Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Colts Neck, NJ

Trauma is not just what happened to you — it is what happened inside you as a result. Whether you experienced a single devastating event, repeated childhood abuse, or years of chronic stress and neglect, trauma leaves a deep imprint on your nervous system that can quietly shape every aspect of your life long after the event has passed. If you find yourself reliving the past, feeling constantly on guard, or struggling to feel safe in your own body, you are not broken — you are someone who has been through something real, and you deserve specialized support.

At Dr. Dana Spada Psychotherapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care that is gentle, carefully paced, and deeply respectful of your unique healing journey.

• Single-Incident Trauma: A specific traumatic event such as an accident, assault, or medical emergency
• Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Repeated or prolonged trauma, often beginning in childhood
• Childhood Abuse & Neglect: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or emotional neglect in early life
• Sexual Trauma: Assault, coercion, or sexual violation at any point in life
• Relational Trauma: Trauma resulting from abusive or neglectful relationships
• Secondary Trauma: Vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers, first responders, or helping professionals
• Hypervigilance & Flashbacks: Feeling constantly on guard, reliving memories, or struggling to feel safe
• Somatic Trauma Responses: Physical symptoms, chronic pain, or nervous system dysregulation rooted in trauma

Dr. Spada's trauma treatment is built on safety, trust, and a deep respect for the pace of your healing. She never pushes — she follows your lead.

Her integrative approach features Somatic Therapy to release trauma stored in the body and regulate the nervous system, CBT to restructure trauma-related beliefs and thought patterns, DBT to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and Mindfulness to cultivate safety and present-moment awareness in the body.