Marina Brink, LPC
6 Enterprise Ct. Sewell, NJ 08080 | (856) 681-5041
Marina@MarinaBrinkWellness.com | MarinaBrinkWellness.com
I am an HSP who provides compassionate therapy to guide sensitive women from anxiety to peace. Sessions are offered in-person and via Telehealth. My specialties are working with HSPs, new mothers, therapists, and other healing professionals. When appropriate, I also utilize EMDR or Brainspotting.
Virginia Carr, LCSW
440 E. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 – In person therapy available in Philadelphia, Online therapy available throughout PA, NJ and DE
267-848-8692 | virginia@therapywithvirginia.
https://www.
Hi there. Have you found that after years of being ‘mature’ beyond your years and always following the path to ‘success,’ you’re now craving more ease in your life and deeper connections in your relationships? Maybe since discovering you’re an HSP, many things finally make sense, yet you’re unsure how to build a life that honors your limits, embraces your gifts, and provides the deep emotional and intellectual connection that you long for.
I specialize in working with ambitious, sensitive adults who are increasingly disillusioned with what they’re ‘supposed’ to want and are becoming more curious about living a life that truly aligns with their needs for genuine well-being.
I blend somatic therapy, attachment-focused work, and IFS (parts work) to help my clients honor their nervous systems, lean into their craving for depth and connection, find ‘their people,’ and cultivate self-compassion and care where there’s been decades of inner criticism and over-working.
Christina Corso, MA, LAC
Awakened Path Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
878 Georges Rd., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Offering Online Counseling
609-297-1112 | contact@awakenedpathcounseling.com | https://www.awakenedpathcounseling.com
Christina has taken a special interest in working with individuals dealing with LGBTQIA+ concerns, trauma history, marginalization, unwanted disturbing thoughts, social anxiety, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and body image challenges. In working with children and adolescents, parents are incorporated into treatment as a powerful asset in the healing process via parenting sessions. With Christina, clients find their voice, embody self-worth, improve relationships, overcome personal barriers and learn how to regulate their emotions. They develop a deeper understanding of their challenges and the underlying mechanisms that lead to undesirable behavior patterns. Together with Christina, clients create a new life narrative by drawing on new meaning, insight, and self-awareness from their lived experiences. In the client’s quest to feel self-assured and confident, Christina employs a highly collaborative holistic approach based on the Client-Centered and Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy models. By generating more awareness of emotional states in the body, clients are empowered to develop tolerance and the ability to stay grounded in times of stress. Christina holds a safe space as they learn the importance of moving through uncomfortable emotions and how they may manifest physically. Through this mode of self-acceptance, fear diminishes and emotional pain is confronted and released. Treatment with Christina also incorporates an eclectic combination of evidenced-based practices not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Play, and Art based interventions.
Liza Detenber, LICSW
508-796-9200|connect@lizadetenber.com|www.lizadetenber.com
I provide HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth psychotherapy sessions for individuals located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island and South Carolina
I am a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker and I work with HSPs experiencing anxiety, panic, and low self esteem. I am an HSP myself and I support HSPs to connect to the wisdom inside of them and listen to their needs. I believe that everyone has innate wisdom inside of them and it is just about creating the conditions for folks to be able to tap into it. I use EMDR therapy, mindfulness, mind-body/somatic practices, the nervous system and parts work in my work with clients. I support HSPs to see their sensitivity as an asset to work with, instead of against.
By understanding what it means to be a “highly sensitive person” you can better understand yourself and your needs without judgment. You can work with your nervous system, instead of against it. You can feel more empowered to assert your needs and be confident in who you are. You can relish in your superpower of feeling and experiencing deeply and see life, and your experience of it, through a new lens. And I can help you get there. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
Emily Hudak, MA, LAC
878 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
609-297-1112 | contact@awakenedpathcounseling.com | https://www.awakenedpathcounseling.com
We have moved away from the traditional disease-centered model where, diagnoses and medication are the cornerstones of treatment. Instead, our holistic approach allows us to turn our focus to understanding the root cause and the life circumstances associated with diminished mental health. Connection with inner-strength and empowerment are the driving vision as we guide you in your efforts toward your natural state of wellness.
