Trauma doesn’t stay in the past. It lives in the nervous system.
If you’re always on edge, shut down, overthinking, or over-functioning just to get through the day, there’s nothing wrong with you. Your system learned how to survive.
Many people reach out to a trauma therapist when anxiety, emotional shutdown, or constant hyper-alertness starts affecting everyday life. Trauma therapy helps the nervous system process overwhelming experiences so you can feel safer, calmer, and more present again.
Signs You May Be Experiencing Trauma Symptoms
Trauma often shows up in the nervous system as anxiety, emotional shutdown, chronic overthinking, or feeling constantly on edge.
Complex trauma can develop after repeated experiences of instability, abuse, or emotional neglect.
Trauma-informed therapy helps the nervous system process these experiences so your body no longer has to stay in survival mode.
Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I’m Sury Klein, a trauma therapist in New York.
Support for the parts of you that feel too heavy to hold alone.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults in New York (telehealth), with a steady, non-judgmental approach that helps you slow down, feel safer in your body, and understand what your nervous system has been carrying.
If you’ve been “high-functioning” on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside — you don’t need to explain or perform here. We work at a pace that feels respectful, emotionally safe, and realistic for your life.
Grounded insights for trauma, addiction, and emotional overwhelm.
Short reads that help you make sense of what you’re carrying—without shame, without fluff.
WAYS I CAN SUPPORT YOU
Therapy that meets you where you are.
Trauma-informed care designed to help you feel steadier, clearer, and more connected to yourself.
Trauma & Complex Trauma
Support for nervous system overwhelm, C-PTSD, childhood trauma, and patterns that formed in survival mode.
Schedule a Consultation →Religious & Cultural Trauma
A space to process spiritual harm, identity shifts, family dynamics, and the complexity of leaving or redefining belief.
Schedule a Consultation →Addiction & Compulsive Coping
Compassionate support for coping patterns rooted in pain — without shame, judgment, or surface-level solutions.
Schedule a Consultation →Attachment & Relationship Patterns
Explore the dynamics that keep repeating and develop healthier ways of connecting to yourself and others.
Schedule a Consultation →Common Questions About Trauma Therapy
Many people searching for trauma therapy wonder what the process looks like and whether it can actually help. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based healing.
What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy focuses on helping the nervous system process overwhelming experiences so that your body no longer reacts as if the danger is still happening. Trauma-informed therapy often integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment-based work to help clients understand their emotional patterns and reconnect with a sense of safety.
Learn more about trauma therapy →How long does trauma therapy take?
Healing from trauma is not about rushing the process. Some clients notice relief from symptoms like anxiety or triggers within the first several sessions, while deeper patterns connected to complex trauma or attachment wounds may take longer to work through.
Read the article →Can trauma lead to addiction or coping patterns?
Many people develop coping strategies such as substance use, overworking, or emotional shutdown as a way to manage overwhelming experiences. Trauma-informed addiction therapy helps explore these patterns with compassion while building healthier ways to regulate emotions and stress.
Learn about addiction therapy →What approach do you use in therapy?
My work integrates trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based approaches. These methods focus on understanding the different parts of ourselves that developed to protect us and helping them feel safer so meaningful healing can occur.
Learn more about how I work →How do I start trauma therapy?
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’ve been carrying painful experiences for a long time. The first step is simply starting a conversation about what has been weighing on you and what you hope might change.
Schedule a consultation →Frequently Asked Questions
Reaching out for therapy can bring up a lot of questions. You’re not alone. Below are answers to common questions about trauma therapy, addiction support, and starting care in New York. If you don’t see your question here, you can always contact me and I’ll help you figure out the next step.
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
If you feel stuck in survival mode—like your body is always on alert, you shut down emotionally, or you’re reliving painful memories—you may benefit from trauma therapy. Trauma doesn’t have to look like one specific event. It can include chronic stress, emotional neglect, relationship wounds, or experiences that overwhelmed your nervous system.
Therapy can help you feel safer in your body, understand your triggers, and build steadier coping skills. If you’re unsure, you can reach out here and we’ll talk through what you’re experiencing.
What is complex trauma (C-PTSD)?
Complex trauma (often referred to as C-PTSD) typically develops from repeated or ongoing experiences—especially in relationships—where you didn’t have consistent safety, support, or protection.
Many people notice patterns like shame, people-pleasing, emotional numbing, difficulty trusting, or intense anxiety in relationships. Treatment is paced and supportive, focusing on nervous system regulation, boundaries, and healing the impact of long-term stress.
Do you help with addiction or compulsive coping patterns?
Yes. Many compulsive coping patterns—substances, overworking, scrolling, overeating, or impulsive behaviors—can be ways the nervous system tries to manage pain, stress, or trauma.
In therapy, we look at what the behavior is doing for you (without judgment), strengthen safer coping tools, and address the underlying drivers so you can feel more in control and less ashamed.
What happens in the first therapy session?
The first session is a supportive starting point. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’ve tried before, and what you want to feel different in your life.
You won’t be pressured to share details before you’re ready. We’ll also discuss goals, pacing, and what would help you feel safe and understood in the process.
Do I have to talk about painful details right away?
No. You are in control of the pace. Trauma-informed therapy prioritizes safety, stabilization, and choice. Many people start by working on symptoms (anxiety, shutdown, dissociation, sleep, relationship triggers) and building coping skills before exploring deeper material.
Your comfort and readiness guide the process—always.
Can therapy help with relationship patterns and attachment wounds?
Absolutely. Attachment wounds can show up as anxiety in relationships, fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting, strong reactions to conflict, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.”
Therapy can help you understand your relational patterns, develop healthier boundaries, and build more secure ways of connecting—starting with a relationship that feels steady and respectful.
Do you offer therapy for life transitions after trauma?
Yes. Life transitions—moving, divorce, parenting changes, job loss, grief, or starting over—can activate old trauma responses. Therapy can support you in staying grounded, making decisions with clarity, and building self-trust as you step into something new.
You don’t have to navigate big change alone.
Do you offer therapy in New York? Is it virtual or in-person?
I work with clients in New York. Depending on availability and your needs, sessions may be offered virtually and/or in-person. If you reach out, I’ll confirm current options and help you choose what feels most supportive.
How do I get started?
The easiest way to begin is to contact me. Share a little about what you’re looking for (even a sentence or two is enough). I’ll respond with next steps, and we’ll figure out a plan that feels manageable and supportive.