Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Middletown, NJ
I believe that the cornerstone of successful therapy is a trusting environment, and a therapeutic relationship built on dignity and respect. As such, my values as a therapist include promoting a collaborative effort to meet clients’ needs, to honor their individuality, and to recognize their unique experiences of pain and joy. I can assist a those who seek it to learn to cope with the pain of loss, the despair of hopelessness, the anxiety of uncertainty and toll of relationship struggles.
I believe that the cornerstone of successful therapy is a trusting environment, and a therapeutic relationship built on dignity and respect. As such, my values as a therapist include promoting a collaborative effort to meet clients’ needs, to honor their individuality, and to recognize their unique experiences of pain and joy. I can assist a those who seek it to learn to cope with the pain of loss, the despair of hopelessness, the anxiety of uncertainty and toll of relationship struggles.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth Available Across New Jersey
Do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should? You may find yourself constantly worrying, comparing yourself to others, or feeling mentally exhausted trying to manage work, relationships, and responsibilities. Anxiety can quietly impact your mood, confidence, and ability to function, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth Available Across New Jersey
Do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should? You may find yourself constantly worrying, comparing yourself to others, or feeling mentally exhausted trying to manage work, relationships, and responsibilities. Anxiety can quietly impact your mood, confidence, and ability to function, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.
Experiencing difficulty coping with a major life transition? Want help getting back to normal? Life changing events can be difficult to process emotionally. Being connected to the present moment in a relaxed body can help us better understand and appreciate our true selves. Too often we are stuck in the mistakes/misfortunes of our past or the uncertainties of our future. Change is difficult and at times uncomfortable, yet it is necessary in order to grow and thrive. Being able to be in the moment and address difficult situations as they are and without judgment is vital to making change easier to manage.
Experiencing difficulty coping with a major life transition? Want help getting back to normal? Life changing events can be difficult to process emotionally. Being connected to the present moment in a relaxed body can help us better understand and appreciate our true selves. Too often we are stuck in the mistakes/misfortunes of our past or the uncertainties of our future. Change is difficult and at times uncomfortable, yet it is necessary in order to grow and thrive. Being able to be in the moment and address difficult situations as they are and without judgment is vital to making change easier to manage.
It can be exhausting to hold everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, discouraged, or unsure inside. You may struggle with persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or a quiet loss of confidence in who you are. At times, life transitions, health concerns, or changes in relationships can unsettle your sense of stability. You do not have to navigate that alone.
It can be exhausting to hold everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, discouraged, or unsure inside. You may struggle with persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or a quiet loss of confidence in who you are. At times, life transitions, health concerns, or changes in relationships can unsettle your sense of stability. You do not have to navigate that alone.
I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.
It takes courage to reach out for help and seek change. I hope to make the process easier for you. Please don't hesitate to call or email me. I offer both in person therapy as well as teletherapy sessions. I look forward to hearing from you.
I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.
It takes courage to reach out for help and seek change. I hope to make the process easier for you. Please don't hesitate to call or email me. I offer both in person therapy as well as teletherapy sessions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Nicole Dericks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a holistic, person centered, trauma informed approach to care to meet clients where they are right now.
I strive to be compassionate, genuine, nonjudgemental, and empathic. I believe all people have value, and I desire to help all clients understand their true value and worth through a holistic treatment plan focusing on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health as they are unique to each person.
I work from a holistic, person centered, trauma informed approach to care to meet clients where they are right now.
I strive to be compassionate, genuine, nonjudgemental, and empathic. I believe all people have value, and I desire to help all clients understand their true value and worth through a holistic treatment plan focusing on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health as they are unique to each person.
I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
I have extensive experience in both private and non- profit settings. I always do my best to meet each individual where they are and work together to set and achieve goals. Now more than ever, so many are struggling to balance all aspects of their lives and take care of their physical and mental health, but pushing this off can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It is never too late to begin the process of learning better self-care and prioritizing your own needs. We can work together to set realistic and attainable goals and work towards achieving them over time.
I have extensive experience in both private and non- profit settings. I always do my best to meet each individual where they are and work together to set and achieve goals. Now more than ever, so many are struggling to balance all aspects of their lives and take care of their physical and mental health, but pushing this off can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It is never too late to begin the process of learning better self-care and prioritizing your own needs. We can work together to set realistic and attainable goals and work towards achieving them over time.