Violetta Math, MA, LPC
I offer sessions via telehealth in the states of New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Vermont
(201) 378-3616|violetta@awakenhpllc.com|https://awakenholisticpsychotherapy.com/
My clients are typically adults who identify as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and struggle with life or work stress, low self-esteem, perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, anxiety, or depression. I take a traditional yet holistic approach, considering the mind, body, and emotional well-being of the whole person. Together, we identify root causes of stress, build insight, and develop practical tools such as mindfulness, boundary setting, and effective communication.
I also specialize in working with adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents. We explore family dynamics and the impact of gaslighting, shame, and guilt on self-worth and relationships. Our work focuses on rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, and cultivating healthier, more secure connections with others.
Julissa Martinez, LMHC-D, LPC, CASAC
Telehealth provided for New Jersey and Florida residents.
347-251-2834 | camposmhc@outlook.com | www.camposmhc.com
I focus on working with highly sensitive people (HSPs) and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, substance use, and recovery from complex trauma. Throughout my career, I have supported clients in building emotional resilience, improving self-understanding, and healing from difficult life experiences in a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment.
Andrea Nyerges, LPC
18 Sycamore Ave, Second Floor, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey 07423
(866) 920-0298 | info@mindfullyaliveonline.com| https://www.mindfullyaliveonline.com/
As trauma informed and Highly Sensitive Therapists, we are invested in the HSP and Empath and seek to empower people with this trait to discover its true gift. We tend to work with our clients similarly to Joseph Campbells’ ‘The Hero’s Journey’. We believe that when things get difficult, it could be that life is calling on us to transcend or evolve. If things were always easy, there wouldn’t be any reason to stretch or expand. In the same way, the HSP is sometimes forced to examine their boundaries with others, to look at people pleasing tendencies (especially if this trait is correlated with childhood traumatic experiences), to examine their self-care, identify and mitigate gaslighting, and eliminate anxiety or self doubt. Our ultimate goal is to wipe the harddrive clean of any limitations surrounding one’s sensitivity so that you can become free to embody your natural essence which ultimately contributes to a more harmonious existence and thus a more harmonious world. Treatment modalities may include mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, Ego States, and transpersonal psychology.
Patti Sabla, LCSW, EMDR
Sensitive Soul Therapy
www.sensitivesoultherapy.com | patti@sensitivesoultherapy.com
Offering online therapy in Florida, Hawaii, New Jersey and Delaware
I focus on helping women who feel they are highly sensitive, empathic, or introverted. Some of the more common issues my clients experience are: constant worry/always thinking the worst, having a harsh inner critic, feeling like they are not “enough”, perfectionism, being easily distracted/forgetful, second guessing themselves, getting easily overwhelmed/overstimulated, procrastination, unhealthy/toxic relationships (romantic, friendships, work, family). I specialize in working with women who experienced challenging childhoods, have been affected by a narcissist, or feel they are codependent.
Most of my sessions include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy – change your thoughts, change your beliefs/actions) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Together we will make a plan to determine what issues you would like to focus on, what things you would like help in changing, and what you would like life to look like after therapy. We will use your strengths to overcome your challenges!
Melissa Sapio, PhD
Telehealth practice, NJ, NY, and PSYPACT states
sapiome@aol.com
My treatment is integrative and individually tailored to use evidence-based modalities to best meet the needs of my client’s goals. I emphasize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques.
My specialties include treatment of the following:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Grief
Stress-management related to interpersonal, academic, and vocational challenges
I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Many of my patients are teachers, medical professionals, and first-responders.
Pamela D. Smith, LPC
2311 Mustang Drive, Grapevine TX 76051
I also offer Telehealth sessions.
