Trauma Therapy in Bergen County, NJ
Trauma Bergen County NJ
You didn’t just survive. Now, it’s time to truly live.
Whether you are dealing with PTSD, trauma, or constant anxiety, talking about it alone may only reach the surface. Our BRAVE Method™ is built to process what happened so you can work toward resolving it. You have enough to carry. We're an out of network practice, and our team handles your insurance claims for you.
Trauma therapy in Rochelle Park and across Bergen County
Courageous Therapy NJ offers trauma and PTSD therapy at our Rochelle Park office, 350 W Passaic Street, Suite 410, for clients in Paramus, Hackensack, Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook, Lodi, Maywood, Ridgewood and across Bergen County. Telehealth is available anywhere in New Jersey. If anxiety is part of what you are facing, learn about our anxiety therapy for professionals.
Trauma and PTSD
Is your past still running your present?
Your emotions aren't personality flaws. They are survival skills your Inner Child learned to keep you safe.
Hyper-vigilant
Always waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
Disconnected
Feeling numb or watching your life from the sidelines.
Stuck in Loops
Repeating toxic relationship patterns or self-sabotage.
Overwhelmed
Small stresses feel like life-or-death emergencies.
Trauma Healing
Healing the "Nervous System" Blueprint.
When you go through a scary or stressful event, your brain gets stuck in emergency mode. It keeps pumping out stress, making you feel unsafe even when you are totally fine.
We use EMDR therapy to help your brain reprocess the memories that keep that false alarm going. Over time, this can calm your nervous system and ease the stress the hurt part of you has carried for years.
As the noise quiets, we can safely work toward the root of your pain and help you move forward in peace.
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The BRAVE Method™ Process
The full BRAVE Method includes an additional phase used in individual trauma therapy.
PHASE 1B – Bonding
We build a sanctuary where you finally feel safe and heard.
PHASE 2R – Realization
We find the old "childhood blueprint" that’s causing your stress today.
PHASE 3A – Activation
We use EMDR to help your brain reprocess the memories that keep your internal "alarm" going.
PHASE 4V – Vulnerability
You safely release the heavy emotional weight you’ve carried for years.
PHASE 5E – Evolution
You work to break the cycle and reconnect with your true self.
THE PROCESS
What We Treat?
If you feel any of these things, you are in the right place.
Childhood Abuse
Healing the wounds left by those who were supposed to protect you.
PTSD & C-PTSD
Managing flashbacks, night terrors, and the constant feeling of being "on edge."
Generational Trauma
Working through patterns that can be passed from one generation to the next.
Who leads our trauma work
Leidy Quispe, LPC, ACS, is our founder and clinical supervisor. She is a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years of experience, and an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ (Certification #473570). You can verify her certification in the EMDRIA directory. Meet Leidy and our team.
Trauma therapy FAQs
What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy helps you work through the lasting effects of painful or overwhelming experiences, such as abuse, neglect, accidents, loss or years of chronic stress. At Courageous Therapy NJ, our trauma work uses the BRAVE Method™ and, when it fits your needs, EMDR.
Do you offer EMDR therapy in Bergen County?
Yes. Leidy Quispe, LPC, ACS, our founder and clinical supervisor, is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ (Certification #473570), and EMDR is her main clinical focus. You can verify her certification in the EMDRIA directory. Learn more about EMDR therapy in Bergen County.
Do you take insurance for trauma therapy?
We are an out of network practice. Our team handles your insurance claims for you, according to the details of your plan. Coverage varies by plan and depends on factors such as your deductible. We offer several ways to pay, including payment plans and your FSA card, and private pay is always an option. You receive a Personalized Financial Roadmap before your first session. Learn more about our insurance concierge.
Where are you located, and do you offer telehealth?
Our office is at 350 W Passaic Street, Suite 410, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. We serve Paramus, Hackensack, Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook, Lodi, Maywood, Ridgewood and all of Bergen County. Telehealth is available to clients located anywhere in New Jersey. We cannot offer telehealth to clients located in New York.
How long are sessions, and how do I get started?
Sessions are 60 minutes. You can start with a free discovery session, about 15 minutes by phone or video. Call (973) 282-6299 or use our contact page to book.
What do you treat?
We work with PTSD and complex PTSD, childhood abuse and neglect, and generational trauma, including patterns such as feeling on edge, feeling disconnected, and repeating relationship patterns.
What are your hours?
Mon to Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat and Sun closed. Evening appointments available on a limited basis, depending on scheduling.
Not for emergencies: call 911, or call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Your past happened. It doesn’t have to run your life today
You deserve a life that feels safe. Request your free discovery session, about 15 minutes by phone or video. Before your first session, you receive a Personalized Financial Roadmap.
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HOURS
Mon – Thu: 10am-6pm
Fri: 10am-5pm
Evening appointments available on a limited basis, depending on scheduling.
Sat-Sun: closed
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