Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Farmingdale, NJ
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use CBT to help challenge negative thinking and build healthy coping strategies. I also integrate EMDR to process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and support healing. Together, we’ll work to break old patterns and create lasting, meaningful change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use CBT to help challenge negative thinking and build healthy coping strategies. I also integrate EMDR to process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and support healing. Together, we’ll work to break old patterns and create lasting, meaningful change.
Lauren Baghsarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I focus my therapeutic work on Trauma Informed modalities, such as EMDR, TF-CBT and IFS (aka 'parts work'), along with customizing treatment based on your individual goals.
My specialty includes trauma informed care and modalities to work along side survivors as they heal and embrace their power throughout this journey. I also work with an array of other mental health needs/diagnosis'. I am an EMDRIA certified therapist and I am an IFS informed clinician through the Circle, IFS Institute.
I focus my therapeutic work on Trauma Informed modalities, such as EMDR, TF-CBT and IFS (aka 'parts work'), along with customizing treatment based on your individual goals.
My specialty includes trauma informed care and modalities to work along side survivors as they heal and embrace their power throughout this journey. I also work with an array of other mental health needs/diagnosis'. I am an EMDRIA certified therapist and I am an IFS informed clinician through the Circle, IFS Institute.
I am grateful to work with anyone who struggles and experiences symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and daily life stressors.
I utilize a functional healing approach, while operating from a compassionate and authentic lens. This approach is centered around the client, which allows you to address the root of your discomfort, promoting overall wellness and quality of life.
I am grateful to work with anyone who struggles and experiences symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and daily life stressors.
I utilize a functional healing approach, while operating from a compassionate and authentic lens. This approach is centered around the client, which allows you to address the root of your discomfort, promoting overall wellness and quality of life.
Bringing a careful, curious & compassionate attention to ourselves and our present situation is often the first step in any journey of healing or self-discovery. In our work together, I will encourage you to join me in a non-judging, non-blaming attitude of curiosity towards yourself, your past and current experiences and relationships, and whatever comes forward during our meetings together. For me, this curiosity includes elements of deep respect for what is known and not known about what shapes our sense of who we are and what drives our moods and behaviors.
Bringing a careful, curious & compassionate attention to ourselves and our present situation is often the first step in any journey of healing or self-discovery. In our work together, I will encourage you to join me in a non-judging, non-blaming attitude of curiosity towards yourself, your past and current experiences and relationships, and whatever comes forward during our meetings together. For me, this curiosity includes elements of deep respect for what is known and not known about what shapes our sense of who we are and what drives our moods and behaviors.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, work pressures, dysphoria, and chronic pain.
My approach is grounded in respect, dignity, and discretion. You’ll find a calm, supportive space where you can speak openly without judgment. I use effective, evidence-based methods tailored to your goals and your pace. I also provide behavioral health evaluations, testing, and psychoeducation. When medication may be appropriate, referrals are coordinated.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, work pressures, dysphoria, and chronic pain.
My approach is grounded in respect, dignity, and discretion. You’ll find a calm, supportive space where you can speak openly without judgment. I use effective, evidence-based methods tailored to your goals and your pace. I also provide behavioral health evaluations, testing, and psychoeducation. When medication may be appropriate, referrals are coordinated.
I help clients overcome trauma, grief, family and interpersonal conflicts, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, chronic pain, and stress.
I love what I do, and I know the power that a supportive therapeutic relationship can hold in helping clients effect change in their own lives, not only as a clinician but as a client of many years myself.
I help clients overcome trauma, grief, family and interpersonal conflicts, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, chronic pain, and stress.
I love what I do, and I know the power that a supportive therapeutic relationship can hold in helping clients effect change in their own lives, not only as a clinician but as a client of many years myself.
After doing all you can to solve your own problems, the most kind thing you can do for yourself is seek help
After doing all you can to solve your own problems, the most kind thing you can do for yourself is seek help
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You may find yourself constantly overthinking relationships, struggling to trust yourself after betrayal, carrying unresolved trauma, feeling emotionally numb, or repeating cycles that leave you feeling unseen and depleted.
