Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Trauma, Anxiety, and Relationship Challenges
Evidence-based therapy for trauma in NYC and via telehealth across NY, NJ, CT, MA, VA, and HI.
Evidence-based therapy, tailored to your needs
When you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression or long-standing patterns in how you relate to others, it’s important to work with a therapist who knows how to effectively balance your needs, preferences, and cultural expectations with the most up-to-date research and knowledge available.
That’s what I offer.
I use different cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), including Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), traditional CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions. These treatments are heavily researched, and known to be the most effective, and adaptable—so we can use them to meet your specific goals, not try to fit you into a rigid structure that doesn’t make sense for you.
Here’s what that might look like:
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
When trauma keeps you stuck in a loop of fear and avoidance, PE helps you start facing what you’ve been running from—gradually, safely, and with a plan.
You don’t have to relive everything all at once. You’ll learn how to approach memories, emotions, and situations that may feel threatening but aren’t actually dangerous. This helps your brain and body stop reacting like you’re still in survival mode.
For clients with PTSD, combat trauma, sexual trauma, or other experiences they’ve been avoiding, PE is considered a “gold standard” of care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you get clear on the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—so you can change the patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or day-to-day stress, CBT gives you practical tools to manage what’s coming up, challenge unhelpful thinking, and take action toward the life you actually want.
CBT is one of the most well-researched therapies out there, and it forms the backbone of much of the work I do.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT helps you untangle the beliefs trauma leaves behind—like “I’m not safe,” “It was my fault,” or “I can’t trust anyone.”
We look at how those beliefs developed, how they’re showing up now, and how to shift them into something more balanced and true. This work is structured but collaborative—and often leads to significant shifts in how you see yourself and your relationships.
CPT is especially effective for clients who get stuck in self-blame, shame, or rigid thinking after trauma.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT offers highly effective skills to help people manage intense feelings and behaviors. It may be used alone or as part of a larger treatment plan.
It incorporates mindfulness practices and techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—especially useful for those who dissociate, get easily overwhelmed or struggle with impulsive behaviors when things get intense.
I don’t run full DBT programs, which have both group and individual therapy components. I often teach DBT skills to help clients feel more grounded and in control.
Why it works
Evidence-based treatments are the most researched and effective methods available. They’re also tailored to each individual.
That’s how I use them: We build a trusting relationship and in collaboration, we discuss treatment options, and determine the best plan based on your goals, preferences, and expectations. We’ll adjust as needed and move forward in a way that makes sense for where you are and what you want to change.
You don’t have to guess your way through this.
If you’re looking for therapy that’s grounded in collaboration, compassion, scientific evidence, and based on your specific needs—you’re in the right place. I’ll help you understand what’s contributing your challenges and we’ll work together to build skills, shift patterns, and process what’s holding you back.
You don’t need to know which therapy is right before reaching out. I’m here for that.