About Siobhan Strickhart, LPC
Trauma & Attachment-Focused Therapist in NJ, PA & CT
If you look like you have it together—but feel overwhelmed inside….
You might be the one people rely on.
The one who gets things done.
The one who seems “fine.”
But internally, it’s a different story.
You overthink.
You carry a constant pressure to get things right.
You feel responsible for more than you should.
And even when life looks okay on the outside, something still feels… off.
Hi, I’m Siobhan
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who are used to holding everything together—but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck underneath it all.
Many of my clients grew up in environments where their emotional needs weren’t fully met.
Not always in obvious ways—but in the subtle, harder-to-name ways that still shape how you feel about yourself today.
So you learned to:
Be the responsible one
Push your needs aside
Stay in control
Keep going, no matter what
And now, even as an adult, those patterns are still running in the background.
My work focuses on helping you understand those patterns—but more importantly, actually change how they show up in your life.
Why I do this work
I’ve always been drawn to what’s happening beneath the surface—especially for people who seem “fine” on the outside but are carrying more than anyone realizes.
Over time, I saw a pattern:
It wasn’t just about what people had been through.
It was about what they didn’t receive—
emotional support, consistency, safety, attunement.
That kind of experience doesn’t always look like trauma from the outside.
But internally, it can shape everything—how you think, how you feel, how you relate to yourself and others.
That’s why my work is focused on helping you not just understand your past—but feel different in your present.
What it’s like to work with me
Therapy with me is not about just talking in circles or rehashing your past without direction.
It’s structured, intentional, and paced in a way that actually works with your nervous system—not against it.
You can expect:
A space where you don’t have to perform or “get it right”
A pace that doesn’t overwhelm you
Support in connecting patterns—not just talking about them
Practical tools alongside deeper emotional work
A focus on real, noticeable change—not just insight
Many of my clients say:
“I’ve done therapy before, but this feels different.”
How my approach is different
I integrate EMDR, attachment-focused work, and practical skills so we’re not just understanding your patterns—we’re actually shifting them.
That means:
We’re not staying at the surface
We’re not only focusing on coping
And we’re not rushing into overwhelming trauma work
Instead, we build a foundation of safety first—then move into deeper work in a way that feels manageable and effective.
This is especially important if you’ve:
Felt stuck in previous therapy
Been told to “just think differently”
Or worried therapy might feel like too much
I may be a good fit for you if:
You’re high-functioning but feel internally overwhelmed
You struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, or pressure to be perfect
You’ve done therapy before but still feel stuck
You want deeper work—not just coping strategies
You’re ready for something to actually shift—not just be understood
I may not be the best fit if:
You’re looking for quick fixes or surface-level support
You want a purely advice-based or solution-only approach
Training & Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (NJ & PA)
Certified in EMDR
Trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR (Parnell model)
Foundational DBT Training (Behavioral Tech)
Member of the American Counseling Association & NBCC
Next Steps
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
1. Schedule a free consultation
A 15-minute call to get a sense of whether this feels like a good fit.
2. Begin therapy
We’ll start by understanding what’s been keeping you stuck—at a pace that feels manageable.
3. Create meaningful change
Together, we’ll work toward shifts that actually show up in your day-to-day life.
