Working with a Skilled Trauma Therapist Can Help You:

We accept most major insurances as well as private pay. The best time to begin is today.

Advantages of Online Therapy

Advantages of In-Person Therapy

Common Symptoms of Trauma & PTSD

Trauma can affect the body, memory, mood, relationships, and identity. Common symptoms include:

The Neurobiology of Trauma

Trauma responses are deeply rooted in the body’s instinctive survival system. When an overwhelming event occurs, the brain’s alarm network activates to protect us — and sometimes remains active long after the threat has passed.

Three interconnected systems shape trauma responses:

For trauma survivors, these systems may become misaligned—the body keeps reacting as if the danger is still present, even when safety has returned.

When the Past Feels Like the Present

Trauma is not always about the event itself — it’s about how the nervous system learned to survive.

Modern triggers may reactivate old survival responses:

These triggers do not mean you are “back there” — but your nervous system may respond as if you are.

Therapy helps your mind and body return to the present.

The Urge to Avoid Pain

It is natural to want to avoid reminders of trauma. However, avoidance can unintentionally reinforce distress over time.

Common avoidance patterns include:

Therapy provides a supported pathway to gently face what feels overwhelming, at a pace that feels safe and contained.

Types of Trauma We Treat

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

Holistic Approaches

Therapy may also include:

Trauma Therapy for Students & Young Adults

Trauma may surface during major life transitions. Many students and young adults experience:

Our therapists specialize in helping young adults stabilize, grow, and regain a sense of self.

Why Choose Boston Evening Therapy Associates?