Individual Psychotherapy - Trauma-Focused

At Well & Being for Women, Dr. Petrongelli specializes in treating young girls (12 years and older) and adults. Dr. Petrongelli structures her theraputic approach to help women heal from trauma, ranging from alcohol and opioid disorders, neglect, abandonment, traumatic accidents, mental abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse or assault. Women have unique struggles when compared to men who are in therapy. Dr. Petrongelli offers tailored treatment plans that address the specific needs and challenges of each individual women.

The most common setting for psychotherapy is meeting face to face, one-on-one. Regardless of what the issues are, or amount of distress a woman might be facing, individual psychotherapy is proven to be more effective when sessions are conducted in-person verses virtually. Our practice provides a relaxed safe place where concerns and problems are discussed openly.
Dr. Petrongelli implements the most recommended evidence-based practices and adapts various therapeutic processes to meet the needs of an individual women.

How is Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy different from typical individual psychotherapy?

Trauma-focused therapy represents a paradigm shift, focusing on understanding the root causes of distress by asking, “What happened to you?” rather than “What's wrong with you?” This approach emphasizes understanding a women's complete history, both past and present, to provide effective therapeutic care.

Recognizes the impact of trauma. Trauma-focused care acknowledges the many ways trauma can manifest and how it affects women's lives.
Creates a safe environment. Trauma-focused care prioritizes a women's safety and well-being.
Involves a women in her care. Trauma-focused care gives women a voice in their treatment plan and encourages them to be active participants in the decision-making process.
Integrates trauma awareness into all aspects of care. Trauma-focused care is an organizational change process that requires all aspects of an organization to be aware of trauma and take steps to prevent re-traumatization.
Empowers women. Trauma-focused care gives a women a chance to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

Techniques of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy

Trauma-focused psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment that helps women work through problems and improve their quality of life. It's based on a therapeutic relationship between a client and a mental health professional, and involves a variety of techniques and approaches:

Dialogue- Women talk openly with a therapist about their thoughts and feelings, and work together to identify and change unhelpful patterns.
Techniques- Women learn and practice techniques like mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, and exposure therapy.
Goal setting- Women and psychologist work together to set treatment goals and decide how often to meet.
Psychotropic medications- Added to a women's treatment plan after non-pharmacological alternatives have been applied and continues to have emotional distress interfering with levels of functioning.
Support- Women receive emotional support and learn coping strategies.
Safety- Women learn to create a safety plan for thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Trauma-focused psychotherapy can help women with a variety of issues that derive from a traumatic experience, including: depression, anxiety, medical illness, and loss. The type of psychotherapy and the severity of symptoms determine how long it takes to see results. Clients may experience intense emotions during sessions, and may feel exhausted afterward.

Types of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy Treatment

At Well & Being for Women we offer several different types of Trauma-Focused Therapy. Once a client completes an intake evaluation and psychological assessment, recommendations of the following treatments will be recommended. Customarily, a combination of these treatments is recommended for most clients.

Services we offer are as follows:

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

Psychotherapy Descriptions

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): structured form of psychotherapy used to treat PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. It involves processing traumatic memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically eye movements, to help individuals reduce distress and change how they perceive and remember the traumatic experience.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): short-term, goal-oriented therapy that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It's often used for conditions like anxiety, depression, and phobias.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): form of CBT that focuses on regulating emotions and improving interpersonal skills. It's often used for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other complex mental health conditions.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, as well as their non-offending caregivers. It is an evidence-based treatment approach that addresses a range of trauma-related outcomes, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior analysis. It is an empirically-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with commitment and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility

What should I do before my first appointment?

Accept invitation to Patient Portal via email. Complete Intake Forms you received via email. All Intake forms must be fully completed a minimum of 48 hours prior to the initial visit. Once completed, these forms will automatically be returned to our practice. Our billing staff will verify medical insurance benefits and advise as to coverage. Dr. Petrongelli will review all medical and mental health information prior to your visit. All communications are internally secure, confidential and stored on HIPPA complaint software.

Additionally, please prepare your own questions and bring them to your appointment. The duration of first appointments are 90 minutes, allowing for a comprehensive intake process.

Can I bring someone with me?

If a client is a minor (under 18 years of age), parents or gardians MUST accompany the child. Adult clients, may bring a family member or friend to an appointment. Once arrived, we can determine what approach works best for the client's support.

What happens next?

After your first visit, the appointments are typically 50-60 minutes in duration. We focus on checking your progress and adjusting treatments. Most psychological treatments (therapy sessions), require regular weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visitations.

How often do I have to been seen?

Regular visits allow our provider to monitor the effectiveness and safety of the prescribed medication. We assess whether the medication is working as intended, identify any potential side effects, and make necessary adjustments to the dosage or medication itself. We require that any client who is prescribed psychotropic medications must be seen at a minimum of every 90 days. Client who are prescribed controlled substance medication must be seen a minimum of every 30 days. This policy is to ensure patient safety and well-being.

Individual Psychotherapy - Trauma-Focused

Individual and follow-up PSYCHOTHERAPY appointments scheduling here.

How is Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy different from typical individual psychotherapy?

Techniques of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy

Types of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy Treatment

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

Psychotherapy Descriptions

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Believe you can, and you are halfway there!

CREDITENTALS & AFFILIATES

A healthy outside starts from the inside.

Individual Psychotherapy - Trauma-Focused

Individual and follow-up PSYCHOTHERAPY appointments scheduling here.

How is Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy different from typical individual psychotherapy?

Techniques of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy

Types of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy Treatment

The best type of trauma therapy will depend on the specific needs and the nature of the trauma.

Psychotherapy Descriptions

Most women benefit from a combination of different therapies.

Believe you can, and you are halfway there!

CREDITENTALS & AFFILIATES

A healthy outside starts from the inside.

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