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Salt River Therapy, 26 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

02/24/2026

Navigating family dynamics as a q***r or trans person is rarely a simple "one-lane" journey. For many—especially q***r and trans people of color and first-generation individuals—identity is shaped by a complex puzzle of cultural expectations, family traditions, and survival. 🧩

This is why intersectionality is a clinical necessity. It acknowledges that your mental health is shaped by layered realities. When family rejection or conditional acceptance is a factor, the goal of therapy isn’t to force a specific outcome. Instead, it’s about:

👉Grieving what wasn't received.
👉Building communication tools for difficult conversations.
👉Clarifying boundaries that align with your safety and values.
👉Deciding what level of contact feels healthiest for you.

You deserve a therapist who understands that your "priorities" are unique to your lived experience. You don't have to navigate these layers alone.

Take the first step toward personalized support. Our qualified therapists are here to help you navigate your unique family and cultural landscape. ✨ Click the link in our bio to book a free consultation.
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02/19/2026

Have you ever told yourself "it wasn’t that bad" or compared your pain to someone else's?

Minimizing your experience is a common survival strategy, but it can also become a barrier to genuine mental health healing. Complex trauma isn't just about what happened; it's about the patterns—like hypervigilance or chronic people-pleasing—that stay with us long after the trauma is over.

Effective therapy helps you:

👉Honor your unique personal truth.
👉Reconnect with your body’s internal warning signs.
👉Cultivate compassion for the "inner child" who did what they had to do to survive.

You deserve a space where your experiences are validated without comparison. Our therapists specialize in the nuances of complex trauma. Send us a DM or visit our website to find a therapist who is the right fit for your goals. ✨
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02/17/2026

Healing isn't a "return to normal" ; it’s a transformation. 🦋

When we experience complex trauma, it shapes our worldview, our relationships, and even how we feel in our own bodies. Many people wait for the day they’ll feel like their "old selves" again, but true recovery is actually about building a new, empowered version of yourself.

It involves moving beyond survival mode and learning how to inhabit the world in a way that feels safe and authentic. This process is both a science and an art, requiring evidence-based strategies paired with deep, relational trust.

If you feel like your past is still running your present, you don't have to navigate the "unknown" alone. Our team is here to help you build the skills and resilience needed to move forward.

Ready to start your healing journey? Click the link in our bio to connect with one of our qualified therapists today. 🤍
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02/12/2026

When we heal from childhood trauma, we aren't looking for a "pre-trauma" version of ourselves. Because complex trauma often shapes our entire worldview, the goal is transformation.

At Salt River Therapy, we use a "Art and Science" approach to healing. This includes:

1️⃣ Self-Compassion: Rebuilding a relationship with your inner child to understand current behaviors are survival-based.

2️⃣ EMDR: Using bilateral eye movements to weaken the emotional charge of traumatic memories, making them easier to integrate.

3️⃣ Body Awareness: Reestablishing inner emotional signals that were disrupted by dissociation.

Healing doesn’t mean going back—it means moving forward with new tools. If you’re ready to re-establish your inner signals and heal your relationship with yourself, we are here to walk with you.

Whether you are dealing with relational trauma or religious trauma, it is never too early or too late to begin. Our specialized therapists are available for you. Book a Free phone consultation with us in the link in bio.🔗
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02/10/2026

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly "on edge" or find yourself stuck in the same self-sabotaging relationship patterns? 🌀

According to Teresa Thompson LCSW, founder of Salt River Therapy: "Complex trauma means either a series of events or patterns or context that you existed in over time. It really shapes how you show up in the world."

Unlike a single traumatic event, complex trauma is sustained over a prolonged period. This deeply impacts how you think, feel, and interact with others. It often manifests as:

👉Hypervigilance: Always waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
👉People-Pleasing: A survival mechanism learned to keep the peace.
👉Difficult Boundaries: Unconscious reenactments of early survival habits.

The good news? These patterns can be rewired. At Salt River Therapy, we offer a blend of compassion and evidence-based tools to help you understand that your behaviors were rooted in survival, not choice.

Take the first step toward feeling like yourself again. 🌱 Book a session via the link in our bio. We offer virtual or in-person care and proudly accept Aetna.

02/06/2026

Real Love Respects. 🧡

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Whether you’re a teen navigating your first relationships or a caregiver watching your teen grow, it’s vital to know that respect is the non-negotiable foundation of any connection.

Swipe through to learn the signs of healthy vs. unhealthy dynamics .

You deserve to feel safe, heard, and respected—both behind a screen and in person. If something feels "off" or you feel controlled, you don't have to carry that weight alone. Your boundaries matter, and your peace is worth protecting.

📢 Caregivers: You are the most important advocate for your teen’s emotional well-being. Sometimes "just talking" is hard, but being a bridge to professional support can save a life. You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to know where to find them.

Reach out for confidential, 24/7 support:

• Text LOVEIS to 22522 to chat with a peer advocate.

• Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for guidance on how to support your teen safely.

• Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

Let’s build a culture where love is always safe. 🧡
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02/05/2026

One of the biggest myths about trauma is that healing means "returning to normal." 🕊

But for survivors of complex trauma, the experience has shaped your worldview, your relationships, and your identity. You aren't "broken," and you don't need to be "fixed" back to a previous version of yourself.

Healing is actually much more powerful: it’s an evolution. It’s about moving forward and daring to try something different—choosing healthier relationships, setting boundaries, and discovering who you are outside of your survival mechanisms. 🌿

As Teresa Thompson, LCSW, reminds us, the path ahead might be unknown, but it’s yours to create.

