Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy in Cambridge
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to help individuals heal from emotional trauma and attachment-based injuries. My practice focuses on creating a safe, attuned therapeutic environment where clients can explore and transform deep-seated emotional patterns. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Smith College and am certified as an AEDP supervisor through the AEDP Institute in New York City. My approach integrates body-mind awareness, mindfulness practices, and somatic experiencing to address complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, couples, and families, offering both in-person sessions in the Boston area and remote therapy options. My clinical expertise includes treating developmental trauma, attachment breaches, and PTSD, with a particular emphasis on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves.I maintain active involvement in teaching and supervision, including guest lectures at Harvard Medical School and training programs for mental health professionals. My practice is grounded in anti-racist, feminist, and LGBTQ+ affirming values, with a commitment to addressing systemic oppression in therapeutic contexts. I have supported clients through life transitions, grief, and identity exploration, helping them cultivate emotional resilience and healthier relationships. My work emphasizes the importance of dyadic safety and experiential healing to transform chronic emotional pain into personal growth and self-acceptance.
Services
AEDP Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Mindfulness Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Body-Based Therapy
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Attachment Trauma Treatment
Remote Therapy Sessions
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer certified AEDP therapy for deep emotional transformation
- Our practice integrates body-mind approaches with traditional psychotherapy
- We provide personalized treatment for complex trauma and attachment issues
- Our therapist has over 25 years of clinical experience
- We maintain active involvement in mental health education and supervision
Associations and certifications
- AEDP Institute
What people say
Keen memory for detail
Avid listener
Genuine presence
Comforting approach
Transformative sessions
Services
AEDP Therapy
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy helps clients process emotional trauma through moment-to-moment attunement and somatic awareness. This approach transforms chronic pain into personal growth by addressing attachment breaches and developmental trauma. Clients develop emotional resilience and healthier relationship patterns through our dyadic therapeutic process.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship challenges, infidelity recovery, and communication barriers. Our approach helps partners rebuild trust and develop emotional intimacy through AEDP-informed techniques. We address attachment patterns that impact relationship dynamics and foster healthier connection strategies.
Clinical Supervision
Certified AEDP supervision for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their trauma treatment skills. Supervision includes video review analysis, technique refinement, and ethical practice guidance. We support clinicians in developing deeper therapeutic attunement and experiential healing approaches.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrates mindfulness practices with somatic experiencing to help clients develop greater emotional regulation. This approach combines traditional psychotherapy with body-based techniques to address anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms. Clients learn to cultivate present-moment awareness for improved mental wellness.
Remote Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions available for clients in Massachusetts and California. This service maintains the same therapeutic depth through HIPAA-compliant video platforms. Remote sessions accommodate clients with mobility challenges or those seeking specialized trauma treatment from distant locations.
People
Judy Silvan, LICSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified AEDP therapist with over 25 years of experience treating trauma and attachment issues. Holds MSW from Smith College and supervisor certification from the AEDP Institute. Specializes in body-mind integration and mindfulness-based approaches.
Callie
Co-therapist
Therapy dog providing emotional support during sessions. Trained in animal-assisted therapy techniques to enhance client comfort and facilitate emotional connection during the therapeutic process.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) with a focus on trauma recovery, attachment issues, and body-mind integration techniques.
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide secure online therapy sessions for clients in Massachusetts and California through HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
What are your therapy session rates?
Session fees vary based on service type. Please contact my office directly for specific pricing information and insurance details.
How do you approach couples therapy?
My couples therapy focuses on rebuilding trust and improving communication through AEDP techniques that address attachment patterns and emotional barriers.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship challenges, and identity exploration issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you provide clinical supervision for therapists?
Yes, I offer AEDP-certified clinical supervision for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their trauma treatment skills and therapeutic attunement.
