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Tobie
Grama

Tobie Grama has upheld the highest ethical and professional standards of the mental health industry.

Brooklyn, New York

Licensed by the state of New York as a clinical social worker for nearly 25 years, Tobie Grama has pursued advanced studies in various aspects of mental health and counseling over the course of her career. As the operator of Brooklyn, New York-based Tobie Grama, LCSW, Tobie Grama has received additional education in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis through the Training Institute for Mental Health. A member of the Psychoanalytic Society of the Training Institute for Mental Health, Tobie Grama earned certification in psychoanalysis in June 2005 and Psychoanalytic Therapy in June 2004. In addition, Tobie Grama increases her understanding of mental health through membership in a wide range of professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers, the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the EMDR International Association, where she learns the latest developments in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Founding her private practice in February 1997, Tobie Grama has spent the past 13 years honing her specialty in the treatment of past and present trauma and emotional overeating. With an overall commitment to providing empathy and support in her therapeutic practice, Tobie Grama has lent a helping hand to numerous patients throughout the Greater New York metropolitan region over the course of her career. Tobie Grama also commands extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, lesbian and gay issues, relationship problems, sex addictions, and substance abuse. When not treating patients, Tobie Grama serves as a faculty member at the Training Institute for Mental Health, where she instructs candidates in the Psychoanalytic Training Program. A graduate of the Hunter College School of Social Work, Tobie Grama performed as a social worker for 10 years at such institutions as the Kings County Hospital Center, the Hempstead General Hospital, and the Queens Hospital Center.


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Tobie Grama's Publications

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
    November, 2010
    by Tobie Grama
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment at the forefront of psychotherapy. A method that draws from many approaches, EMDR utilizes aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, experiential, and body-centered therapies. The eight-phase process has been successful, but may also be exhausting. Below are a few helpful tips for those undergoing the EMDR process. 1. Though it may be difficult at first, try to be as open as possible with your therapist when discussing your trauma. The more you share about yourself, your experiences, and your overall history, the more tools you will provide to help your EMDR guide treat your symptoms. 2. Take special care during phases three through six, when your therapist asks you to identify a positive belief. Carefully consider your beliefs and choose something uplifting that you strongly identify with; this connection helps with healing. 3. In the closure period of phase seven, observe your own thoughts and feelings, keeping an in-depth journal. Make sure to record any memory lapses or emotional difficulties. If you experience flashbacks or painful memories, this does not mean your treatment has failed. Share your journal with your therapist to evaluate your progress. 4. Slight changes in your behavior after the EMDR procedure are normal. You’ve been through an emotionally exhausting experience, in addition to your previous trauma. 5. A strong network of support can help you adjust. In addition to communicating with your therapist, find a friend you trust and share some of your thoughts and feelings.
  • Treatment Services Offered at The Trauma Studies Center, by Tobie Grama
    December, 2011
    A Clinical Supervisor and a member of the Education Committee at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy Trauma Studies Center, Tobie Grama holds more than 25 years of professional experience as a social worker and a psychoanalyst. As a clinician, she specializes in treating trauma disorder, substance abuse, and emotional overeating.

    Located in Manhattan, the Trauma Studies Center of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy provides affordable treatment services for trauma survivors. The center’s accomplished treatment staffs include certified psychoanalysts, psychologists, and social workers who hold special training in treating trauma issues. The most up-to-date treatment techniques are practiced, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), sensorimotor psychotherapy, and internal family systems. Prior to beginning counseling sessions, patients work with a member of the intake staff to achieve an appropriate treatment plan and therapist.

    All treatment sessions are held at the clinic from 7:30 am to 10:15 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Depending on a patient’s income, the modest treatment fees range from $45 to $175. Individuals enrolled as full-time students can receive even lower treatment rates. The clinic accepts insurance plans include Chickering, HIP, and HIP-Medicaid. For further information or to request and appointment, contact the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy by calling (212) 333-3444. Information regarding the Trauma Studies Center can be found online at TraumaStudiesCenter.org.