IMPACT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
TRAUMA THERAPY IN WESTCHESTER, NY
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma and PTSD Recovery
Trauma can feel overwhelming, leaving you trapped in cycles of fear, anxiety, and painful memories that interfere with daily life.
At IMPACT Psychological Services in Westchester, we understand that healing from trauma requires more than just talking about what happened; it requires specialized, evidence-based approaches delivered with genuine compassion and expertise.
Our integrative trauma therapy combines proven therapeutic techniques with personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique experience and healing goals. Located in the heart of Westchester County, our practice provides a safe, supportive environment where you can process difficult experiences at your own pace, develop healthy coping strategies, and reclaim control over your life.
The journey to recovery doesn't have to be walked alone. Our experienced clinicians bring advanced postdoctoral training in trauma treatment, ensuring you receive the highest quality care while feeling truly heard and understood throughout your healing process.
OCD therapy at IMPACT Psychological Services focuses on evidence-based treatments specifically designed for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Trauma therapy at IMPACT Psychological Services addresses the complex psychological and emotional impacts of traumatic experiences, including childhood abuse, accidents, violence, loss, and other life-altering events.
Our comprehensive approach recognizes that trauma affects each person differently, requiring individualized treatment strategies that honor your unique story and support your specific recovery goals.
Our therapeutic process begins with creating absolute safety and trust, allowing you to share your experiences without judgment or pressure. We utilize evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches, adapting our methods to match your comfort level and therapeutic needs. This integrative approach helps you process traumatic memories, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your life.
Throughout treatment, we focus on building your resilience and empowering you with practical tools for managing trauma symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Our clinicians work collaboratively with you to identify triggers, develop grounding techniques, and strengthen your support systems, ensuring sustainable progress toward lasting recovery.
The healing process unfolds gradually, with our team providing consistent support and guidance as you navigate the challenges of recovery. We celebrate each milestone in your journey, helping you recognize your strength and progress while maintaining realistic expectations about the healing timeline that works best for you.
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KEY BENEFITS
Take the First Step Towards Healing
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At IMPACT Psychological Services, we employ only the most effective, research-supported trauma therapies to ensure you receive optimal care. Our clinicians are trained in specialized modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT, approaches proven to help individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce PTSD symptoms.
These evidence-based methods are particularly valuable for Westchester residents who may have experienced various forms of trauma, from childhood experiences to more recent events like accidents or workplace incidents. Our integrative approach means we can adapt and combine techniques based on your specific needs and comfort level, ensuring your treatment plan evolves with your progress.
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Your healing journey requires absolute safety and confidentiality, which is why our Westchester practice is designed to provide maximum comfort and privacy. Located in a peaceful Mamaroneck setting, our therapeutic space offers a sanctuary where you can explore difficult emotions and memories without fear of judgment or exposure. The confidential nature of our practice is particularly important for trauma survivors who may feel vulnerable or concerned about privacy, especially in close-knit Westchester communities where discretion matters.
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols and create physical spaces that feel more like a comfortable living room than a clinical office, helping you feel at ease during sessions. Our commitment to safety extends beyond confidentiality to include emotional safety, ensuring you never feel pressured to share more than you're ready to discuss.
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Every trauma story is different, which is why our approach at IMPACT focuses on creating completely individualized treatment plans that honor your specific experiences and recovery goals. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all methodology, our clinicians take time to understand your unique history, current symptoms, cultural background, and personal strengths to develop a treatment approach that feels right for you.
This personalized care is especially valuable in Westchester's diverse community, where individuals from various backgrounds and life experiences seek trauma treatment for different reasons and with different comfort levels. We adjust the pace, techniques, and focus of therapy based on your feedback and progress, ensuring you always feel in control of your healing journey. Whether you prefer a more structured cognitive approach or need gentle, exploratory therapy, we adapt our methods to match your therapeutic style and needs.
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Our trauma therapists bring extensive postdoctoral training and specialized expertise specifically in trauma treatment, ensuring you receive care from professionals who understand the complex nature of traumatic stress and recovery. Dr. Talya Cohen and Dr. Tracy Prout, both founders of IMPACT, have dedicated their careers to helping individuals heal from trauma, bringing years of specialized experience to their practice in Westchester County.
