Expert trauma therapy in NYC
Healing Starts Here
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Momentum Psychotherapy is a small group of experienced therapists specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Our work is rooted in deep clinical training and years of experience helping people navigate the complex effects of trauma.
We’re here to offer thoughtful, research-backed support—and to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re navigating the impact of a single event or the lasting effects of childhood trauma, we’re here to help.
If you’re looking for trauma therapy, you’ve come to the right place.
Elizabeth Byrnes, LMHC
Therapist, Momentum NYC
Welcome, I’m Liz Byrnes, LMHC, one of the trauma therapists at Momentum Therapy in NYC.
I want you to know that healing from trauma is possible — no matter how long you’ve been carrying the weight of past experiences. Trauma therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore what you’ve been through, understand how it’s affecting you now, and develop new ways to respond.
Together, we’ll work to help you process painful memories, reduce the intensity of triggers, and build skills that bring more calm, stability, and choice into your life — so you can move forward feeling stronger, lighter, and more yourself again.
Our Approach
We know reaching out for help can be hard. That’s why we start by listening.
At Momentum, we use evidence-based therapies like EMDR, DBT-PE, and somatic approaches—proven methods for trauma recovery. Your healing is personal, so our approach is tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
It all begins with a free phone consultation to learn about your history, needs, and hopes for therapy. From there, we’ll match you with the right therapist and plan the best path forward for your healing.
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EMDR iis a structured therapy that helps people heal from trauma by processing distressing memories in a new, less overwhelming way. It uses bilateral stimulation—often through eye movements—to support the brain’s natural healing process. EMDR allows you to release the emotional charge of past experiences without needing to relive every detail.
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Somatic Therapy focuses on how trauma is held in the body, not just the mind. Through gentle, body-based techniques, it helps you become more aware of physical sensations, release stored tension, and regulate your nervous system. This approach can restore a sense of safety and connection from the inside out.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helps people heal from trauma by identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs related to the event. It focuses on shifting patterns of guilt, shame, or blame that often keep trauma symptoms in place. Through structured reflection and dialogue, CPT supports clearer thinking and emotional relief.
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A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people reduce PTSD symptoms by gradually and safely confronting the memories, emotions, and situations they’ve been avoiding. Over time, this process can lessen fear and reactivity, helping you regain a sense of control.
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DBT-PE is a treatment that combines the structure of Prolonged Exposure with the emotion regulation skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It helps people process traumatic memories while staying grounded and safe. This approach is especially helpful for those with high emotional sensitivity or a history of self-harm.
