Therapy for Trauma & PTSD in Monmouth County, NJ

Trauma is not just about the event that happened to you; it is about how your mind and body hold onto that event long after it is over. When you have experienced something overwhelming, your nervous system can get stuck in "survival mode." You might find yourself battling intrusive memories, sudden panic, emotional numbness, or a constant feeling of being on edge.

You survived the past, but you do not have to keep living in survival mode. At LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy, we provide a highly private, profoundly safe, and deeply grounding environment to help you heal the wounds of the past so you can fully live in the present.

Trauma comes in many forms, and no pain is "too small" to deserve healing. Whether you experienced a single terrifying event or a prolonged period of emotional distress, your experience is valid. Our licensed clinicians hold advanced training in treating:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Managing flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and the avoidance of triggers associated with a traumatic event.
• Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Healing from chronic, long-term trauma, such as childhood emotional neglect, domestic abuse, or growing up in a chaotic environment.
• Medical & Grief Trauma: Processing the shock and heavy emotional toll of a sudden loss, a terrifying medical diagnosis, or a traumatic birth experience.
• "Little t" Traumas: Navigating highly distressing life events—like a sudden job loss, a harsh breakup, or bullying—that have left a lasting negative impact on your self-worth and sense of safety.

Because we offer a boutique, concierge level of care, we will never rush your healing process or force you to relive painful memories before you are ready. Establishing your physical and emotional safety is always our first priority.

Our trauma therapists utilize an integrative, body-and-mind approach to help you gently process the past. We specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help your brain properly store traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. We also weave in Somatic Therapy to release deeply held tension from the nervous system, alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help rebuild your sense of safety and trust in the world.