TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY
NYC & WESTCHESTER
Whether you’ve lived through a single overwhelming event or years of ongoing experiences, trauma can leave deep marks on daily life. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem impossible to manage. At Body Liberation Collective, our trauma-informed therapy in NYC provides a compassionate, structured path to healing.
What We Treat
Our experienced trauma therapists work with:
PTSD & C-PTSD
Childhood trauma
Relationship & attachment trauma
Medical trauma
Traumatic grief & loss
Intergenerational trauma
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to seek help. If you’ve experienced something that still impacts your life, you deserve support.
What Trauma Therapy Looks Like
We know that confronting trauma can feel frightening or even impossible. Avoidance is common because it once offered protection. In therapy, we honor that survival strategy while gently creating safety to process what happened.
Our goal isn’t to erase your history—it’s to help you reclaim your sense of self, autonomy, and choice. While trauma therapy can be challenging, we’ve witnessed the life-changing results: clients rediscovering hope, resilience, and connection.
Our Approaches
We believe trauma requires more than talk therapy. That’s why our work is grounded in structured, evidence-based modalities:
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Mentalization-Based Narrative Exposure Therapy (MBNET) Mentalization-Based Narrative Exposure Therapy (MBNET) is a therapeutic approach which blends traditional Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with mentalization-based interventions. This approach focuses on integrating implicit and explicit memories, using storytelling as a form of healing. During sessions, clients work alongside their therapist to create a detailed timeline of their life, emphasizing significant traumatic events. As the individual recounts these experiences, fragmented and disjointed memories are reorganized into a clear and structured story. This process helps desensitize emotional reactions, bringing order to chaotic memories and fostering long-term healing. The focus of mentalization-based content is especially useful for processing complex interpersonal trauma
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NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) therapy focuses on healing trauma by addressing the impact of early relational experiences and chronic stress on emotional and physical well-being. It emphasizes the connection between unresolved trauma and current survival patterns, helping individuals develop self-awareness and reconnect with their core identity. By working in the present moment and focusing on strengthening emotional regulation, NARM fosters healing without needing to re-experience past trauma. This approach empowers clients to break free from old coping mechanisms, leading to greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on the brain’s natural healing processes by guiding clients through specific eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while they recall traumatic events. This process helps reduce the emotional charge associated with painful memories, allowing the brain to reframe and integrate these experiences in a healthier way. EMDR therapy is particularly effective for treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms. By targeting and reprocessing traumatic memories, EMDR can help clients achieve lasting emotional relief and improve their overall well-being. Learn more
Ready To take The Next Step?
We know that the process of healing can feel daunting. We are here to guide you as you embark on this journey, at your own pace. We offer sessions in-person in New York City and virtually across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.
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Where Are We Located?
We offer in-person therapy in Scarsdale, NY and virtual sessions across NYC, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Westchester Office
1 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Scarsdale Village, accessible from Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Bronxville, White Plains, Rye, and surrounding Westchester communities