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Presence of Mind Therapy

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Presence of Mind Therapy

Talk Therapy|Somatic Processing|Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy|Spiritual Exploration|Supervision

Presence of Mind Therapy provides services regarding mental health, spiritual exploration, and mind and body connection in Summit, Metuchen, and Scotch Plains, NJ.

03/01/2026

✨Registration closes March 6✨
We are honored to announce a 3-Day Clinically Supported Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapeutic Group Retreat in Colorado. This experience has been thoughtfully designed to support transformational healing within a carefully structured, ethically facilitated, and clinically grounded container.
This retreat is co-led by Maureen Lennon-Schafer and Jyoti Sharma both Licensed Clinical Social Workers and state-approved Natural Medicine Facilitators in Colorado.
Maureen’s background allows her to hold this work not only as a facilitator, but as a clinical supervisor and seasoned clinician experienced in working with trauma, grief, somatic processing, and psychedelic integration.
Jyoti facilitates this work, grounded in her clinical experience with trauma, OCD treatment, and complexities involving co-occurring disorders+chronic illness. Her lived experience as a first-generation Asian American and military veteran allows her to connect deeply and support individuals from many walks of life.
With advanced clinical licensure and formal authorization to facilitate psilocybin within Colorado’s regulated framework. This unique intersection of credentials allows for a level of therapeutic safety, clinical depth, and ethical containment that is not widely available.
Psilocybin is permitted for therapeutic use in Colorado under regulated conditions (including for those 21 years of age and older), allowing this work to be conducted within a structured and legally compliant setting. 💫To schedule a consultation, please contact:
Maureen Lennon-Schafer, LCSW
Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator
Email: maureen@presenceofmindtherapy.com Cell: (908) 347-3794
Jyoti Sharma, LCSW
Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator
Email: journey@safarhealing.com Cell: (720) 295-9075
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your healing journey with care, intention, and clinical integrity.

02/03/2026

The pressure of “new year, new habits” has faded, and what’s left is a more honest view of what you actually have capacity for. This is often when real change becomes possible, not because motivation is high, but because expectations are more realistic.

February is a good time to focus on consistency over intensity, support over self-criticism, and small adjustments that fit into real life.

If you’re noticing patterns you want to understand better, or feeling stuck in ways that aren’t shifting on their own, therapy can help create structure and clarity.

If you’re ready to begin, you can schedule an appointment with a Presence of Mind Therapy clinician through the link in our bio.

01/31/2026

January is ending, and this is a good moment to check in, not judge.

If your goals shifted, stalled, or changed shape this month, that doesn’t mean you failed. It means you gathered information about what works, what doesn’t, and what you might need more support with.

Change is not all-or-nothing, and it doesn’t have to start on January 1 to count.

As we move into February, consider asking yourself one simple question: What would feel supportive right now?

If therapy feels like part of that answer, we’re here when you’re ready to take the next step.

01/26/2026

We’re happy to welcome Sarah Garcia to the Presence of Mind Therapy team.

Sarah is currently earning her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seton Hall University, where she is also pursuing an Ed.S. in Professional Counseling. She works with adolescents and young adults, supporting them in building coping skills, emotional awareness, and resilience in ways that honor each person’s unique personal and cultural experience.

Sarah brings a special passion for working with children, shaped through her volunteer work and clinical training at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital. Through her academic and clinical experiences, she has supported clients navigating anxiety, stress, identity development, and life transitions.

Using a person-centered approach and evidence-based practices like CBT, Sarah creates a space that is thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and deeply supportive of growth and long-term well-being.

We’re grateful to have her on our team! 🦋

01/23/2026

Winter at The Lake Space.

This is the kind of environment that supports real work. Inward, unforced, and deeply restorative.

Interested in joining one of our retreats?
Sign up for our latest one happening tomorrow.
https://luma.com/nejmv3s8

01/21/2026

We’re so happy to welcome Krystyna to the Presence of Mind Therapy team 🤍

Krystyna received her MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at CUNY Hunter College in 2013, and earned her LCSW in 2025. Her training in community organizing continues to shape her work as a therapist, giving her a systems-based perspective that sees each person as deeply influenced by and responding to their broader social environment.

As a first-generation American who speaks Polish and Spanish, Krystyna has worked with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, approaching each client with curiosity, respect, and care. Her work is collaborative and strengths-focused, rooted in the belief that healing happens best when clients are active partners in shaping their goals and growth.

