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Coast Counseling LLC

Choosing to engage in therapy is a journey to wellness that takes courage. I am grateful to be walking with this path with you. Hours are by appointment.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Email is usually the best way to contact me. Nicole Tilton is a LPC in the State of NJ who has been working in the field for over 10 years. She has in BA Psychology from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a MS in Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Couples & Family Counseling from Monmouth University. She also is a National Certified Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Nicole specializes in working with individuals who have been affected by trauma as well as grief and loss. She also works with primary mental health diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder from ages 10 and up. To receive the credential of Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Nicole has completed and continues to receive education that consisted of the classifications of trauma and trauma-related disorders, assessment of psychological trauma including PTSD and complex trauma, evidenced based trauma approaches, and primary treatment issues in trauma therapy.

08/29/2025

💭 Did you know it takes far more positive words to outweigh the impact of just one negative one? Our brains are wired to hold onto criticism, hurt, or doubt much longer than encouragement or praise.

That’s why it’s so important to be intentional with the way we speak to ourselves and others. Every kind word, every reminder of strength, every gentle affirmation helps build resilience and balance against the negativity that sticks more easily.

Choose to add more positivity to the scale—your words matter. 🌿

08/28/2025

A lot of what we see online about codependency can be misleading.
It’s not just “liking being around someone a lot” or “needing attention.”

Codependency often looks like:
• Defining your worth by how much you do for others
• Feeling responsible for other people’s feelings or choices
• Struggling to set or maintain boundaries
• Putting others’ needs so far ahead of your own that you lose sight of yourself

Social media may oversimplify it, but in therapy we can explore where these patterns come from and how to shift them toward healthier connections. 💙

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾✨

Dogs have a special way of teaching us about unconditional love, presence, and comfort. Whether they’re snuggling up when we’re sad, making us laugh with their goofy antics, or simply reminding us to pause for a walk and fresh air — they can be a gentle reminder of the importance of connection and care.

Today, let’s celebrate the healing power of our four-legged friends. 🐶💙

08/25/2025

Grief is complicated. Depression can make it feel like joy isn’t allowed—or that smiling, laughing, or enjoying a moment somehow dishonors your pain or the person you’ve lost. But both can coexist. 💛

Giving yourself permission to feel joy, even in the midst of grief, is not betrayal—it’s part of healing. Those small moments of light don’t erase your sadness; they remind you that your heart is still capable of holding beauty alongside sorrow. 🌷

It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to laugh. It’s okay to do both in the same breath.

08/23/2025

Therapy is kind of like going to the gym 🏋️‍♀️—you don’t build muscle just by showing up once a week, you grow stronger by practicing outside of sessions too. The same goes for mental health! 💪🌱

Change happens when you take those insights from therapy and flex them in your daily life. It’s the in-between work—journaling, pausing before reacting, practicing boundaries—that helps build lasting strength.

Think of sessions as the blueprint 📝 … and your daily practice as the actual construction 🏗️.

08/22/2025

✨Decision-making can feel overwhelming—especially when the pressure is on or emotions are high. Here are a few strategies to make the process a little easier:

🔹 Pause and breathe – A clear mind makes clearer choices.
🔹 List pros and cons – Sometimes seeing it on paper helps.
🔹 Check your values – Does this decision align with what matters most to you?
🔹 Break it down – Small steps can make big choices feel less intimidating.
🔹 Give yourself permission – No decision has to be perfect. Growth often comes from simply choosing and learning.

Remember: not deciding is also a decision. Trust yourself—you’ve made it through every tough choice so far. 💙

08/21/2025

One of the biggest sources of stress comes from expecting others to act the way we would. The truth is, people bring their own experiences, values, and choices to the table—and that won’t always match ours.

Managing expectations doesn’t mean lowering your standards; it means accepting others as they are, not as we wish them to be. When we let go of the pressure for people to think or behave like us, we create more peace for ourselves.

Acceptance doesn’t mean agreement—it means choosing calm over frustration. And that shift can reduce stress and strengthen relationships. 💙

08/20/2025

📢 Yelling may feel like a release in the moment, but it rarely leads to true understanding. In fact, it often shuts down communication and increases defensiveness. Real progress comes from calm, respectful conversations where both people feel heard. Therapy can help you build tools to express emotions without raising your voice—and still be effective. 💬✨

08/19/2025

Setting boundaries is hard work. It can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even selfish at first. But boundaries are actually acts of self-respect—they protect your energy, create healthier relationships, and remind you (and others) that your needs matter too. 🌱

It’s not easy, but the peace that comes with honoring your limits is worth every step. 💙

08/18/2025

Venting in therapy can feel like a release—and sometimes that’s exactly what we need. 💬✨ Sharing your story, frustrations, and emotions out loud is powerful and healing.

But therapy is more than just venting. It’s about digging deeper into patterns, building skills, and finding new ways to cope and grow. Think of venting as the starting line, not the finish line. 🛤️

A good therapy session holds space for your feelings and helps you move toward change.

08/17/2025

A true apology isn’t just “I’m sorry.” It’s accountability. It’s taking ownership without excuses, acknowledging the impact of your actions, and showing a willingness to repair the harm.

“I’m sorry you felt that way” isn’t an apology.
“I’m sorry for what I did and how it affected you” is.

In therapy (and in life), true apologies create trust, healing, and connection. 💙

08/16/2025

In the “real world,” people say “TMI!” when you overshare. 🙈
But in therapy? There’s no such thing.

Talk about your 3 a.m. snack habits, the weird dream about your middle school math teacher, or how your cat judges you… it’s all fair game. 🐈✨

The “too much” is actually the good stuff—because it helps your therapist understand the full picture of YOU. So go ahead, spill the tea. Your therapist can handle it. ☕💬

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3121 Atlantic Avenue, Allenwood
Wall, NJ
08720

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http://www.coastcounselingnj.com/

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