This level of expertise is crucial for trauma recovery, as general therapy approaches may not adequately address the specific neurological and psychological impacts of traumatic experiences. Our clinicians stay current with the latest trauma research and treatment innovations, regularly participating in advanced training to enhance their skills and expand their therapeutic toolkit. For Westchester residents seeking trauma treatment, this means access to cutting-edge approaches and deep clinical understanding without having to travel to New York City.
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Complex trauma, often resulting from repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences, requires specialized understanding and treatment approaches that address both immediate symptoms and deeper psychological impacts. At IMPACT, we recognize that many trauma survivors struggle with multiple, interconnected challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues that stem from their traumatic experiences.
Our comprehensive approach addresses not just the trauma itself but also these secondary effects, helping you rebuild confidence, improve relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth. This holistic perspective is particularly beneficial for Westchester residents who may be managing trauma recovery alongside demanding careers, family responsibilities, and community involvement. We provide tools and strategies that help you function effectively in all areas of life while processing and healing from traumatic experiences.
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Understanding that Westchester residents often juggle demanding schedules between career, family, and community commitments, IMPACT offers flexible treatment options designed to support your healing without adding stress to your life. We provide both in-person therapy at our comfortable Mamaroneck location and secure telehealth options, allowing you to choose the format that works best for your schedule and comfort level.
This flexibility is especially important for trauma survivors who may have good days and challenging days, or who might feel more comfortable starting with virtual sessions before transitioning to in-person care. Our scheduling accommodates various needs, including evening and weekend appointments when possible, ensuring that seeking trauma treatment doesn't create additional barriers in your life. We also coordinate care with other providers when needed, such as psychiatrists or medical doctors, creating a seamless support network for your recovery.
Service Categories
Together, we navigate the journey toward healing, resilience, and positive change. See how we can help you.
Individual Trauma Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions focused specifically on processing traumatic experiences and developing personalized coping strategies. Our individual trauma therapy provides a safe, confidential space where you can work at your own pace with a specialist who understands the complex nature of trauma recovery. Sessions are tailored to your specific experiences and symptoms, utilizing evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CPT, and trauma-focused CBT to help you process difficult memories and reduce PTSD symptoms.
PTSD Treatment
Specialized treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder using proven therapeutic methods to address symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors. Our PTSD treatment combines multiple evidence-based approaches to help you regain control over trauma symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and normalcy in daily life. We work with both recent trauma and long-standing PTSD, adapting our approach based on your specific symptom profile and recovery goals.
Complex Trauma Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for individuals who have experienced repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences, often beginning in childhood. Complex trauma therapy addresses not only the traumatic events themselves but also their impact on identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. Our approach helps you understand trauma's effects on your development and current functioning while building skills for healthy relationships and emotional stability.
Emergency Trauma Response
Immediate support and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute trauma responses or those in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events. Our emergency trauma response provides stabilization, safety planning, and connection to ongoing care resources. This service ensures that trauma survivors receive appropriate support during the most vulnerable period following traumatic experiences.
Trauma-Informed Family Support
When trauma affects one family member, it impacts the entire family system. Our trauma-informed family support helps family members understand trauma's effects and learn how to provide appropriate support while maintaining their own emotional health. This service includes education about trauma responses, communication strategies, and resources for family members who want to be part of the healing process.
Our Process
STEP ONE
Initial Consultation and Assessment
Your trauma recovery journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where we assess your current symptoms, trauma history, and support systems while establishing safety and trust. During this initial session, we take time to understand your unique experiences without pressure to share more than you're comfortable discussing. We also conduct a thorough safety assessment to ensure you have appropriate support and coping strategies in place. This foundation-building phase typically involves 1-2 sessions and sets the stage for effective trauma treatment by establishing therapeutic rapport and creating your personalized treatment plan.
