EMDR Therapy FOR PTSD & COMPLEX TRAUMA
in California & NEW YORK


Reclaim Your Identity After PTSD and Complex Trauma

Patricia Alvarado - EMDR therapist

You often struggle with heightened anxiety, hypervigilance, and a persistent sense of fear or dread, even in seemingly non-threatening situations.

Emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships are common, leaving you feeling isolated and disconnected from loved ones.

If you are struggling with PTSD and complex trauma you might feel:

  • overwhelming emotions

  • psychological flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts that make it difficult to feel safe or at peace

  • challenges regulating your emotions

  • outbursts of anger

  • profound sadness

  • feelings of helplessness

  • a deep sense of hopelessness

  • self-doubt and questions concerning your self worth

  • struggles with thoughts of self-harm

You might be experiencing physical symptoms like: 

  • chronic pain

  • headaches

  • fatigue

  • difficulty with concentration

  • memory issues

  • lack of motivation

  • easily overwhelmed

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Therapy can lead you to move from a state of constant fear, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness to one of greater emotional stability, self-awareness, and resilience.

Through therapy, you can process traumatic memories in a safe environment, reducing the intensity and frequency of flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts. This allows you to regain a sense of safety and control over your life.

As we work through your trauma, you will often experience a significant reduction in anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, leading to improved mood and a renewed sense of hope. Therapy can help you develop healthier coping mechanisms, enabling you to manage triggers and emotional responses more effectively. Over time, you can rebuild trust in others, enhance your relationships, and reconnect with loved ones in meaningful ways.

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Don’t just survive. Learn to thrive.

Therapy can foster a stronger sense of self-worth and empowerment. You will learn to set boundaries, assert your needs, and cultivate self-compassion, all of which contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life. 

Ultimately, this involves moving from a place of survival to one of thriving, where you can live with greater purpose, joy, and resilience, no longer defined by your trauma but empowered by your journey of healing.

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