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

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

Chana Lampner, LCSW, ATR-P

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Art Therapist

The best way out is through.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Rocheli Sternheim, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Nahum Spirn

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

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

Avigail Teiler, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker

Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that really isn't you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.

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

Alyssa Jaffe, LMHC-D, PMH-C

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

With Support, Hope and Resilience Emerge!

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Ariela Bellin

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

EMDR & Trauma Specialist

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

Malka Akhenblit, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🔥 Energetic

Barry Granek, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I help Jewish men and couples struggling with emotional and physical connection with building strong relationships and restoring intimacy.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Devorah Leah Knobloch, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work

You may not be able to calm every storm, but you can learn to calm your own, and that's a beautiful start

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🐣 Out of the box

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