Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY
I’ve helped many people who received limited or no help from previous therapists or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy. When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, trusting they can effectively treat your symptoms. Psychological and emotional problems that cause depression, anxiety, excessive anger, low self confidence, guilt/shame, along with relationship and work conflicts, can actually cause more suffering than physical illnesses. I have more than 25 years of experience, and my approach to working with people is thorough, interactive, and practical.
I’ve helped many people who received limited or no help from previous therapists or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy. When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, trusting they can effectively treat your symptoms. Psychological and emotional problems that cause depression, anxiety, excessive anger, low self confidence, guilt/shame, along with relationship and work conflicts, can actually cause more suffering than physical illnesses. I have more than 25 years of experience, and my approach to working with people is thorough, interactive, and practical.
I have first hand experience as a member of the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and kink communities, and thus have a unique ability to provide insight and support to other members of those communities. I was inspired to become a therapist because of my own experiences with therapy and a desire to help those in marginalized communities
I have first hand experience as a member of the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and kink communities, and thus have a unique ability to provide insight and support to other members of those communities. I was inspired to become a therapist because of my own experiences with therapy and a desire to help those in marginalized communities
Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
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I use an integration of treatment models that are trauma informed, behaviorally activating and relational such as, EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Relational Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Family Systems Therapy in addition to the use of Mindfulness techniques for mood stabilization.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors. Their ideal goals would be to improve their relationship, learn effective communication skills, manage emotional triggers and learn how to regulate their mood. The objective would be to develop the insight, self-confidence, and concrete skills to shift from feelings of shame, guilt or anger to feelings of empowerment, confidence and love to have healthier lives and relationships.
I use an integration of treatment models that are trauma informed, behaviorally activating and relational such as, EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Relational Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Family Systems Therapy in addition to the use of Mindfulness techniques for mood stabilization.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors. Their ideal goals would be to improve their relationship, learn effective communication skills, manage emotional triggers and learn how to regulate their mood. The objective would be to develop the insight, self-confidence, and concrete skills to shift from feelings of shame, guilt or anger to feelings of empowerment, confidence and love to have healthier lives and relationships.
My approach to therapy is creative, compassionate, and collaborative, integrating trauma-informed practice, art therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Showing up for yourself is incredibly important, however prioritizing your own needs is often easier said than done. It can be especially challenging if you already feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and/or lost. Through the therapeutic process, together we can navigate life transitions, explore difficult emotions, resolve conflicts, build on strengths, enhance coping skills, increase self-satisfaction, and gain new insights.
My approach to therapy is creative, compassionate, and collaborative, integrating trauma-informed practice, art therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Showing up for yourself is incredibly important, however prioritizing your own needs is often easier said than done. It can be especially challenging if you already feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and/or lost. Through the therapeutic process, together we can navigate life transitions, explore difficult emotions, resolve conflicts, build on strengths, enhance coping skills, increase self-satisfaction, and gain new insights.
I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, anger management and family issues, to name a few.
I specialize in solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with my patients in addition to person centered treatment planning. Advocating for yourself in all ways is the most important thing you can do for yourself. My goal is to have patients leave feeling more empowered, confident, and insightful.
I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, anger management and family issues, to name a few.
I specialize in solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with my patients in addition to person centered treatment planning. Advocating for yourself in all ways is the most important thing you can do for yourself. My goal is to have patients leave feeling more empowered, confident, and insightful.
You've experienced trauma and want to process it safely.
Joanna is a Black/mixed-race, neurodivergent, queer therapist with experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. Joanna’s approach is informed by her training in trauma therapy, attachment therapy, EMDR, IFS and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This allows her to be fluid and creative—using a variety of lenses to provide individualized care.
You've experienced trauma and want to process it safely.
Joanna is a Black/mixed-race, neurodivergent, queer therapist with experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. Joanna’s approach is informed by her training in trauma therapy, attachment therapy, EMDR, IFS and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This allows her to be fluid and creative—using a variety of lenses to provide individualized care.
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
An ideal client is one who feels stuck in their life and wants guidance and support to process past trauma's and experiences that feel connected.
As a therapist my goal is to provide support and guide the client to discover their own path to healing. Some specialties that I offer are; trauma work, anxiety and depression.
An ideal client is one who feels stuck in their life and wants guidance and support to process past trauma's and experiences that feel connected.
As a therapist my goal is to provide support and guide the client to discover their own path to healing. Some specialties that I offer are; trauma work, anxiety and depression.
Since obtaining my licensure in NY as an LMHC ten years ago, I have been supporting clients struggling with stress and anxiety symptoms, coping with addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse.
