Trauma Focused Therapists in New York, NY

I have experience working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), gender violence, and other trauma histories. Committed to cultural humility, I acknowledge the unique perspectives and intersecting identities of her clients. I value empathy and compassion, along with a client-centered approach to care.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

Do you cognitively know one thing and yet feel another? You feel stuck and overwhelmed and aren't sure what else you can "do"? You are not alone. I work with clients to make sense of their critical thoughts and overwhelming feelings, break unhealthy patterns, and learn what it is that they need to foster a healthy relationship with themselves and others. Therapy is a process of cultivating awareness, unlearning harmful beliefs, and relearning beliefs aligned with one's authentic self. It is a space to be, to learn, to grow, and to heal.

When you are seeking therapy, finding the right therapist is the first and most important step. With the right therapist, you feel understood and safe to explore difficult issues. I am a warm and empathic listener who can help you gain insight into your life and give you tools to regain control. I received my doctorate from New York University and training in Psychoanalysis at the National Institute for Psychotherapies in NYC. Currently I am an adjunct faculty member & supervisor at NYU.

My passion and focus is working with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing distress in their relationships and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in session.

I help people seeking therapy to address many different issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, job issues, social anxiety, low self-esteem, coping with the loss of an important relationship, having to make significant life decisions or life transitions. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful therapeutic outcomes for clients. To that end, my style of practice is collaborative and supportive. I work to provide a safe environment to develop trust and relationship. I utilize cognitive behavioral interventions, mindfulness, Gottman and Imago couples counseling, EMDR and trauma focused treatment in my practice.

Creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental and collaborative space for growth and healing is my primary objective as a therapist. Who you are and what you have experienced is unique, and so will be your path to healing. I offer both short-term treatment to resolve a specific problem in your life, or longer-term talk therapy to delve into deeper issues that impact your relationships or mental and emotional wellbeing.

I often treat adolescents and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as couples and families grappling with interpersonal struggles. Extensive training and experience in trauma-focused therapy allows me to help clients process and heal from painful experiences, and has shown me how profoundly life experience can shape one's view of themselves and their world. For those suffering from anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns, I find that I work best with those who prefer an engaging, solution-focused approach.

My approach to psychotherapy is a blend, drawing from my training in psychodynamic, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). If you are experiencing challenges in your daily life, navigating life transitions, or exploring your perception of yourself and your relationships, I will provide a supportive and safe environment to guide you through a collaborative, therapeutic process. I am able to attune and adapt to your unique needs, and will work with you to address difficult emotional and mental health issues.

My therapy sessions are focused on serving as a support and guide to my clients while creating a nonjudgmental setting to allow my clients the ability to express themselves freely. I collaboratively work together with my client in achieving their desired goals. My passion is to help my client recognize their strengths and to promote self-empowerment.

I believe it is my duty to form a robust partnership with you that is trustworthy, heartfelt and authentic. Whether this is your first time in therapy, or an opportunity to re-start the process of guided introspection, starting a new relationship can be scary. I strive to facilitate a safe environment that encourages curiosity, and builds empathy for yourself and others, with joy and laughter along the way. Together we can reach new heights while cultivating effective therapeutic tools that can enhance your life skills and tackle the areas of your life that are hindered by obstacles and holding you back.

People often feel alone with their problems. Your inner world can feel very different from how others see you. Privately you may feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed with life's challenges. You may be unhappy with how your life is going generally or with specific things about yourself or your relationships. Perhaps painful/traumatic experiences from your past are continuing to trouble you. Your feelings may lead to difficulty with intimacy, work, self-image, sleep, drugs/alcohol, eating, sex, or motivation. These are the kinds of problems I hear about often from people I see for psychotherapy. Together we can work to improve your life.

In your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, I offer a compassionate space for change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, facing relationship challenges, or experiencing life transitions, what you may be seeking is a transformative shift in your relationship with yourself. By inviting insight into the past and respect for the present, I cultivate self-compassion and guide individuals and couples in experimenting with new ways of being in the world and with each other that align with their core values. I approach the therapy relationship with curiosity, warmth, cultural humility, and a touch of humor.

I am a relational and trauma-informed therapist who does not believe in taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach to the growth process. I will help you to move forward in a way that honors individual and collective experiences, unique skill sets, and desires. I believe that compassion and skillful collaboration between the therapist and client can facilitate the client’s ability to not only heal but to thrive.

Do you ever question what you are doing, and where you are going? Maybe you feel stuck, unheard, overwhelmed, anxious or at a loss. Do you find yourself reliving old patterns? My hope is to help you break away from these patterns you feel confined to, to become a more vibrant and liberated you. Our work together will build a unique foundation of resources and support that will allow you to feel more grounded and present within. We will explore tools to regulate emotions, connect past experiences with your present and work with the body to create real change that can help restore feelings of hope that may feel distant to you now.

I believe in providing a safe space where clients can feel supported to explore their emotions, values, and beliefs. Working across multiple cultures and backgrounds, I have learned to encourage openness and creativity with compassion. Using an integrative approach, I incorporate different modalities with a focus on psychodynamic, relational, and trauma focused therapies.