Trauma Therapy in New York and Florida
Structured, evidence-based trauma therapy for adults and teens struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and unresolved trauma — available statewide in New York and Florida.
You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore
Stephanie Van Schaick, LMHC, C-DBT, CIMHP
Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist
You were functioning. Managing. Getting through life.
Then something happened — or maybe several things — and everything shifted.
Now you may:
Feel constantly on edge or easily startled
Struggle to sleep or fully relax
Replay memories you wish you could forget
Avoid people, places, or situations
Feel numb, disconnected, or shut down
You might look “fine” on the outside — but internally feel exhausted from always being in survival mode.
This is not weakness.
This is a trauma response.
Not All Trauma Looks the Same
Trauma is not just one type of experience.
“Big T” trauma may include events such as physical or sexual assault, violent crime, serious accidents, medical trauma, or life-threatening situations.
“Little t” trauma can include emotional abuse, chronic criticism, bullying, betrayal, relationship loss, or prolonged stress.
Both types can impact:
Your nervous system
Your sense of safety
Your trust in others
Your relationship with your body
Your experience does not have to meet a dramatic threshold to deserve support.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I specialize in working with adults and teens navigating trauma and its overlap with anxiety and eating disorders.
CPTCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, time-limited, evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma.
This approach helps you:
Identify and challenge trauma-related beliefs
Reduce hypervigilance and emotional reactivity
Rebuild trust in yourself and others
Feel safer in your body and environment
Take your power back without reliving every detail
You do not have to retell your trauma repeatedly to heal.
You need the right framework.
Specialized Trauma Treatment — Not Just Talk Therapy
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I provide structured, evidence-based trauma treatment for teens and adults.
My work integrates:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Trauma-informed care
Eating disorder and body image expertise (when relevant)
Emotional regulation skill-building
Trauma often overlaps with anxiety, perfectionism, and eating disorders. Addressing these patterns together leads to stronger long-term outcomes.
Where I Provide Online Trauma Therapy
I provide online trauma therapy for adults and teens throughout:
New York, including New York City and Long Island
Florida, including Central Florida, Ocala, and surrounding areas
All sessions are held securely online, allowing you to receive specialized trauma therapy from the privacy of your own home.
If you are located anywhere in New York or Florida, I am licensed to work with you.
Ready to Feel Safe Again?
You are not broken.
You are not dramatic.
And you are not defined by what happened to you.
If you are ready for focused, structured trauma therapy, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Most clients feel relief even after the first conversation.
PTSD Counseling FAQs:
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Several evidence-based therapies are effective for trauma, but one of the most researched and structured approaches is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
CPT focuses on how trauma changes the way you see yourself, others, and the world. Rather than repeatedly reliving the traumatic event, we work on identifying and shifting the beliefs that developed as a result of it — such as “I’m not safe,” “It was my fault,” or “I can’t trust anyone.”
In my practice, I use structured, trauma-informed approaches like CPT to help clients:
Feel safer in their bodies and environment
Reduce hypervigilance and anxiety
Rebuild trust in themselves and others
Strengthen self-esteem
Stop feeling defined by what happened
Trauma therapy is not about endlessly rehashing your story. It’s about helping your nervous system and beliefs finally settle.
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The first step is scheduling a free 15-minute consultation call.
During this call, we will:
Clarify what you’ve been experiencing
Discuss whether trauma therapy is the right fit
Review structure, frequency, and expectations
Answer any questions you have
If we decide to move forward, sessions are typically held weekly. For clients doing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), treatment often follows a structured format over approximately 12 sessions, though this can vary based on individual needs.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin. If you’re struggling, that’s enough.
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Unprocessed trauma does not always look dramatic or obvious.
It can show up as:
Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled
Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
Replaying events in your mind
Avoiding certain people, places, or situations
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected
Irritability or sudden anger
Persistent guilt or shame
A sense that something is “wrong” with you
You may appear high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or exhausted.
Trauma can be the result of a single major event (“Big T” trauma) or cumulative smaller experiences (“little t” trauma). Both are valid — and both deserve support.
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Yes — research consistently shows that online trauma therapy can be just as effective as in-person treatment when using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Virtual therapy allows you to:
Receive support from the privacy of your own space
Avoid long commutes or scheduling stress
Maintain consistency in weekly treatment
Access specialized care statewide in New York and Florida
Many clients actually feel more comfortable discussing trauma from their home environment.
The effectiveness of trauma therapy depends far more on the structure of the treatment and the therapeutic relationship than on whether sessions are held in person or online.