Feeling the pressures of everyday life, struggling with ‘imposter syndrome,’ flooded with thoughts that you’re not meeting your own expectations (or someone else’s)? These are just a few of the areas I commonly support clients with.
I regularly work with young adults and professionals coping with recent life changes and/or stressors that are impacting their ability to: concentrate, engage with others or maintain meaningful relationships or manage their emotional state.
Since obtaining my licensure in NY as an LMHC ten years ago, I have been supporting clients struggling with stress and anxiety symptoms, coping with addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse.
Feeling the pressures of everyday life, struggling with ‘imposter syndrome,’ flooded with thoughts that you’re not meeting your own expectations (or someone else’s)? These are just a few of the areas I commonly support clients with.
I regularly work with young adults and professionals coping with recent life changes and/or stressors that are impacting their ability to: concentrate, engage with others or maintain meaningful relationships or manage their emotional state.
I have specialized, extensive experience working with trauma, including healthcare workers, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and military combat.
Here is how I see it- every one of us has encountered unique challenges in our lives that have led us to how we are feeling and functioning in this moment. Often times, these challenges lead us to be harsh, inflexible, and unforgiving to ourselves, resulting in unwanted consequences in our relationships with ourselves, others, our work, and our families. My goal with clients is to help you gain knowledge, skills, and compassion as we explore these challenges and find new ways for you to relate to yourself and the world.
I have specialized, extensive experience working with trauma, including healthcare workers, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and military combat.
Here is how I see it- every one of us has encountered unique challenges in our lives that have led us to how we are feeling and functioning in this moment. Often times, these challenges lead us to be harsh, inflexible, and unforgiving to ourselves, resulting in unwanted consequences in our relationships with ourselves, others, our work, and our families. My goal with clients is to help you gain knowledge, skills, and compassion as we explore these challenges and find new ways for you to relate to yourself and the world.
From Behavioral Modification approaches to self-reflective insights to mind-body connections to grief work to addressing PTSD, I assist my clients in making life changes.
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
From Behavioral Modification approaches to self-reflective insights to mind-body connections to grief work to addressing PTSD, I assist my clients in making life changes.
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
I work with many specializations including mental health professionals, engineers, artists, educators, the international community, LGBTQ+, with special concerns, such as sexual trauma, loss, depression, anxiety and life's many trying transitions.
Are you feeling anxious, isolated, depressed? Or having difficulties in relationships? Or blocked creatively? Problems in living can be encountered despite accomplishment. I help you identify blocks in relationships, career, creativity. Life is also full of unexpected shocks; therapy can be an auxiliary shock absorber.
I work with many specializations including mental health professionals, engineers, artists, educators, the international community, LGBTQ+, with special concerns, such as sexual trauma, loss, depression, anxiety and life's many trying transitions.
Are you feeling anxious, isolated, depressed? Or having difficulties in relationships? Or blocked creatively? Problems in living can be encountered despite accomplishment. I help you identify blocks in relationships, career, creativity. Life is also full of unexpected shocks; therapy can be an auxiliary shock absorber.
You’re ready for a transformation that goes deeper than symptom management—you want real healing that addresses the core of your trauma.
Are you a millennial woman who feels stuck in the same painful patterns of self-doubt, overachievement, and striving for approval? Perhaps you’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else’s needs, saying yes when you wanted to say no, and exhausting yourself trying to be the “perfect” friend, daughter, or partner. For many, these patterns stem from deeper wounds, not just perfectionism on the surface. You may have grown up in a family where love felt conditional, or with emotionally immature or substance-abusing parents, leaving you with emotional scars that traditional talk therapy hasn’t been able to heal.
You’re ready for a transformation that goes deeper than symptom management—you want real healing that addresses the core of your trauma.
Are you a millennial woman who feels stuck in the same painful patterns of self-doubt, overachievement, and striving for approval? Perhaps you’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else’s needs, saying yes when you wanted to say no, and exhausting yourself trying to be the “perfect” friend, daughter, or partner. For many, these patterns stem from deeper wounds, not just perfectionism on the surface. You may have grown up in a family where love felt conditional, or with emotionally immature or substance-abusing parents, leaving you with emotional scars that traditional talk therapy hasn’t been able to heal.
With a bottom-up approach, I blend trauma-informed care, brainspotting, talk therapy, and somatic techniques to reflect on your beliefs and behaviors.
Your path as women and mothers is distinct and truly deserves care. In these times, it’s clearer than ever how amazing you are and how much you deserve to connect with your power. Society often overlooks your diverse needs, making self-reflection crucial—whether you’re fully embracing motherhood or opting for a different direction. Together, we can dig into this process. You deserve to nurture yourself, especially in difficult moments. To make quality therapy accessible, I offer sessions at $150 as well as sliding scale slots. While it may not be a perfect solution, my aim is to support as many as I can on their important journeys.
