Still Feeling Trapped by the Past? You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck.
Compassionate Trauma Therapy in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Trauma isn’t just about the painful events you endured—it’s about the lingering emotions, intrusive memories, and survival patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, emotional disconnection, or difficulty trusting others, trauma therapy can help.
As a licensed trauma therapist in NJ and PA, I specialize in helping adults process unresolved trauma, manage overwhelming emotions, and rebuild secure connections.
Feeling Stuck in a Loop?
When life feels overwhelming, your body reacts automatically—shutting down, going on high alert, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t control. These responses aren’t failures; they’re your body’s way of protecting you.
There is no shame in how you’ve coped. Trauma responses aren’t choices—they’re survival instincts. But you don’t have to stay stuck.
If you’re ready to explore how trauma may be affecting you, reach out for a consult. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Do Any of These Feel Familiar?
Nothing feels safe. You avoid places, people, or situations, and your world keeps shrinking as you try to protect yourself from overwhelm.
You blame yourself. You feel ashamed of your reactions, worrying that they’re "too much" or "not normal."
You shut down. In certain moments, you freeze, feeling trapped in a response your body seems to choose for you.
You’re always on edge. It feels like you're about to lose control, with tension and anxiety making it hard to relax.
The past won’t stay in the past. Certain memories replay over and over, making it feel like you're reliving them instead of leaving them behind.
If any of these resonate, trauma-informed therapy can provide the tools and support to help you break free from these patterns. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process what’s holding you back and learn to cultivate emotional balance.
When trauma responses take over, even in safe moments, it can feel impossible to fully live the life you want.
Trauma responses, shaped by past experiences, can feel overwhelming—but with the right support, you can begin to reclaim a sense of safety and peace in the present.
Healing isn’t about erasing the past; it’s about breaking free from survival patterns that once protected you but now keep you stuck. With the guidance of a compassionate therapist, you can learn to reduce the intensity of these responses, expand your ability to handle life’s stressors, and reconnect with a sense of grounding and inner strength.
Challenges won’t disappear, but they won’t define you. Healing allows you to move through life with greater balance, resilience, and the freedom to truly live.
What Trauma Can Feel Like
Intrusive thoughts – "Why can’t I stop thinking about this?"
Dissociation – "I zone out and feel disconnected from everything around me."
Heightened reactivity – "My reactions feel so much bigger than the situation."
Feeling constantly unsafe – "No matter where I am, I never feel truly safe—my guard is always up."
Emotional numbness – "I know I should care, but I just feel nothing."
Difficulty trusting others – "I’m always waiting for people to let me down or hurt me."
Avoidance – "I go out of my way to avoid certain places, conversations, or people—even when it makes life harder."
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. These responses make sense, but they don’t have to control your life.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy for Trauma Processing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-supported treatment that helps reprocess distressing memories. EMDR therapy can reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, making it an effective approach for PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Attachment trauma can make it difficult to trust, form healthy relationships, or feel emotionally secure. I integrate attachment-based therapy to help you understand how early relational experiences shaped your patterns and guide you toward building secure connections.
Trauma-Informed DBT for Emotional Regulation
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you regulate intense emotions, manage distress, and develop coping skills. DBT skills are especially helpful if you experience emotional dysregulation or relationship struggles after trauma.
Who Can Benefit from Trauma Therapy?
I specialize in working with adults across New Jersey and Pennsylvania who experience:
✔️ PTSD & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) – stemming from childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect
✔️ Attachment Trauma & Relational Wounds – challenges with trust, intimacy, and emotional safety
✔️ Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Dysregulation – trauma-related emotional struggles
✔️ Dissociation & Numbness – feeling disconnected or emotionally shut down
✔️ Hypervigilance & Panic Symptoms – feeling constantly on edge or easily triggered
If trauma has impacted your ability to thrive, healing is possible with the right support.
Why Choose Trauma Therapy with Me?
I bring extensive experience as a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in EMDR, DBT, and attachment-focused therapy. My goal is to help you feel empowered, validated, and safe as you process what’s keeping you stuck. Through individualized trauma therapy, we’ll work together to reduce emotional overwhelm, build resilience, and restore balance.
I provide:
Flexible online trauma therapy sessions for NJ & PA clients
Extended sessions and trauma intensives for deeper, focused work
A compassionate, non-judgmental approach tailored to your unique healing journey
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, uncertain, or even scary—but you don’t have to do it alone. Support is here when you're ready.
Scheduling a free phone consultation is a great way to see if we’re the right fit.
Email me at siobhan@siobhanstrickhart.com or call/text (908) 524-1878 to take the first step.
You deserve support, and I’m here to help.