Brain + Body Integrated Mental Health Services Specializing in Symptoms of:
Complex Trauma, Stress, High Functioning Anxiety, Bi-polar,
and Interpersonal Relationship Challenges (i.e. family, intimate, parenting)
LICENSED IN PA, NJ AND DE
Have you had to be strong, but now... you're exhausted?
You've probably got a whole host of emotions wadded up inside right now- perhaps irritation has increased or resentment has taken root. Maybe anger has been creeping up more than you'd care to admit... likely, it's a combination of all the above and an added sense of angst and disconnection has brought you here to me and this site today.
It's hard, and it's not fair.
But, it also doesn't have to stay this way.
Your journey is a personal one, so it makes sense you'd want to know more about the professional you choose to work with as you explore it. Here's a bit about me to help you in your decision making process:
I've been a therapist for nearly two decades. Outside of being a therapist, I'm a mom of 5 and a lover of chocolate, nature, learning, cooking and baking. Even though I always knew this would be my profession, I resisted seeing a therapist earlier in my life. I didn't believe they could truly help or understand me- so if you've got any hesitancy about therapy, that's okay.
The truth is not every therapy treatment or particular therapist is a good fit for every client- and that's okay too. As a client, I didn't find the right fit for myself right away- it took time (which can be frustrating, I know). And as a therapist, I learned early on that sticking with just cognitive focused therapeutic techniques (like CBT) simply wasn't enough for the majority of those I served (nor for me)! I began exploring and researching more somatic (body) and nervous system (brain) oriented therapies with myself personally first- and I will admit that I was skeptical. But, what I discovered was something necessary and powerful- therapy that infuses the whole-self, rather than just focused on changing thoughts or manipulating outward behaviors- it works! It's also scientifically sound and allows space for individualizing treatment in the way each person needs.
I believe our relationships with ourselves and with one another are vital to our health and sense of fulfillment in life, but experiences with trauma, anxiety, stress, society, betrayal and fear can negatively impact these relationships. Too many of us spend our lives internally struggling, straining and striving. It hurts us. It hurts others. It's a pervasive cycle... but you have the ability to change that, even when it often feels like so much is out of your control.
To provide integrative, high-quality mental health services that blend grounded field experience with cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed healing and whole-person development that fosters meaningful change from the individual to the systemic level.
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Integrative Brain + Body Therapeutic Services Specializing in Symptoms of:
Complex Trauma, Stress, High Functioning Anxiety, Bi-polar,
and Interpersonal Relationship Issues (ie. family, parenting, intimate)
I believe that quality therapy should be available to those ready and motivated for real, meaningful and sustainable change. If you are unable to afford the private pay rates for services, a reduced rate option is available via a Financial Hardship Application Form. Re-evaluated every 6 months, this option provides all motivated clients with access to the deep, integrative care I am committed to provide to all of my clients. - Dr. Toni