PTSD Therapy
You’re wanting to feel more understood and connected to others.
There’s a lot you’re holding onto that feels like you can’t get to a better place without help. It’s not only the feelings of being overwhelmed by the memories that won’t fade, or that anxiety seems to shadow your every move. It’s also the little things, you see people around you having joyful experiences and moving on in their lives, while you are left feeling misunderstood, searching for more joy and wondering why you feel so stuck. It’s not that you don't experience feelings of joy and happiness, they just feel so fleeting, you’re wanting joy and ease in your life that sticks.
Have you recently been diagnosed with PTSD, or believe you might have trauma to address, and you're searching for a highly skilled therapist who provides trauma therapy in NYC and Long Island?
Struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma can feel isolating, but recognizing that you deserve support is the first step toward reclaiming your life.
You're wondering what really is PTSD and trauma?
PTSD is a physiological condition affecting the mind and body that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It often involves flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Symptoms can manifest in many ways, affecting your emotions, relationships, and daily functioning.
Working with a therapist that understands the nuances of PTSD is crucial; it’s not a sign of weakness, but rather a testament to your incredible resilience.
Experiences of trauma are multidimensional
Trauma can be defined as an experience that is physiologically stressful. Have you experienced something that left you feeling overwhelmed, helpless and feeling a loss of control? If yes, then you might have experienced a traumatic experience, psychological trauma leaves you with mental and emotional wounds that feel “stuck” no matter what you do.
It doesn’t have to be something recent that has left you feeling out of sorts, it can also be something that happened long ago, or long periods of stressful times. There are a few common types of trauma.
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Somatic Therapy is a non-pathologizing therapy modality that addresses the whole person—recognizing that it’s not “all in your head” and often our struggles manifest physically. This integrated approach leads to deeper healing as it addresses the information the body is holding onto as well.
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Also referred to as complex trauma. ex: ongoing bullying, chronic childhood neglect, domestic abuse, living in a danger zone such as a war zone, or crime-filled neighborhood, battling a life-threatening illness or facing an ongoing traumatic event.
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These are the commonly overlooked situations that often cause trauma. ex: experiencing a deeply embarrassing or disappointing experience, losing someone close to you (due to death or moving cities), breaking up with a significant relationship in your life, or interacting with someone who is deliberately cold hearted or cruel (at work or in personal life.) This may also include feeling chronically ignored, unseen, or experiencing chronic stress for example: a critical mother, yelling in the home or seeing high family conflict (or complete disconnect from parents) while growing up.
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Traumatic stress refers to the experience of stress related to events you weren't directly involved in but cause you a lot of distress. For example, when you hear about man-made disasters such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, a plane crash, or natural disasters, such as a flood, tornado or fire. Although you may not have been directly impacted, watching the news and seeing horrific images can leave an imprint on your mind and body.
Common types of trauma are:
Why now is the time, we encourage you to reach out.
We deeply understand that it can feel so overwhelming to anticipate the amount of healing ahead of you. You’re feeling like a part of you is scared, another part of you wants to heal right now, and another part of you has so many questions as to how long this journey will take.
Healing from trauma doesn’t happen overnight
You need the space to cry, get angry, to mourn, release stuck pain, and to settle into finding compassion for who you are now, so you can grow into the person you desire to be with strength and resilience.
Life is too short to let past experiences dictate your present, and although it does take time to heal from trauma, our team of skilled therapists at inFlow Creative Arts Therapy won't leave you feeling like you're going in circles.
We create a safe and grounding space, where you can begin to feel supported, seen, heard and understood. Our team helps you feel held throughout the entire process from the free consultation call and years into your healing transformation. Your therapist works with you as a team, to design a specific treatment plan unique to your experiences and needs. A space for you to feel grounded and at ease, where you can settle and grow some roots, knowing the hard times, grief, pain, and uncomfortable parts of trauma healing are tolerable because you’re working with a warm and highly skilled trauma-informed therapist.
Our team of skilled therapists are trained in the latest, science backed and evidence supported trauma therapy in New York. Modalities offered are; EMDR, IFS/Parts Work, Somatics, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts Therapy and more…
What will therapy for PTSD in New York look feel like?
Since there are many causes of trauma, it is multidimensional and unique to each individual. So PTSD and Trauma Therapy in NYC and Long Island will be unique to your specific experiences, addressing both the mind and body. Here’s how it works:
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Holistic and Integrative Approach
We understand that trauma affects more than just your thoughts. Our therapies integrate both mental and physical healing, helping you reconnect with your body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
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Safe Environment
In our supportive, human-to-human approach, you’ll find a space where you can express yourself openly without judgment. Your experiences and feelings are valid, and our team of trauma-informed staff are here to listen.
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Processing Trauma
We’ll guide you through evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR, Art Therapy and Somatic Therapy, which allow you to process and integrate traumatic memories in a way that feels not too much and promotes lasting healing.
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Building Resilience
As you learn coping strategies and techniques to manage symptoms and heal your nervous system, you’ll also discover your own strengths. Together, we’ll cultivate resilience, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Learn more about nervous system resilience here.
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Empowerment
Our goal is to empower you to reclaim your narrative. You are not defined by your trauma; instead, you can emerge from it feeling resilient and more self-aware.
Settle and grow roots in the present, let go of the wounds from the past.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected, there is a therapist on our team that deeply understands.The weight of trauma can affect your relationships, career, and overall sense of self, making it hard to trust. Knowing you're with a therapist who embraces their humanity and lived experiences (unique wisdom to help them be the best therapist that can be for you) is crucial. You deserve to live fully, experiencing joy and connection without the shadows of trauma. And that joy and connection should include your therapy experience. Our skilled therapists take a human to human approach, using attachment and relational approaches to address the deeply human pains we experience, and use expressive and body-based modalities that invite playfulness and joy into the healing experience.
A Human Connection
This journey is about more than just technique, certifications or “the expert”; it’s about forming a genuine connection. Our therapists are here as fellow humans, ready to walk alongside you in your healing process. Your therapist will have their own unique wisdom, beaming from their own authentic human experience, helping you connect on a “real” level. We believe in the power of empathy, understanding, and shared humanity to foster lasting change. You’re not just a client; you’re a person with a unique story, and we’re honored to be part of your journey.
We are a team of trauma therapists in Long Island and New York who are here to help you heal from trauma and live your life to its fullest potential.
Click the button below to schedule your free consultation and to schedule your session virtually or at our Merrick office in Long Island NY.
You’ve shown incredible strength by acknowledging your struggle with PTSD and Trauma. Now, let’s take the next step together. PTSD and Trauma therapy in NYC and Long Island at inFlow Creative Arts Therapy, can help you transform your pain into healing, offering you the tools to live a life filled with connection, confidence, and joy.
Are you ready to explore how therapy can support your healing? Contact us today to learn more and schedule a consultation. Your path to a brighter future starts now.