Trauma Informed Therapy for High‑Functioning Adults in

New York, New York & Bergen County, New Jersey


Virtual therapy for professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, depression, and complex relationships.

You might recognize yourself here:

• You’re your own harshest critic—replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, never feeling “enough.”
Your mind rarely shuts off; anxiety, heaviness, or tension hums beneath the surface.
• You push through stress because slowing down feels uncomfortable—or unsafe.
Family expectations, cultural pressure, or unspoken rules shape your choices more than you’d like.
• You feel caught between who you’re expected to be and who you actually are.

You want to feel more grounded, confident, and at ease—but haven’t been able to get there on your own.

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You’re Not Broken — You’re Over‑Adapted

Many of my clients are high‑achieving professionals who have spent years being strong, self‑aware, and responsible. Often, that strength came from learning how to manage other people’s expectations, stay composed under pressure, or push through discomfort.

Those adaptations helped you succeed.

They may also be the reason your body stays tense, your mind overthinks, and your relationships feel harder than they should.

Therapy here isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to loosen its grip.

Trauma-Informed Therapy That Goes Beyond Insight

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Welcome, and thank you for being here.

I’m a Licensed and Board-Certified Art Therapist & Trauma Specialist based in New Jersey & New York with 7+ years of experience. I gently & effectively guide clients through unprocessed trauma(s) to help them live more authentic, joyful, and better aligned lives—honoring your goals, needs, and desires.

Together, we focus on:

  • High‑functioning anxiety and chronic stress

  • Depression that hides behind productivity

  • Attachment wounds and relationship complexity

  • Emotional exhaustion and burnout

  • Trauma that shows up subtly, not dramatically

  • Grief that creeps up quietly or overwhelms

This is therapy for people who want depth, not quick fixes.


What Makes This Work Different

• We pay attention to what your body is holding — not just what you’re thinking

• We slow things down so patterns can actually shift

• We use creative and experiential approaches when words fall short

• We center safety, consent, and emotional attunement

Clients often tell me this feels different from past therapy — less performative, more grounding, and more real.


Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches

ANXIETY

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DEPRESSION

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TRAUMA

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SOCIAL SKILLS

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RELATIONSHIPS

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IDENTITY

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GRIEF

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ANXIETY - DEPRESSION - TRAUMA - SOCIAL SKILLS - RELATIONSHIPS - IDENTITY - GRIEF -

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Trauma isn’t just stress—it’s how overwhelming experiences shape your mind, body, and relationships. It can lead to coping patterns like perfectionism, rumination, or self-medication. I guide you in breaking these cycles, freeing yourself from trauma’s hold, and reconnecting with your authentic, resilient self.

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