Holistic & Comprehensive Trauma Healing,
All Under One Roof.
Welcome to The Ungar Center, the first of its kind trauma healing center that integrates holistic approaches to help individuals recover from trauma. Here, we provide a thorough range of therapies—all under one roof—to support your journey toward healing, balance, and lasting well-being. Our innovative methods focus on restoring the health of your nervous system, which plays a critical role in processing and healing trauma, helping you regain a sense of safety, regulation, and resilience in your life.
Healing From Trauma Starts Here
Feeling Overwhelmed? You're not alone.
Life can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or numb. If you’re struggling with emotional pain, constant worry, or feelings of hopelessness, healing is possible. At the Ungar Center for HOPE, we’re here to guide you through the process of healing. We offer a safe, compassionate space to help you break down the barriers that often hinder individuals from seeking the help they deserve and release the emotional and physical pain that trauma has left behind.
What is Trauma?
It’s more than just emotional pain.
Many people experience emotional or physical pain without realizing that it might be linked to past experiences, often referred to as 'trauma.' Trauma isn’t just caused by major events like accidents or violence; it can also stem from unresolved experiences that weren’t fully processed at the time. These lingering experiences can affect both your mind and body in ways you may not fully recognize, showing up as:
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Chronic Anxiety or Panic Attacks – Persistent worry, nervousness, or sudden, intense feelings of fear.
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Depression – Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in activities that once brought joy.
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Mood Swings – Sudden, extreme changes in mood, ranging from irritability to deep sadness.
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Emotional Numbness – A sense of detachment or disconnection from emotions, others, or the present moment.
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Flashbacks or Intrusive Thoughts – Vivid memories or flashbacks to the traumatic event, often triggered by reminders.
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Guilt or Shame – A pervasive feeling of being at fault for the trauma or that something is wrong with oneself.
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Irritability or Anger – Unexplained irritability, frustration, or anger that might feel disproportionate to the situation.
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Feeling Overwhelmed – A sense of being unable to handle life’s challenges, often leading to emotional exhaustion.
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Fatigue or Sleep Problems – Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restless sleep; feeling chronically tired or drained.
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Headaches – Frequent or severe headaches, including tension or migraines.
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Muscle Tension or Pain – Persistent tightness in the muscles, especially in the neck, shoulders, or back.
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Gastrointestinal Issues – Digestive problems, such as nausea, stomach aches, or diarrhea, often linked to stress.
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Heart Palpitations or Chest Pain – Racing heart, shortness of breath, or tightness in the chest, sometimes misinterpreted as a medical emergency.
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Numbness or Tingling – Sensations of numbness or tingling in the body, especially in the extremities.
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Chronic Illness or Pain – Development of chronic conditions or worsening of existing ones, possibly due to ongoing stre
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Avoidance – Avoiding people, places, or activities that remind the person of the trauma.
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Hypervigilance – A constant feeling of being "on edge" or excessively alert to potential danger.
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Self-Isolation – Withdrawing from friends, family, or social situations.
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Substance Abuse – Turning to alcohol, drugs, or other substances to numb emotions or escape painful memories.
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Difficulty Trusting Others – A pervasive fear of being hurt again, leading to challenges in forming close relationships.
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Self-Destructive Behavior – Engaging in reckless activities or behaviors that put one's well-being at risk.
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Overworking or Overcommitting – Trying to stay busy to distract from difficult emotions, often leading to burnout.
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Disassociation or Detachment – A sense of being disconnected from one's surroundings, body, or sense of identity.
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Memory Problems – Difficulty concentrating, focusing, or remembering details.
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Negative Thought Patterns – Constant negative thinking, often about oneself or the world.
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Intrusive Thoughts or Rumination – Repetitive, intrusive thoughts related to the traumatic event.
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Difficulty Making Decisions – A feeling of being unable to make choices or decisions, often due to overwhelm or confusion.
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Cognitive Dissonance – Internal conflict or confusion, especially regarding one's beliefs or values post-trauma.
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Over-controlling – Attempting to control every aspect of life to feel a sense of safety or predictability.
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People-Pleasing – Going out of one's way to please others, often at the expense of personal needs, as a way to avoid conflict or rejection.
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Perfectionism – An overemphasis on perfection as a means of gaining control or avoiding judgment.
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A Holistic Approach
How We Can Help You Heal
Our services offer personalized care tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that you receive the right approach for your healing journey. Since each individual’s path is different, we work with you to choose the therapies and support that will best address your specific challenges and goals.
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One-on-One Therapy
In our one-on-one therapy sessions, you'll have a safe, supportive space to explore your life experiences and process emotions at your own pace. Guided by a compassionate therapist, you'll work through past events, gain clarity on how they affect your present, and heal emotional wounds. This process helps you discover new strengths, build resilience, and move toward a more peaceful, confident, and fulfilling life.
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Group Therapy
We offer therapy groups tailored to a variety of personal needs, providing focused support for your unique situation. Led by experienced professionals, these safe, confidential spaces foster trust, allowing you to share, learn, and grow with others. You'll gain insights, build connections, and develop skills to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
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Trauma Informed Yoga
Somatic Yoga focuses on the mind-body connection, helping to release emotional tension stored in the body through muscle tension, posture, and movement. Using slow, mindful movements, breathwork, and body awareness, it allows you to identify and release physical stress and emotional blockages, promoting healing and emotional balance. Over time, this practice can reduce tension, increase flexibility, and foster a deeper sense of ease, clarity, and well-being.
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EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy that helps process and heal distressing memories by reworking how they’re stored in the brain. Intense or traumatic events can cause memories to become "stuck," leading to emotional distress, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing for greater emotional stability, less anxiety, and a sense of release from past experiences.
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Art Therapy
Art therapy offers a creative way to connect with your emotions and promote healing, especially when words feel limiting. It allows you to express difficult feelings through drawing, painting, or sculpting, tapping into unconscious emotions and helping you process them more directly. Focused on the process rather than perfection, art therapy fosters emotional release, self-reflection, and personal growth, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
We're Here for You
Why Choose The Ungar Center For Hope?
Holistic Healing
We treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We use science-backed therapies that work.
A Safe Space
Our center is a place where you can feel truly safe to explore your healing journey.
Personalized Plans
Your path to healing is unique. We tailor our therapies to fit your needs.
Compassionate Care
You’ll never feel judged here. Our team is kind, patient, and ready to listen.
Ready To Take the First Step?
Healing starts with just one step. If you're ready to begin your journey, we're here to support you every step of the way. Reach out to us today with any questions or to learn more about how we can help. You don’t have to do this alone.
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