//For what hasn’t fully resolved//
Coping has taken you as far as it can, and you’re ready to move forward.
You’ve been carrying this for a long time.
You’ve figured out how to function, how to show up, how to keep things moving.
Most people probably wouldn’t even realize how much effort it takes.
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You might have already tried therapy.
You’ve talked about it, understood it, made connections.
And still, certain reactions don’t change, and feelings come back when you're triggered.
Your body still responds unsettled, and coping doesn't feel like enough.
You don’t just want to manage it better.
You want it to actually feel resolved so you can move forward.
That’s where trauma work needs to go deeper.
How Trauma Can Show Up
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Trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect.
Sometimes it shows up in how quickly your mood shifts, or how intense something feels when you wish it didn’t.
Sometimes it’s shutting down mid-conversation, or needing to leave situations that feel like too much.
You might notice yourself overthinking interactions, replaying things later, or feeling stuck in reactions you thought you had already worked through.
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Other times, it’s quieter.
A constant sense of tension.
Feeling disconnected from yourself.
Or feeling fine one moment, then completely thrown off the next.
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Signs you may be holding unresolved trauma:
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Feeling overwhelmed or shutting down in relationships
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Avoiding situations that feel intense or unpredictable
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Staying busy or distracted to avoid emotion
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Physical symptoms that don’t fully make sense
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Difficulty trusting others, or yourself
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Repeating patterns you thought you had already worked through
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You might find yourself thinking:
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Why does this still affect me?
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I thought I already worked through this
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Why does my body react like this?
Types of Trauma I Work With
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Childhood trauma
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Emotional neglect
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Physical or sexual trauma
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Relationship and family trauma
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Domestic violence and unsafe environments
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Religious trauma
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Cultural and generational trauma
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Medical trauma
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Accidents and unexpected events
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Complex trauma C-PTSD
If any of this feels familiar and you haven’t found the right support yet, I'm here to help.
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Why Trauma Still Affects You
Your system adapted to what you went through.
If you experienced trauma, chronic stress, or emotional neglect, your body learned how to respond in order to get through it. Those responses don’t always turn off just because the situation is over.
So even now, you might notice tension, shutdown, hyper-awareness, or emotional swings that seem to come out of nowhere.
There’s a reason for it.
And it can be worked through.
Approaches I Use to Support Trauma Healing
You’re here because you want something to actually change.
Not just understanding what happened, but noticing that your reactions feel different.
Less intensity. More space to respond. More ability to stay present.
Over time, you may notice:
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Feeling less overwhelmed in situations that used to take over
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Staying present instead of shutting down or spiraling
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Less constant tension in your body
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More trust in yourself and your decisions
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Patterns in relationships starting to shift
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This is a central focus of my work.
I specialize in trauma therapy for adults across New York, including those who have already done insight-based work and are ready for a deeper level of change.
My approach is integrative, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapy, and art therapy based on what will actually move things forward for you.
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EMDR therapy
Helps your brain and body process experiences so they don’t carry the same intensity -
Somatic therapy
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Art therapy
Helps access and process what’s harder to put into words
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As your system begins to process what it’s been holding, your responses begin to shift in a real, noticeable way.
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What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Sessions focus on what’s happening for you in real time, not just what you’ve been through.
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We move at a pace that feels manageable, so you’re not overwhelmed or pushed to go somewhere you’re not ready to go.
I draw from EMDR, somatic therapy, and art therapy based on how you respond and what actually helps things move.
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Some sessions focus more on processing, while others focus on building awareness or helping your system settle. We adjust as we go based on what you need in the moment.
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You won’t be expected to explain everything perfectly or have it all figured out. We start with what’s already there and build from that.
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As the work progresses, reactions that used to feel immediate begin to slow down, triggers feel less intense, your body feels less on edge, and you’re able to stay more present in situations that used to overwhelm you.
Patterns that kept repeating start to shift, and things that used to take a long time to recover from don’t linger in the same way.
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The way things show up begins to change in a way you can actually feel.
Looking for Support with Complex Trauma?
If your experiences feel layered, long-standing, or difficult to fully put into words, you may benefit from a more focused approach.
Specialized Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Burnout
Hi! I'm Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC, a licensed trauma and anxiety therapist providing virtual therapy across New York State.
I specialize in EMDR, art therapy, somatic approaches, and evidence-based treatment for anxiety, trauma, burnout, and complex PTSD.
My approach is collaborative, active, and tailored to your goals, helping you process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and create lasting change.
With more than 10 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, addiction treatment, and community mental health settings, I bring both clinical expertise and compassion to every session.
Trauma Therapy FAQs
Do I need to talk about everything that happened?
No. You don’t need to go into detail about every experience for this work to be effective. Approaches like art therapy, EMDR and somatic therapy allow us to work with how trauma is held in your system, so processing can happen without reliving everything verbally.
What’s the difference between somatic therapy, EMDR, and art therapy?
Each approach works with trauma in a different way. Somatic therapy focuses on how trauma shows up in your body and helps regulate those responses. EMDR supports your brain and body in processing experiences that feel stuck. Art therapy provides a way to access and work through things that are harder to put into words. These methods can be used individually or combined based on how you respond.
What if I’ve done therapy before and it didn’t really help?
That's a common experience many people come in with.
You may have already spent time understanding your patterns, making connections, and talking things through, but the way it shows up hasn’t fully changed.
This work goes deeper than insight. It focuses on how those patterns are held in your system, so reactions begin to shift in a way that feels noticeable.
I use an integrative approach that draws from EMDR, somatic therapy, and art therapy, which allows us to work with both the emotional and physical impact of trauma, especially when previous therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for.
Do you offer virtual trauma therapy in NYC and New York State?
Yes. I provide virtual trauma therapy for adults across New York State, including NYC and Westchester.
How much does therapy cost?
Sessions are private pay, and I provide superbills for possible reimbursement. Many people use HSA or FSA cards. You can view current rates and payment details here:
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👉 See rates and payment details here
Why Work With Me
I specialize in trauma therapy for adults who feel stuck in patterns that haven’t fully shifted, even after trying to work through them.
My approach is integrative, combining EMDR, somatic therapy, and art therapy to work with both the emotional and physical impact of trauma.
This allows us to go beyond insight and support changes that show up in how you actually feel and respond day to day.
You’re not overreacting or failing for still being affected. Your system adapted to what you went through.
This work focuses on helping those responses shift in a way that feels noticeable and lasting.
Learn more about Attiya Awadallah LCAT, ATR-BC
Curious if this could help you feel different?
If you’re looking for support that goes deeper than surface-level coping, this is a space where that work can happen.
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EMDR, somatic therapy, and art therapy
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Trauma-focused work for adults in NYC and New York
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Virtual sessions with flexible scheduling