When we hear the word “trauma,” we often imagine something dramatic—a singular event, a visible rupture. But in reality, trauma can be quiet. It can take the form of emotional neglect, chronic stress, subtle invalidations, or the long-term erosion of safety and self-trust.
At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we recognize that trauma is not defined by what happened, but by how it lives on in your body, emotions, and sense of self. Whether it’s a persistent feeling of being “too much,” unexplained fatigue, or tension that never quite goes away—these experiences aren’t flaws. They’re your nervous system’s way of protecting you.
Trauma Isn’t Always Loud—But It’s Still Valid
So many of our clients come to us carrying the invisible weight of developmental trauma, relational wounding, or ongoing emotional disconnection. They may not have words for what happened, but their body remembers.
You might be feeling:
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Disconnected from your emotions
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Stuck in cycles of self-blame or shame
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Tired of “pushing through” but unsure how to stop
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Like you’ve outgrown survival strategies that once served you
Therapy offers a chance to slow down and begin listening inward—to relearn what safety feels like, in your body and in relationship.
Rewriting the Story Trauma Told You
Trauma often distorts your inner narrative, anchoring painful moments in the present and making it feel like the past is still happening. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we help clients reclaim their stories through Narrative Therapy—an approach that separates you from your problem and empowers you to reframe experiences with compassion and agency. We also offer mind-body therapies that support healing beyond words:
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AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy): Helps undo aloneness and support emotional processing through secure connection
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Targets trauma at the root, helping you reprocess distressing memories
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IFS (Internal Family Systems): Helps you understand and tend to the protective parts within you
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Somatic Experiencing: Supports nervous system regulation through body-based awareness and release
Together, these approaches help you integrate your story, release what your body has held, and build trust in yourself again.
You Deserve Support That Sees the Whole You
Healing isn’t about forgetting the past—it’s about learning how to live with it differently. It’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that went quiet, finding new ways to feel grounded, and rewriting your story with compassion.
✨ If you’re carrying the quiet weight of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone.
📍 We offer in-person sessions near Grand Central and virtual therapy across New York.
🖤 Accepting Aetna & offering a sliding scale
