expert trauma treatment in nyc
our approach
At Momentum Psychotherapy, we offer trauma treatment that is personal, collaborative, and research-backed. We begin with a complimentary consultation to learn about your story—what’s brought you to therapy, what you hope for, and what you’ve tried before. Then we match you with a skilled therapist and choose the evidence-based approach (or combination of approaches) that best fits your unique history, symptoms, and goals.
Some of the factors we consider when selecting a treatment path include:
- Type and duration of trauma (e.g. single incident, complex or developmental trauma) -
- Current symptoms such as avoidance, flashbacks, emotional reactivity, or dissociation -
- Your capacity for emotional regulation and stability -
- Somatic responses (how trauma shows up in the body) -
- Readiness for exposure-based work -
- Previous therapy experiences and preferences -
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your healing process is shaped by you—and guided by treatments proven to work.
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emdr
Eye movement desensitization & reprocessing helps the brain reprocess distressing memories without talking through every detail. Through guided bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), EMDR supports the nervous system in integrating trauma in a way that reduces emotional reactivity and distress.
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somatic therapy
Trauma is often stored within the body. Somatic therapy helps you tune into physical sensations, build body awareness, and restore a sense of safety and regulation. This approach can be especially helpful if talking about trauma more directly feels overwhelming or inaccessible.
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cpt
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) focuses on how trauma shapes your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world. It helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns—such as guilt, shame, or mistrust—and develop more balanced, empowering perspectives.
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prolonged exposure
This approach to trauma supports healing by gently and systematically confronting trauma-related memories and triggers in a safe and structured way. Over time, this therapeutic process helps reduce avoidance and restore a sense of control.
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dbt-pe
DBT-PE combines the emotion regulation skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the structured trauma work of Prolonged Exposure. It’s especially helpful for those dealing with trauma alongside intense emotions, self-harm, or difficulty with impulse control.
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narrative exposure therapy
NET is a brief, structured intervention that supports individuals in constructing a coherent narrative of their life, placing traumatic experiences in context. Often used with refugees or people with multiple traumatic events.