With a bottom-up approach, I blend trauma-informed care, brainspotting, talk therapy, and somatic techniques to reflect on your beliefs and behaviors.
Your path as women and mothers is distinct and truly deserves care. In these times, it’s clearer than ever how amazing you are and how much you deserve to connect with your power. Society often overlooks your diverse needs, making self-reflection crucial—whether you’re fully embracing motherhood or opting for a different direction. Together, we can dig into this process. You deserve to nurture yourself, especially in difficult moments. To make quality therapy accessible, I offer sessions at $150 as well as sliding scale slots. While it may not be a perfect solution, my aim is to support as many as I can on their important journeys.
Nickie Nachuma Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CCTP-II
1 Endorsed
Nanuet, NY 10954
I am a warm and empathic trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced cumulative and complex traumatic childhoods; with 10 years of experience helping individuals with sexual abuse, attachment traumas, and CPTSD, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex psychological implications of early childhood trauma on the self and its impact on relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). I Utilize evidence-based practices to address Trauma-Related Personality Disorders, Disorganized Attachment, Structural Dissociation, Emotional Dysregulation, and Memory Reprocessing.
I am a warm and empathic trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced cumulative and complex traumatic childhoods; with 10 years of experience helping individuals with sexual abuse, attachment traumas, and CPTSD, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex psychological implications of early childhood trauma on the self and its impact on relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). I Utilize evidence-based practices to address Trauma-Related Personality Disorders, Disorganized Attachment, Structural Dissociation, Emotional Dysregulation, and Memory Reprocessing.
I have training in trauma-informed modalities for teens and adults that help people connect with their feelings.
For those of you who feel like you understand the factors that led to the patterns keeping you stuck, but as hard as you try to think your way out of it, you just wind yourself tighter. Or maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “I know why I’m like this, but I can't seem to change," or if you’ve ever had someone tell you you just need to feel your feelings, and you inquire incredulously, “How?,” experiential therapy may be what can help soften these cycles.
I’m Alex (they/she). I’m a white, queer therapist; for many years I had the same experience many of my clients have, and now I help clients get out of those familiar cycles.
I have training in trauma-informed modalities for teens and adults that help people connect with their feelings.
For those of you who feel like you understand the factors that led to the patterns keeping you stuck, but as hard as you try to think your way out of it, you just wind yourself tighter. Or maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “I know why I’m like this, but I can't seem to change," or if you’ve ever had someone tell you you just need to feel your feelings, and you inquire incredulously, “How?,” experiential therapy may be what can help soften these cycles.
I’m Alex (they/she). I’m a white, queer therapist; for many years I had the same experience many of my clients have, and now I help clients get out of those familiar cycles.
My approach has worked well for clients seeking therapy for various reasons, including survivors of direct and/or intergenerational trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and those seeking to explore their sexuality and/or gender identities.
I draw from psychodynamic, CBT and DBT therapies, tailoring treatment specifically to what works best for you. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have previously been in treatment, I know that fostering a relationship with a new therapist can be daunting and I aim to make it a little less so with kindness and understanding.
My approach has worked well for clients seeking therapy for various reasons, including survivors of direct and/or intergenerational trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and those seeking to explore their sexuality and/or gender identities.
I draw from psychodynamic, CBT and DBT therapies, tailoring treatment specifically to what works best for you. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have previously been in treatment, I know that fostering a relationship with a new therapist can be daunting and I aim to make it a little less so with kindness and understanding.
I specialize in treating adults with childhood or relational trauma and the impact on their mood, identity, relationships, and ability to fully enjoy life.
With my training in EMDR, CBT, DBT and other integrated approaches, we will work together to help you overcome the barriers in life that trauma caused and build a fulfilling and meaningful life instead.
I specialize in treating adults with childhood or relational trauma and the impact on their mood, identity, relationships, and ability to fully enjoy life.
With my training in EMDR, CBT, DBT and other integrated approaches, we will work together to help you overcome the barriers in life that trauma caused and build a fulfilling and meaningful life instead.
Tane specializes in treating marginalized folks with complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and eating disorders.
Tanes’ approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. The therapeutic methods are tailored to each individual, recognizing that everyone’s journey is unique.
Tane specializes in treating marginalized folks with complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and eating disorders.
Tanes’ approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. The therapeutic methods are tailored to each individual, recognizing that everyone’s journey is unique.
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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.