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

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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

Gershon Basch, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Your mind is a tapestry of beliefs

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Melissa Lieber

Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC

Every person has a unique story

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Rachel Lasarow, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Untangle your mind

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Shayna Shafier, MHC-LP

Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit

Safety is not the absence of threat, it is the presence of connection - Gabor Maté

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🧘 Calm

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker & CASAC-T: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Ariela Bellin

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous

Toby Diamond, LMHC, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" - Carl Rogers

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Nahum Spirn

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The more we accept people as they are (including ourselves!), the freer they are to change.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Nina Rapaport, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes ~ Jung

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Roxanne Singer

Psychiatric Medication Provider, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-NC, AGNP-C, CDCES

No matter where your path to wellness may lead, you can trust that I will be there to guide you every step of the way.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering

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