Trauma can leave deep emotional and physical imprints that affect how you feel, think and relate to the world around you. Whether you’ve experienced a single distressing event or ongoing exposure to pain or fear, healing is possible. At Friedman Gilbert Therapy, we specialize in helping individuals reprocess trauma through personalized, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Experiencing or witnessing a medical crisis – such as a surgery, medical diagnosis, ICU stay or chronic illness – can be deeply traumatic. You may feel anxiety, panic, or distrust toward medical and clinical environments. Having endured a rare form of cancer that caused years of unexpected symptoms, Marissa can relate to what you are experiencing. Together, we’ll work to help your body and mind regain a sense of safety.
If you’re struggling with flashbacks. nightmares, hyper vigilance, or emotional numbness following a traumatic event, you may be experiencing PTSD. Our trauma-focused therapies are designed to help you reprocess these experiences safely and move toward lasting relief by finding neutrality in the present.
Sexual trauma can deeply impact one’s sense of trust, self-worth, and connection to others. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we’ll move at your pace to help reclaim your voice, restore self-compassion, and rebuild emotional safety.
Complex or chronic trauma often develops after prolonged exposure to distressing experiences—such as ongoing abuse, neglect, or unsafe environments. These experiences can affect your ability to trust, form relationships, or feel at home in your body.
Through compassionate and consistent support, we work together to untangle these long-standing patterns of survival, helping you rediscover a sense of wholeness, safety, and connection. Our approach to complex trauma emphasizes nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and gradual integration—never pushing faster than your system can handle.
There’s no one size-fits-all approach to trauma healing. That’s why our work together is personalized to your needs, integrating several powerful, evidence based modalities we specialize in:
These approaches can help you move beyond simply coping – toward true healing and connection with yourself and others.
Contact me today or schedule a free 15-minute consultation and begin your path toward lasting recovery and inner peace.
Marissa outlines how EMDR can be an effective modality to treat common symptoms people experience surrounding medical trauma.
Let’s discuss your journey over a complimentary 15-minute conversation.