Trauma Therapy in New Jersey & Pennsylvania

You deserve to thrive, not just survive.

Trauma doesn’t always look like what you think.

Trauma doesn’t only come from one big event. It can live quietly in your body and show up in ways you may not even connect to the past.

You might notice it through:

  • Sudden anger, irritability, or shutting down

  • Struggles in relationships that feel hard to explain

  • Feeling unsafe even in everyday situations

  • Constant self-criticism or shame

  • Exhaustion from holding it all together

If these patterns sound familiar, you’re not broken. These are your nervous system’s survival strategies — but they may also be keeping you from the life you want.

What Happens When Trauma Responses Take Over?

When old responses take control, even safe situations can feel overwhelming. The good news? Healing is possible. With the right support, you can:

  • Feel calmer and more grounded

  • Build a greater sense of safety and balance

  • Handle life’s triggers with more confidence

  • Strengthen your ability to connect in relationships

  • Reconnect with resilience and inner peace

Therapy won’t erase the past, but it can help you step out of painful patterns that no longer serve you — and create space for the life you deserve.

My Approach to Trauma Therapy

Every client’s healing is unique. My role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel supported to go at your own pace.

Safety and Trust Come First

Healing starts with building a foundation of safety, trust, and connection. I’ll meet you where you are, helping you explore your story without pressure or judgment.

Processing Trauma at Your Own Pace

Some clients process trauma through deep reflection and conversation. Others benefit from structured, skill-based approaches. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Therapies I Use in NJ & PA Trauma Counseling

Depending on your needs, I draw from:

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy in NJ & PA) – effective for processing trauma memories and reducing distress

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) – supports emotional regulation and building coping skills

  • Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy – helps repair attachment wounds and strengthen secure connections

No two people heal the same way. Together, we’ll find the approach that feels right for you.

What to Expect in Therapy

Our work together isn’t only about the past — it’s about helping you build the life you want today. In therapy, you can expect to:

  • Strengthen your sense of safety and self-trust

  • Set meaningful, realistic goals

  • Develop tools to manage stress and triggers

  • Feel more present and connected in daily life

Healing takes time, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Many clients notice shifts within the first few months as they begin to feel lighter and more hopeful.

Healing Is About Coming Back to Yourself

I believe healing isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that have always been there.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start therapy, know that your healing can begin today.