I approach therapy with honesty, warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience. My style is relational and insight-oriented while remaining grounded and practical. I am especially interested in helping clients explore the emotional wounds, attachment patterns, family dynamics, cultural pressures, and survival responses.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking relationships, struggling to trust yourself after betrayal, carrying unresolved trauma, feeling emotionally numb, or repeating cycles that leave you feeling unseen and depleted.
I approach therapy with honesty, warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience. My style is relational and insight-oriented while remaining grounded and practical. I am especially interested in helping clients explore the emotional wounds, attachment patterns, family dynamics, cultural pressures, and survival responses.
When you have experienced a trauma, developed uncontrollable anxiety, have a child who is overwhelmingly oppositional, or anything in between, it can feel extremely isolating.
Stephanie L. Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. Clients can be seen at Sullivan Counseling Services either in-person at our office in Howell, NJ or via Telehealth services. Stephanie is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in play therapy.
When you have experienced a trauma, developed uncontrollable anxiety, have a child who is overwhelmingly oppositional, or anything in between, it can feel extremely isolating.
Stephanie L. Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. Clients can be seen at Sullivan Counseling Services either in-person at our office in Howell, NJ or via Telehealth services. Stephanie is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in play therapy.
I support adults and elders navigating intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, family conflict, grief, addiction, and premarital/marital challenges.
I'm part of the team at Resolution Counseling and we want to make it easy to start therapy with us. We're in-network with Aetna, Meritain, Continental, Cigna, Horizon, BCBS, Anthem, Empire, Medicare, 1199, Quest Behavioral, Tower Health, PennCare, UPHS, and Wellspan. Call, email, chat, or click the website button to begin.
I support adults and elders navigating intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, family conflict, grief, addiction, and premarital/marital challenges.
I'm part of the team at Resolution Counseling and we want to make it easy to start therapy with us. We're in-network with Aetna, Meritain, Continental, Cigna, Horizon, BCBS, Anthem, Empire, Medicare, 1199, Quest Behavioral, Tower Health, PennCare, UPHS, and Wellspan. Call, email, chat, or click the website button to begin.
While I have worked successfully with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, I specialize in helping people who are interested in overcoming symptoms related to trauma and anxiety.
I often start by helping clients develop a deeper understanding of their symptoms and the potential roots of their concerns while implementing strategies to target specific symptoms. It's important to me that my clients always feel in control and respected while we work together to achieve lasting change in a safe and open environment.
While I have worked successfully with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, I specialize in helping people who are interested in overcoming symptoms related to trauma and anxiety.
I often start by helping clients develop a deeper understanding of their symptoms and the potential roots of their concerns while implementing strategies to target specific symptoms. It's important to me that my clients always feel in control and respected while we work together to achieve lasting change in a safe and open environment.
If you’re carrying trauma, identity wounds, addiction, or relationship pain, and you’re tired of therapists smiling, nodding, and asking “How does that make you feel
Maybe you’re exhausted from the same fights, shame spirals, or losing yourself in relationships. I work with trauma, addiction, attachment wounds, and identity struggles. My style is honest, steady, and focused on helping you break old cycles and create real change—not just manage symptoms.
If you’re carrying trauma, identity wounds, addiction, or relationship pain, and you’re tired of therapists smiling, nodding, and asking “How does that make you feel
Maybe you’re exhausted from the same fights, shame spirals, or losing yourself in relationships. I work with trauma, addiction, attachment wounds, and identity struggles. My style is honest, steady, and focused on helping you break old cycles and create real change—not just manage symptoms.
I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality, body image, and life transitions.
We all have the potential to feel better than we do, even when life seems alright on the surface. But if you're here, chances are something hasn’t felt quite right for a while. The good news is, that can change, and often more easily than we expect. Our bodies have an incredible, natural ability to heal, and by tapping into that innate wisdom, we can navigate challenges, process difficult experiences, and move towards a deeper sense of well-being.
I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality, body image, and life transitions.
We all have the potential to feel better than we do, even when life seems alright on the surface. But if you're here, chances are something hasn’t felt quite right for a while. The good news is, that can change, and often more easily than we expect. Our bodies have an incredible, natural ability to heal, and by tapping into that innate wisdom, we can navigate challenges, process difficult experiences, and move towards a deeper sense of well-being.
