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Trauma Therapist
Brooklyn, New York

At Interborough, we understand the profound impact that trauma can have on your life. Our dedicated team of trauma therapists in Brooklyn specializes in helping individuals navigate their healing journey with compassion and expertise. Whether you’ve experienced recent trauma or are dealing with long-standing issues, our therapists are equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques to guide you towards recovery.

We provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and reclaim your sense of self. Our approach is personalized to fit your unique needs, ensuring that your path to healing is as effective and empowering as possible.

 

TL;DR

Interborough’s trauma therapists in Brooklyn provide compassionate, personalized care for individuals coping with PTSD and trauma, offering a safe space to process experiences, build coping strategies, and regain stability. Symptoms may include denial, confusion, mood swings, anxiety, guilt, and social withdrawal, often triggered by direct experience, witnessing events, or repeated exposure. IDCC’s board-certified team uses evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), education on substance abuse, and medications like SSRIs or mood stabilizers when necessary, ensuring comprehensive, tailored support for recovery.

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Some additional symptoms of PTSD include:

  • Denial or disbelief
  • Confusion
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Anger
  • Irritability
  • Mood swings
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Guilt, shame, or self-blame
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Feeling disconnected or numb

While PTSD is typically caused by experiencing the event first hand, there are other forms of exposure which can cause PTSD including:

  • Witnessing the event in person as it happens to others (e.g. witnessing a kidnapping)
  • Learning that it occurred to a close family member or close friend (if actual or threatened death ­ must have been violent or accidental: e.g. seeing a friend die in a car accident)
  • Experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the event (e.g. police officers repeatedly exposed to violent murder victims)
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WHY IDCC?

Led by board-certified psychiatrists, the PTSD team at IDCC, has received specialized training to treat various types of trauma. Treatment plans are designed for each individual’s specific needs and all are based on methods that have been proven to be effective. In addition to employing some of the top PTSD mental health professionals in the New York area, IDCC has been chosen by the state of New York to treat special cases requiring highly trained and experienced clinicians due to the rare nature of the events that occurred.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

IDCC’s approach to treat PTSD with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves educating the individual and their family about the symptoms and what is causing the reactions. It is our belief that building a robust support network is vital for recovery. As drug and alcohol abuse is closely related to PTSD, clinicians also facilitate education sessions on substance abuse. This helps if substance abuse is present or helps avoid future issues.
The most common medications used for treating PTSD are antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medications work by raising levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. This helps to improve communication between nerve cells, leading to improved mood and decreased anxiety.

This in turn allows the brain to cope with processing the distressing event that was experienced. In cases where symptoms include rage or anger, mood stabilizers may be used as well.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Impact of Trauma and PTSD

    • Trauma can have long-lasting emotional and psychological effects.

    • PTSD symptoms may include denial, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anger, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, guilt, shame, sadness, withdrawal, and emotional numbness.

    • PTSD can result not only from directly experiencing trauma but also from witnessing it, learning about traumatic events affecting close ones, or repeated exposure to distressing details.

  • IDCC’s Expertise

    • Trauma therapy is led by board-certified psychiatrists and specially trained PTSD professionals.

    • IDCC is recognized by the State of New York to handle rare and complex trauma cases.

    • Treatment is personalized to meet each individual’s unique needs.

  • Treatment Approaches

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on understanding symptoms, addressing reactions, and building coping strategies.

    • Support Network: Therapy emphasizes the importance of family and social support for recovery.

    • Substance Abuse Education: Addresses the link between trauma/PTSD and drug or alcohol use.

    • Medication: SSRIs (antidepressants) are commonly used to improve mood, sleep, and reduce anxiety; mood stabilizers may be prescribed for symptoms such as rage or anger.

  • Therapy Goals

    • Provide a safe and supportive environment for healing.

    • Equip individuals with coping skills to reclaim self-confidence and stability.

    • Reduce PTSD symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

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