Marcia Kesner

PhD, LPC, LMHC

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Trauma/Abuse

counseling for trauma and ptsd in Brooklyn with frum therapist Marcia KesnerEmotional and psychological trauma can be caused by a one time event or ongoing, repeated exposure to stress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a natural reaction that is experienced by one in three people who go through a traumatic event. When struggling with trauma and abuse interferes with your everyday life, it is time to get help.

Why Seek Counseling for PTSD and Trauma

You may find yourself feeling disconnected, numb, or unable to trust. You may experience upsetting emotions such as anxiety and anger, or a constant feeling of danger. You might have frightening flashbacks or nightmares.

Some try to deal with these feelings through substance abuse or risk taking.

Perhaps your family has noticed that you have changed. Or, perhaps you are worried about being around your family. All of these are often related to trauma.

You don’t have to face the symptoms of trauma alone. Counseling can help you recover from trauma and regain control over your life.

Childhood emotional and psychological abuse and neglect has lifelong effects

People who experienced childhood sexual, physical, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, or incest, can suffer lifelong mental health challenges.

If you were abused as a child, you are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, symptoms of post-traumatic stress and suicidality.

Adult challenges with depression, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, attachment problems and substance abuse can derive from your childhood experiences.  By addressing your childhood traumatic and abusive experiences you can work towards improving the quality of your life as an adult.

Trauma Counseling with Marcia Can Help

The goal of trauma counseling with Marcia is to pinpoint and treat your specific symptoms so that you can lead a safer and healthier life.

Therapy does not have to involve only talking about your experiences. Marcia uses a variety of therapies to help you process your experience so that it no longer controls you. With Marcia you will develop a toolkit that you can use to help you get through your day, remain calm and at ease, regain feeling, and be able to experience your life again.

Marcia will accompany you through the stages of recovery from trauma. From re-stabilizing yourself, to processing the trauma and rejoining your friends and family, Marcia will provide empathetic, warm, and interactive styled therapy. Marcia will listen to you and work with you to help you achieve your goals and reclaim your life in therapy for PTSD and trauma.

Counseling for PTSD, trauma and abuse

Are you looking for counseling for PTSD, trauma and abuse? Marcia helps people recover from trauma.

Counseling is available through Skype, other online counseling platforms, or face-to-face. Call Marcia today or just fill out the form and click Send.

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