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Therapy for Women Healing From Toxic Relationships in New Jersey

I work with women in New Jersey who are healing from domestic violence, coercive control, and the lasting effects of narcissistic abuse, using evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

Specialties

Healing after a toxic or narcissistic relationship

Anxiety, depression, and the exhaustion that comes with carrying too much for too long

Trauma and PTSD, processed at a pace that feels safe for you

Addiction and substance use recovery, with personalized support for healing your relationship with alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behaviors

Life transitions such as divorce, career change, or starting over

Grief and loss

Burnout and the loss of self that comes with putting everyone else first

Rebuilding self-esteem and trust in your own judgment

If what you are dealing with is not on this list, reach out anyway. Most of what brings someone to therapy does not fit neatly into a bullet point.

My Approach

I recognize that every person’s path to healing is unique. I tailor our work together to meet your specific needs, combining evidence-based practices with a compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and develop the skills to lead a life that actually feels like yours.

Evidence-Based Modalities

I draw from a range of approaches depending on what you need, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT

Cognitive Processing Therapy, for working through the impact of trauma

Solution-Focused Therapy, for building practical, forward-moving change

Motivational Interviewing, for strengthening your own motivation to change

Attachment-Based Therapy, for understanding how early relationships shape the patterns you find yourself in now

Narrative Exposure Therapy, for processing difficult or traumatic life experiences

Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, for working with your nervous system, not against it

Mindfulness-based and strengths-based approaches

I am not attached to one method. I am attached to what actually helps you move forward, and I draw on whichever of these fits where you are.

Trauma-Informed Care

I understand the impact trauma can have on your mind, your body, and your sense of self. My practice is trauma-informed from the ground up, which means we move at a pace that feels safe, and you are never pushed further than you are ready to go.

If you're local to New Jersey, in-person and virtual therapy sessions are both available.

Holistic Support

Healing is not only clinical. Depending on what is useful for you, our work can include psychoeducation, grounding and mindfulness practices, and coordination with other providers involved in your care.

Begin Your Journey

You do not have to navigate this alone. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step.