Understanding Trauma-Focused Therapy: Trauma-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals who have experienced trauma. It aims to address the psychological and emotional impact of traumatic events, allowing individuals to process their experiences, reduce symptoms of trauma-related disorders, and regain a sense of control and well-being. Application and Scope of Trauma-Focused Therapy: Trauma-Focused Therapy is highly effective in treating individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including abuse, accidents, combat, or natural disasters. It is often used to treat conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can be applied across different age groups, from children to adults. What to Expect in Trauma-Focused Therapy Sessions: In Trauma-Focused Therapy sessions, individuals work with a trained therapist who employs evidence-based techniques to help them process and heal from trauma. Therapists may use approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address trauma-related symptoms and distressing memories. The therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to gradually work through their trauma and develop coping strategies.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Trauma Focused Therapy

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

Trauma & EMDR Therapist

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Deb Hirschhorn

Therapist, Ph.D, LMHC

The Self is in everybody. . . the Self cannot be damaged, the Self doesn't have to develop, and the Self possesses its own wisdom about how to heal internal as well as exteral relationships.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Dr. Yosef Tropper, PsyD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, LCPC, LMHC, LPC

Every wall is a door. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering

Bina Stefansky, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Michal Ambalu, Psy.D.

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology

Anxiety, Depression and OCD specialist

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Taibke Hyman, LPC

Therapist, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? -Hillel

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener

Rachel Israel Heiser

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

My aim is to empower clients, enabling them to embrace their true potential and advocate for themselves.

  • 💭 Open minded
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Aliza Tropper, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic

Blimie Heller

Coach, Parenting Coach

The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind. Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded

Pnina Braun (Nina Reiss)

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Therapist, LMFT

Take the reins to steer your life on a new path to achieve your dreams, enhance your love life, and develop positive connections.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Yachet (Jackie) Junger, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work

Progress not perfection

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

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