Trauma Assessment: The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, is a developmentally informed, neuroscience‑driven approach to healing trauma and dysregulation. NMT views the brain and body as a sequentially developing system—when early experiences are overwhelming, later capacities can be disrupted. Here’s what you can expect when we use NMT in your therapy:
Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
Life‑story mapping: We gather your history in “chronological chapters”—from pre‑birth to today—to identify periods of high stress or trauma and where regulation systems may have been interrupted.
Brain‑body profiling: Using clinical interviews and standardized tools, we chart strengths and vulnerabilities across the three core domains: sensory‑motor, relational, and cognitive.
Personalized Neuro‑Mapping Report
You receive a visual “brain‑body map” that shows which neural networks (e.g., brainstem, midbrain, cortex) are most impacted and which regulation capacities (e.g., co‑regulation, self‑soothing, executive function) need support.
This map becomes our shared roadmap—clear, concrete, and tailored to your unique developmental journey.
Sequenced Therapeutic Activities
Regulate: We begin with bottom‑up interventions (movement, sensory modulation, rhythmic activities) to calm the body’s stress systems and establish safety.
Relate: Once regulated, we use relational strategies (co‑regulation, attuned play or dialogue) to strengthen interpersonal neural circuits.
Reason: Finally, we engage top‑down interventions (narrative processing, cognitive reframing, EMDR) to integrate new insights and solidify lasting change.
Integrated Home‑Practice Plan
You’ll get simple, practical exercises matched to your current regulation capacity—such as breathing routines, guided movement breaks, or structured reflective journaling—to do between sessions.
Each practice is timed and “dosed” to your readiness, so you build skills without becoming overwhelmed.
Progress Tracking & Adjustment
We will revisit your neuro‑map to track gains in regulation, relational capacity, and cognitive flexibility.
Based on data (mood logs, stress ratings, behavioral observations), we adjust the sequence and intensity of interventions—ensuring you’re always working at the “just right” level for growth.
Empowerment & Skill Generalization
You’ll internalize a toolbox of self‑regulation strategies that can be used anytime—whether you’re feeling flooded, disconnected, or stuck in unhelpful thoughts.
We also build “transfer skills” so you can apply what you learn in therapy to work, school, and relationships, fostering resilience across all areas of life.
What You’ll Gain
A clear understanding of how your developmental history shaped your stress‑response systems
A customized, neuroscience‑informed roadmap guiding every step of your healing
Practical, stage‑based tools to calm your body, connect with others, and rethink old patterns
Measurable progress in emotional regulation, relational safety, and cognitive clarity
Lasting resilience through skills you carry into everyday life
Dr. Perry’s NMT offers a scientifically grounded, compassion‑driven path from survival to thriving—helping you reorganize your brain and body, rewrite your story, and reclaim your capacity for joy, connection, and purposeful living.
Dr. Kimberly Dunkin, PsyD, LPC, SEP, will administer the NMT assessment across two sessions. First, you’ll attend an initial 90‑minute intake, during which we collect your clinical history. Once the data are scored and professionally interpreted, you’ll return for a 50‑minute feedback session to review your NMT results, discuss their clinical implications, and outline tailored next steps. Please note that our standard session fees apply to both the intake and feedback appointments, in addition to the one‑time NMT assessment fee.
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, is a developmentally informed, neuroscience‑driven approach to healing trauma and dysregulation. NMT views the brain and body as a sequentially developing system—when early experiences are overwhelming, later capacities can be disrupted. Here’s what you can expect when we use NMT in your therapy:
Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
Life‑story mapping: We gather your history in “chronological chapters”—from pre‑birth to today—to identify periods of high stress or trauma and where regulation systems may have been interrupted.
Brain‑body profiling: Using clinical interviews and standardized tools, we chart strengths and vulnerabilities across the three core domains: sensory‑motor, relational, and cognitive.
Personalized Neuro‑Mapping Report
You receive a visual “brain‑body map” that shows which neural networks (e.g., brainstem, midbrain, cortex) are most impacted and which regulation capacities (e.g., co‑regulation, self‑soothing, executive function) need support.
This map becomes our shared roadmap—clear, concrete, and tailored to your unique developmental journey.
Sequenced Therapeutic Activities
Regulate: We begin with bottom‑up interventions (movement, sensory modulation, rhythmic activities) to calm the body’s stress systems and establish safety.
Relate: Once regulated, we use relational strategies (co‑regulation, attuned play or dialogue) to strengthen interpersonal neural circuits.
Reason: Finally, we engage top‑down interventions (narrative processing, cognitive reframing, EMDR) to integrate new insights and solidify lasting change.
Integrated Home‑Practice Plan
You’ll get simple, practical exercises matched to your current regulation capacity—such as breathing routines, guided movement breaks, or structured reflective journaling—to do between sessions.
Each practice is timed and “dosed” to your readiness, so you build skills without becoming overwhelmed.
Progress Tracking & Adjustment
We will revisit your neuro‑map to track gains in regulation, relational capacity, and cognitive flexibility.
Based on data (mood logs, stress ratings, behavioral observations), we adjust the sequence and intensity of interventions—ensuring you’re always working at the “just right” level for growth.
Empowerment & Skill Generalization
You’ll internalize a toolbox of self‑regulation strategies that can be used anytime—whether you’re feeling flooded, disconnected, or stuck in unhelpful thoughts.
We also build “transfer skills” so you can apply what you learn in therapy to work, school, and relationships, fostering resilience across all areas of life.
