Therapy for Relational Trauma in Boston & New York
Weathering the Storm
Relational trauma is the emotional residue left behind by chronic disruptions in your closest relationships, often with early caregivers, partners, or authority figures. Experiences such as neglect, emotional abuse, betrayal, or abandonment can disrupt your sense of trust and safety, leaving deep emotional imprints that extend into adulthood.
In fast-paced cities like Boston and New York, these silent struggles are more common than they appear. Many people who seem successful and high-functioning on the outside carry an inner sense of emotional disconnection, anxiety, or a chronic fear of not being good enough.
Signs and Impact of Relational Trauma
Relational trauma doesn’t just impact your past. It shapes how you show up in relationships, manage stress, and experience yourself. You may find yourself repeating patterns that echo old wounds, unsure why certain emotional triggers or dynamics continue to surface.
Common signs include:
A harsh inner critic, chronic self-doubt, or a deep sense of “not being enough.”
Struggles with vulnerability, emotional detachment, or hyper-independence.
Mood swings, emotional numbness, or feeling easily overwhelmed.
Attracting emotionally unavailable partners, people-pleasing, or difficulty asserting needs.
Even if you’ve worked hard to succeed professionally or care for others, these patterns can quietly affect your ability to feel safe and connected. Recognizing the signs of relational trauma is the first step toward healing and reconnection.
How Relational Trauma Therapy Supports Healing
Choosing relational trauma therapy in Boston and NYC is a courageous step toward reclaiming your sense of self, emotional safety, and connection with others. As your therapist, I offer a warm, attuned space to explore the roots of your pain and support your healing. Together, we work to reconnect with your authentic self, both in and out of relationships.
In our sessions, you will:
- Understand your trauma responses and how they developed as protective strategies
- Reconnect and nurture your inner child to heal unmet needs
- Learn tools for setting boundaries and asserting your needs
- Foster lasting self-compassion and a sustainable self-care practice
What to Expect from Relational Trauma Therapy
Tailored Support
Your experiences are unique. I tailor each session to your individual needs, ensuring our work is relevant, focused, and affirming.
Compassionate Exploration
We’ll process past experiences in a nonjudgmental space grounded in curiosity, attunement, and care. Safety is central to the healing process.
Restored Sense of Trust
You’ll learn to distinguish past pain from present relationships and begin to rebuild a sense of trust, first in yourself, then in others.
If you’re also navigating anxiety, burnout, or low self-esteem, we can integrate those layers for a more holistic process. You may also benefit from related services like impostor syndrome therapy or anxiety therapy, depending on your needs and goals.
Step Into Hope
Your Journey to a Brighter Future Begins Here
Imagine feeling emotionally safe in your relationships, confident in your voice, and clear about your needs. Healing relational trauma isn’t just about reducing pain. It’s about restoring your ability to feel joy, presence, and genuine connection.
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’ve done deep work before, relational trauma therapy in Massachusetts or New York can offer a new path forward.
Ready for Change?
Let's begin the journey together
Whether you’re seeking therapy in Boston or New York, dealing with anxiety, depression, relational trauma, low self-esteem or impostor syndrome, stress and burnout, or exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, I’m here for you. Let’s make the journey towards a more fulfilling life, together.