STEP TWO
Stabilization and Coping Skills Development
Before processing traumatic memories, we focus on building your emotional stability and developing effective coping strategies for managing trauma symptoms. This phase involves learning grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and other tools that help you feel more in control when trauma symptoms arise. We also work on identifying triggers and developing personalized strategies for managing flashbacks, anxiety, or dissociation. This stabilization period varies for each individual but typically spans several weeks to ensure you feel equipped to handle the deeper work ahead.
STEP THREE
Trauma Processing and Memory Integration
Once you feel stable and ready, we begin the careful process of addressing traumatic memories using evidence-based techniques like EMDR or other specialized approaches. This phase involves processing specific traumatic experiences in a controlled, safe environment while helping your brain integrate these memories in healthier ways. We move at your pace, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed or re-traumatized during this crucial phase of healing. The processing phase length varies significantly based on trauma complexity and individual needs.
STEP FOUR
Recovery Integration and Relapse Prevention
The final phase focuses on integrating your healing progress into daily life and developing long-term strategies for maintaining your recovery. We work on strengthening relationships, building confidence, and creating meaning from your healing experience. This phase also involves developing a comprehensive relapse prevention plan that helps you recognize early warning signs and maintain the progress you've made. We gradually reduce session frequency while ensuring you feel confident in your ability to continue thriving independently.
Our Approach
At IMPACT Psychological Services, our trauma therapy approach is grounded in the understanding that healing happens within the context of safety, trust, and genuine human connection.
We believe that trauma recovery is not just about eliminating symptoms, but about reclaiming your sense of wholeness, rebuilding confidence in your ability to navigate life's challenges, and rediscovering your innate resilience and strength.
Our integrative methodology combines the most effective evidence-based trauma treatments with a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors your unique experience and cultural background. We recognize that trauma affects each person differently, and our approach adapts to your specific needs, comfort level, and healing timeline. Rather than rushing toward predetermined outcomes, we move at your pace, ensuring you always feel in control of your recovery process.
We draw from multiple therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy, selecting and combining techniques based on what works best for your specific situation. This flexibility allows us to address not only the traumatic experiences themselves but also their ripple effects on relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Our clinicians maintain a trauma-informed perspective throughout treatment, recognizing that symptoms like avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness are natural responses to traumatic experiences rather than personal failings.
For our Westchester community, this approach means receiving sophisticated, specialized trauma treatment within a local practice that understands the unique pressures and opportunities of living in this dynamic region. We help you integrate your healing into your real-world context, whether that involves managing career demands, family responsibilities, or community involvement, ensuring your recovery enhances rather than disrupts your daily life.
FAQs
IMPACT Psychological Services has been providing specialized mental health care to the Westchester community from our Mamaroneck location, offering trauma therapy with advanced clinical expertise and evidence-based approaches. Founded by Dr. Talya Cohen and Dr. Tracy Prout, both licensed clinical psychologists with extensive trauma treatment experience.
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If you're experiencing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional numbness, or feeling "stuck" after a difficult experience, trauma-specific therapy may be more beneficial than general counseling. Trauma therapy uses specialized techniques designed to address how traumatic experiences are stored in memory and impact your nervous system. Our initial consultation can help determine whether trauma-focused treatment is right for your situation.
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Yes, our clinicians are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other evidence-based trauma therapies. EMDR is particularly effective for processing traumatic memories and is available both in our Mamaroneck office and through specialized telehealth platforms. We'll discuss whether EMDR is appropriate for your specific situation during your initial consultation.
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Trauma recovery timelines vary significantly based on factors like trauma complexity, support systems, and individual resilience. Some clients notice initial relief from symptoms within the first few sessions, while deeper healing often unfolds over several months. We focus on sustainable progress rather than quick fixes, ensuring your healing is thorough and lasting.
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We are out-of-network providers but have partnered with Mentaya to help clients maximize their out-of-network benefits for therapy services. This often significantly reduces your out-of-pocket costs while allowing you to work with specialized trauma therapists. We provide all necessary documentation for insurance reimbursement.
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Family involvement can be very beneficial when appropriate and desired by the client. We offer trauma-informed family sessions and parent coaching to help loved ones understand trauma's effects and learn supportive approaches. The extent of family involvement is always determined by your comfort level and therapeutic needs.