If you're here, you already know that something is bothering you and you might need a little guidance, support, and most importantly, change. I can effectively guide you towards improving the problem areas of your life and overcome your struggles. Feeling down in the dumps? Worried? Ticked off? Got a difficult boss or co-worker? In a rocky relationship? I can help. If you're not sure what it is you want, I can assist you in clarifying that as well. I work with tweens to seniors, from straight to gay, and individualize my approach based on your needs
If you're here, you already know that something is bothering you and you might need a little guidance, support, and most importantly, change. I can effectively guide you towards improving the problem areas of your life and overcome your struggles. Feeling down in the dumps? Worried? Ticked off? Got a difficult boss or co-worker? In a rocky relationship? I can help. If you're not sure what it is you want, I can assist you in clarifying that as well. I work with tweens to seniors, from straight to gay, and individualize my approach based on your needs
You know the intense feelings of grief and loss, and although some around you are ready for you to move on, the pain is still here. I get it. I have moved through the pain of grief myself, and now, as a grief advocate I am honored to bring you healing conversations and practices that take the pressure of a timeline off of how you grieve. Feeling better, while working through complicated emotions, will be our focus.
You know the intense feelings of grief and loss, and although some around you are ready for you to move on, the pain is still here. I get it. I have moved through the pain of grief myself, and now, as a grief advocate I am honored to bring you healing conversations and practices that take the pressure of a timeline off of how you grieve. Feeling better, while working through complicated emotions, will be our focus.
I use the most recent researched methods and draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior, person-centered, trauma-focused, solution-focused, and strengths-based methods.
I've worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. Currently, I am a therapist, but I have also worked as a school counselor, corporate trainer, and guest speaker, providing workshops on a range of psychoeducational topics for adults and adolescents. In addition, I have worked for Bell Labs in Holmdel as an Organizational Consultant.
I use the most recent researched methods and draw from various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavior, person-centered, trauma-focused, solution-focused, and strengths-based methods.
I've worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. Currently, I am a therapist, but I have also worked as a school counselor, corporate trainer, and guest speaker, providing workshops on a range of psychoeducational topics for adults and adolescents. In addition, I have worked for Bell Labs in Holmdel as an Organizational Consultant.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who guides individuals to become their best self. I specialize in Grief therapy and am a certified Death Doula. I provide therapy for college athletes. I work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. I have worked with both victims and offenders of domestic violence and facilitated groups for Alternatives to Abuse. I have provided both individual and group Sexual Assault counseling and led groups for both survivors and their significant others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who guides individuals to become their best self. I specialize in Grief therapy and am a certified Death Doula. I provide therapy for college athletes. I work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. I have worked with both victims and offenders of domestic violence and facilitated groups for Alternatives to Abuse. I have provided both individual and group Sexual Assault counseling and led groups for both survivors and their significant others.
Let's work together to reach your goals, find balance and commit to a life of heath, happiness and wellness! Many of us experience anxiety, depression, addiction, or other disruptions in mood or behavior, that may affect our ability to live productive lives or merely be our best selves; using a whole person, mindfulness approach, my goal is to help you identify areas in life where you feel challenged, stagnant or in need of focus, then work together to develop more adaptive means of coping and face such struggles head-on. Licensed in NJ, NY, ME, PA and FL. Certified to offer supervision for those working towards advanced licensure
Let's work together to reach your goals, find balance and commit to a life of heath, happiness and wellness! Many of us experience anxiety, depression, addiction, or other disruptions in mood or behavior, that may affect our ability to live productive lives or merely be our best selves; using a whole person, mindfulness approach, my goal is to help you identify areas in life where you feel challenged, stagnant or in need of focus, then work together to develop more adaptive means of coping and face such struggles head-on. Licensed in NJ, NY, ME, PA and FL. Certified to offer supervision for those working towards advanced licensure
My goal is to work collaboratively with the client to provide a place where the client feels safe and open to work through challenges using different tools and techniques. I utilize many therapeutic orientations in order to fit each clients individual needs, as not every technique works the same for each client. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathetic safe space for individuals to explore and express themselves. I am committed to working collaboratively with the individual to build on their strengths and assist them in the direction of wellness and healing.
