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Liz Co, Therapist in NY & NJ

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Trauma-focused therapy

In a nutshell: Trauma-focused therapy provides support and structure for the process of healing the emotional wounds, and the related behaviors, that trauma can leave in its wake. 

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What is trauma?

Trauma is not one thing. Many different experiences can create it. And the way we react to and process those experiences differs from person to person. Trauma can be especially complicated if it occurred during childhood or continued over a period of time.

A person struggling with trauma may show anger, fear, nightmares, flashbacks, or emotional distance. There could signs that may not even seem related to the traumatic experiences.

The Healing Process

There are therapies that have been shown to help relieve the effects of trauma. And recent research about newer methods has been promising.

The experience of trauma differs so much from person to person. And addressing trauma can be an intense experience. So we will use an approach that responds to what you need at a given time.

The first step in any treatment of trauma in therapy is to learn and practice skills to manage overwhelming feelings that may come up. We need to establish a sense of safety—and the ability to return to that feeling— before beginning to address traumatic experiences.

Trauma-focused CBT

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) has been shown to help relieve symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This method focuses on exploring what ideas a person developed about the traumatic experiences. For example, it is fairly common for a person to feel some responsibility for the traumatic event, even when that is clearly not the case. In TF-CBT, we work to identify those ideas, examine them logically, and find more accurate—and less harmful—ways to think about the experiences.

 

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Phone

(845) 210-6600

Address

42 Main Street
Suite 202
Nyack, NY 10960

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Where are you?

• In Rockland County, NY
• About 10 minutes from Bergen County, NJ
• Just across the Tappan Zee Bridge from Westchester County

Any of these sound familiar?

  • • You are ready for the deep dive to make lasting changes
  • • You use prefixes to describe yourself:
    half, multi, mixed, bi...
  • • You're ready to connect with who you are, where you belong, and how you want to show up in the world.

Let's talk. Schedule your free 15-minute consult online or give me a call at (845) 210-6600.

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Money Talk

Talking about money can be loaded for many people. In our work together, we're going to face that head on. And in doing that, we'll be able to explore other places in your life where money affects your thoughts, feelings, and choices. So to start us off...

  • • My professional fee: $265 currently, with periodic increases
  • • Insurance: I am out-of-network, and happy to provide paperwork if your plan offers reimbursement
  • • Sliding scale: These spots are currently filled
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