Eva Simpson-Abrams, LCAT, MT-BC
Eva Simpson-Abrams is a trauma-informed therapist with extensive experience helping adults and young adults who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of her clients come to therapy after long periods of stress, burnout, or difficult life experiences and are looking for relief, clarity, and a sense of steadiness again.
Eva creates a calm, supportive space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and learn practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. She is especially skilled at helping people who struggle with self-doubt, chronic stress, caregiving demands, academic or career pressure, and the emotional impact of trauma.
Her work integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and body-based strategies to support emotional regulation and resilience. When helpful, she also incorporates creative techniques to help clients access and express emotions in ways that feel natural and safe.
Eva’s style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. She helps clients build self-trust, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater confidence and balance.
Specialties:
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
Depression & Low Self-Worth
Trauma & Complex Trauma (PTSD)
Burnout, Academic & Career Stress
Chronic Illness & Pain
Caregivers & Helping Professionals
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist for Adults in New York
Full Specialty List:
Anxiety
Depression
Self-Esteem
Trauma & Complex PTSD
Life Transitions
Identity Exploration
Academic & Career Stress
Chronic Illness, Pain
Caregiver Fatigue
Burnout & Stress Management
Relationship & Family Issues
Mindfulness & Somatic Regulation
Populations Served:
Adolescents & Teens (13–17)
Young Adults & College Students
LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Expansive Individuals
BIPOC Clients
Survivors of Trauma or Abuse
Caregivers & Medical Professionals
Individuals Living With Chronic Illness
Students & Emerging Professionals
Therapeutic Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based & Somatic Therapies
Attachment-Focused & Psychodynamic Therapy
Compassion-Focused & Strengths-Based Approaches
Music Therapy & Creative Expression
Current Availability:
- College Student, New York
“Eva helped me feel safe enough to share things I’d never said out loud. I’m learning to trust myself again.”
- Young Adult Client
“Working with Eva taught me how to calm my anxiety without judging myself. I finally feel more grounded and confident.”
FAQs
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Yes, Eva is accepting new adolescent, college-age, and adult clients for virtual sessions across New York.
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Your first sessions focus on getting to know you, your goals, stressors, and what’s been most difficult lately. Together, you’ll build clarity around what you want from therapy and create a plan that feels manageable and supportive.
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For clients interested, Eva draws on her background as a Board-Certified Music Therapist to explore how sound, rhythm, and creative expression can deepen emotional processing and healing. No musical experience is ever required, it’s simply another way to connect with yourself.
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Yes. Eva is trained in trauma-informed and attachment-based care, helping clients process the effects of past experiences on present emotions and relationships while developing skills for safety, grounding, and self-compassion.
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Eva combines evidence-based modalities with a creative, relational style. Her sessions balance structure with curiosity, inviting clients to explore patterns, emotions, and identity with warmth and authenticity.
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Yes. Eva provides secure virtual sessions for clients throughout New York State, allowing flexibility and comfort wherever you are.
