PTSD Counseling
Evidence‑Based Support
Finding Relief from the Lasting Effects of Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can profoundly affect every aspect of life, from relationships and work to daily routines and overall well-being. PTSD may develop after experiencing or witnessing life-threatening or overwhelming events such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters, combat, or medical emergencies. Symptoms can appear immediately or years later, and may include intrusive memories, nightmares, heightened anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. These experiences can make everyday life feel unpredictable and overwhelming, leaving individuals feeling isolated, frustrated, or disconnected from themselves and others.
At Minisink Psychology, we understand the challenges of living with PTSD and offer compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help clients process traumatic experiences safely, manage distressing symptoms, and gradually regain a sense of control, stability, and hope for the future. Our goal is to provide a supportive space where healing can unfold at a pace that feels safe, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and build resilience after trauma.
Recognizing Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD affects each person differently, but common experiences include:
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks that bring the event vividly back to mind.
- Nightmares and sleep difficulties that make rest feel impossible.
- Avoidance of reminders of the trauma, such as people, places, or situations.
- Heightened anxiety or hypervigilance, feeling constantly “on edge.”
- Emotional numbness or disconnection, struggling to feel joy or closeness with others.
Acknowledging these symptoms is an important step toward healing, and professional support can provide relief.
How PTSD Counseling Helps
Therapy offers a safe, structured environment to explore trauma without judgment. Our counselors use proven, research-backed methods to reduce distress and build resilience, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Reframe unhelpful thoughts tied to the trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Ease the emotional weight of traumatic memories.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Reduce painful images and sensations linked to past experiences.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Strengthen emotion regulation and coping skills.
These approaches help clients not only manage symptoms but also move beyond survival mode and begin to rebuild their lives.
Serving Clients Across Bergen County, NJ and Beyond
We work with adults, teens, and families — in person and online. Whether you live in Ridgewood, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus, or nearby, our practice is here to help you take that first step.
Why Choose Evidence-Based Support
At Minisink Psychology, we believe in the power of therapy that is both compassionate and grounded in science. Evidence-based treatment ensures that the methods we use are proven to be effective for PTSD, giving clients the best chance at meaningful progress. Just as importantly, we approach every client with empathy, pacing sessions in a way that feels safe and respectful of your readiness. Healing is not about rushing—it’s about creating a foundation where recovery can take root.
Lasting Improvements in Anxiety, Depression, Moods, and Functioning
Work with your brain’s natural ability to heal and adapt
Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new connections, break old patterns, and adapt over time. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, constant worries, anger, or emotion dysregulation, neuroplasticity is the engine behind lasting change.
Regulate thoughts and emotions
Modify our thoughts to be more in line with reality
Rewire emotional responses to memories
At Minisink Psychology & Psychotherapy, we provide professional and empathic evidence-based psychotherapy to help you navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your inner resilience.
Meet Our Therapists
Suzannah Espinosa, PhD
