Therapy for Childhood Trauma & PTSD
Compassionate, evidence-based support for teens and adults processing the impact of early trauma and navigating lingering PTSD symptoms.
Living with the effects of childhood trauma, a.k.a complex PTSD, can feel like your past is still running your present. You might notice patterns of fear, self-doubt, or hypervigilance that don’t make sense—but they’re your body and mind’s way of protecting you. Even if you appear “fine” on the outside, inside you may feel unsafe, triggered, or stuck reliving old pain.
Signs You May Be Struggling With Unprocessed Traumas
If these feel familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy can help:
You feel on guard or “hyperaware,” always anticipating danger.
Memories, flashbacks, or nightmares pull you back to painful experiences.
You struggle with trust or intimacy in relationships.
You experience sudden emotional reactions—anger, shame, guilt, or sadness—that feel out of proportion.
Your body holds tension, aches, or pain that seems linked to stress.
You avoid certain situations, people, or conversations because they trigger discomfort.
You feel disconnected from yourself, as if you’re watching life happen instead of living it.
You blame yourself for things that weren’t your fault or carry responsibility for others’ emotions.
You notice patterns repeating—in relationships, work, or self-perception—that feel “stuck.”
Experiencing these symptoms doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re human, and your mind and body are trying to cope with past wounds.
Why People Seek Therapy for Childhood Trauma & PTSD
Clients often come to therapy when trauma begins to affect:
Emotional regulation and self-esteem
Relationships and communication
Boundaries and decision-making
Work, school, or daily functioning
Physical health and stress-related symptoms
Cultural or family pressures that complicate healing
Repeated trauma responses that interfere with life
You don’t have to wait until symptoms feel unbearable. Trauma therapy can help you process what happened, feel safe in your body, and reclaim a sense of peace and control.
My Approach
I provide warm, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for teens and adults. Therapy is collaborative, tailored to your needs, and may include: therapy is a collaboration tailored to your needs, whether that includes talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, or DBT skills.
Together, we’ll work to create safety, build resilience, and help you reclaim your life from the lingering effects of childhood trauma.
Virtual Trauma Therapy
Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, you can receive high-quality, trauma-informed care from home, work, or school. No commuting, no waiting rooms—just accessible support wherever you are in New York or New Jersey.