469-844-1216 | info@pamelasmithlpc.com | http://www.pamelasmithlpc.com
I offer Neuro-Therapy that explains how the brain works in relation to the clients thoughts and behaviors. I have experience working with HSP adults in relationships, finding & understanding their true identity, in the workplace, & those experiencing life transitions. I work with parents, educators, others who work with children identify and understand HSP children.
Maria Spada, MA, LPC, ACS
878 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
609-297-1112 | contact@awakenedpathcounseling.com | https://www.awakenedpathcounseling.com
Our philosophy differs from other therapy practices in that, we have moved away from the traditional disease-centered model where, diagnoses and medication are the cornerstones of treatment. Instead, our holistic approach allows us to turn our focus to understanding the root cause and the life circumstances associated with diminished mental health. Connection with inner-strength and empowerment are the driving vision as we guide you in your efforts toward your natural state of wellness.
Stacey B. Shapiro, LCSW, LLC
Counseling in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida
610-608-2960 | staceyshapiro@4findingpeace.
I am an HSP and an Empath also. If you are ready to see this trait as a gift, I’m happy to assist you. Do you feel differently than our peers? Or you don’t feel like you fit in or like something is wrong with you? I pride myself on creating a safe environment for you to connect and process these feelings allowing you to feel heard and less alone.
As a fellow person who identifies as an HSP and Empath, I am passionate about supporting adults and children with these traits feel better. I specialize in trauma and anxiety using hypnosis, brainspotting and energy psychology techniques are some of the modalities we can use.
I have spent the last 20 years developing an intuitive and integrative approach to my work as a Clinical Social Worker, Play Therapist, and Transformative Life Coach. You can learn more about the trauma-trained, virtual telemental health therapy services I offer to Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey residents at www.staceybshapiro.com.
I provide coaching and energy services virtually to individuals around the world at www.awarenesscoachingllc.com.
Debra Steiger, MSW, LCSW
Serving all of NJ and NY DE PA via Telehealth
In-person and Online Psychotherapy
51 Newark St, Hoboken NJ 07030
535 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017
201-282-6202|debsteigerlcsw.com|debsteigerlcsw@gmail.com
As a fellow highly sensitive person (HSP) and a highly sensitive therapist (HST) with over 20 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, thoughtful and interactive approach to therapy. My focus is on adult clients coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, life transitions as well as clients navigating issues associated with being part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Because we HSPs are wired differently, day-to-day interactions with family, partners, friends, co-workers – you name it – can leave us feeling exhausted, unfulfilled, avoidant and misunderstood. Our nervous system can go into dysregulation more often than we may be aware so it’s essential for most people, but especially HSPs, to learn how to navigate outside influences, bodily sensations and thought processes in a way that’s a better fit for their temperament.
More information can be found on my website debsteigerlcsw.com or email me at debsteigerlcsw@gmail.com I look forward to working with you.
Jacqueline Tassiello, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT, ATCS
18-20 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ
201-870-3201 | arttherapysource@gmail.com | https://www.arttherapysource.com
As an art therapist, I use the creative process in therapy sessions to support individuals who identify as highly sensitive, introverted, or empaths who are struggling with perfectionism, old patterns that are no longer helpful, worry, anxiety, burnout, or a harsh inner critic. I work with children, teenagers, and adults. By focusing on the process, not the product, we gain insight, awareness, and a new perspective into ourselves & our strengths. You don’t need any special training or skillset to benefit from art therapy.
Laura Tracey, LCSW
Online
5614064398 | laura@lauratraceytherapy.com| https://lauratraceytherapy.com
It’s not easy being sensitive in a nonsensitive world. It’s hard to feel like the “too much” one or the negative one when it’s just your sensitivity. As a highly sensitive person and therapist, I can help guide you to feeling better in your HSP-ness and find ways to navigate your sensitive nature. I am available in person or online in Florida and online in New Jersey.
Orianna Webb, LCSW
I provide video sessions in the states of New York and New Jersey.
