Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Pennsauken, NJ

I specialize in providing evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescent, adults, and families. I am a acceptance based behavioral therapist who focusing on helping clients to creat meaningful behavioral change. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy and Mindfulness interventions. I also provide psychological assessment.

Navigating challenging emotions can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Anxiety can leave us feeling stuck in an endless cycle of negative thoughts and self-doubt. As your therapist, my primary goal is to nurture a trusting and genuine therapeutic alliance where you feel empowered to embrace those difficult emotions openly. Together, we will explore how past and present experiences shape your current reality, enhance self-awareness, work towards emotional regulation, learn to manage distressing symptoms, and nurture the self-confidence needed to identify and move towards your future goals.

My inclusive work focuses on: Helping people to feel regulated and empowered, and to feel seen, safe, and valued for who they are in our process together; those struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety; chronic pain, grief and loss, phobias, racing thoughts, crossroads and upheaval; as well as Body Image, with a specific focus on Body Neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES) – all with mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.

Currently accepting adolescents and adults for Telehealth sessions. As a Public Health Social Worker, I've worked with children, adolescents and adults in various settings addressing physical health as well as mental and behavioral health. I am passionate about empowering clients to make the changes they seek to improve their well-being. Whether you are managing on-going mental health challenges, general life stressors or just need someone to help you navigate a change, I would be happy to help you to get there.

I welcome individuals, couples, and families grappling with communication issues, identity development, cultural barriers, academic/work performance challenges, life transitions, low self-esteem, and career exploration. I am particularly dedicated to clients who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, as well as multicultural families and interracial couples. I honor and value each of my client's unique experiences and tailor their goals to what makes them unique and special.

I am currently a student at the College of New Jersey seeking a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with ambitions. As your counselor, we work together in the helping relationship model to improve your quality of life by improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you. I believe a holistic approach to counseling provides a deeper understanding of the whole person. In session, I use several psychotherapeutic techniques based on various theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and skills based in mindfulness and play therapy.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, I can help with that. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.

I believe that a clear, focused, relaxed and lucid mind is the best instrument for self-discovery and healing. Using a combination of meditation, mindfulness and cognitive methods, I help individuals to attain deep inner awareness of one's mind and body and deep outer awareness of the external world. I believe that the resolution of many of life's problems becomes apparent when we open our minds to our own unrecognized thoughts, feelings, and sensations. I believe that contentment can arise only as a result of a basic honesty and acceptance of oneself.

My ideal client is actively contemplating making changes in their life. They are prepared to discuss, explore, and process their trauma history and to find meaning in their experiences. They are able to work towards identifying how they would like to see their quality of life change (for example, reduce and better manage anxiety) and are prepared to take the necessary steps to do so. Additionally, the client can tolerate being challenged when their thinking or behaviors are inconsistent with their goals.

Nicole assists clients in identifying their meaning and purpose in life while discovering their authentic self (who they really are.) In her practice she uses a combined approach of Mindfulness and Holistic therapy, whereby clients find: 1.) greater compassion for self and others 2.) develop their self-esteem 3.) increase their awareness and acceptance of the here and now 4) and improve their communication style. She is committed to helping clients alleviate the anguish created by depression and anxiety through exploration of stress, anger, trauma, grief and loss, all in the service of building greater resiliency toward a more rewarding life.

Why let your fears become your limits? Often, our growth begins when we un-limit ourselves and unlearn the things that no longer serve us. I hope to assist you in creating the life you envision for yourself; you don’t have to do it alone. I use a compassionate and client-center approach along with evidence-based modalities to create an individual counseling experience for clients of all ages. I recognize the importance for enhanced communication, problem solving, understanding, and transitions within the family unit and between couples.

Laura completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Fordham University in New York. Her methodology is eclectic and trauma-informed, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques–among others. Laura has spent time working with addictions and has also received training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for children.