Trauma Therapy

Trauma leaves its mark not only on our memories but on our bodies, our relationships, and our sense of safety in the world. Whether you experienced a single overwhelming event, prolonged childhood adversity, sexual abuse, or the kind of complex relational trauma that is difficult to name, the effects can ripple through every part of your life — long after the events themselves are over.

In my Manhattan practice, I work with individuals who are ready to begin processing their trauma in a safe, carefully paced therapeutic environment. I do not believe in pushing clients to revisit painful experiences before they are ready. Instead, I focus first on building a foundation of safety and trust. From that foundation, we explore the ways trauma has shaped your beliefs about yourself and others, your emotional responses, and your patterns in relationships and daily life.

Trauma therapy requires a therapist who can sit with difficult material without flinching — and who has the clinical depth to guide the process skillfully. With over thirty years of experience and specialized training as an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I am particularly equipped to work with individuals whose trauma includes sexual dimensions. I also work with trauma that stems from loss, accidents, medical experiences, emotional abuse, and other sources. Whatever you have been through, my approach is the same: warmth, steadiness, and an unwavering commitment to your healing.

If you have been carrying the weight of trauma — whether recent or from long ago — I encourage you to contact me to schedule a consultation at my Upper East Side office. You do not have to have the words for what happened in order to begin.