PTSD and anxiety. I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach while utilizing behavioral techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.
Mona El-Shahat
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who believes therapy is a collaborative journey. I take a person-centered, holistic, empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to help clients work towards achieving their goals. I operate from a multicultural lens and utilize a client-centered, trauma informed approach in my work. I provide a confidential, open-minded and supportive space where you will feel seen, heard and understood. Through this collaborative journey we will work on setting and meeting your goals.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who believes therapy is a collaborative journey. I take a person-centered, holistic, empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to help clients work towards achieving their goals. I operate from a multicultural lens and utilize a client-centered, trauma informed approach in my work. I provide a confidential, open-minded and supportive space where you will feel seen, heard and understood. Through this collaborative journey we will work on setting and meeting your goals.
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person centered approach, Cultural Competency, and Trauma informed Care.
Hello-My name is Khovita Jainarine and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY. In my 7 years of experience in mental health counseling, I have had the pleasure of working in a wide array of mental health settings. These opportunities have provided me with the ability to help break the stigma of mental health and make services more accessible. I believe in viewing the patient from a holistic perspective to understand how different compents/factors can effect us.
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person centered approach, Cultural Competency, and Trauma informed Care.
Hello-My name is Khovita Jainarine and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY. In my 7 years of experience in mental health counseling, I have had the pleasure of working in a wide array of mental health settings. These opportunities have provided me with the ability to help break the stigma of mental health and make services more accessible. I believe in viewing the patient from a holistic perspective to understand how different compents/factors can effect us.
Creative Resources Consultation Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003
We are a practice of licensed social workers & a psychiatric nurse practitioner founded in 1996. We assign clients to one of our psychotherapists based on individual staff expertise. We provide individual, couples and family therapy and provide services addressing anxiety, trauma, depression, post-partum depression, grief, ADHD, autism, other child & adolescent problems, academic under-performance, self-harm behaviors, social skills, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, divorce, parenting concerns, gender identity, chronic pain & illness. Our nurse practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations & medication management.
We are a practice of licensed social workers & a psychiatric nurse practitioner founded in 1996. We assign clients to one of our psychotherapists based on individual staff expertise. We provide individual, couples and family therapy and provide services addressing anxiety, trauma, depression, post-partum depression, grief, ADHD, autism, other child & adolescent problems, academic under-performance, self-harm behaviors, social skills, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, divorce, parenting concerns, gender identity, chronic pain & illness. Our nurse practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations & medication management.
Lifespan Wellness Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHC
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003
I have specialized skills in play therapy modalities, trauma counseling, and medical family therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and evidence-based short term, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) strategies to help you grow in your areas of life and relationships and achieve your identified goals.
I have specialized skills in play therapy modalities, trauma counseling, and medical family therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and evidence-based short term, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) strategies to help you grow in your areas of life and relationships and achieve your identified goals.
Robert Macy a well know crisis/grief/ trauma psychologist in my profession.
I work comfortably with adolescents and adults. Offering them a comfortable, safe and non-judgemental environment. Therapy starts when a person picks up the phone to make their first appointment and he/or she states to the therapist their presenting problem, that single action takes a brave soul to announce out loud to a total stranger their problem. I honor that person and their strength. I am a eclectic therapist with a broad knowledge of expertise. Using the best therapy modality that will best fit my client's needs, so that they may reach their goals and decrease their stress and anxiety.
Robert Macy a well know crisis/grief/ trauma psychologist in my profession.
I work comfortably with adolescents and adults. Offering them a comfortable, safe and non-judgemental environment. Therapy starts when a person picks up the phone to make their first appointment and he/or she states to the therapist their presenting problem, that single action takes a brave soul to announce out loud to a total stranger their problem. I honor that person and their strength. I am a eclectic therapist with a broad knowledge of expertise. Using the best therapy modality that will best fit my client's needs, so that they may reach their goals and decrease their stress and anxiety.
