EMDR & Trauma Therapy in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
For anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting effects of childhood trauma
You look “fine.” But it doesn’t feel that way.
Maybe you:
Overthink everything and struggle to turn your mind off
Feel responsible for other people’s emotions
Have a hard time setting boundaries without guilt
Feel disconnected from yourself or your emotions
Carry stress, tension, or anxiety in your body
Grew up in an environment where your emotional needs weren’t fully met
These patterns don’t come from nowhere.
They often develop from chronic stress, unresolved experiences, or childhood emotional neglect—even if nothing “obviously traumatic” happened.
Therapy That Helps You Understand—and Change—What’s Underneath
EMDR Therapy for Trauma (NJ & PA)
If you feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, EMDR therapy helps your brain process unresolved experiences so they no longer feel as intense or overwhelming.
Work with a trained EMDR therapist in NJ & PA
Reduce emotional reactivity and triggers
Process past experiences without reliving everything at once
Feel more grounded, calm, and in control
[Learn more about EMDR therapy]
Childhood Emotional Neglect Therapy
Sometimes it’s not what happened—it’s what was missing.
If you grew up feeling unseen, unsupported, or emotionally alone, that can shape how you experience yourself and your relationships today.
Understand the impact of childhood emotional neglect
Reconnect with your emotions safely
Build a stronger sense of self
Feel less empty and more grounded
Anxiety Therapy for Overthinking & High-Functioning Anxiety
You may appear successful and capable—but internally feel anxious, restless, or constantly on edge.
Therapy for overthinking and mental exhaustion
Learn how to calm your nervous system
Understand why anxiety shows up the way it does
Build tools that actually work in real life
Therapy for Emotionally Immature Parents & Attachment Patterns
If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you may still feel the effects in your relationships, boundaries, and self-worth.
Heal patterns from early relationships
Learn to set boundaries without guilt
Shift people-pleasing and over-responsibility
Build more secure, stable connections
Hi, I’m Siobhan Strickhart, LPC
Trauma Therapist in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults who appear “high-functioning” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally.
My approach is:
Warm, collaborative, and grounded
Structured enough to feel supportive, not overwhelming
Focused on both insight and real change
I integrate:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Attachment-focused therapy
DBT-informed tools for emotional regulation
We move at a pace that feels manageable—so therapy feels like something you can actually stay with.
A Trauma-Informed Approach That Goes Deeper Than Talk Therapy
We don’t just talk about what’s happening—we work with how it’s held in your mind and body.
This may include:
Understanding patterns rooted in past experiences
Learning how your nervous system responds to stress
Processing unresolved memories through EMDR
Building emotional safety and stability
This is where meaningful, lasting change begins.
Questions About Trauma Therapy & EMDR
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process unresolved experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming. It’s commonly used for trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress.
How do I know if I have childhood emotional neglect?
You may feel disconnected from your emotions, struggle with self-worth, or feel empty even when life seems okay on the outside.
Can therapy help with people pleasing and boundaries?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from and learn how to set boundaries without guilt.
Do I need a specific trauma to start therapy?
No. Many people benefit from therapy even if their experiences don’t fit a traditional definition of trauma.