Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY
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Anna Marie Fennell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, MHC-LP
Verified
Verified
I tend to focus on life transitions, relationships, grief and loss, exploring sexuality and gender, loneliness, and complex
trauma
.
When we feel othered, alone, or hopeless — it's challenging to ask for help. Talking to a therapist can help you feel like yourself again. I help my clients discover the root of their concerns through storytelling, reflecting on their values and desires, and understanding in what ways they’ve adapted to being in the world. Together, we create a space that feels warm, safe, and healing — and ultimately restores a sense of joy, play, and hope. We’ll learn to be curious about emotional patterns, how to communicate effectively, and develop tools to slow down when life inevitably gets overwhelming.
Bari Felice Wartell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Would you consider yourself a chronic worrier? Do you suffer from low esteem that you find it difficult to advocate for yourself and build confidence? Do you find your concentration and focus wavering to the point of procrastination and decreased motivation? Have you experienced
trauma
in your past that is impacting your current relationships?
Waitlist for new clients
Brona Frances Hatchette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use EMDR, one of the most effective ways of treating
PTSD
,
trauma
, and other adverse experiences.
My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you live a deliberate, self-actualized, and peaceful life. We all struggle with anxiety and depression at times. We push people away when we want them close, we act contrary to our best interest and don't know why. I can help illuminate patterns of behaviors and beliefs that impede your ability to reach your potential. Together, we can identify those invisible forces that drive your behavior and cause stagnation, pain, broken relationships, and missed opportunities. I take an anti-oppressive lens and provide space to explore the corrosive impact of external influences (ie: caste, race, gender)
Buffy Curtis
Art Therapist, LCAT, MS
Verified
Verified
Trauma
can significantly impact your life and keep you in a prison of fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering. As an experienced,
trauma
-informed psychotherapist who specializes in
trauma
, we will work together, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other proven therapies to reduce or eliminate these symptoms. Your healing journey can begin today with safe, supportive, and private telehealth sessions. I work with adult women and couples.
Karen Rich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
My clients often struggle with relationship issues stemming from early childhood
trauma
; this results in coping mechanisms that work, but may carry a big price tag. They may grapple with sexual abuse, partner violence, sexual orientation and/ or disability related issues. Often, these manifest as substance abuse, cutting, communication problems or self- isolating behaviors. They may have friends and family members who do not truly "see" them, and as a result their own view of self is dim. Other clients are coping with situational anxiety and depression related to Covid, and need to establish safety, structure and hope.
Hannah Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in immigration
trauma
, human trafficking, domestic violence,
PTSD
, anxiety, and depression.
Congratulations on taking the first step to starting therapy! Let me tell you a little about myself to see if I will be the right therapist for you.
Roopa Ramkumar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a psychotherapist who received my graduate education at Columbia University. Having served as a clinician at a leading eating disorder treatment center in New York City, my experience lies in treating eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, OCD, depression, and
trauma
.
Maria Bautista
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, SIFI
Verified
Verified
I'm a bilingual psychotherapist (Spanish) providing online therapy (Individual and Couples Therapy) to people located in NY, PA, MA, MD & FL. My approach is creative and collaborative to accommodate your unique experiences, needs, and strengths. I work with adults and couples seeking to build connections and transform their lives. I specialize in interpersonal/relationship issues, anxiety, depression,
trauma
and attachment experiences. Visit my website, www.concordiatherapy.com for more details.
Amelio A D'Onofrio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I've taken this journey many times before with others as they've engaged deeply in freeing themselves from their depression, anxiety, and
trauma
.
Life is hard. And, sometimes we lose our bearings along the way. There are times when the usual answers aren't enough and we must turn inward to search more deeply for the source of the patterns that keep us stuck and that make us suffer more than we need to. The path out of our darkness requires leaning into it rather than running from it. It requires going through it and doing the work that can lead us to the other side--to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Kate T Glazer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Together we work to create a calm, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you the freedom to express yourself. It's not always easy to speak about problems or painful pasts or, at times, current situations, but careful empathetic listening and gentle inquiry make it possible to begin to explore feelings and behaviors and eventually to gain insights that facilitate changes. I have worked successfully with a diversity of individuals with a range of concerns and issues, including interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and relationship/family issues, and
trauma
.