Joy-Anne Persaud
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
It takes a lot of courage to do what you're doing right now. Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do in life, but you're taking that first step, which is half the battle. If you are experiencing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, communication issues, or major life changes, I am here to offer the support that you need. My name is Joy, and I'm an MHC-LP Psychotherapist at Center Rock Mental Health Counseling. My main goal is to provide a safe space for you to speak freely and comfortably, as you process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
It takes a lot of courage to do what you're doing right now. Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do in life, but you're taking that first step, which is half the battle. If you are experiencing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, communication issues, or major life changes, I am here to offer the support that you need. My name is Joy, and I'm an MHC-LP Psychotherapist at Center Rock Mental Health Counseling. My main goal is to provide a safe space for you to speak freely and comfortably, as you process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I currently work with adolescents and adults from various backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC community, who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and all forms of trauma.
My name is Emily Hodgson, and I'm a MHC-LP Psychotherapist at Center Rock Mental Health Counseling. I aim to provide a warm, patient, empathetic, and culturally affirming environment so that people feel comfortable enough to become vulnerable. I also seek to develop a trusting, collaborative, and empowering counseling relationship with all of the people that I work with through both individual and group counseling.
I currently work with adolescents and adults from various backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC community, who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and all forms of trauma.
My name is Emily Hodgson, and I'm a MHC-LP Psychotherapist at Center Rock Mental Health Counseling. I aim to provide a warm, patient, empathetic, and culturally affirming environment so that people feel comfortable enough to become vulnerable. I also seek to develop a trusting, collaborative, and empowering counseling relationship with all of the people that I work with through both individual and group counseling.
DGN Warm & Caring Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, motivational, and solution-focused therapy.
I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, motivational, and solution-focused therapy.
If you are a teenager or adult experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or difficulty with life transitions, then I am here to help. While focusing on your strengths, I provide guidance in establishing boundaries to maintain healthy relationships and help you develop coping skills to manage stressors. I work with people of various cultural backgrounds who are discovering their purpose learning to set boundaries, and navigating identity or family trauma. In session, I offer a safe space while providing compassion, empathy, and respect.
If you are a teenager or adult experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or difficulty with life transitions, then I am here to help. While focusing on your strengths, I provide guidance in establishing boundaries to maintain healthy relationships and help you develop coping skills to manage stressors. I work with people of various cultural backgrounds who are discovering their purpose learning to set boundaries, and navigating identity or family trauma. In session, I offer a safe space while providing compassion, empathy, and respect.
Matthew Heintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
A wise fish once said "just keep swimming." It seems like a silly quote, but this is what guides me and my approach to treating depression and anxiety. When things feel dark and we don’t know what to do, we often feel paralyzed. It’s understandable, so many of us are taught to shove emotions down or feel shamed for being “too sensitive.” I won’t pretend to have all the answers. What I can do is sit in the dark and uncertainty with you and offer what skills have helped me, and others, clear things up enough to move forward.
A wise fish once said "just keep swimming." It seems like a silly quote, but this is what guides me and my approach to treating depression and anxiety. When things feel dark and we don’t know what to do, we often feel paralyzed. It’s understandable, so many of us are taught to shove emotions down or feel shamed for being “too sensitive.” I won’t pretend to have all the answers. What I can do is sit in the dark and uncertainty with you and offer what skills have helped me, and others, clear things up enough to move forward.
How would your life change if you could tap into your full potential? What if you could have anything you want for your life? Today you are one step closer to a new you. I believe that people can reach their potential with hard work and support. I work with clients to help them feel empowered. As a person-centered, interpersonal therapist, I help clients find, develop, and cultivate the good that already exists within them. My ultimate goal is being a transparent therapist while providing warmth.
How would your life change if you could tap into your full potential? What if you could have anything you want for your life? Today you are one step closer to a new you. I believe that people can reach their potential with hard work and support. I work with clients to help them feel empowered. As a person-centered, interpersonal therapist, I help clients find, develop, and cultivate the good that already exists within them. My ultimate goal is being a transparent therapist while providing warmth.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist who specializes in Depression, Child and Adolescent Issues and Addiction and Substance Abuse. I treat individuals, families and couples. I provide therapy in a safe and comfortable environment.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist who specializes in Depression, Child and Adolescent Issues and Addiction and Substance Abuse. I treat individuals, families and couples. I provide therapy in a safe and comfortable environment.
