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Trauma Counseling

Most people will experience trauma at some point in their lives

 

Most people will experience trauma at some point in their lives, whether it’s a car accident, abuse, neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to war, or a natural disaster. 

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29 N Airmont Road
Suite 3
Suffern, NY 10901


845-202-9774
info@karenpsychotherapy.com

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Complimentary consultation available by phone.

It is important to note that traumas do not only happen in dramatic settings. Traumas can also be experienced while standing up in front of your 4th-grade class, who snicker because of your glasses. Many of us have been exposed to or experienced trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic and other current events.

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People can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends. Yet, others may struggle with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress even after the event has long passed.

If you are experiencing traumatic distress, the support and guidance of a therapist can be fundamental for healing.

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Some signs that you are having a difficult time with trauma are:

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  • Avoidance: Avoiding locations, sights, situations, and sounds that remind you of the event. Often accompanied by anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt.

  • Re-experiencing trauma: Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks.

  • Hyperarousal: Anger, irritability, aggressive, reckless behavior–including self-harm, hypervigilance and sleep disturbance.

  • Negative Mood: Loss of interest in activities once considered enjoyable

  • Cognitive Difficulties: Difficulty remembering traumatic event details.

  • Behavioral Changes: Changes in habits or behavior since the trauma.

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Research shows EMDR, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and group psychotherapy are effective forms of trauma treatment. There’s hope you can remedy your suffering.

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If you or someone you know has many of these trauma symptoms, I invite you to contact me today and get relief and help with EMDR, DBR, or CBT.

EMDR Therapy for Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories and reduce distressing symptoms. EMDR can be effective for experiences such as PTSD, panic, intrusive memories, and triggers that feel “stuck,” even when the trauma occurred years ago.

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DBR Therapy for Trauma

DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps heal deep nervous system responses connected to fear, shock, and shame. DBR works slowly and gently, often without needing to retell painful events in detail, and can be especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by their reactions or who have struggled to feel lasting relief in other approaches.

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CBT Therapy for Trauma

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand how trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT can help reduce anxiety, improve coping skills, and challenge unhelpful patterns so you can feel more in control, grounded, and able to move forward.

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