My goal is to work collaboratively with the client to provide a place where the client feels safe and open to work through challenges using different tools and techniques. I utilize many therapeutic orientations in order to fit each clients individual needs, as not every technique works the same for each client. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathetic safe space for individuals to explore and express themselves. I am committed to working collaboratively with the individual to build on their strengths and assist them in the direction of wellness and healing.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families who want to make their lives happier. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children and adolescents who are feeling sad, irritable, frustrated, angry, or anxious. Through therapy, I work with families to help children cope with school, social, family, or health problems. In addition to CBT, I incorporate other treatment techniques to best help you and your child (e.g., play therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic techniques).
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families who want to make their lives happier. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children and adolescents who are feeling sad, irritable, frustrated, angry, or anxious. Through therapy, I work with families to help children cope with school, social, family, or health problems. In addition to CBT, I incorporate other treatment techniques to best help you and your child (e.g., play therapy, interpersonal therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family systems, and psychodynamic techniques).
No matter the situation, everyone deserves a chance and a helping hand. Whether the person just needs to take that one, final step, or is just coming to the realization that major changes are needed, I can provide the assistance, direction and support required to make mental health an achievable goal. My ideal client has concrete goals that he/she is looking to reach with the help of therapy and is willing to accept that therapy is an active process that requires work on the part of the client. Therapy is seen as a means to an end.
No matter the situation, everyone deserves a chance and a helping hand. Whether the person just needs to take that one, final step, or is just coming to the realization that major changes are needed, I can provide the assistance, direction and support required to make mental health an achievable goal. My ideal client has concrete goals that he/she is looking to reach with the help of therapy and is willing to accept that therapy is an active process that requires work on the part of the client. Therapy is seen as a means to an end.
Legacy Consulting, LLC specializes in therapy for people struggling with relationship conflicts, grief and loss through divorce or death, depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and trauma.
Legacy Consulting, LLC is a practice providing treatment to adults, couples, adolescents and families to heal the past and create promising futures. Individual therapy focuses on the specific problems of each Client using modalities that treat unique issues. Couples therapy focuses on three key problem areas in partnerships: relationships, finances and sex. Couples work deepens the connection and creates a stronger foundation. Family therapy works with the family as a whole to develop improved communication and mutual support among family members.
Legacy Consulting, LLC specializes in therapy for people struggling with relationship conflicts, grief and loss through divorce or death, depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and trauma.
Legacy Consulting, LLC is a practice providing treatment to adults, couples, adolescents and families to heal the past and create promising futures. Individual therapy focuses on the specific problems of each Client using modalities that treat unique issues. Couples therapy focuses on three key problem areas in partnerships: relationships, finances and sex. Couples work deepens the connection and creates a stronger foundation. Family therapy works with the family as a whole to develop improved communication and mutual support among family members.
My background includes caregiving, divorce, loss, serious illness, hospice, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, allowing me to hold complexity with steadiness, depth, and perspective.
Are you exhausted from surviving — holding it together through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, spiritual crisis, or life changes that feel unmanageable? You don’t have to stay in fight-or-flight. Real healing goes deeper than coping. Together, we'll uncover the root patterns shaping your stress, faith, beliefs, and self-worth so you can move into grounded clarity, emotional freedom, and lasting inner peace.
What would true inner peace and joy look like and feel like for you? That becomes our North Star. You deserve it. It's what you have been longing for for a long time. Let me guide you and walk with you.
My background includes caregiving, divorce, loss, serious illness, hospice, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, allowing me to hold complexity with steadiness, depth, and perspective.
Are you exhausted from surviving — holding it together through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, spiritual crisis, or life changes that feel unmanageable? You don’t have to stay in fight-or-flight. Real healing goes deeper than coping. Together, we'll uncover the root patterns shaping your stress, faith, beliefs, and self-worth so you can move into grounded clarity, emotional freedom, and lasting inner peace.
What would true inner peace and joy look like and feel like for you? That becomes our North Star. You deserve it. It's what you have been longing for for a long time. Let me guide you and walk with you.
I believe it is necessary for a person to feel valued and understood during their counseling experience. You and I can work together to develop the skills you need to live a happy and healthy life. My approach is client centered and strengths-based, knowing the importance of being aware of and sensitive to your age, personality and stage of change. I will work with you to develop goals, empowering you to use your own life skills to manage your emotions and behaviors, and achieve your full potential.
I believe it is necessary for a person to feel valued and understood during their counseling experience. You and I can work together to develop the skills you need to live a happy and healthy life. My approach is client centered and strengths-based, knowing the importance of being aware of and sensitive to your age, personality and stage of change. I will work with you to develop goals, empowering you to use your own life skills to manage your emotions and behaviors, and achieve your full potential.
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