Trauma Therapist NYC

Our trauma therapist in NYC offers in-person and online therapy to help you reduce traumatization, in the mind and the body.

  • Intrusive thoughts
  • Flashbacks
  • Dissociation
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Emotional numbness
  • chronic pain
  • relationship challenges
  • difficulty concentrating
  • And many others

Trauma can create relational challenges, evoke complex emotional states, induce physical symptoms, and trigger self-defeating behaviors.  

You might even feel as though your past is following you no matter how hard you try to shake it off, like it’s hard to bounce back from triggers, and like your general sense of safety has been taken away from you.

Cognitive and somatic symptoms of trauma can include:

Do you feel like your past experiences are shaping your present in ways that feel out of your control

There isn’t one “best” therapy for everyone, because trauma is so personal.

The most important thing is that you find something that feels right for you—and that’s something we’ll explore together, at a pace that feels comfortable.

That said, some approaches tend to be really helpful:

What is the best therapy for trauma?

Mindful psychotherapy
Somatic therapy
EMDR
Trauma-focused CBT 
Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP)


When you’re healing from trauma, it’s so important to feel truly seen and safe with your therapist. You want someone who understands the deep impact trauma has—not just mentally, but on your body and emotions too. A trauma therapist is trained to guide you through the healing process with care, offering gentle support at your own pace. They’ll create a safe space where you can talk, breathe, and process when you're ready, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.






Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapist NYC

You can think of a trauma therapist as someone who’s specialized in understanding how trauma shows up in your life—whether that’s through your thoughts, your body’s responses, or how you relate to others. They’ll create a supportive environment where you feel safe to explore difficult topics and memories, but they’ll never rush you. They know that healing from trauma isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling empowered, rebuilding trust, and taking it one step at a time, in a way that works for you.

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What kind of therapist is good for trauma?

What is the difference between a therapist and a trauma therapist?

relationship trauma

The Manhattan Psychotherapy
Collective provides evidence-based
support for a range trauma types.

types of trauma

Trauma-focused care is one of our core values, and we ensure its integration in all case conceptualizations. Our team consists of highly trained trauma specialists with extensive experience in helping individuals heal from difficult experiences. We encourage you to check out our About page to learn more about our team members and their specialties.

Trauma therapy Tribeca, NY, is one of our core services, and we ensure the highest and most compassionate of care. Our team consists of highly
trained trauma specialists with extensive experience in helping individuals
heal from difficult experiences. We encourage you to check out our About
page to learn more about our team members and their specialties.

vicarious trauma

developmental trauma

traumatic loss

sudden trauma

complex trauma

sexual trauma

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
EMDR
Somatic
Dialectical behavior (DBT)
MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT)
Psychodynamic 
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL (CBT)
Attachment-based
Trauma focused
Biofeedback

Trauma impacts our bodies and minds. Our clinicians utilize an integrative approach steered at treating trauma’s emotional and physical ramifications.

In trauma therapy, your trauma specialist NYC may use a range of modalities, depending on your needs and experiences. Each treatment plan is tailored to you, with your goals and preferences at the forefront.

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If you are struggling with difficult emotions, maintaining relationships, and are lacking safety and well-being due to your past experiences, it may be beneficial to seek support from a trained professional. Book a complimentary consultation to see how our trauma specialist NYC can help.

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