Experiential Therapy in New Brunswick, NJ

I look forward to collaborating with you throughout this empowering process. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, addiction, family conflicts and difficulty managing stress and emotions. I am trained in sand play therapy and certified in DBT. I hope to offer you a safe and authentic space while we work towards your sustainable wellness and post traumatic growth. I have extensive experience working with older children, teens, adults and families.

Greetings! It is a fundamental part of the human condition to have hope and a purpose in our lives, work, & relationships. Too often, these dimensions of our existence go overlooked and untouched in favor of addressing mental-emotional well-being through the lens of a medical model which emphasizes pathology and the need to consult with an expert to solve our problems. I am here to encourage you in this: You can learn to be the expert in your own life! My role is to journey with you towards this realization, so that you can ultimately stand on this truth. To do this, we will work together to help you establish a central life Hope.

A happier and healthier version of you can soon be your reality. Are you seeking growth and change in your life and finding it difficult? Are you or a loved on struggling with managing your emotions in healthy ways these days? Are life’s stressors or life transitions making it difficult for you to adjust and cope? Do you feel lost, sad, worried or unhappy with how things are currently going in your life? Do you or one of your loved ones cope with unhealthy behaviors, an addiction or substance abuse problem and you think it is time for a change? Are you seeking an alternative pathway to healing your inner self? You can get help.

The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.

Hello and thank you for checking out my personal information space on psychology today. I am a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist originally from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I have over 13 years of experience helping my patients understand their emotions and their personal situations in order to work with them to become better versions of themselves. My education, training and experience in the field of clinical psychology has provided me with a solid background in individual, child, adolescent, couples and family therapy.

I am glad you are here and exploring what is right for you! I believe that the therapy relationship, along with clinical knowledge, is the key towards effective therapy. A good therapist should be able to create a feeling of safety, which allows one to fully address issues and work towards their goals. Clients have told me that my down to earth style, sensitivity, and clinical skills made it possible to face the challenges that they were working through. I work with Teens, Adults and Parents, always tailoring my approach to clients' individual style and developmental needs.

I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I'm dedicated to supporting clients on their wellness journeys. With experience in the social work field since 1994, I've spent 13 years helping clients improve their well-being using mental health strategies. My philosophy focuses on holistic care, ensuring clients feel balanced in mind, body, and spirit. Each client's mental health treatment plan is personalized to their unique needs.

Hello! I'm Shannon Burdick, LCSW, and I appreciate your interest in therapy with me. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I obtained my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Rutgers University. Throughout my career, I've served in numerous roles, including individual and group therapy, adult and adolescent PHP, substance use disorder treatment programs, and hospital and primary care settings. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My objective is to offer a secure environment where you can freely express yourself and receive compassionate understanding.

If you are new to therapy, not sure you need therapy, or have been frustrated with therapy in the past, I welcome you to a highly transformative, in-depth, and practical approach. I can help you create and maintain the relationships you so desperately want (and sometimes don't even believe you can have). Whether with a potential partner, your wife, your daughter, or your mother-in-law, the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life. I offer a powerful combination of challenge, deep listening, honest feedback, plenty of humor, encouragement, and real-life practice.

There are so many reasons you may have found your way here, but I am so happy you did! Together, we will work on current problems and improve resilience & confidence to tackle future challenges. We will collaborate to develop insights, skills, and healthier, more fulfilling patterns and connections. Let's explore your story & the meaningful relationships in your life to help get you on the path to a happier, healthier you.