Feeling Stuck in Old Patterns or Overwhelmed by Emotions?

I help adults in NJ & PA heal from trauma, break free from survival mode, and finally feel safe in their own lives again.

Confidential • Telehealth in NJ & PA • Free 20-minute consult

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Do Your Emotions Ever Feel Like They’re in Control of You?

Maybe you find yourself:

  • Overthinking every decision or replaying conversations in your head.

  • Feeling easily triggered, reactive, or stuck in cycles you can’t break.

  • Carrying guilt, shame, or responsibility that doesn’t belong to you.

  • Struggling with boundaries or constantly putting others’ needs first.

It can feel exhausting to live this way—like no matter how hard you try, the past keeps showing up in the present.

These patterns developed for a reason, often as a way to survive painful or emotionally neglectful environments.

Therapy offers a safe place to slow down, untangle what’s happening beneath the surface, and finally create space to respond—rather than react.

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I know how much courage it takes to even consider therapy. You may have spent years holding everything together, staying strong for others, or pretending everything was fine. Reaching out for help can feel risky, especially if you’ve been let down before.

That’s why I approach therapy with both compassion and directness. I’ll never just sit back and nod while you do all the heavy lifting. Together, we’ll slow down, name the patterns you’ve carried, and begin to make sense of what has felt overwhelming or confusing for so long.

I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults who want to heal from:

  • Childhood emotional neglect

  • Attachment wounds and emotionally immature parents

  • Anxiety, depression, and people-pleasing patterns

With training in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused approaches, I’ll help you move beyond just coping to experience real and lasting change.

Hi, I’m Siobhan Strickhart, LPC

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Why This Work Goes Beyond Quick Fixes

Short-term solutions—like pushing feelings down, distracting yourself, or trying to “just get over it”—might bring temporary relief. But they don’t address what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Trauma therapy helps you:

  • Identify the root of painful patterns, not just the symptoms.

  • Rewire your nervous system so you can feel safer in your daily life.

  • Build emotional resilience, so you’re not thrown off course by every trigger.

  • Experience real shifts in how you see yourself, your relationships, and your future.

    Healing isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about finally understanding yourself with compassion, releasing the burdens you’ve been carrying, and creating lasting change that feels possible and sustainable.

If You’re Here, You’re Ready for Change

The fact that you’re reading this means something inside you is ready. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. Growth begins the moment you step out of your comfort zone—and into a space built for your healing.

Let’s make this part simple.

  • 01

    Get started

    We’ll meet for 20 minutes to talk through what’s bringing you in and how therapy can help. You’ll get a sense of my approach and whether I feel like the right fit.

    Schedule a free consultation by clicking here.

  • 02

    Your First Sessions

    In our early sessions, we’ll begin mapping your story, uncovering patterns, and exploring tools for emotional regulation. You’ll start to notice more awareness and relief, even as we gently prepare for deeper trauma work.

  • 03

    Get unstuck

    Over time, you can start to notice shifts in how you respond in your relationships. You can feel more in control of your emotions, more confident expressing your needs, and more connected to the people who matter—without losing yourself in the process.

What Clients Say About Working With Me

“I’m learning to give myself permission to choose differently.”
— Former Client

“I feel free to access different parts of myself.”
— Former Client

“I can hear my own voice more clearly.”
— Former Client

“I finally have the capacity to hold my emotions without feeling consumed by them.”
— Former Client

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don’t have to keep managing everything on your own. Therapy can help you heal old wounds, break free from survival patterns, and finally feel safe being yourself.

No pressure. No commitment. Just a chance to see if this feels right for you.