Trauma Therapy in NJ & PA | Siobhan Strickhart, LPC
Imagine understanding why you feel the way you do—and actually knowing what to do about it.
Many of the clients I work with are people who have done some kind of healing work or searching before coming here—therapy, self-reflection, or exploring a deep curiosity about themselves.
On the outside, things may look fine, but inside is a whole different story. You're stuck in patterns that don’t feel good—constantly taking on other people’s emotions, struggling with boundaries, or feeling like your needs always come second. Maybe old wounds are showing up in your relationships, or you’re caught in complicated dynamics that are making you feel anxious, irritable, or just… “off.”
You want to feel more settled, more in sync with yourself, clearer on what you need, and how to ask for it. That’s exactly what we can work on together.
How I work
This is much more than talking through problems—it’s changing the way you experience yourself, your relationships, and your life.
Traditional therapy can sometimes feel stagnant.
That’s not me. If I see something getting in your way, I’m going to name it. This active, engaged approach of mine can help you understand not just what you’re struggling with, but why. We’ll explore how your patterns have formed, how they’re affecting you now, and what it really takes to shift them. My goal is to guide you to a place where you no longer feel stuck and, ultimately, no longer need therapy.
I tailor my approach to what each person truly needs—whether that’s slowing down and noticing what’s happening in your body, understanding deep emotional patterns, or using modalities like somatic work, EMDR, or parts work. Some clients need to talk, some need to feel, some need to move. My goal is to bring you in, take a real look at what’s happening, and understand the parts of your story that led you here. Whatever the process looks like and whatever you need, I’m here to help you step into a life where you feel capable, connected, and whole.
Hi, I’m Siobhan — Therapist, Mom, and Book Lover
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and genuine—the kind of therapist who helps them feel safe enough to get honest about what’s really going on.
In our work together, you can expect:
A space where all parts of you are welcome.
A therapist who listens deeply but also helps you take steps forward.
A balance of compassion and practical skills you can use every day.
My Approach
Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR): to heal wounds where relationships once hurt the most.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): practical tools for emotional regulation and relationships.
Direct, compassionate therapy style: honest conversations that go beneath the surface so real change can happen.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
Therapy with me isn’t about rushing through your story or forcing change before you’re ready. It’s about creating a safe, supportive space where you can finally slow down and be fully seen.
Together, we’ll work to:
Develop emotional safety and self-compassion so you can soothe painful feelings instead of battling against them.
Learn grounding and regulation tools to manage overwhelming emotions in ways that feel steady and sustainable.
Build healthier relationships by practicing boundaries, communication, and trust.
Reconnect with your authentic self—the part of you that’s always been there beneath the roles of fixer, achiever, or caretaker.
I’ve Been Where You Are
I know how hard it can be to carry the weight of unspoken pain while still showing up every day for everyone else. To look “fine” on the outside while inside you feel disconnected, exhausted, or unsure if things will ever really change.
Maybe you’ve wondered:
Why do I keep falling into the same patterns, no matter how hard I try?
Why do I feel so alone, even in relationships?
Why can’t I just move on from the past?
You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. These feelings are a normal response to experiences you were never meant to carry by yourself. Healing doesn’t mean erasing your story—it means learning to hold it differently, with more compassion, safety, and freedom.
Therapy can be the place where you stop surviving and start truly living.