Siobhan Strickhart, LPC Psychotherapy & Counseling

09/02/2025

✨ September Reminders ✨

As the school year begins and routines shift, it’s easy to forget that transitions are emotional, not just logistical. Here are a few gentle reminders to carry with you this month:

💡 You don’t need to do it all perfectly. New schedules take time to settle in. It’s okay if things feel messy at first.

💡 Your feelings are valid. Back-to-school can bring up excitement, stress, or even grief for changing seasons—all emotions are welcome.

💡 Rest is productive. Slowing down helps your nervous system regulate. Even 5 minutes of quiet counts.

💡 Check in with yourself. Pause and ask, “What do I need right now?”—just like you’d check in with a friend.

💡 Connection matters. Share how you’re feeling with someone you trust. You don’t have to navigate transitions alone.

🌿 As September unfolds, give yourself permission to move at your own pace. This season is about adjusting, not rushing.

If you’re in NJ or PA and feeling the weight of this transition, my practice offers trauma-informed therapy to support you through seasons of change. Link in bio to learn more.

09/01/2025

Hello, September! A fresh month always feels like a little reset button—new goals, new energy, and new opportunities to grow. Here’s to brighter days, gentle moments, and welcoming the change of seasons with open arms.

What are you hoping this month brings you?

09/01/2025

One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy is that the therapist just sits across from you, nodding, and asking, “So…how does that make you feel?”

Now, don’t get me wrong—I do ask that question (when the timing is right!). But therapy with me is much more than that. I bring humor into sessions, too, because sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.

That said, I know choosing to go to therapy is not an easy decision, and when someone chooses me, I don’t take that lightly. But I also want you to know—sessions aren’t always heavy and serious. Yes, we’ll do meaningful work, but we’ll also leave room for relief, humanity, and yes…a little laughter along the way.

08/30/2025

Since I’ve had some new faces join me here (welcome!) and I just stepped way out of my comfort zone to do a branding photoshoot with , I thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce myself. :)

My name is Siobhan, and I’m a trauma-informed therapist licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. My passion is working with people who have carried a lot on their shoulders for far too long — the perfectionists, the overachievers, the caretakers, the ones who grew up holding everything together when no one else could. Many of my clients come to me carrying the weight of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or anxiety that just won’t quiet down, no matter how hard they try to manage it.

I’ve always been fascinated by how our early experiences shape the way we move through the world — the way we love, the way we protect ourselves, and the way we sometimes silence our own needs to keep the peace. What I’ve learned is that pretending everything’s fine isn't healthy. It's important (and hard!) to unlearn the patterns that no longer serve us, and finding new ways to feel safe, connected, and whole.

A little bit about me outside of therapy: I’m a mom of two, I love memory-keeping and journaling, and I’m someone who really values humor — especially when life feels heavy. I believe that therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or cold; it can be a place where we laugh, reflect, and sometimes even cry in the same session.

If you’re new here, thank you for being part of this space. I use this page to share reminders, reflections, and resources about trauma, attachment, and healing — but also little glimpses of what it means to be human, messy, and still worthy of love. If anything you see here resonates with you, I hope it helps you feel a little less alone.

Warmly,

Siobhan

08/29/2025

It’s Friday, and I’m surrounded by the books that remind me why I do this work. Healing, trauma, attachment, EMDR… it’s not just theory, it’s real life for so many of us.

Fridays are my favorite time to check in: What do I need to let go of from this week? What do I want to carry with me into the weekend?

If you’ve had a heavy week, consider this your reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out by Monday. One step, one breath, one moment at a time.

08/29/2025

📝New Blog Post Featuring Siobhan Strickhart, LPC Psychotherapy & Counseling

Back-to-School Mental Health: It Starts With Support

☀ It’s Labor Day weekend! That means friends, family, food, and sun. It’s also the last call for summer as students prepare for the new school year.

✏️ Beginning a new school year can be both exciting and stressful for many students. This article includes valuable information, advice, and tools to help us better understand mental health issues as our children face the new academic year.
https://www.explore-br.com/blog/back-to-school-mental-health-it-starts-with-support

Website Blog Article posted by Dee Cinque about Back-to-School Mental Health: It Starts With Support on EXPLORE BR.

08/28/2025

The transition back to school looks different for everyone.

For some, it’s exciting.

For others, it can feel heavy or overwhelming.

This playlist was curated with care to hold space for all of that.

There’s a little bit of calm, a little bit of comfort, and a touch of motivation.

Play it during slow mornings, study sessions, or whenever you need to feel grounded.

It’s okay to ease into things—music can help.

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

Hello, Monday.

Here’s your reminder: you don’t have to crush the day, you can just begin.

One small step, one boundary, one kind moment for yourself.

That’s enough. 💛

08/24/2025

Back-to-school stress goes deeper than just new routines—it awakens old emotional patterns that can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed.

Here are 4 that show up most:

Perfectionism — the pressure to get everything "right"

Comparison — measuring yourself against other parents/students

Rushed schedules — zero time to breathe or reset

Old expectations — those "not enough" voices from the past

When you notice them with kindness instead of criticism, you can respond differently.

Try this: one deep breath before each transition, set ONE realistic goal per day, and remember that "good enough" really is enough.

Which one hits closest to home?