Effective Trauma Therapy
Available throughout the state of New York
Trauma Isn’t Just About What Happened—It’s About How You Feel About It
Trauma can come from a single event or from years of difficult experiences that piled up over time (e.g., bullying at school).
If you’ve been through something overwhelming or difficult, regardless of whether it was recently or long ago, you might feel disconnected from yourself or others or like you’re always bracing for the next bad thing to happen, even when life seems okay.
Is this what you’re going through? Typical symptoms of trauma
Feeling constantly scared, on edge, or easily startled
Trouble sleeping or struggling with frequent nightmares
Difficulty trusting others
Avoidance behaviors (places or situations)
Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts
Lack of emotional stability and safety
In therapy, we’ll gently explore what you’ve been carrying, understand why it’s there, and help your mind and body begin to feel safe again. Healing from trauma is definitely possible, and I’m here to help you along the way!
Why Should You Seek Trauma Therapy?
Sometimes trauma shows up as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or just trouble connecting with or trusting others—even years after the event.
Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before and learned some helpful skills, but if you’re still struggling with heaviness or emptiness, you may need to do more.
I’m here to support you and offer a different but evidence-based approach to trauma therapy. The one that draws from neuroscience and attachment theory.
Discover How Trauma Therapy Works: Two Effective Approaches
Trauma therapy provides you with support that helps you safely process painful or overwhelming experiences. It’s not about reliving the trauma but understanding how it’s affecting your mind, body, and emotions. All in order to find the lasting way out.
Through therapy, we will help you rebuild a sense of safety and emotional stability to prevent trauma from controlling your life and thoughts.
AEDP: Overcome Trauma With Experimental Therapy
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a healing-centered approach that helps you process trauma at a deep emotional level.
Instead of just coping, AEDP helps you reconnect with your innate capacity to heal through safe, supportive, emotion-focused work. This method gently accesses the emotional patterns stored in your body, going beyond surface-level insight or logic. As you begin to feel truly seen and safe, your nervous system can start to reset and repair.
Over time, these healing experiences lead to lasting change—in how you feel, relate, and live.
Sensorimotor Therapy: Get Rid of Trauma From Your Body
The effects of trauma aren’t just stored in your mind; they also “live” in your body (hence, e.g., the muscle tension that I mentioned earlier). Clients struggling with trauma often experience tension, numbness, or restlessness. This is where the sensorimotor therapy can be incredibly helpful.
Together, we focus not just on your mind but also on your physical reactions to trauma and build awareness of these body-based responses in a safe, supportive environment. By tuning into your physical sensations, movements, and impulses, we can work to release this “stuck survival-mode energy” from your body and replace it with one of safety, regulation, and stability.
What Will Trauma Therapy Give You?
Thanks to trauma therapy, you will:
Understand your patterns and reactions better
Overcome trauma-caused anxiety and depression
Improve your self-esteem
Feel safe and in control again
Break trauma patterns (e.g., avoidance behaviors)
Feel calmer and more balanced in everyday situations
Meet Alexander—an Experienced Trauma Therapist In New York
Alex Rascovar, LCSW
I’m a trauma therapist with a background in mindfulness, somatic work, and attachment-based therapy. With a Master’s from Smith College and advanced training in AEDP, I help clients heal from trauma, chronic anxiety, and emotional pain. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we gently turn toward the parts of ourselves we’ve had to hide.
Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where lasting transformation can take root.
Using Your Insurance for Therapy with Me
I don’t bill insurance companies directly. Instead, you pay me for sessions, and then you can submit for reimbursement through your insurance (if your plan includes “out-of-network” benefits).
To make this process easier, I use a service called Mentaya. Mentaya helps you check your benefits, handle the billing paperwork, and find out how much of your session cost you’re likely to get back. On average, clients who use out-of-network benefits through Mentaya are reimbursed about 60% of the session fee.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Focused Approach
Through a personalized and supportive process, we’ll uncover the deeper patterns shaping your experiences, helping you move forward with clarity.
Safe Space
In a warm, judgment-free environment (online or in-person), you’ll feel heard and supported as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and personal growth.
Lasting Change
Together, we’ll build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical tools so you can navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and ease.
Trauma Therapy: Terms & Conditions
How We Meet
I offer virtual telehealth online throughout New York state and in-person sessions at my Brooklyn office.
Payment & Fees
My rates are $200 per 50-minute session. Although I don’t accept insurance, I do participate in Mentaya.
I am currently accepting new clients and can usually see you within a week of our consultation call.
Let’s Talk About Trauma Therapy, I’m Here For You
Break through what’s holding you back. Book a free consultation today.
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here! You probably have some questions before beginning trauma therapy, and that’s completely understandable. Finding someone you can trust and feel at ease with is so important. If you’re ready to explore the next step, I’m here to walk alongside you.
You’re welcome to get in touch through the contact form. Whether you’d like to schedule a free consultation or simply ask a few questions about trauma therapy and how I work, I’d love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
—Alexander
What My Clients Say
★★★★★
I have only wonderful things to say about Alex. From our very first meeting, he was warm and welcoming. He is an amazing listener and extremely insightful. I leave our sessions feeling better than before we started.