Trauma Therapy for Moms in Astoria,  New York

Also available virtually in Florida

With trauma therapy, I help exhausted moms of explosive boys who feel hijacked by their own reactions so you can stop responding from a place of overwhelm and start showing up as the steady, grounded parent you want to be.

You're Doing Everything Right. And It's Still Not Working.

You love your son. You've read the books, tried the strategies, and told yourself a hundred times to just stay calm. But the moment he starts escalating, something takes over before you even realize it's happening. You say things you regret. You react in ways that don't feel like you. And then you lie awake at night wondering why you can't seem to get this under control.


What you're experiencing isn't a parenting failure. It's your own nervous system responding to stress, and possibly to things that happened long before your son came along. Your reactions make sense. They just need a different kind of support than parenting tips can provide.


If this feels familiar, I see you.

What Is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy is a focused approach that helps you understand how past experiences are shaping your present responses. It's not about rehashing everything that ever happened to you. It's about identifying what's getting activated in you during your son's meltdowns and building your capacity to respond differently.



Most moms are surprised to discover that their own history is part of what's making this so hard. Trauma therapy helps you make sense of that connection and gives you a path forward that goes deeper than parenting strategies alone.

I'm Elaine, and I Understand How Much You've Already Tried.

I'm a trauma-informed therapist in New York and Florida, and I understand how past experiences can show up in your parenting in ways that catch you completely off guard. You're not failing. You're carrying something that parenting strategies alone can't address.


Trauma therapy can help you build a different relationship with your own responses. We work at a pace that feels manageable, with honesty and without judgment. You'll always know what we're working on and why.



I show up consistently, I give you straight answers, and I stay with you through the hard parts of this work.

A Space to Work Through What's Been Driving Your Reactions.

Sessions are focused and grounded. We don't spend weeks just talking before anything changes. Early on we identify what's getting activated in you during your son's meltdowns and start building your capacity to respond differently. The work moves forward with purpose and at a pace that feels manageable.



You'll never be pushed faster than you're ready to go. This is collaborative work, and your comfort and safety in the process matter. Nothing you bring to sessions will surprise me, and nothing is too much to work with.

A space where your history doesn't define what happens next.

Your Past Doesn't Have to Keep Showing Up in Your Parenting.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll talk about what's getting activated in you during your son's meltdowns, how trauma therapy addresses those reactions at the root, and what you can expect when we work together. No pressure. Just a direct conversation about whether this is the right fit.

What Becomes Possible When You Address the Root.

Some clients begin to notice shifts early in the work. Not all at once, and not in a straight line. But things start to change.

Calmer Responses

You start to catch yourself before reacting the way you always have.

More Self-Awareness

You begin to recognize what's getting triggered and why it's happening.

Steadier Parenting

You show up differently in the hard moments, even when your son can't yet.

What It Can Feel Like When the Work Takes Hold.

Over time, you may begin to notice that the moments that used to send you over the edge don't have the same grip. You catch yourself pausing where you used to react. You start to feel less like your past is running the show and more like you have a say in how you respond.



It doesn't happen all at once, and the path isn't always linear. But many moms describe a growing sense of steadiness, a feeling that they're finally responding to their son from a grounded place instead of a reactive one. That shift changes everything about how home feels.

How to Get Started with Trauma Therapy.

Reach Out

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's been happening and whether trauma therapy feels like the right fit for where you are right now.

Start Sessions

Sessions are online and scheduled at a time that works for you. We'll begin by identifying what's getting activated in you and building your capacity to respond differently.

Notice the Shifts

Most moms begin to notice changes within the first few weeks. Not perfection. Real, gradual progress that starts to change how you show up in the hard moments.

When Trauma Therapy Starts Working.

You may begin to notice small but meaningful shifts. Moments that once felt overwhelming become easier to move through. You catch yourself pausing where you used to react. The gap between what happens and how you respond starts to widen.


Over time, you may find yourself feeling calmer in situations that used to send you over the edge, responding to your son from a more grounded place, and carrying your own history with less weight than before. These changes often show up gradually, in moments you almost miss at first.


Therapy works through consistency and willingness to stay with the process even when it feels slow. Progress doesn't always look the way you expect it to. But most moms describe a growing sense of steadiness that starts to change not just how they parent, but how they move through their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy for Moms

  • Is this going to make me feel worse before I feel better?

    It's a fair question and an honest one. Some sessions will be harder than others, particularly when we're working through experiences that haven't been fully processed yet. But the goal is never to overwhelm you. We work at a pace that feels manageable, and you'll always have a say in what we focus on and when. Most moms describe feeling a sense of relief even in early sessions, simply from finally having space to make sense of what's been happening.

  • Do I have to have a trauma history to benefit from trauma therapy?

    No. Trauma therapy is helpful for anyone whose past experiences are showing up in their present responses in ways that feel hard to control. You don't need a dramatic history or a trauma diagnosis. If your reactions to your son's meltdowns feel bigger than the moment or harder to manage than you think they should be, this work may be exactly the right fit.

  • How long does trauma therapy typically take and how often will we meet?

    Most clients start with weekly sessions. Some moms notice significant shifts within a few months. Others find that more sustained support serves them better. We track progress consistently so you always have a clear sense of how the work is moving, and any decisions about frequency or length are always made collaboratively.

  • How much do sessions cost and do you accept insurance?

    Sessions are $200. I am in-network with select insurance plans in New York and Florida. If I'm out of network with your carrier, I can provide a superbill you can submit for reimbursement. We can talk through your options during a consultation.

Ready to Start Trauma Therapy? Let's Talk.

You've been managing your reactions long enough. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll talk about what's been getting activated in you during your son's meltdowns, how trauma therapy addresses those reactions at the root, and what working together would look like. No pressure. No commitment. Just an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit for where you are right now.