🌟 Ready to reimagine your life? You don’t have to navigate the "unknown" alone. Our trauma-informed specialists are here to guide you toward a future defined by your growth, not your past.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to schedule a session with one of our therapists.
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02/03/2026

Trust isn’t something that happens overnight—especially when your past has taught you that the world isn’t a safe place.

When healing from complex trauma, the relationship with your therapist is the most important tool in the room. It’s not just about the techniques used; it’s about having a "secure base" where you feel seen, heard, and validated without judgment.

As Teresa Thompson, LCSW, shares in our latest blog, this "attunement" allows your nervous system to finally step out of survival mode and begin the deep work of recovery.

If you’ve felt disconnected or hypervigilant, know that therapy can be a place to finally "come home to yourself." 🏠✨

✨ Take the first step toward safety. Our therapists at Salt River Therapy specialize in building the secure, authentic relationships necessary for trauma healing.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your consultation.
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01/29/2026

Your "personality traits" might actually be survival responses. 🧠✨

Do you struggle with:

1️⃣ Constant people-pleasing?
2️⃣ Anticipating abandonment or betrayal?
3️⃣ Hyper-awareness of everyone else’s mood?
4️⃣ Feeling "numb" or disconnected from your body?

If these patterns feel like they are "just who you are," there is a powerful reframe to consider: "Just because this is what you know, it doesn't mean this is what you always have to know."

The Science of "Knowing": Complex trauma acts as a sculptor, molding your emotional patterns over years of neglect or unsafe environments. These behaviors aren't character flaws; they were survival mechanisms that once kept you safe. 🛡️

The Path to Change: Education is the first step in the trauma healing process. When we understand that our brains were just trying to protect us, we can replace shame with compassion.

✅ Acknowledge the pattern: See the people-pleasing for what it is—a way to stay safe.
✅ Build the skill: Trauma therapy isn't just "thinking" your way out; it’s building the skill of emotion regulation and trial and error.
✅ Choose a new "known": By practicing new ways of relating to yourself, you can literally rewire your responses.

You aren't stuck. Your past taught you how to survive, but therapy can teach you how to thrive. 🕊️

Start Your Healing Journey with Salt River Therapy 🧡

If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode, our qualified therapists are here to help. We provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to the complexities of your unique story.

💻 Virtual & In-Person: We offer flexible sessions to meet you where you are, whether online or at our office.

💳Insurance: We are proud to accept Aetna insurance to help make your recovery more accessible.

Take the first step toward a new "known" today. 🔗 link in bio.
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01/27/2026

Stop waiting to "get back to normal." 🛑

One of the most painful myths about trauma recovery is the idea that success means returning to the person you were before the trauma happened. But complex trauma isn't just a bad day; it’s a series of events or patterns that shape your entire worldview.

According to Teresa Thompson, LCSW, healing isn't a u-turn—it's an evolution. 🌿

Why can't we go back? Complex trauma rewires the nervous system. It changes how you perceive safety, trust, and even your own physical sensations. If you try to find a "before" that doesn't exist, you might feel like you’re failing at therapy.

The Shift: Instead of looking backward, therapy helps you:

👉 Inhabit yourself differently: Learning to notice bodily reactions and emotional triggers without judgment.

👉 Build a new foundation: Creating a safe relationship with a therapist to practice trust in real-time.

👉 Integrate the past: Moving forward into an "unknown" where your past experiences are part of your story, but they no longer hold the pen. ✍️

Healing is about creating a life that feels authentic to who you are now, not who you "should" have been.

Ready to move forward? 🧡 Healing from complex trauma requires a specialized approach that balances deep empathy with practical skill-building. You don’t have to navigate this evolution alone.

Reach out to schedule a consultation and seek professional help with our qualified therapists at Salt River Therapy. Together, we can help you create a life that is no longer defined by your past, but by your growth.

01/24/2026

Today marks Bell Let’s Talk Day. While this initiative began with our neighbors in Canada, mental health stigma is a challenge that knows no borders. 🌎💙

We are taking this opportunity to join the global conversation and spread awareness. Stigma thrives on silence and the fear of being misunderstood. It’s what keeps people from asking for help and what makes "I'm fine" such a heavy phrase to say.

Reducing stigma starts with us—right here, in our own communities and our own feeds. It starts by normalizing the fact that everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health.

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. You just have to be willing to listen without judgment.

Let’s start the conversation right here. 👇

What is one thing you wish people understood better about mental health? Or, how do you personally practice being a safe person for others to talk to?

Share your thoughts below—your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
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01/22/2026

💭 "It wasn’t that bad."

💭 "Others had it worse."

Many people minimize their trauma to survive it, but in therapy, the focus is on honoring your unique truth. Minimizing your experience might have been a necessary shield in the past, but today, it may be the very thing holding you back from a fulfilling life.

Complex trauma (CPTSD) often blends into daily life patterns, making it hard to recognize. It shows up in people-pleasing behaviors (the Fawn response), choosing unsafe partners, or a hyper-vigilance to betrayal. These patterns are survival strategies that were developed to keep you safe when you felt valued only for your compliance or when your environment was unpredictable.

True healing begins with reconnecting with yourself and understanding that your feelings are valid. Therapy is neither just art nor science; it’s both. It requires education and skill-building—like the emotional regulation found in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—paired with an authentic connection that makes you feel truly seen.

Whether you are dealing with childhood emotional abuse or navigating the complexities of religious trauma, it is never too early or too late to seek help.

Take the next step 👉 At Salt River Therapy, we help you move beyond just "managing symptoms" to creating a life that feels safe and valued. Our therapists are trained to help you pace your trauma work so you never feel overwhelmed.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our approach and schedule an appointment with one of our trauma-informed therapists today.
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