ARE YOU BROKEN AND HURT ON THE INSIDE? On the outside everything looks fine. You look like you have it all together and to others your life looks great. But on the inside you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and depressed. Are past traumas interfering with your life now? Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries which often leaves you feeling depleted and unloved. Maybe your questioning some of the choices you have made and need a space to figure out how to put your life back in order because right now everything feels out of control. Is the anxiety keeping you up at night? Is the depression starting to take you down?
ARE YOU BROKEN AND HURT ON THE INSIDE? On the outside everything looks fine. You look like you have it all together and to others your life looks great. But on the inside you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and depressed. Are past traumas interfering with your life now? Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries which often leaves you feeling depleted and unloved. Maybe your questioning some of the choices you have made and need a space to figure out how to put your life back in order because right now everything feels out of control. Is the anxiety keeping you up at night? Is the depression starting to take you down?
Deborah M. DeJean
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling can be a life changing experience if you're ready and willing to commit to it! As a counselor, I provide a comfortable and nurturing environment which fosters growth and positivity. My clinical approach is client-centered and emotionally-focused.
Counseling can be a life changing experience if you're ready and willing to commit to it! As a counselor, I provide a comfortable and nurturing environment which fosters growth and positivity. My clinical approach is client-centered and emotionally-focused.
Barbara C Bethea
Art Therapist, PTR, LCAT, CASAC, M/S-P
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinician, for over 10 years I have worked on in-patient psychiatric units; out-patient clinics for adults, and teens, forensic settings, shelters, and community settings. I specialize in working with survivors of intimate partner violence, chemical dependency, depression, and sexual abuse. Through poems, journaling, storytelling, song lyrics and other literature, poetry therapy is helping people to heal and grow, one word, one day at a time. Are you ready to discover your creative space for healing through the transformative process of Poetry Therapy?
As a licensed clinician, for over 10 years I have worked on in-patient psychiatric units; out-patient clinics for adults, and teens, forensic settings, shelters, and community settings. I specialize in working with survivors of intimate partner violence, chemical dependency, depression, and sexual abuse. Through poems, journaling, storytelling, song lyrics and other literature, poetry therapy is helping people to heal and grow, one word, one day at a time. Are you ready to discover your creative space for healing through the transformative process of Poetry Therapy?
I am a Christian Counselor. I believe that psychotherapy is more effective when Christ is central to the process. Since God created the child, adolescent and his/her parents, He is the one with the wisdom to bring healing and restoration to the family. Though I have specialized with children and adolescents many adults have requested to see me and now my practice is expanding to include adults.
Christian Counseling unites Biblical values with the power of the Holy Spirit, together with the knowledge base of psychology and social work to bring emotional and mental health healing to people.
I am a Christian Counselor. I believe that psychotherapy is more effective when Christ is central to the process. Since God created the child, adolescent and his/her parents, He is the one with the wisdom to bring healing and restoration to the family. Though I have specialized with children and adolescents many adults have requested to see me and now my practice is expanding to include adults.
Christian Counseling unites Biblical values with the power of the Holy Spirit, together with the knowledge base of psychology and social work to bring emotional and mental health healing to people.
Michelle Scantlebury@ Common Practice Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Elmont, NY 11003 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
At a time in your life you may need a little help making things more manageable. You might have tried to fix all your problems by yourself... you have asked family and friends for advise... a higher power to make things better , to give you the strength and foresight to face all your troubles. You've even tried to do your best until you learn better but nothing seem to change. If you don't make the time to work on creating the life you want , you are eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with the life you don't want.
At a time in your life you may need a little help making things more manageable. You might have tried to fix all your problems by yourself... you have asked family and friends for advise... a higher power to make things better , to give you the strength and foresight to face all your troubles. You've even tried to do your best until you learn better but nothing seem to change. If you don't make the time to work on creating the life you want , you are eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with the life you don't want.
Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, MD, SLP, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmont, NY 11003
Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is an leading expert in Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Math Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Memory and processing problems, speech, language and other developmental delays. We provide neuropsychological, psychiatric and educational evaluations for children and adults, to not only diagnose but outline a treatment plan, specific to their needs.
Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is an leading expert in Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Math Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Memory and processing problems, speech, language and other developmental delays. We provide neuropsychological, psychiatric and educational evaluations for children and adults, to not only diagnose but outline a treatment plan, specific to their needs.
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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.