Trauma/Difficult History

Trauma/Difficult History

TRAUMA/DIFFICULT HISTORY

Understanding The Lasting Impact

Trauma is a pervasive problem. It results from exposure to an incident or a series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life threatening with lasting effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social and emotional well being.

OUR APPROACH TO TRAUMA THERAPY

Safe, Supportive Care For Lasting Recovery

At NYC Psychotherapy Cooperative, we provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can begin to process painful experiences without fear of judgment. Our therapists use trauma-informed approaches—drawing from psychodynamic therapy, grounding techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies—to help reduce distress and build resilience. Healing from trauma is not about forgetting the past but about reclaiming strength, restoring self-trust, and finding new ways to live fully.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Real Stories Of Healing, Growth, And Renewed Connection

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Experienced, Compassionate Therapists
Dedicated To Your Healing

Rita Gazarik, LCSW

Couples and family therapist | 30+ years

Helps partners and families slow down, understand, and move forward together.

Brannan Piper, LCSW

Psychodynamic psychotherapist | 30+ years

A gentle, intuitive listener who helps clients break long-standing patterns.

Mary Hayley, PhD

Psychoanalyst and psychotherapist | 20+ years

Pairs psychoanalytic depth with a warm, practical presence in every session.

Schedule Your Free 30 Min. Virtual Consultation

Speak with a licensed therapist, some with over 30 years of experience. No cost,
no card, and no pressure to book a session afterward.

What happens next

1

You reach out, in about a minute

Your message goes straight to our licensed therapists. Never a call center, never a mailing list.

2

You hear back within 1 business day

A real person replies with consultation times that work around your schedule.

3

You talk for 30 minutes, free

Video or phone, whichever feels easier. You decide afterward whether to continue.

    113 University Place 10th Floor. NYC, NY 10003

    Monday - Saturday 9 AM-7 PM

    Nyc Psychotherapy Coop

    We’re licensed psychotherapists, some with 30+ years’ experience, treating a wide range of concerns. We specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-esteem, and childhood-origin issues, plus premarital, couples, and family counseling.

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