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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Newark, Dayton, Downtown, North Ironbound, or even Seventh Avenue, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Newark, NJ Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Vicelys Huang
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explore thinking patterns, process an array of emotions, discuss healthier way to manage difficult situations, and continue to grow and heal in this life journey.


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Together, we will:

explore thinking patterns, process an array of emotions, discuss healthier way to manage difficult situations, and continue to grow and heal in this life journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in treating trauma (including PTSD), depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them find healthy ways to feel better. My approach is person center with positive psychology.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Stress
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Collaborate on developing greater insight and awareness of what is concerning you so that you can have more clarity on how to make the changes you seek.


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Collaborate on developing greater insight and awareness of what is concerning you so that you can have more clarity on how to make the changes you seek.

Something to know about my approach is:

My foundation is in psychodynamic and relational therapy and I can draw upon other approaches (e.g., CBT, emotion-focused approaches) depending on what the client is needing. I strive to be flexible and adaptive to what clients are needing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Cultural Identity
  • Emerging Adults
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Dr. Elyse Rocco remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, No...
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Yajaira Hernandez Colon
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I will provide support, active listening, and validation in every meeting. The therapy sessions are a safe space, free of judgment and full of respect and encouragement, where the clients can be themselves.


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I will provide support, active listening, and validation in every meeting. The therapy sessions are a safe space, free of judgment and full of respect and encouragement, where the clients can be themselves.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a clinical social worker, I can support you in your journey to feeling better and regaining control of your life. I have used Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy (TF-CBT).

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Life Changes
  • Relationship Skills
  • Trauma
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Yajaira Hernandez Colon remote and phone therapy in New Jersey, New York
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Lily Kaufmann
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We'll work together to understand how and why painful thoughts and emotions show up for you, and if there are ways you can respond differently when they do.


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We'll work together to understand how and why painful thoughts and emotions show up for you, and if there are ways you can respond differently when they do.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is science-based, compassionate, and collaborative. I want to understand you as a whole person, including what you're struggling with, what you enjoy, and what matters most to you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Lily Kaufmann remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nort...
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Amber Thomason
Together, we will:

Identify a self-care plan, work on tools to manage and understand difficult emotions, work on solutions to problems, improve communication, and identify a plan that is specific to the issues you may be facing.


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Together, we will:

Identify a self-care plan, work on tools to manage and understand difficult emotions, work on solutions to problems, improve communication, and identify a plan that is specific to the issues you may be facing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I try to listen, understand your perspective, then offer questions and tools that allow you to create your own path forward. Each one of us have unique experiences and need to find our own ways in handling them in the context of that experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Trauma
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Amber Thomason remote and phone therapy in New Jersey