Medical trauma can leave a lasting impact, resurfacing in unexpected ways. You may find yourself feeling anxious in doctors' offices, experiencing panic before medical procedures, or even avoiding care altogether. Flashbacks, hypervigilance, and an ongoing sense of unease can make daily life feel overwhelming. These reactions are natural—but they don’t have to be permanent.
Through EMDR, hypnosis, and evidence-based therapy, you can process past medical experiences, reduce distress, and regain a sense of safety and control. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Heal from Medical Trauma & Reclaim Your Peace
Break free from the lasting effects of medical trauma and PTSD by addressing deep-seated stress and fear through EMDR, hypnotherapy, and evidence-based therapy..
Our therapists are Clinical Psychologists specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with other evidence-based treatments, to help individuals heal from medical trauma and PTSD. They have extensive experience addressing trauma related to surgeries, hospitalizations, chronic illness, and life-threatening medical events.
Our approach goes beyond symptom management—we focus on helping clients process traumatic medical experiences, reduce fear and hypervigilance, and regain a sense of safety in their bodies. With doctorates in Clinical Psychology and specialized EMDR training, our therapists guide clients through the emotional impact of medical trauma, using EMDR to reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
By integrating EMDR with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), hypnosis, and mindfulness techniques, we help individuals overcome fear, anxiety, and avoidance related to medical experiences. This holistic approach acknowledges that medical PTSD often runs deep, and true healing comes from addressing both the emotional and psychological wounds.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Laura Faiwiszewski specializes in helping individuals overcome medical trauma, needle phobia, and fear of surgery using a compassionate and evidence-based approach. Through a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), hypnotherapy, and acceptance-based techniques, she guides clients in processing distressing medical experiences, reducing anxiety, and regaining a sense of control.
Her method goes beyond traditional talk therapy—by addressing both the emotional and physiological responses to medical trauma, she helps clients move past fear, develop resilience, and restore trust in their bodies. Whether working with individuals who have experienced surgical trauma, invasive procedures, or medical PTSD, Dr. Faiwiszewski tailors her approach to create lasting emotional healing.
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Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Leora Citrin is dedicated to helping individuals recover from medical trauma, procedure-related phobias, and PTSD following medical emergencies. With a structured yet compassionate approach, she integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients process distressing medical experiences, manage anxiety, and rebuild a sense of safety.
Her therapeutic style is both practical and trauma-focused, equipping clients with the skills to navigate fear and distress while addressing the deeper emotional impact of medical trauma. Whether individuals struggle with fear of medical procedures, avoidance of care, or lingering PTSD symptoms after a medical crisis, Dr. Yunusova tailors treatment to support healing, emotional resilience, and long-term well-being.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ami Zala specializes in helping individuals heal from childhood medical trauma and the lasting emotional impact of chronic illness. With a trauma-informed and psychodynamic approach, she works to uncover the deep-rooted effects of early medical experiences while using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients reprocess distressing memories and reduce emotional distress.
Her therapy is insightful and compassionate, recognizing that medical trauma isn’t just about past events—it’s about how they continue to shape emotions, relationships, and self-perception. Whether working with individuals who experienced prolonged hospital stays, painful procedures, or ongoing medical challenges, Dr. Zala creates a safe and supportive space to help clients regain a sense of control, emotional balance, and trust in their bodies.
Many individuals seek our help for medical trauma and PTSD after struggling with anxiety, avoidance, and distress related to past medical experiences. Often, they don’t realize that their persistent fear of medical settings, procedures, or symptoms is a subconscious attempt to stay ‘safe’, rooted in past trauma responses. While previous therapies may have provided some relief, unresolved trauma can continue to manifest as panic before procedures, hypervigilance about health, or even avoidance of necessary medical care.
Medical trauma can also trigger intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or distressing bodily sensations, making it difficult to trust one's body or feel at ease in medical environments. Those with medical PTSD may experience heightened anxiety when faced with reminders of past medical events, whether it’s a doctor’s office, a hospital gown, or even the anticipation of an upcoming appointment. EMDR is especially effective in these cases, as it targets the root cause of fear and trauma, rather than just managing symptoms.
EMDR works by reprocessing the traumatic memories and negative beliefs that keep individuals stuck in a state of fear and hypervigilance. By helping the brain integrate these past experiences in a healthier way, EMDR allows individuals to transition from fear and avoidance to a sense of safety and control. Research supports its effectiveness in treating medical trauma, offering long-term relief from distress and helping individuals rebuild trust in their bodies and medical care.
You don’t have to let past medical experiences dictate your future. EMDR can help you reduce fear, regain confidence, and restore trust in your body and medical care. Let us help you break free from medical PTSD and move forward with greater peace and resilience.
