Trauma Therapy & PTSD
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Evidence-based trauma treatment in Arlington, MA and across Massachusetts
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, relate to others, and experience your body. You may feel constantly on edge, emotionally numb, stuck in the past, or overwhelmed by memories you didn’t choose to revisit. At Integrative Psychology, we provide specialized, evidence-based trauma therapy for adults, including treatment for PTSD and trauma related to medical experiences, birth, accidents, adverse childhood events, and chronic stress. Our fully licensed psychologists and counselors are available for adults in Arlington, Massachusetts, and via secure telehealth across Massachusetts.
Trauma Therapy That Helps You Heal, Regain Stability, and Move Forward
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Trauma therapy may be helpful if you:
• Experience intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
• Feel constantly on guard, tense, or easily startled
• Avoid reminders of past events or feel emotionally shut down
• Struggle with guilt, shame, or distorted beliefs about yourself or the world
• Notice trauma showing up physically (sleep problems, pain, GI symptoms)
• Have a history of medical trauma, birth trauma, or trauma from childhood
• Feel “stuck,” despite insight, coping skills, or previous therapy
• Want trauma treatment that is structured, evidence-based, and thoughtfully paced
Trauma does not have to involve a single catastrophic event. Many people seek trauma therapy for experiences that were overwhelming, frightening, or prolonged—especially when safety or control was compromised.
Who This Therapy Is For
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At Integrative Psychology, trauma is understood as a nervous system and learning-based response, not a weakness or personal failure.
We specialize in gold-standard, evidence-based trauma therapies, carefully matched to each client’s needs, readiness, and goals. Treatment is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in current clinical research.
Our trauma therapy approaches include:
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
• Integrative mind-body and nervous system regulation strategies
We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our licensed therapists know that some clients benefit from memory-focused processing, while others begin with stabilization, skills, or cognitive work before engaging directly with traumatic material.
We specialize in gold-standard, evidence-based trauma therapies, carefully matched to each client’s needs, readiness, and goals. Treatment is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in current clinical research.
Our trauma therapy approaches include:
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
• Integrative mind-body and nervous system regulation strategies
We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our licensed therapists know that some clients benefit from memory-focused processing, while others begin with stabilization, skills, or cognitive work before engaging directly with traumatic material.
Our Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach to Trauma Therapy
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies We Offer
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a structured, research-supported therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they are no longer experienced as overwhelming or “stuck.” EMDR does not require detailed verbal recounting of trauma and is often experienced as efficient and deeply transformative.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT is a structured, cognitive-behavioral trauma therapy that helps identify and modify unhelpful beliefs related to trauma—such as self-blame, guilt, or beliefs about safety, trust, and control. CPT is especially effective for PTSD and trauma-related depression.
Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a brief, evidence-based therapy for PTSD that reduces trauma-related stress by having people write about their experiences in a structured way in sessions that decreases distress over time. It is highly effective and often more tolerable than traditional exposure therapies.
Your licensed therapist will help determine which approach—or combination of approaches—is most appropriate for you.
How Trauma Therapy Works
1. Initial Consultation and Assessment
We begin by understanding your history, current symptoms, supports, and goals. Safety and readiness are always prioritized.
2. Preparation and Stabilization
Before trauma processing begins, we ensure you have tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and nervous system stability.
3. Trauma Processing Phase
Using EMDR, CPT, WET, Seeking Safety, or other integrative methods, therapy focuses on reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and changing trauma-related patterns.
4. Integration and Recovery
As symptoms improve, therapy shifts toward integration, rebuilding trust in yourself and others, and strengthening resilience moving forward.
Trauma therapy is collaborative and paced intentionally. You remain in control throughout the process.
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We work with adults experiencing:
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma related to medical procedures or illness
• Birth trauma
• Accidents or injuries
• Trauma related to chronic pain or health conditions
• Developmental or relational trauma
• Trauma-related anxiety or depression
• Nightmares and sleep disruption related to trauma
If you are unsure whether your experiences qualify as “trauma,” a consultation can help clarify next steps.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma related to medical procedures or illness
• Birth trauma
• Accidents or injuries
• Trauma related to chronic pain or health conditions
• Developmental or relational trauma
• Trauma-related anxiety or depression
• Nightmares and sleep disruption related to trauma
If you are unsure whether your experiences qualify as “trauma,” a consultation can help clarify next steps.
Trauma-Related Concerns We Treat
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• Sessions are typically weekly
• Therapy is structured, evidence-based, and individualized
• Appointments are available in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• You will never be pressured to disclose more than feels safe
• Progress is monitored and adjusted throughout treatment
Many clients find that trauma-focused therapy brings relief not only emotionally, but physically and relationally as well.
• Therapy is structured, evidence-based, and individualized
• Appointments are available in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• You will never be pressured to disclose more than feels safe
• Progress is monitored and adjusted throughout treatment
Many clients find that trauma-focused therapy brings relief not only emotionally, but physically and relationally as well.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Integrative Psychology is a highly skilled group practice with deep expertise in trauma, PTSD, and mind-body approaches to healing.
What sets us apart:
• Advanced training in multiple evidence-based trauma therapies
• Ability to tailor treatment to complex or co-occurring concerns
• Trauma-informed, non-pathologizing care
• Integration of cognitive, emotional, and physiological perspectives
• Respect for each client’s autonomy and pace
Our goal is to help clients feel safer in their bodies, clearer in their thinking, and more present in their lives.
What sets us apart:
• Advanced training in multiple evidence-based trauma therapies
• Ability to tailor treatment to complex or co-occurring concerns
• Trauma-informed, non-pathologizing care
• Integration of cognitive, emotional, and physiological perspectives
• Respect for each client’s autonomy and pace
Our goal is to help clients feel safer in their bodies, clearer in their thinking, and more present in their lives.
Why Choose Integrative Psychology
If trauma or PTSD is affecting your quality of life, effective treatment is available.
We offer trauma therapy and PTSD treatment for adults in Arlington, Massachusetts, and telehealth therapy throughout Massachusetts.
Schedule a free consultation to ask questions, discuss your goals, and determine whether our trauma-focused approach is right for you.
You don’t have to carry this alone—and healing is possible.
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