What is trauma-informed therapy?

Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how past experiences, including childhood emotional neglect and attachment wounds, impact your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. It focuses on creating safety, building emotional awareness, and helping you develop healthier patterns.

Who is trauma-informed therapy for?

Trauma-informed therapy is helpful for adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, overthinking, or difficulty setting boundaries. It is especially beneficial for those who grew up feeling emotionally unsupported.

What does trauma therapy help with?

Trauma therapy can help with anxiety, emotional numbness, low self-worth, relationship challenges, burnout, and the long-term effects of childhood emotional neglect and attachment wounds.

Do you offer therapy in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

Yes, I provide virtual trauma-informed therapy to adults across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including Hillsborough, Somerville, Bridgewater, and Princeton.

How long does trauma therapy take?

The length of trauma therapy varies depending on your goals and experiences. Many clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first few months, with deeper work continuing over time.

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Q: What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy approach that helps you process distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. It uses bilateral stimulation to support your brain in reprocessing experiences and reducing emotional intensity.

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You look like you’re holding it together.
But inside, it feels very different.

Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning, thoughtful, and deeply self-aware—but still feel stuck in patterns they can’t think their way out of.

You might notice:

Overthinking and difficulty shutting your mind off
Feeling emotionally drained or overwhelmed
People-pleasing or struggling to set boundaries
Feeling disconnected, numb, or “not fully present”
A sense that something feels off—even when life looks fine

These patterns are often connected to:

Childhood emotional neglect
Emotionally immature parenting
Attachment wounds or relational trauma

Therapy isn’t about “what’s wrong with you.”
It’s about understanding what your system learned—and helping it feel safe to do something different.

How I Help

Trauma Therapy & EMDR in NJ & PA

Support for processing past experiences and reducing emotional intensity.

EMDR therapy to reprocess distressing experiences
Trauma-informed approach that feels safe and paced
No pressure to relive everything all at once

→ Learn more about EMDR Therapy

Childhood Emotional Neglect & Attachment Trauma

Understanding the impact of what was missing—not just what happened.

Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
Feeling empty or disconnected
Learning how to reconnect with yourself

→ Learn about Emotional Neglect

Anxiety & Overthinking Therapy

For when your mind won’t slow down and you feel constantly “on.”

Tools to regulate your nervous system
Reduce overthinking and mental exhaustion
Feel more present in your daily life

→ Explore Anxiety Therapy

People-Pleasing & Boundaries

For those who put others first—but feel resentful, exhausted, or unsure of themselves.

This is for you if you:

We focus on building self-trust, setting boundaries, and helping you feel more confident in how you show up in relationships.

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Hi, I’m Siobhan Strickhart, LPC
Trauma Therapist in New Jersey & Pennsylvania

I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults who appear “high-functioning” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally.

My approach is:

Warm, collaborative, and grounded
Structured enough to feel supportive, not overwhelming
Focused on both insight and real change

I integrate:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Attachment-focused therapy
DBT-informed tools for emotional regulation

We move at a pace that feels manageable—so therapy feels like something you can actually stay with.

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A Trauma-Informed Approach That Goes Deeper Than Talk Therapy

You don’t need more insight—you likely already have that.

What we focus on instead is helping your nervous system shift out of patterns that no longer serve you.

This might include:

EMDR therapy to process and rewire past experiences
Understanding attachment patterns and relationship dynamics
Learning how to regulate emotions without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed

This is where real, lasting change happens

Questions About Trauma Therapy & EMDR

What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps process and reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences without needing to relive them in detail.

How do I know if I have trauma?
Trauma doesn’t always come from a single event. It can come from ongoing patterns like emotional neglect, chronic stress, or early relationship experiences.

Do you offer virtual therapy in NJ & PA?
Yes, all sessions are held virtually for clients located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

What issues do you help with?
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, and attachment-related patterns.

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You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear, and confident in your life.

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