Picture this: A mother soothes her crying infant in the middle of the night. She…
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Our Words
Life can present challenges that leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially when dealing with trauma or emotional pain. We believe through therapy, you can process unresolved experiences, improve your mental health, and work toward a better version of yourself. See our thoughts and psychology research on the subject below and if you are interested, contact us or set up a free consultation so we can learn more about how to best assist you in your journey.
When you think of childbirth you might imagine personal transformation, joy, and even empowerment. For…
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The British television series, Fleabag, offers a clever depiction of dissociation through its heroine's frequent…
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I recently came across a research paper that found a link between childhood trauma and…
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As a clinical psychologist specializing in birth trauma, I’m all-too-familiar with the many ways the…
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When I was in second grade, a classmate approached my desk. “You’re brown,” he declared,…
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When Nicole* came to see me, she was pregnant with her second child. Nicole, a…
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Additional Therapy Resources
Below you’ll find additional resources to support your healing journey. These links are here to offer guidance and insight as you take steps toward mental health and well-being. You can also see Dr. Pria D. Alpern on Instagram, where she shares new research and topics of interest.
Trauma
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) – offers research/training in trauma and dissociation
- https://www.istss.org
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – childhood trauma resources
- https://www.nctsn.org
Grief/Loss Resources
EMDR
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) – Info on EMDR therapy, certification, and training
- https://www.emdria.org
- Francine Shapiro Library (EMDR Research studies/articles & resources)
- https://emdria.omeka.net
Somatic Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute
- https://traumahealing.org
- Hakomi Institute – info on mindfulness-based somatic therapy
- https://hakomiinstitute.com
Trauma Research
- National Center for PTSD – PTSD research, articles etc
- https://www.ptsd.va.gov
- Trauma and Resilience Research Group (Columbia University) – research on trauma’s impact on children/adolescents
- https://www.childtraumaresearch.org
Evangeline Lehr, Ph.D.
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Our Clinician
Dr. Lehr specializes in mood and anxiety issues, often with a focus on perinatal and/or trauma-related experiences. Her careful approach to therapy is backed by extensive training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy with a focus on the perinatal population as well as training in EMDR. In addition to her work at Center Psychology Group, Dr. Lehr also serves as a clinical supervisor for the Safran Center for Psychological Services at the New School for Social Research, where she completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology.