Helping you feel more connected, grounded, and at ease.
Trauma informed therapy in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and 40 other states.
Do certain situations or relationships feel harder than they “should,” even when things seem to be going well?
Maybe nothing dramatic has happened—or perhaps a stressful event, loss, or rupture has brought old patterns to the surface. You may be going through your days feeling tense, reactive, or emotionally worn down, or struggling to stay present and engaged in relationships that matter to you. Perhaps you’re feeling confused by your reactions, frustrated with yourself, or wondering why things feel so difficult when you’re trying so hard.
Maybe you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop?
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Overthinking decisions or conversations long after they’re over
Noticing tension, fatigue, or restlessness that’s hard to shake
Feeling more reactive, withdrawn, or on edge in close relationships
Unsure if others will take your feelings seriously
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It may feel impossible now, but you can feel more grounded and at ease.
You can respond instead of react.
You can experience connection without constant fear or self-doubt.
If we live long enough in this world, we all end up developing “sore spots reactions.” A sore spot reaction is what happens when the present moment lands on an old emotional injury. When there has been any form of trauma, the nervous system has learned to stay alert for danger, especially in situations that resemble past harm. When a familiar “sore spot” is activated, the response can feel intense or out of proportion—not because something is wrong with you, but because your body is reacting with the weight of previous experiences. Understanding this helps shift the focus from self-judgment to compassion and curiosity and, ultimately, to healing and change.
Freedom from the past comes from choosing instead of reacting… but our nervous system needs to be settled enough to do this.
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA CAN HELP YOU:
Understand how past experiences are still shaping your behaviors today
Explore how earlier experiences—especially those involving the unexpected, chronic stress, neglect, or relational harm—continue to shape your emotional reactions, beliefs, and sense of safety today. Gaining this understanding helps your responses make sense, rather than feeling confusing or self-critical..
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Recognize patterns in your nervous system, relationships, and inner world.
It may seem unpredictable, but there are patterns to how your body, feelings, and mind react when encountering a reminder of a distressing event or relationship. This can look like becoming overwhelmed, shut down, over-functioning, or feel pulled into familiar dynamics. Recognizing these patterns creates space to respond differently, instead of reacting on autopilot.
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Learn practical tools to feel safer, steadier, and more present, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and choice.
Build skills that support regulation, presence, and emotional flexibility, both in and out of session. These tools are designed to work with your nervous system—not against it—so change feels more sustainable and less like forcing yourself to be different.
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Explicitly process distressing or intrusive memories.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-informed therapy that helps the brain process experiences that feel stuck or unresolved. By using bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements or gentle tapping—EMDR supports the nervous system in reworking painful memories so they become less emotionally charged. Rather than erasing the past, EMDR helps change how experiences are stored, allowing new insight, relief, and a greater sense of choice in the present. Many people find that reactions which once felt automatic begin to soften over time.
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Change is possible.
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FAQs
COMMON QUESTIONS
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There isn’t a single timeline. Trauma therapy unfolds at a pace that matches your nervous system, your goals, and the complexity of your experiences. Some people notice meaningful shifts in a few months, while deeper work may take longer. Progress isn’t about speed—it’s about building safety and integration over time.
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At times, therapy can bring up difficult emotions, especially when long-held experiences begin to surface. However, trauma-informed therapy is designed to help you stay grounded and supported, not overwhelmed. The goal is not to push through pain, but to increase your capacity to feel and respond to it with more stability and choice.
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EMDR is effective for many people, but no approach is one-size-fits-all. Early sessions focus on preparation and pacing, which helps determine whether EMDR feels like a good fit for you. Therapy is collaborative, and we continually adjust the approach based on your responses, comfort, and goals.
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Absolutely not. Trauma therapy does not require you to share every detail or relive everything that happened. Much of the work focuses on how experiences are affecting you now, and you remain in control of what you discuss and when. Therapy moves at a pace that prioritizes safety and consent.
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There is no threshold your experiences need to meet to be worthy of care. Trauma is defined less by what happened and more by how it shaped your sense of safety, self, and connection. If something continues to affect you, it matters.
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Yes. Trauma therapy is designed to support your ability to function in daily life, not disrupt it. Sessions are paced with your real-world responsibilities in mind, and the goal is to increase steadiness and resilience over time, not leave you feeling depleted.