Online Therapy in 40+ States
We work with clients in 40+ states through secure online therapy, and also offer in-person care at our two Philadelphia-area locations.
Trauma responds to specific, evidence-based treatment.
Trauma changes the way the mind and body respond to the world. Whether the source was a single event, a chronic experience of harm or neglect, or a period of your life you have not yet been able to fully make sense of, the effects can show up as intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, numbness, sleep disruption, and difficulty in relationships.
The good news is that trauma is treatable, and the evidence base for effective treatment is strong.
Meet Dr. Lindsey Salerno
Dr. Lindsey Salerno is trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and evidence-based trauma treatment. Her approach is structured, warm, and paced to the client, drawing from Inhibitory Learning Theory to guide the exposure work.
She takes the responsibility of trauma treatment seriously, and works collaboratively with clients to build a treatment plan that reflects both the clinical evidence and what matters to the person in the room.
What trauma treatment looks like
Our approach is anchored in Prolonged Exposure (PE), one of the most rigorously studied and effective treatments for post-traumatic stress. Treatment involves:
- A careful assessment of your history, symptoms, and goals
- Building the skills and structure to approach traumatic material safely
- In-session and between-session work processing traumatic memories
- Systematic reduction of trauma-driven avoidance in daily life
- Support in reclaiming activities, relationships, and parts of yourself that trauma has narrowed
Trauma-Focused CBT and other evidence-based approaches may also be integrated depending on your presentation and goals.
Why it works
Trauma treatment works when it helps the brain and body process what they were not able to process at the time. Avoidance, while protective in the short term, keeps the traumatic material active. Structured, well-paced exposure-based work gives you the chance to fully process what happened, on your terms, so it stops running the present.
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OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the most highly-researched treatment for OCD. Through ERP, clients learn to take back control of their lives and feel more confident in their ability to navigate life's challenges.
Anxiety Treatment
Learn practical strategies to gain control of anxiety with gold standard, evidence-based treatment that empowers individuals to feel more confident navigating everyday life stressors.
Trauma Therapy
Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is a highly effective, short-term treatment for PTSD that helps diminish fear and distress related to the traumatic events by addressing trauma-related content in a safe and empowering process.
Substance Use Care
Outpatient care that addresses substance use and other forms of addiction within the broader story of health—integrating mental, physical, and relational wellbeing to support long-term recovery and growth.
Young Adult & College Support
Specialized therapy for young adults (ages 18–30+) focused on building clarity, confidence, and direction through evidence-based, practical approaches to address anxiety, depression, low motivation, and uncertainty about life transitions.
Family Therapy
Expert guidance for families navigating acute mental health or substance use crises, offering comprehensive assessment, care navigation, long-term treatment planning, and collaborative decision-making to support lasting recovery and family stability.
Group Therapy
Change happens faster in connection and community. We offer supportive groups for young adults, recovery-focused process groups, and family workshops designed to strengthen growth and belonging.
LGBTQIA+ and Gender Care
Culturally-informed care designed to validate the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, help them cope with challenges related to their identity, and support them in the journey of living a life in alignment with their authentic identity.
Mood & Emotional Regulation
We specialize in working with depression, chronic low mood, mood reactivity, and bipolar-spectrum conditions. We emphasize careful assessment, longitudinal understanding, and personalized strategies that support stability, functioning, and long-term wellbeing—not just short-term symptom relief.
Caregiver Stress & Support
Support for those caring for a partner, parent, or child through illness, decline, or complex need. Practical, evidence-based therapy that addresses the hidden weight of caregiving and helps you sustain your own health, energy, and sense of self.
Chronic Illness & Health Psychology
Support for adjusting to diagnosis, managing symptoms, and coping with the emotional and relational impact of living with a medical condition. Includes work with chronic pain, illness-related identity shifts, and integrated mind-body care.
Insomnia & Sleep
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line, gold-standard treatment for chronic sleep problems. A short-term, structured approach that helps you rebuild consistent, restorative sleep.
Dr. Salerno helped give me strength, courage, and a better sense of my self worth. She made me feel cared for and supported. She has truly changed my and my children’s lives for the better!
I was in a tenuous situation. Dr. Mullen got behind me in my corner and egged me on to just put one positive foot in front of the other and find myself on the other side. Currently, two years later and I’m stronger everyday.