Jennifer Lief
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space, free from judgment to explore your life story. I assist clients in understanding why they might be self-medicating, experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms. I provide a new perspective and feedback. My experience includes : Couples, individuals,
trauma
, anxiety, depression and recovery. Through utilizing CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Practices and Mindfulness we are able to get to core stressors and find practical measures to alleviate them.
Lara J Bolsom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) which is a technique originally developed to treat
trauma
, and it does so effectively.
Stress, depression, and anxiety can take its toll and cause a person to feel that they are not living up to their potential. My job as a licensed psychotherapist is to be the facilitator for your change, to help you harness your strengths, and provide you with the tools to lead you to success. Working together, you will learn how to become stronger, healthier, more positive and how to make informed decisions.
Kaylene Graffitti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a passion for helping adults, teens, and children heal from
trauma
. Whether you're struggling with a complex
trauma
history or navigating through a stressful life event, I work alongside my clients to help them navigate challenging experiences, overwhelming emotions, and confusing relationship dynamics (in families or with partners). My clinical focus and passion is working with clients navigating intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, abuse as a child, and other complex traumas. In recent years, I've also developed a specialty in working with parents of children with special needs.
Not accepting new clients
Talia Blumofe
MA, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The areas I specialize in are OCD, BFRBs,
trauma
, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
If you are feeling stuck, getting your life back can be overwhelming. But there is hope. My practice focuses on working with you to build insight into patterns that have kept you stuck, and find direction to move forward. Together, we can build tools for leading a life that feels whole for you.
Hannah Mitchell
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified
Verified
, anxiety, depression, addiction,
PTSD
, relationship problems, sleep, chronic pain, caregiving, chronic illnesses like cancer).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to help change behavior, reduce distress, and bolster strengths. My approach is informed by the most up-to-date evidence about what is effective, and I use techniques such as existential and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Chelsea Heacock
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
Verified
If you're looking for a therapist who can help you feel seen and heard as you move past
trauma
and towards a brighter future, I invite you to reach out.
Welcome! I am an EMDR-trained therapist working to help individuals navigate the transitions of early adulthood, parenting, relationships, and mental health struggles to heal from traumatic experiences and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of EMDR therapy to bring lasting change and transformation through working with clients to process and integrate past experiences, resolve current problems, and enhance future potential. In addition to EMDR, I also practice a variety of other evidence-based therapies that I have used over the past 17 years to help clients improve their overall mental health.
Jennifer Lamaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Jennifer Lamaj is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor treating adults residing in New York, New Jersey and Florida. Working several years for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Jenn has had exposure not only to substance use and recovery but also individuals struggling with anxiety, depression,
PTSD
, relationship strain, and communication issues to name just a few. She also specializes in Eating Disorders or Problematic Eating, while using a HAES (Health at Every Size) approach. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from NYU and Master's from Columbia University.
Jill Abramson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR
trauma
resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and
trauma
resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
Marcia Ilene Stern
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Areas of specialization include working with survivors of loss and
trauma
, adjustment and mental health issues experienced by college students, child and adolescent psychotherapy, depression, and anxiety.
Taking the step to start treatment and finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with may seem like a daunting process. Through a collaborative process of identifying your goals and the obstacles that have stood in your way I can help you to feel better about yourself and your ability to make desired changes.
Barbara Peyser
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I've been witness to what
trauma
does to the mental and physical health of the a person, and at the same time have learned valuable lessons about the dignity of the human spirit.
I've treated children, adolescents and adults in inpatient psychiatric hospitals since 1994 while maintaining a private practice since 1996. In addition to a graduate degree in clinical psychology, I have had psychoanalytic training, along with a recent certification in global mental health. These have provided me with a unique perspective and skills that allow me to engage with patients in a collaborative relationship with the goal of exploring alternative solutions to difficulties that have persisted in the patient's life.
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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.