CPT Certified (Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD & Post-Traumatic Bereavement); Gender & Sexuality Specialist; Certified Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher; Reiki Master; Ordained Interfaith Minister; Advanced Certified Shamanic Practitioner.
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
CPT Certified (Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD & Post-Traumatic Bereavement); Gender & Sexuality Specialist; Certified Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher; Reiki Master; Ordained Interfaith Minister; Advanced Certified Shamanic Practitioner.
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
I am certified in trauma-informed expressive arts therapy which can include music, art, movement, drama, and writing.
I also specialize in Christian counseling which combines psychology, spirituality, and theology for those who are interested in incorporating their faith and spiritual beliefs in the process.
I am certified in trauma-informed expressive arts therapy which can include music, art, movement, drama, and writing.
I also specialize in Christian counseling which combines psychology, spirituality, and theology for those who are interested in incorporating their faith and spiritual beliefs in the process.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Psychotherapy is a profession whose mainspring is love. Nearly everyone who visits a therapist has a love disorder, and each has a story to tell of love lost or denied, love twisted or betrayed, love perverted or shackled to violence. I use holism to help the patient reconnect, remember and reimagine. Much of what causes us distress comes from a lack of integration with our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual selves. I am excited about partnering with you in your journey of finding wholeness.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Psychotherapy is a profession whose mainspring is love. Nearly everyone who visits a therapist has a love disorder, and each has a story to tell of love lost or denied, love twisted or betrayed, love perverted or shackled to violence. I use holism to help the patient reconnect, remember and reimagine. Much of what causes us distress comes from a lack of integration with our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual selves. I am excited about partnering with you in your journey of finding wholeness.
Specializing in grief, trauma, and anxiety for motivated adults.
I have always been deeply curious about people and how they feel, what makes them tick, and how they heal. That curiosity, paired with a natural ability to connect, led me to become a therapist. For me, this work is not just a job, it's a calling. I feel honored to walk alongside my clients through life’s challenges, offering support, insight, and compassion.
Specializing in grief, trauma, and anxiety for motivated adults.
I have always been deeply curious about people and how they feel, what makes them tick, and how they heal. That curiosity, paired with a natural ability to connect, led me to become a therapist. For me, this work is not just a job, it's a calling. I feel honored to walk alongside my clients through life’s challenges, offering support, insight, and compassion.
We have been trained in Cognitive Behavior, Motivational, Reality, Trauma & Dialectical Behavior Therapies.
Assisting our clients to achieve their goals is paramount and takes priority in what we hope to accomplish with every client. We are here to tailor treatment to fit your needs. Building a therapeutic relationship in trust will allow acceptance and change to occur.
We have been trained in Cognitive Behavior, Motivational, Reality, Trauma & Dialectical Behavior Therapies.
Assisting our clients to achieve their goals is paramount and takes priority in what we hope to accomplish with every client. We are here to tailor treatment to fit your needs. Building a therapeutic relationship in trust will allow acceptance and change to occur.
I specialize in eating disorders, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I help clients understand how old patterns and survival strategies may be keeping them stuck. My work draws from systemic and psychodynamic approaches, along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and CPT. I also follow a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, believing that all people deserve to feel safe and supported in their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I help clients understand how old patterns and survival strategies may be keeping them stuck. My work draws from systemic and psychodynamic approaches, along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and CPT. I also follow a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, believing that all people deserve to feel safe and supported in their bodies.
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach using CBT, DBT, ACT, and parts-based work (IFS).
You may be someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, self-critical, or stuck in patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, or overthinking. Past experiences may continue to shape how you relate to yourself or others. You’re seeking greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and more intentional ways of responding to life’s challenges. You want therapy that feels thoughtful, collaborative, and practical—supporting deeper understanding while helping you make meaningful, day-to-day changes.
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach using CBT, DBT, ACT, and parts-based work (IFS).
You may be someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, self-critical, or stuck in patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, or overthinking. Past experiences may continue to shape how you relate to yourself or others. You’re seeking greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and more intentional ways of responding to life’s challenges. You want therapy that feels thoughtful, collaborative, and practical—supporting deeper understanding while helping you make meaningful, day-to-day changes.
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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.