Telehealth and In-person in Flatiron, Manhattan
Trauma & Complex PTSD Therapy
At City Lights Psychology, we specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex and lasting effects of trauma and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Whether you’ve experienced childhood neglect, emotional abuse, sexual or physical violence, domestic violence, military combat, or other prolonged trauma, our team offers compassionate, trauma-informed care. Complex PTSD often develops from repeated or long-term trauma, especially in early relationships. It can affect your ability to feel safe, regulate emotions, trust others, or maintain a stable sense of self. Our therapists work with you to restore safety, rebuild self-worth, and regain a sense of agency over your story. We’re here to support your healing and help you move toward more connection, stability, and empowerment.
Our Trauma & Complex PTSD Therapy Services:
Trauma Processing & Recovery
Healing from emotional, physical, or sexual trauma.
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Our therapy helps you process and heal from traumatic experiences, such as emotional abuse, violence, accidents, or military combat, so you can regain control over your life and create a path toward emotional recovery.
Trust & Safety in Relationships
Rebuilding trust and creating emotional safety after trauma.
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Whether you've experienced betrayal, abuse, or a breach of trust, we provide the tools to rebuild emotional safety and develop deeper, healthier relationships moving forward.
Emotion Regulation & Nervous System Resilience
Helping clients identify, tolerate, and manage overwhelming emotions, reduce hypervigilance or emotional numbing, and build capacity for distress tolerance.
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Through grounding practices, somatic awareness, and skills for distress tolerance, we support clients in developing greater stability, flexibility, and resilience in their day-to-day lives.
Grief & Loss Fom Trauma
Processing the grief that often accompanies trauma, such as mourning a lost childhood, identity, relationships, or sense of safety.
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We help you heal from developmental trauma and grieve who you might have been and the life you may have had without the traumatic experiences in your life.​
Navigating Power & Control Dynamics
Understanding and healing from experiences of power and control.
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If you've experienced manipulation, coercion, or control in a relationship or life event, we support you in regaining your sense of power and autonomy, helping you reclaim control over your emotional well-being.
Intimacy and Connection
Healing from challenges with emotional or physical intimacy.
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We provide support for those struggling with intimacy, whether due to trauma, past experiences, or emotional barriers, and help you rebuild healthy, fulfilling relationships based on trust and connection.
Self-esteem & Identity Reconstruction
(Parts Work)
Understanding and integrating dissociative parts, identity fragmentation, or inner conflicts.
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Our therapy focuses on restoring your self-worth and personal identity. We help you navigate challenges related to self-esteem, negative self-image, and identity concerns to build confidence and a strong sense of self in the aftermath of trauma.
Boundaries & Assertiveness
Rebuilding a sense of personal agency, learning how to set and maintain boundaries, and shifting out of fawn or appeasement patterns.
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We help our patients heal from chaos, dysfunction, or conflict within family systems or past relationships. We provide skills and tools to help you set and maintain boundaries to promote healthy relationships.
Our Therapeutic Modalities
We offer several therapeutic modalities for our perinatal patients:
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Heal from trauma by identifying and changing unhelpful beliefs related to the traumatic event, reducing emotional distress and PTSD symptoms.
DBT
​Learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, skills to stay grounded in the present, manage overwhelming emotions, and reduce the intensity of trauma related reactions in the face of re-experiencing symptoms.
Attachment Therapy
Repair and strengthen secure attachment bonds to develop safety, trust, and emotional regulation, which are crucial for healing from trauma.
Addressing Trauma in a Safe, Healing Space
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, affecting your ability to trust, feel safe, and engage in meaningful relationships. At Dr. Stephanie Simon & Associates, we specialize in providing therapy for individuals dealing with various forms of trauma, including emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical violence, childhood neglect, significant loss, chaotic childhood environments, natural disasters, military combat, domestic violence, accidents, robbery/break-in or secondary trauma. Our approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you process painful emotions, regain control over your life, and rebuild your sense of self-worth and safety.
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Whether you're healing from emotional or physical abuse or managing the ongoing effects of PTSD, we provide a supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and begin the healing process. Our therapists use evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to ensure that every session is focused on your emotional well-being and long-term recovery.
We Help Individuals ...
Navigating the effects of childhood emotional neglect, abuse, or unstable environments
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Processing experiences of physical, sexual, or domestic violence
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Recovering from long-term relational or attachment trauma
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Coping with the impact of narcissistic or emotionally immature parenting
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Managing trauma related to racial, cultural, or intergenerational experiences
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Healing from military combat, first responder, or medical trauma
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Making sense of repeated invalidation, gaslighting, or psychological manipulation
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Living with Complex PTSD symptoms such as emotional dysregulation, dissociation, or chronic shame
Rebuilding trust, safety, and connection in relationships
What You Can Expect:
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A compassionate, safe environment to process trauma
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Guided strategies for building trust and emotional safety
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Coping mechanisms to deal with emotional pain
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Tools to rebuild intimacy and communication in relationships
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Empowerment in gaining control over your emotions and reactions
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Personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific experiences
Why Choose Us:
Our team of doctoral-level psychotherapists offer trauma-informed, personalized care to help you regain control over your emotions and life. We provide:
A Safe &
Welcoming Space
Whether you’re working through trauma or simply feeling overwhelmed, we offer a judgment-free environment.
Flexible
Care Options
Choose between in-person sessions in our Flatiron location or Telehealth appointments.
Evidence-Based Treatments
We draw on research-supported therapies to deliver effective and meaningful care.
How to Get Started
Step 1:
Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation Call
The first step in starting your therapy journey is to book a free 30-minute consultation call with one of our psychologists. During this call, we’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and help determine if one of our therapists is the right fit for you. If we don't have a match, we'll provide you with trusted external referrals.
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Please note: We are an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies except UMR-Top Tier, meaning you'll pay for sessions out of pocket and can seek reimbursement from your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits.
Step 2:
Schedule Your
First Session
After confirming that we’re the right fit for you, we’ll schedule your first therapy session. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to help you work through your challenges and achieve the healing and growth you’re seeking.
Step 3:
Begin Your
Therapeutic Process
In your first session, we’ll dive deeper into your specific concerns and goals. Our therapists will work with you to understand the emotional and mental challenges you're facing. We'll begin creating a personalized treatment plan that addresses your needs, helps you gain insight into yourself, and supports you in developing practical strategies for navigating life’s transitions. With ongoing support and guidance, we'll work together to build emotional resilience, confidence, and balance in your life.