Expert Trauma Therapy in Westchester, NY: Find Your Path to Healing
Trauma therapy available virtually across the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed. it means the damage no longer controls our lives.
Understanding Trauma: More Than What Meets the Eye
Trauma isn't just about the big, life-altering events – it's about how your body and mind process experiences. As a specialized trauma therapist, I define trauma as:
Any experience that overwhelms your nervous system's natural ability to cope, whether through its intensity, suddenness, or both.
While many associate trauma with severe events like sexual abuse, physical violence, or combat exposure, trauma's reach extends far beyond these experiences. Your feelings are valid, and your experience matters.
It is not the event that determines whether something is traumatic to you, but your experience of the event and what it means to you.
Why Work with Dr. Minerva?
Here's what I want you to know first: Trauma work isn't just my profession – it's deeply personal. Like many of my clients, I know what it's like to feel like your past is running the show. But I also know, both personally and professionally, that transformation is absolutely possible with the right support and approach.
For over a decade, I've walked alongside hundreds of clients on their healing journeys. Sure, I've got the fancy training in EMDR and IFS (and I love being a therapy nerd about these powerful tools!), but what my clients really appreciate is that I get it. I create a space where you can bring your whole story – messy parts and all – without fear of judgment. No rushing, no pushing, just steady support and genuine connection.
Whether you're dealing with childhood stuff, work trauma, or things you're not even sure "count" as trauma (spoiler: they probably do), we'll move at whatever pace feels right for you. My style? Think of me as your knowledgeable, supportive guide who happens to have both the expertise and the real-life understanding of what this journey looks like.
Signs You May Need Trauma Support
Do you experience?:
Feeling constantly on edge or unable to relax
Difficulty maintaining relationships or trust issues
Unexplained anxiety or depression
Physical symptoms without clear medical cause
Recurring nightmares or flashbacks
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Your Experience Matters: Common Sources of Trauma
Trauma can arise from various life experiences, including:
Childhood neglect or abandonment
Relationship betrayal or emotional abuse
Career-related trauma (especially for healthcare workers and first responders)
Toxic workplace culture
Racial trauma and discrimination
Sudden loss or grief
Medical trauma or chronic illness
Complex PTSD
Your Journey: How Trauma Therapy Can Change the Game For You
Real talk: imagine waking up one day and realizing your past no longer has a chokehold on your present. Not just surviving – but actually thriving. This isn't some far-off dream – it's exactly what my clients experience when we work together:
Finally feel like YOU again – transform that constant on-edge feeling into actual, honest-to-God peace and comfort in your own skin.
Build relationships that light you up – create genuine connections where you can be unapologetically yourself with rock-solid boundaries.
Get your brain back – replace those exhausting thought spirals with mental clarity and presence in the moment.
Sleep like you mean it – trade the tossing and turning for deep, peaceful rest you forgot was possible.
Own your story – move from "what's wrong with me?" to "look how far I've come." Your past happened, but it no longer runs the show.
Trust your gut again – make decisions with confidence and let your natural intuition guide you forward.
Parent with confidence – break free from old patterns and become the parent you want to be, not the one trauma programmed you to be.
Trauma therapy with Dr. Minerva can help you overcome your past and take the steps needed towards a meaningful life. But How?
Living with trauma can feel like running a marathon with weights on your shoulders – it impacts everything from your relationships to your career performance. But here's what's possible: your brain and body have an incredible capacity to heal. If you're feeling stuck in your recovery journey, specialized trauma therapy can help you move forward.
I specialize in two powerful, evidence-based approaches that have helped countless clients transform their lives:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
This innovative therapy helps your brain naturally process traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and freeing you from their grip. EMDR can help you:
Process difficult memories without reliving them
Reduce anxiety and emotional triggers
Experience faster relief compared to traditional talk therapy
Create lasting positive changes in your beliefs about yourself
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps you connect with your inner wisdom and natural healing abilities. Through this approach, you'll:
Understand and heal different parts of yourself
Develop deep self-compassion and inner harmony
Access your authentic Self to guide healing
Build lasting emotional resilience
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Your Path to Transformation
Imagine waking up feeling light, confident, and ready to embrace life's opportunities. Through our work together, you'll:
Break free from trauma's grip on your daily life
Feel confident in your closest relationships
Trust your decisions and inner wisdom
Feel empowered to pursue your goals
Experience joy and connection without the shadow of past trauma
Ready to reclaim your life? Let's talk about how these powerful approaches can work for you. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward the life you deserve.
ARE YOU READY TO BEGIN Trauma THERAPY?
Trauma therapy is available virtually in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida. If you are ready to work together or have any questions, schedule a 15- minute consultation here.
Additional Therapy Services Across Westchester County and throughout the states of NY, NJ & FL
Besides trauma therapy, our practice also specializes in anxiety therapy, therapy for moms, therapy for entrepreneurs and creatives, therapy for executive and professional women, and in specialized techniques such as EMDR and IFS Therapy. If you want to explore these options further, let’s connect!