For the past four years, Krystyna has supported children and adolescents in outpatient and school-based settings, addressing everything from anxiety and depression to social skills and behavioral challenges, all with authenticity, warmth, and playful rapport.

In addition to CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, Krystyna is pursuing training in ecotherapy and horticultural therapy. She is especially passionate about the healing power of nature and integrating outdoor mindfulness and plant-based practices into mental health care.

We’re so grateful to have her energy, insight, and heart in our community. 🌿

01/20/2026

Gratitude, for many of us, isn’t about pretending things are okay.
It’s about finding small points of steadiness in the middle of real life, a quiet moment, a supportive person, a body that keeps carrying us forward.

Your intention doesn’t have to be impressive.
It just has to be something you’re willing to come back to when things get hard.

What’s one small thing you feel grateful for today, even if it’s just getting through the day?

If you want support slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, or building more steadiness in your life, our therapists at Presence of Mind Therapy are here to walk with you.

📞 (908) 663-2441
📧 newclient@presenceofmindtherapy.com

01/14/2026

January is already moving.

By now, the rush of “new year, new you” may be settling, or giving way to something quieter and more honest. This is often when reflection deepens. When intention becomes less about motivation and more about alignment.

Creation doesn’t require urgency.
It asks for presence.

The future isn’t built through force or overthinking. It’s shaped by the choices you make in your body each day, by how you regulate, how you respond, and how you return to yourself when old patterns surface.

Intentions rooted in the nervous system last longer than goals rooted in pressure. When clarity comes from the heart, your mind and actions naturally begin to follow.

Mid-January is a powerful place to pause and ask:
Who am I becoming, and what support would help me live from that place?

If you’re ready to move beyond old patterns and ground change in something sustainable, therapy can be a meaningful place to begin.

Schedule a consultation today with Presence of Mind Therapy to explore what creating this year could look like for you.

01/08/2026

Trauma doesn’t always live in clear memories.
Often, it lives in the body, the nervous system, and the patterns we struggle to make sense of.

In trauma-informed work, we often see that when experiences overwhelm the nervous system, their impact doesn’t show up as clear memories, but as symptoms like sleep disruption, shame, hypervigilance, or a sense of losing oneself or the future.

These responses aren’t signs of weakness or something being “wrong” with you. They are adaptive survival responses; your system is doing its best to protect you when safety feels uncertain.

Healing isn’t about forcing memories or “fixing” symptoms. It’s about gently restoring a sense of safety in the body, strengthening regulation, and supporting the nervous system so integration can happen at its own pace.

If you recognize yourself in this, you’re not alone, and support can make a meaningful difference. Trauma-informed therapy offers space to understand these patterns with compassion and care, and to begin reconnecting with yourself in ways that feel steady and resourced.

When you’re ready, we’re here to walk alongside you.
📞 (908) 663-2441
📧 newclient@presenceofmindtherapy.com

12/31/2025

December 31st can bring reflection, expectation, and pressure to close the door neatly on a year that may not have been neat at all.

It’s okay if this year changed you.
It’s okay if you’re still integrating what you lived through.
And it’s okay if you don’t have language for it yet.

The new year doesn’t require a reset. It invites care.

If you’re looking for a space to process, integrate, and move forward with intention, therapy can be a place to begin.

We’re here when you’re ready.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.

12/30/2025

We’re excited to announce our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) retreat offerings for 2026, designed to support healing, connection, and personal growth.

Whether you’re new to KAP or returning to deepen your practice, our monthly group retreats provide a safe, clinically-supported space to explore inner transformation. KAP can help ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and persistent patterns of feeling stuck. Research shows that 8 dosing sessions can create meaningful shifts in mood, insight, and emotional resilience.

Held at The Lake Space, our serene lakeside retreat center on the sacred grounds of Lake Hopatcong, each full-day retreat combines medicine work with somatic movement, art therapy, sound healing, and energy practices.

We offer three pathways:
Intro to KAP Starter Series – Two consecutive dosing retreats for those beginning their journey.

8-Session Series – Monthly retreats to support deeper therapeutic work and long-term integration.

Drop-In Day Retreats – For those with previous KAP experience seeking refreshment and community support.

All retreats include virtual preparation and integration sessions to support your experience from start to finish.

If you’re ready to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore new possibilities, our team is here to guide you.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.

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1812 Front Street
Scotch Plains, NJ
07076

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Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm

Telephone

+19086632441

Website

http://presenceofmindtherapy.com/

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