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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

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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.

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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.

Start Trauma Therapy in New Jersey or Pennsylvania

You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear, and confident in your life.