Trauma Therapy & EMDR in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Feel calmer, more grounded, and no longer controlled by the past.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or carrying unresolved trauma, you're not alone—and you don’t have to work through it alone.
You might be here because:
You feel anxious, on edge, or emotionally exhausted
You keep repeating patterns you don’t understand
The past still affects your daily life
You struggle to relax or feel safe in your body
You’ve tried therapy before, but something still feels unresolved
What Is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you process overwhelming experiences so they no longer feel as intense, intrusive, or controlling.
It’s not about reliving everything.
It’s about helping your brain and body:
Feel safer
Respond differently to triggers
Let go of patterns that no longer serve you
Signs You May Benefit from Trauma Therapy
You don’t need a single “big trauma” to benefit from therapy.
Many clients come in feeling:
Emotionally numb or disconnected
Constantly anxious or overthinking
Stuck in people-pleasing or over-functioning
Easily triggered but unsure why
Exhausted from holding everything together
Often, this is linked to experiences like childhood emotional neglect or emotionally immature parenting.
How I Help
Therapy That Helps You Move Forward—Not Just Talk About It
Trauma Therapy & EMDR
Process and release painful experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or intrusive.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Therapy for high-functioning anxiety, constant mental spiraling, and feeling like your nervous system never fully settles.
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Understand the impact of what was missing and begin reconnecting with your emotions, needs, and sense of self.
Emotionally Immature Parents
Heal patterns shaped by early relationships, including people pleasing, guilt, over-responsibility, and difficulty trusting yourself.
Starting Therapy Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming
Here’s what it looks like:
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation
Share what’s been going on (at your pace)
Begin therapy with a plan tailored to you
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. We’ll take it one step at a time.
Trauma Therapy in NJ & PA (Virtual)
I provide virtual therapy for adults across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
As a trauma and attachment-focused therapist trained in EMDR and DBT, my work integrates:
Evidence-based techniques
Nervous system awareness
A practical, supportive approach
Hi, I’m Siobhan Strickhart, LPC
Trauma Therapist in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
I help adults process trauma and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe, supportive, and at their own pace.
I know starting therapy can feel intimidating. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel understood—not judged.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, therapy can help you begin to feel more like yourself again.
Therapy That Goes Deeper Than Just Talking
Together, we look at both what you are experiencing now and where those patterns may come from.
This work may include:
understanding trauma responses
identifying attachment patterns
learning nervous system regulation tools
processing unresolved experiences with EMDR
building a stronger sense of self and emotional safety
Start with what feels most familiar
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Feeling anxious or stuck in overthinking?
Visit the Anxiety Therapy page.
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Childhood Emotional Neglect.
Read more about Childhood Emotional Neglect.
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Struggling with guilt, boundaries, or people pleasing?
Explore the Emotionally Immature Parents page.
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Want deeper trauma work with EMDR?
Learn more about Trauma Therapy & EMDR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does trauma therapy help with?
Trauma therapy helps reduce anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and patterns like people-pleasing or overthinking by addressing the root experiences driving them.
Do I need to have experienced major trauma?
No. Many clients benefit from trauma therapy due to chronic stress, emotional neglect, or relationship patterns—not just major events.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR helps your brain reprocess past experiences so they no longer feel as emotionally intense or triggering in the present.
Is trauma therapy overwhelming?
Trauma therapy should not feel overwhelming. A good approach focuses on pacing, safety, and helping you stay regulated throughout the process.
How long does trauma therapy take?
This varies, but many clients begin noticing shifts in awareness, emotional regulation, and patterns within the first few months.
