Attachment-based Therapists in Phillipsburg, NJ

True Healing happens in safe spaces, but also spaces that move beyond our limiting beliefs. Creating a space where your values and identity are honored, is paramount. My trauma-informed approach allows you to reprocess past experiences that are impacting your present life to help grown beyond your limits. I believe that our childhood and upbringing informs our present but does not hold it prisoner and it is time to become the best version of yourself for you and your loved ones.

I specialize in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.

Greetings! It is a fundamental part of the human condition to have hope and a purpose in our lives, work, & relationships. Too often, these dimensions of our existence go overlooked and untouched in favor of addressing mental-emotional well-being through the lens of a medical model which emphasizes pathology and the need to consult with an expert to solve our problems. I am here to encourage you in this: You can learn to be the expert in your own life! My role is to journey with you towards this realization, so that you can ultimately stand on this truth. To do this, we will work together to help you establish a central life Hope.

It is my intention to help you heal, connect with your innate internal wisdom, and to help you uncover and discover the truest, most whole version of yourself that exists despite challenges you may have endured. Investing time in yourself is a necessary part of well being and I am here to support you in that. I see each of my clients as a whole person, and utilize a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy in order to individualize treatment in a way that honors your unique experience. We all come from different walks of life and I hope to meet you where you are and guide you to where you would like to be.

I provide authentic and compassionate support as I help my clients through the current challenges they may be facing. I offer trauma informed, client- centered treatment using a variety of frameworks including ARC, Trauma- Focused CBT, and techniques from attachment based psychotherapy to treat various mental health struggles including trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss just to name a few.

You know that feeling of disconnection between your head and your heart? When you're struggling and know that the feedback you're getting from trusted loved ones is logical, but for some reason it just isn't making you feel better? If you could just "think" or "do" your way out of pain, you probably wouldn't be here. Emotions always show up for good reason - even when they don't seem to fit. God created the spectrum of emotions to be felt, seen, heard, and understood. When we don't have a safe place to explore them, they get ignored, buried, stuck, and confusing, and they can no longer do their job. This creates disconnection.

Getting a new therapist can be intimidating and—let's be real—a major pain. I'm so glad you've found me. I bring compassion, humor, and warmth to our sessions. I ask that you bring your whole self, whatever that means on any given day. Together, we'll explore and stay curious about how you see and understand the world.

I specialize in working with Christian WOC committed to exploring the relationship between their emotional and spiritual health. Are you a deep feeler looking for language to express your needs? Your greatest barrier may be unfair expectations of yourself and distorted views of God. Most of the women I work with know what they feel yet struggle with articulating their emotions due to shame. I will help you release shame and enjoy a more expansive perspective on God, yourself and those you are connected to.

Chances are if you’re reading this, things are getting to be way too much. During times like these it can be difficult to see a clear path forward and it can be challenging to cope. I am here to support and guide you in the process of looking within so you can face things deep inside of yourself. Sometimes this can be challenging work. We will work collaboratively to safely move towards discomfort and make connections between the way your history, thoughts, emotions, and body sensations impact the way you respond to the world. When you’re ready, let’s find ways to honor what you truly need.

A client who is continuously present physically and mentally for treatment is ideal. Despite setbacks and stressors, they still move forward, only taking a moment. Their issues can be environmental, situational, or psychological.

Now accepting new clients 18+ with daytime availability Monday-Thursday! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ and PA, and I believe in the value of a strong therapeutic relationship. I aim to make therapy open and inviting. My goal is to allow all of my clients feel seen and heard and to work together with them to achieve their treatment goals. I most often work with women who are struggling with life stressors, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, among other issues. I also have a special passion for working with mothers on perinatal/parenting concerns and preventing parental burnout.