Virtual Trauma Therapy for High Achievers in New York
You can be capable, respected and successful, and still be carrying something from the past that has never settled. For many high-achieving New Yorkers, trauma does not look like a crisis. It looks like a packed calendar, a high bar for yourself, and a body that never fully relaxes.
At Uncover Mental Health Counseling, trauma therapy is led by Kristie Tse, LMHC-D, a New York State licensed mental health counselor (License #009672) with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She works with high-achieving professionals and students across New York State whose trauma rarely looks like crisis from the outside.
Sessions are private, secure and online, so you can begin from home anywhere in New York State
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Trauma Doesn't Always Look Like Crisis
Trauma comes from experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope, whether a single event or years of living in an unsafe or unpredictable environment. You may be doing well at work and still notice that something is off. People often come to us after years of managing it alone.
Common Signs of Unresolved Trauma
- Flashbacks, or feeling as though you are reliving an event
- Ongoing fear, guilt, sadness or anger that does not ease
- Avoiding people, places or conversations that remind you of what happened
- Feeling numb, detached or disconnected from others
- Irritability, being constantly on guard, or trouble concentrating
- Disrupted sleep or recurring nightmares
- A habit of self-blame or shame
If several of these sound familiar, trauma therapy can help you understand what is happening and work through it at a pace that feels safe.
Types of Trauma We Work With
- Childhood and developmental trauma, including emotional neglect. Read: 7 Signs You Were Emotionally Neglected as a Child
- Complex PTSD, which comes from prolonged or repeated trauma. Read: Complex PTSD Therapist NYC
- Medical trauma, after illness, surgery or painful healthcare experiences. Read: Medical Trauma Therapist in NYC
- Sexual trauma. Read: Sexual Trauma Therapist in NYC
- Adoption trauma and grief. Read: Adoption Trauma
- Relationship and family trauma, including toxic family dynamics and betrayal.
- Workplace and high-pressure environments that leave you on edge
How Trauma Therapy Works With Us
- A free 15-minute consultation. You ask questions, and we confirm availability and fit.
- A first session focused on your story. We talk about what you have been carrying, what you have tried, and what you want to change. You choose how much to share.
- Building safety and coping skills. Before processing anything painful, we build tools for steadying your body and emotions.
- Working through the experience. When you are ready, we work through memories and patterns at a pace you control.
- Tracking progress. We check regularly on what is changing, and adjust the plan as you do.
Our Approach
We use evidence-based methods and match them to you,
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you notice and change the thought patterns that trauma leaves behind, such as self-blame and expecting danger.
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy helps you gradually approach memories and situations you have been avoiding, with support, so they lose their grip.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for regulating intense emotions, handling distress and setting boundaries.
- Mindfulness practices help you reconnect with your body and stay grounded.
Why Trauma Therapy in NYC Is Different
The pace of the city can keep you in survival mode. Long hours, constant demands and quiet isolation make it easy to push trauma aside, and easier to mistake that for coping. Virtual sessions let you take care of this work without adding a commute to a packed schedule.
Cost, Insurance and Scheduling
Uncover is a private-pay practice. The first session starts at $350 and later sessions at $300, depending on the therapist. [VERIFY: these figures come from the Anxiety page] Private pay means no diagnosis is required for coverage, and your records stay confidential. We are out-of-network and can provide a superbill so you can seek reimbursement from your plan. Learn more in What Is a Superbill? and Therapy Without Insurance: Is Private Pay Worth It?
Sessions are available Monday through Sunday, 9am to 9pm.
Begin Trauma Therapy in NYC
Book a free 15-minute consultation, call (646) 941-8333 , or email info@uncovercounseling.com. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
Trauma Therapy NYC: Frequently Asked Questions
What type of therapist is best for trauma?
A licensed therapist with specific training in trauma. Look for someone who uses evidence-based methods such as CBT-based approaches or Prolonged Exposure, works at your pace, and explains their approach in the first conversation. At Uncover, trauma therapy is led by Kristie Tse, LMHC-D, who has more than 10 years of clinical experience.
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
Consider it when fear, anger, shame, numbness or anxiety does not ease, or when it affects your sleep, relationships, work or sense of safety.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. The length depends on your history, your goals and how often we meet. Some people work on a specific event for a few months, and others work on longer-standing patterns over more time. We review progress regularly and agree on the pace together.
How much does trauma therapy cost in NYC?
At Uncover, the first session starts at $350 and later sessions at $300, depending on your therapist. Exact fees are shared during your consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network. We can provide a superbill so you can submit it for reimbursement, depending on your plan's out-of-network benefits.
Is virtual trauma therapy effective?
For many people, yes. Research on telehealth for PTSD and other conditions has found outcomes comparable to in-person care for many people. Virtual sessions also make it easier to stay consistent. If something about online sessions would not feel safe for you, tell us in the consultation
How does trauma affect high achievers?
It often hides behind success: constant stress, perfectionism, self-doubt and difficulty feeling satisfied even when things look fine from the outside. It can also make relationships harder
