Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in New York

I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals who are struggling to find their way in a complicated world. My practice offers a space for anyone who is looking for a sense of shelter and refuge where they can breathe, process their thoughts and feelings and find meaning in their life. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change and develop internal strength and resilience. It is my goal to empower those who are seeking new ways of looking at themselves and their relationships. Talk therapy has the ability to soothe our hearts and minds. More than ever, we need to find ways to reprogram our fear-driven minds.

Life's ebbs and flows often place us in a constant state of unrest. I'd love to help you navigate past and present challenges, fostering peace, stability, and healing.

Nicole Layer is a compassionate Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York. She is a clinician who brings warmth, empathy, and deep dedication to her clinical work, creating a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University and remains committed to ongoing professional growth to best serve the evolving needs of her clients. Rooted in a person first and trauma informed philosophy, Nicole works with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She specializes in working with clients across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, providing affirming care that honors the complexity of identity, fosters self-acceptance, and supports individuals in navigating both internal and external challenges. Nicole is also trained in EMDR and has a particular focus on trauma treatment, drawing on this advanced training to help clients process complex experiences and reconnect with a sense of safety, self trust, and inner stability. Her therapeutic style is characterized by empathy, psychoeducation, and transparency, offering clients both support and practical tools to move forward with confidence and clarity. Clinically, Nicole integrates a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. She tailors her approach to each client, prioritizing their individuality and unique lived experience over diagnostic labels. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic environment where growth, healing, and resilience can unfold naturally as well as organically.

I have over 10 years of professional practice experience with working with people. I provide both short- and long-term therapy to children, families, and adults navigating challenging relationships. I meet you where you are and guide you toward the person you would like to be.

You should know that I bring both warmth and experience into the therapy space. I have over four years of experience providing therapy to individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, past trauma and emotional challenges.

Hi, my name is Krista. I am a youthful, Caribbean American with a passion for helping individuals achieve mental wellness and personal growth. I am a licensed therapist with a diverse background of experience in providing compassionate and effective therapy to clients. I am also open to integrating faith-based principles with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help individuals navigate life's challenges.