Trauma-Informed Attachment Therapy in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Through virtual therapy sessions, I help people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania transform their relationship patterns and discover a new way of connecting - starting with a stronger connection to yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're trying to be everything to everyone.
On the outside, you might seem like you have it all together - successful career, caring relationships, endless competence. But inside, you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and a nagging feeling that something's missing.
Does this sound familiar?
You're exhausted from juggling all your roles - parent, professional, partner
Your high standards help you achieve, but leave you feeling never quite good enough
You take care of everyone else while putting your own needs last
The coping strategies that once worked aren't cutting it anymore
You want to feel joy and peace again, not just survive each day
You're not alone. I help people like you move from surviving to thriving. Together, we'll work on setting healthy boundaries, breaking free from people-pleasing, and reconnecting with your authentic self. You'll discover how to be present in your relationships while honoring your own needs.
Ready to invest in your wellbeing? Let's talk about how therapy can help you create lasting change.
Finding Your Way to Deeper Healing
Have you ever noticed certain patterns repeating in your relationships? Maybe you find yourself feeling anxious when someone gets too close, or you worry that people will leave if you show your true self. These patterns often have roots in our earliest relationships and experiences.
I offer a gentle, understanding approach to help you:
Understand why you feel and react the way you do
Break free from patterns that keep you stuck
Build trust in yourself and others
Create relationships where you feel safe being you
Together, we'll map a path forward that honors your story while helping you create the authentic connections you long for. We'll move at your pace, adding new tools and insights along the way.
You don't have to figure this out alone. Let's work together to help you feel more secure, connected, and truly yourself.
Is This You?
Do you catch yourself holding back in relationships, either giving too much or keeping people at arm's length? Maybe you worry that opening up means getting hurt, or you find yourself repeating patterns that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or alone.
You're not alone if you:
Push people away when they get too close
Feel like your emotions are too much to handle
Often put others' needs before your own
Question whether you're worthy of love
Carry hurt from past relationships or childhood
These patterns often come from early experiences that taught us what to expect from relationships. But here's the good news - you can learn new ways of connecting that feel safe, genuine, and fulfilling.
Whether you struggle with trust, battle self-doubt, or feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, there's hope. Together, we can help you build the kind of relationships you long for.
Ready to make a change?
How I Can Help
Hi, I’m Siobhan Strickhart, LPC, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping people heal attachment wounds and navigate their relationships with more confidence and ease.
Here’s how we’ll work together:
Understand Your Patterns:
Together, we’ll explore how your early experiences shaped the way you feel about yourself and others.Heal Old Wounds:
Using trauma-informed methods like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we’ll process unresolved pain and create space for healing.Build New Skills:
Learn practical tools to manage emotions, set boundaries, and communicate your needs.Create Lasting Change:
Over time, you’ll notice shifts in how you relate to others—and how you feel about yourself.
How Does Trauma-Informed Attachment Therapy Work?
My approach combines compassionate care with evidence-based techniques to guide you toward healing and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Understanding Your Story:
Together, we’ll explore how your early relationships and experiences shaped your emotional patterns and attachment style.Healing Past Wounds:
Using trauma-focused approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we’ll process unresolved pain and create space for healing.Building New Skills:
Learn practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, and set healthy boundaries.Creating Secure Connections:
Over time, you’ll feel more confident in yourself and your ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships.
SPECIALIZING IN:
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Anxiety & Depression
Feeling overwhelmed or down? I specialize in combining skills with meaningful introspection to address the whole picture.
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Attachment-Focused Therapy
Often we look to other people to help us feel secure, but healthy relationships start with feeling safe inside. Build secure and fulfilling connections through therapy that addresses early patterns with caregivers.
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Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
You’re not really even sure what brings you into therapy…
But you know you’re not doing great. You had a seemingly great childhood - your parents provided for all of your physical & basic needs and nothing bad or traumatic happened to you, but you still feel like something is missing.
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EMDR
Feeling stuck in the past with a nervous system that can’t seem to rest? EMDR can help reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their impact and restoring your sense of well-being.
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Trauma & cPTSD
Past experiences can leave deep scars, but healing is possible. We offer compassionate approaches informed by modern neuroscience to help you reclaim your peace and inner strength.
It was a big step just getting here. Let’s make this next part simple.
01. Schedule a consultation.
We’ll get to know each other better with a quick hello and a chat about what brought you here and what you’re looking for. I’ll answer any questions you have and we can see if we’re a good fit. Schedule here.
02. Dive into therapy tailored for you.
Every person is unique and I believe that the journey through therapy should reflect that. We’ll start the process of unfolding your story, learning coping skills, and techniques to help you succeed, and holding space for your pain. This is an honest, judgment free zone, with no BS. You can laugh, you can vent, you can cry, but the most important thing is that you’ll have the space to do whatever you need.
03. Experience personal growth & change.
The work can be hard, but it will be worth it. We’re going to take things one step at a time, so that you can move toward becoming the person that you’ve always wanted to be. You deserve to feel healthy, happy, and whole—and therapy can help you get there.