Trauma Therapy in Paramus — Heal Safely, At Your Pace
Start Processing Trauma in a Safe, Supportive Way
You don’t have to retell every detail to feel better. We start with safety and steadiness—grounding skills, a clear plan, and sessions that move only as fast as you want. When you’re ready, we use proven approaches (like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT/CPT or exposure) to help your brain process what happened so the spikes ease, sleep improves, and everyday life feels workable again. In-person in Paramus or secure telehealth, with daytime and after-work appointments.
Start Trauma Therapy with Confidence
If you’re ready to feel lighter—or just want to understand your options—let’s talk it through. Call 201-627-9655 or verify your insurance in minutes so we can confirm benefits and book the earliest session that fits your schedule.
What Is Trauma Therapy?
“Trauma therapy” refers to a set of evidence-based approaches that help your brain and body safely process overwhelming experiences and reduce symptoms like hyperarousal, intrusive memories, avoidance, and shame. Depending on your goals and history, your plan may include trauma-focused CBT/CPT, prolonged exposure, and/or EMDR, all recommended in major clinical guidelines for adults with PTSD.
How CBT helps
- Lowers reactivity to triggers and intrusive memories
- Builds grounding and emotion-regulation skills for daily life
- Replaces stuck beliefs (“It was my fault,” “I’m not safe”) with more adaptive ones
What to Expect at Garden State Counseling
1) Private assessment & stabilization
We map symptoms, triggers, and strengths—and build a safety/skills toolkit so sessions feel doable.
2) Your trauma-focused plan
We’ll recommend the right mix (e.g., CBT/CPT, exposure, EMDR), cadence, and between-session practices—always paced to your consent and capacity.
3) Targeted reprocessing & skills
Gently process key memories while building coping (grounding, sleep/routine support, boundary work).
4) Review & next steps
Track progress together, then step down or transition to maintenance as you’re ready.
Why Choose Trauma Therapy at Garden State Counseling
- Guided by science, shaped around you. Proven methods, explained simply, with progress you can feel and measure.
- Support that works together. We can combine practical, skills-based therapy with trauma-focused methods (including EMDR) and, if helpful, coordinate with your medication prescriber or recovery program so your care feels seamless.
- Easy to get to in Paramus. We’re just off Routes 4 and 17 with free parking—minutes from Westfield Garden State Plaza and Paramus Park.
Who Trauma Therapy Helps
- PTSD and complex trauma (childhood, medical, relational, or single-event)
- Anxiety, panic, sleep disturbance, and startle/hypervigilance
- Shame, guilt, or stuck beliefs after difficult experiences
- Co-occurring depression or substance-use recovery support
Why Trauma Therapy Matters: Research & Statistics
National Institute of Mental Health. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). NIMH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d., https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Adverse Childhood Experiences.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 Oct. 2024, www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder. 2023, https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/mh/ptsd/
Milligan, Tiffany, et al. “Loss of PTSD Diagnosis in Response to Evidence-Based Treatments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 82, no. 7, 1 July 2025, pp. 718–727. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0695
Watkins, Laura E., et al. “Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions.” Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, vol. 12, 2 Nov. 2018, article 258, doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00258.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6224348/
New Jersey Department of Health. Mental Distress (Indicator Summary). New Jersey Department of Health, www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/MentalDistress.html
New Jersey Department of Health. “Suicide by Year, New Jersey and the United States.” NJSHAD: New Jersey State Health Assessment Data, https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/view/Suicide.year.html
Trauma Therapy Near Me in Paramus
We’re easy to reach: Our office sits just off Route 17 and Route 4, with free parking on site. That means whether you’re coming from Ridgewood, Hackensack, or anywhere in Bergen County, getting to us is simple and low-stress.
Nearby spots clients often enjoy after sessions:
- Van Saun County Park & Bergen County Zoo — wide walking trails, picnic areas, and a peaceful setting to decompress.
- Westfield Garden State Plaza — one of the largest malls in New Jersey, just minutes away, with quick dining options and space to take a breather.
- Paramus Park Mall — a quieter shopping option if you prefer less foot traffic.
- The George Washington Bridge Overlook & Fort Lee Historic Park — a short drive, offering river views and green space to reset.
- Saddle River County Park — biking and walking trails along the water for steady, calming movement.
- Local wellness spots — yoga studios, coffee shops, and fitness centers within a few blocks that clients sometimes use to extend their self-care routine.
Garden State Counseling:
Insurance & Costs for Trauma Therapy
Many plans cover all or part of outpatient therapy. We’ll verify your benefits in minutes and explain copays or deductibles before you start.
Or call 201-627-9655 and we’ll check with you.
Other Programs We Offer Alongside Trauma Therapy
- EMDR — reprocess stuck memories so the emotional charge fades.
- CBT — practical tools to change thought/behavior patterns.
- DBT — skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and relationships.
- Depression Therapy — mood support and routine rebuilding.
- Anxiety Therapy — calming the body, challenging worry, graded exposure.
- Anger Management — impulse control, boundary-setting, de-escalation.
Not sure what fits? Call 201-627-9655 or verify your insurance to get started.
Levels of Care We Can Help You Access at Garden State Counseling
Detox (Medical Withdrawal Management) — safe stabilization if substances are present; we coordinate trusted referrals and hold your therapy spot.
Residential (24/7 Support) — short-term live-in care; we align aftercare so trauma therapy continues at home.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) — high-structure daytime treatment with skills practice and a plan to step down.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — flexible, a few days per week; keep progress moving while you work or care for family.
Trauma Therapy FAQs
Not necessarily. Many trauma therapies (including EMDR and some exposure-based approaches) focus on targeted processing and present-day coping rather than prolonged retelling.
Timelines vary by history and goals. Some notice relief in weeks; complex trauma often takes longer. We’ll move at your pace and review progress regularly.
We can blend trauma-focused work with CBT/DBT skills and coordinate with recovery or prescribing providers so care is cohesive.
Absolutely. Whether you live in Teaneck, Englewood, or Fort Lee, our secure telehealth sessions make it possible to begin trauma therapy from home. Many Bergen County residents combine in-person sessions at our Paramus office with telehealth for added flexibility.
Call 201-627-9655 or verify your insurance to confirm benefits and book the earliest appointment.
Ready When You Are
You don’t have to push yourself to the edge to get help. We’ll start by building safety and steadiness—grounding skills, predictable sessions, and a plan that respects your pace (no forced retelling, no surprises). The goal is simple: fewer spikes, more breath, and room to live your life again.
If that sounds right, let’s take the next step together. Call 201-627-9655, verify your insurance in minutes so you know what’s covered, or request the earliest appointment and we’ll map a trauma plan that feels doable and sustainable.
