Therapy
Trauma Therapy for Sexual Assault, PTSD & Narcissistic Abuse Specializing in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, dissociation, coercive control, and trauma stored in the body. EMDRIA-trained and survivor-informed.
These aren’t just buzzwords — they are deeply traumatic experiences that leave lasting imprints on the nervous system. Coercive control is the common thread that links all forms of gender-based violence, and narcissistic abuse is one of the most misunderstood forms. As a litigation abuse expert, I support survivors navigating both trauma recovery and the retraumatizing systems often involved in family or criminal court.
I specialize in trauma that lives in the body — including dissociation, emotional numbness, and the long-term effects of relational abuse. As a gender-based violence survivor and trauma therapist, I’ve experienced the power of bodywork that gently invites the mind back into the body — a core principle of somatic therapy.
Inspired by my own recovery, I now focus on the ethical branding and research of somatic interventions, using survivor-designed, participatory methods. As a scholar-practitioner, I’m committed to building evidence-based practices in somatic therapy for survivors of narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma, and complex PTSD.
Gender-Based Violence and Trauma Expert
Therapist bio
Jessica Muñoz, LMHC, Board Certified Psychotherapist
Welcome! I’m Jessica Muñoz, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor with nearly 15 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma, sexual assault, and the management of related symptoms. Based in New York City’s Flatiron and NoMad districts, I work with survivors of sexual assault and coercive control, as well as adults managing anxiety or depression.
I believe therapy, much like the gym, is about leaning into a regular practice—showing up week after week and putting in the work, regardless of mood. As a proud first-generation immigrant and serious advocate for ending gender-based violence, I aim to decolonize the therapeutic experience by honoring both my clients’ and my own cultural identities in our work together.
With 15 years of clinical rigor, I’ve worked across the spectrum of mental health settings—from psychiatric inpatient hospitals and the neurological ICU to manning triage at New York’s highest-volume emergency department and providing direct, face-to-face care in community mental health settings. I love being outside, talking with the people of New York, and keep this up in my advocacy work.
Atypically identifying as a visible survivor in the field of trauma-informed care, I believe deeply in survivor leadership—the reinvestment, respect, and intellectual credit for lived experience and cultural expertise.
I am trained in EMDR therapy by EMDRIA, ideal for processing deep trauma. I also frequently draw from a second evidence-based practice — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — which is particularly useful for addressing numbing and addictive behaviors often associated with the management of PTSD and CPTSD symptoms.
At the forefront of trauma care, my approach includes somatic, or body-focused, interventions — including physical exercise, reworked as the process of embodiment — to address trauma stored in the body and invite the mind back to the body.
As a visible survivor of gender-based violence, I have personally experienced the transformative power of these techniques. As a scholar-practitioner, I am committed to advancing the field by collecting quantitative data, including measuring stress responses through Hair Cortisol Levels (HCL), to develop evidence-based practices that ethically support survivors.
Outside of the therapy room, you can find me engaging in Trauma-Informed Strength Training™ and Trauma-Informed Boxing™ as much as I can get it in!
If you’re seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist to help you heal and grow, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Private Psychotherapy Practice in Flatiron NoMad District
At The Business of Healing™, we specialize in working with survivors of sexual assault and coercive control. We also have extensive experience helping adults manage depression and anxiety. Our approach is rooted in decolonizing the therapeutic experience, challenging traditional healthcare structures, and recognizing the impact of both the client's and our cultural identities in the therapeutic process.