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It’s common to question whether your experience is “bad enough” to be considered traumatic. Perhaps you avoid places or situations you logically know are safe, or perhaps unwanted memories keep resurfacing, impacting your daily life. These reactions are valid responses to trauma, and with the right therapy, you can find a path to healing.
You might notice you’re easily startled or constantly on high alert, even in safe situations. This heightened state can lead to irritability and mood swings, creating challenges in feeling relaxed and present. Trauma-based therapy can help you learn strategies to calm your body’s stress response and regain a sense of peace.
Conversely, trauma can manifest as emotional numbness—leaving you feeling detached from once-meaningful experiences or loved ones. This disconnection can make it challenging to feel engaged and may increase feelings of isolation. Trauma-based therapy provides tools to reconnect with your emotions and rebuild meaningful connections.
If you’re considering that it might be time to talk to a therapist, you’re not alone. Trauma-based therapy helps you explore and understand your experiences, create personalized goals, and work toward healing in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
It’s natural to feel alone in your trauma, as if your experiences are unique to you. However, trauma is more common than most realize, with some studies showing that up to 70% of people have experienced a traumatic event in their lives, and about 6% of individuals develop PTSD.
Many people associate trauma only with extreme experiences, such as combat or severe violence, but it can also stem from toxic relationships, difficult family dynamics, or chronic illness. Trauma-based therapy can help you uncover hidden emotional wounds and begin to heal them.
Shame, sadness, and fear often accompany traumatic experiences, making it difficult to open up. However, PTSD and other trauma-related disorders are treatable, and talking about your trauma can be a critical step toward relief. Trauma-based therapy at MindWell NYC provides a safe space to share your story, understand your feelings, and develop effective coping strategies.
In trauma-based therapy, our team at MindWell NYC works with you to understand the impact of trauma on your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. We may use methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) to help you manage distress, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to shift any negative beliefs related to trauma. Together, we’ll determine the best approach for your unique experiences, helping you work through difficult emotions and reclaim a more joyful, empowered life.
Navigating the emotional aftermath of trauma can be overwhelming, and deciding on the right therapeutic approach is a big step. Trauma-based therapy is invaluable in understanding the complexities of trauma, offering tailored perspectives, and providing actionable strategies to support your recovery journey.
Trauma-based therapy focuses on addressing the psychological, emotional, and physical effects of trauma. It helps individuals process distressing experiences and develop coping mechanisms to manage symptoms such as heightened anxiety, emotional detachment, or intrusive memories. This type of therapy often combines techniques to calm the stress response, challenge negative beliefs, and rebuild emotional connections, offering a tailored approach to recovery.
The best therapy for past trauma depends on your unique needs and experiences. Common approaches include:
At MindWell NYC, therapies like DBT, CBT, PE, and CPT are used to provide a personalized approach for healing.
Trauma-informed therapy includes a variety of approaches tailored to treat trauma. These methods consider the individual’s safety, emotions, and history to ensure care is compassionate and effective. Common types include:
Each method aims to address different aspects of trauma, offering a well-rounded path to recovery.
This is another commonly asked question for individuals who are considering participating in therapy for trauma-related disorders. We will work with you and your prescriber to determine the plan that we believe will help you be most successful in managing your symptoms. Whether or not you stay on medication is entirely your choice.
It makes sense that you are trying to get a sense of timing and how long it will take you to feel better. People tend to feel better after several weeks of therapy, although treatment itself can take several months. As your therapists, we will help you take small steps to decrease your trauma reactions over time. Regardless of how long therapy takes, we encourage you to be kind to yourself and move at a pace that’s right for you.
MindWell NYC does not bill health insurance directly. We are happy to provide you with statements at the end of the month which can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement as per your plan.
Phone: 646-809-5440
Email: intake@mindwellnyc.com
Address: 80 8th Avenue, Suite 600
New York, NY 10011
(NE corner of 8th Avenue and 14th Street)