(347) 201-1515
orianna@owebblcsw.com|https://www.owebblcsw.com
As a therapist working with HSPs, I want to help you make sense to yourself. You may wonder why you experience stress or overstimulation differently than others. Deep processing of the world around you has its challenges – and its benefits. Understanding the HSP trait and how it interacts with other concerns you bring to therapy (like anxiety, depression, or trauma) can help calm the nervous system and increase well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, and includes aspects of CBT and TF-CBT (that is, working with thoughts and behaviors). I also bring a psychodynamic approach, exploring how past experiences and relationships affect your current experience. I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care, Oscar, Oxford, and UMR. I offer telehealth sessions in New York and New Jersey.
Sonya Veytsman, LCSW
Mostly virtual in New York
225 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
212-380-7244 | sonya@thrivingpaththerapy.com | https://thrivingpaththerapy.com/
I specialize in anxiety and relationships and have a passion for helping individuals and couples become the best version of themselves.
I’m a graduate of Fordham and Columbia and I have a decade of experience working with diverse populations. My approach is unconditionally supportive, collaborative and focuses on the use of evidence-based and holistic methods that are tailored to each client’s goals. My multidisciplinary training includes CBT, EMDR, Gottman Method, and mindfulness. I work with highly sensitive teens & adults, parents of highly sensitive children, and help HSPs navigate relationships, health, and career. I go the extra mile, care deeply for my clients, and truly love what I do.
Liz Yarock, LCSW
Located in Manhattan, offering Telehealth throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
(646) 466-5196 lizyarocklcsw@gmail.com |https://lizyarockpsychotherapy
I provide psychotherapy for highly sensitive adults, adolescents and families. I help HSPs live in better alignment with their sensitive temperament, support their sensitive nervous systems, and embrace their authentic selves. My style is warm, down to earth, collaborative, compassionate, and deeply intuitive. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents navigate anxiety (generalized, panic, health, OCD, social), stressful life transitions and events, relationships, self-esteem, ADHD, and the pressures of daily life. In addition to individual therapy, I work with parents and caregivers by providing consultations to improve their skills and understanding in supporting their highly sensitive children. My therapeutic approach is integrative drawing from psychodynamic and evidence based modalities including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, and self-compassion/mind-body techniques. As an HSP myself, I have a true appreciation for the challenges HSPs face as well as the incredible strengths and gifts inherent in one’s innate sensitivity.
Sandra R. Yarock, PsyD
702 Brook Hollow Drive, Whippany, NJ 07981
(609) 213-9555 | syarock@hotmail.com| https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/167717
I have had the privilege of working in private practice for almost 40 years. I have treated a huge breath of patients, from late teens through seniors, and I especially enjoy helping those struggling through life transitions (see my Psychology Today profile link above for more details). About 30 yrs ago, I attended a conference on “Temperamental Styles’ “and was told by the speaker (based on my answers to many questions) that I had what was referred to as a “highly sensitive temperament” (now known as HSP). That awareness helped me to make better sense of aspects of my own life and to incorporate it into my therapeutic work with patients. My being and understanding HSP allows me to treat all of my patients with much empathy, respect, and intuition. I try to help my patients with HSP to navigate life with both the gifts and the struggles that their sensitivities bring (e.g. self-compassion, lessening anxieties and understanding the complexities of mind/body connections).
Since Covid, I see most of my patients on a secure video platform (doxy.me). I have both a NJ psychology license and a PSYPACT license, which allows me to treat patients via ‘telehealth’ across most states in the US. I offer a free brief phone consultation to try to allow us to determine whether or not we may be a good fit.
I also offer consultations for therapists who may want/ need some extra guidance with their work. Our work can be both draining and very rewarding. Learning about ‘self compassion’ is useful for therapists as well as for the people we serve.
I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in working on healing, growth and developing a better understanding of themselves, their partners, their families and/or their children. Many people, particularly HSPs, are struggling during these difficult times in our country/world. I am hopeful that I can offer some needed calm, healing and hope.