Trauma Therapy in NYC

Trauma therapist, Kate, sits smiling in a navy summer top. She has long, curly, dark blond hair and wears glasses.
 

Hi, my name is Kate, and I’m a trauma therapist in NYC.

You may be feeling like you can’t move past your former emotional hurts. You may be feeling like certain situations leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or overloaded. You may be feeling like your brain is ready to move on from emotional pain, but your body is not. I understand, and I’m here to help.

I help people learn to cope with the impacts of emotional trauma, and begin to heal those wounds.

If you’re ready to start feeling better, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today.

My Approach to Trauma Therapy in NYC

 

Science tells us that the body remembers. This means that when you experience trauma and emotional wounds, your mind might be ready to move on, but your body is not. As an emotional trauma therapist, I work from that mindset. I look at thoughts and patterns alongside how our bodies respond.

You might notice that you are in relationships where you feel unsafe. You might find yourself repeating patterns that don’t feel good to you. You might find yourself withdrawing, growing increasingly angry, or trying to find love in places that aren’t accessible. You might question if you can trust yourself.

Part of the work of trauma therapy is helping your body know that you are safe. Because of that, I spend time with people helping them understand their bodies and sensations. Understanding how our nervous system responds helps us approach trauma gently and safely.

I focus on wellness tools, as taught in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), before gently approaching the emotional trauma. This means that we will find methods to help your nervous system know that it is safe and resilient. If and when you are ready, we can start processing the hurts that are still impacting you today.

My work often focuses on the impacts of emotional trauma within relationships. I have worked with many people who have grown up in a family where they didn’t feel like they were getting their emotional needs met. The consequences of growing up in a challenging or dysfunctional family may show up as shame, anxiety, depression, or self doubt.

I offer a shame free space. As a trauma therapist, I know that it can feel scary to take the first steps to addressing your pain. I will meet you with warmth and compassion, in a relational way to honor your bravery in healing.

I believe my job as an emotional trauma therapist is to work with you to tap into the wisdom of you and your body. I will companion you as we explore your experiences. I can offer guidance and insight, but ultimately I know that you know yourself best. My job is to sort through your own truths, and to help you find your own strengths and resilience to get through the harder parts of life.

Addressing your pain in trauma therapy can be a good first step towards fulfilling relationships and towards trusting yourself. I’m happy to talk with you about how I might be a good fit for you as a trauma therapist in NYC.

 Trauma Therapy in NYC FAQs

 

  • Trauma therapy is an approach to address trauma that people have experienced in their lives. Trauma therapy looks to help people cope with and/or shift their experiences of trauma to help them move through life in new ways. Therapists may approach trauma in different ways. I approach it with tools from the Trauma Resiliency Model, which includes tools for wellness, and incorporates our bodies into the work.

  • Different professionals may offer you different answers to this question. I believe that the best therapy for trauma will incorporate somatic techniques. This means it will include some awareness of body sensations, and will look at ways to reset the nervous system from the trauma experienced. Techniques may include grounding, finding resources that help people feel good, or increasing awareness of what helps the body feel safe. With the right support, people may also be able to reset the nervous system and shift how we experience the trauma.

  • The first step is finding a therapist you feel comfortable with. It’s OK to talk to more than one therapist to find one that feels right for you. When you begin therapy, usually your therapist will spend some time learning your history. Remember, you are allowed to decide what you are comfortable sharing, and can take it at a pace that feels comfortable for you. In my work, as a trauma therapist, as I’m learning about you, I may also be teaching you some wellness skills. These skills may include somatic techniques, like grounding or taking a sip of water. It will also include spending time focusing on things that help you feel calm or joyful. This will help you cope, and will help your system feel more ready if and when we address the trauma more directly. Starting trauma therapy can feel daunting, but with a therapist who will work with you at your own pace, it can be the first step towards change in your life.

  • Childhood trauma can manifest in adults in several ways. It may leave people feeling distrustful of relationships. It may leave feelings of depression, anxiety or both. Childhood trauma may affect our bodies, and how we move through the world. Childhood trauma can be connected to substance use or codependency. With the help of a trauma therapist, in a safe relationship, people can often start shifting the patterns that are no longer serving them.

  • Recovering from emotional trauma is often most successful in relationship. Trauma that has occurred in relationship needs to be addressed in relationship. Because we know that trauma lives in the body, it is important to learn our body’s cues, and how to help our bodies feel safe. After experiencing emotional trauma, the path to recovering usually involves working with someone to find new ways of relating and to retrain our emotional and physical experiences. A therapist you trust can be a truly helpful part of that recovery.

Get help from a trauma therapist in New York

I know how hard it is to take steps to address trauma. I also know how hard it can be to live with the feeling that trauma is dictating how you move through the world. I want to help you shift that, and to find a way to live more comfortably. As a trauma therapist in New York, I’m happy to talk with you on a free 15 minute consult call to see if we might be a good fit.