What You’ll Gain
A clear understanding of how your developmental history shaped your stress‑response systems
A customized, neuroscience‑informed roadmap guiding every step of your healing
Practical, stage‑based tools to calm your body, connect with others, and rethink old patterns
Measurable progress in emotional regulation, relational safety, and cognitive clarity
Lasting resilience through skills you carry into everyday life
Dr. Perry’s NMT offers a scientifically grounded, compassion‑driven path from survival to thriving—helping you reorganize your brain and body, rewrite your story, and reclaim your capacity for joy, connection, and purposeful living.
Dr. Kimberly Dunkin, PsyD, LPC, SEP, will administer the NMT assessment across two sessions. First, you’ll attend an initial 90‑minute intake, during which we collect your clinical history. Once the data are scored and professionally interpreted, you’ll return for a 50‑minute feedback session to review your NMT results, discuss their clinical implications, and outline tailored next steps. Please note that our standard session fees apply to both the intake and feedback appointments, in addition to the one‑time NMT assessment fee.
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, is a developmentally informed, neuroscience‑driven approach to healing trauma and dysregulation. NMT views the brain and body as a sequentially developing system—when early experiences are overwhelming, later capacities can be disrupted. Here’s what you can expect when we use NMT in your therapy:
Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
Life‑story mapping: We gather your history in “chronological chapters”—from pre‑birth to today—to identify periods of high stress or trauma and where regulation systems may have been interrupted.
Brain‑body profiling: Using clinical interviews and standardized tools, we chart strengths and vulnerabilities across the three core domains: sensory‑motor, relational, and cognitive.
Personalized Neuro‑Mapping Report
You receive a visual “brain‑body map” that shows which neural networks (e.g., brainstem, midbrain, cortex) are most impacted and which regulation capacities (e.g., co‑regulation, self‑soothing, executive function) need support.
This map becomes our shared roadmap—clear, concrete, and tailored to your unique developmental journey.
Sequenced Therapeutic Activities
Regulate: We begin with bottom‑up interventions (movement, sensory modulation, rhythmic activities) to calm the body’s stress systems and establish safety.
Relate: Once regulated, we use relational strategies (co‑regulation, attuned play or dialogue) to strengthen interpersonal neural circuits.
Reason: Finally, we engage top‑down interventions (narrative processing, cognitive reframing, EMDR) to integrate new insights and solidify lasting change.
Integrated Home‑Practice Plan
You’ll get simple, practical exercises matched to your current regulation capacity—such as breathing routines, guided movement breaks, or structured reflective journaling—to do between sessions.
Each practice is timed and “dosed” to your readiness, so you build skills without becoming overwhelmed.
Progress Tracking & Adjustment
We will revisit your neuro‑map to track gains in regulation, relational capacity, and cognitive flexibility.
Based on data (mood logs, stress ratings, behavioral observations), we adjust the sequence and intensity of interventions—ensuring you’re always working at the “just right” level for growth.
Empowerment & Skill Generalization
You’ll internalize a toolbox of self‑regulation strategies that can be used anytime—whether you’re feeling flooded, disconnected, or stuck in unhelpful thoughts.
We also build “transfer skills” so you can apply what you learn in therapy to work, school, and relationships, fostering resilience across all areas of life.
What You’ll Gain
A clear understanding of how your developmental history shaped your stress‑response systems
A customized, neuroscience‑informed roadmap guiding every step of your healing
Practical, stage‑based tools to calm your body, connect with others, and rethink old patterns
Measurable progress in emotional regulation, relational safety, and cognitive clarity
Lasting resilience through skills you carry into everyday life
Dr. Perry’s NMT offers a scientifically grounded, compassion‑driven path from survival to thriving—helping you reorganize your brain and body, rewrite your story, and reclaim your capacity for joy, connection, and purposeful living.
Dr. Kimberly Dunkin, PsyD, LPC, SEP, will administer the NMT assessment across two sessions. First, you’ll attend an initial 90‑minute intake, during which we collect your clinical history. Once the data are scored and professionally interpreted, you’ll return for a 50‑minute feedback session to review your NMT results, discuss their clinical implications, and outline tailored next steps. Please note that our standard session fees apply to both the intake and feedback appointments, in addition to the one‑time NMT assessment fee.
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You will complete the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) assessment during your first 90‑minute intake session, in which Dr. Kimberly Dunkin, PsyD, LPC, SEP, gathers your developmental history, observes regulatory capacities, and administers the standardized NMT measures. After scoring and expert interpretation, she will develop a personalized NMT treatment plan that sequences interventions—from bottom‑up sensory and regulation strategies to top‑down cognitive and narrative work—designed specifically to meet your current needs. In a follow‑up 50‑minute feedback session, Dr. Dunkin will review your assessment findings, present the tailored treatment plan, and outline practical next steps, ensuring you leave with a clear roadmap for your healing journey.
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The one‑time NMT assessment fee is $400. Dr. Dunkin will review your assessment findings, present the tailored treatment plan, and outline practical next steps. Please note that the feedback session and any additional in‑office visits are billed separately at her standard session rate.
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721 Ranch House Rd., Suite 200
Willow Park, TX 76087
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You can register by completing the online form via the link above, and our office manager will reach out to you promptly to schedule your sessions. Alternatively, you’re welcome to call us at 313‑314‑7325 to book an appointment directly, or simply click “Book Now” to choose a convenient time.