Jennifer A. Dechert, Psy.D, Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Welcome! Seeking support and increased self awareness is a sign of strength and wisdom. YOU ARE ENOUGH! You have everything you need inside and perhaps just need some support to come back home to your authentic core self.
Populations Served: Dr. Dechert works with: adults of all ages, young/emerging adults, college/graduate students, and late adolescents (17+)*Offering HIPAA compliant video telehealth individual therapy sessions (Return to in person is TBD
*CONTACT: Ph#(908)437-8507 or Email: [email protected] for a free 15 min phone consultation to see if I am the best fit for you/request an appointment!
SPECIALTIES
Therapy Modalities: Dr. Dechert utilizes a collaborative approach with her clients and is integrative/eclectic in therapeutic orientation. She draws from CBT, psychodynamic, somatic work, interpersonal, Informed IFS (parts work), informed DBT, coaching/goal setting, and Mindfulness Based therapies.
Anxiety (including but not limited to: worries, overwhelm, procrastination, racing & intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, over thinking, over-functioning, feeling numb, self-doubt, panic, sleep issues, lack of motivation & energy, never feeling fulfilled, avoidance, carrying physical tension, healing from past trauma affecting current functioning, social anxiety, and more).
*Navigating role/life transitions and coping with stress
*Healing and Empowering adults from/with emotionally immature family members:
Perhaps you need healing, validation, restoration, clarity, boundaries, and empowerment due to experiencing one or more of the following: invalidating, absent, controlling, critical, intrusive, judgmental, reactive, defensive, and/or self absorbed behavior etc. from those you have needed care, connection, and support from in your life. You know there is more out there in life for you in regards to health and love for yourself and in relationships. You want to rebuild your sense of self, find your voice, heal the burnout and self doubt that come with this, eliminate loneliness, and trust your self again. There is often a great deal of anxiety, sense of disorientation, and profound grief that comes from the realization that you did not get what you needed emotionally and perhaps are still not. You may not know what to do next or where to start. It can feel like starting over. I can help you find your footing and sense of direction. You may need to redefine current relationships with limits and boundaries so they are less painful and you need to find your people you align with! We can work towards building a supportive community for you.
There are so many emotions as a result of loved ones not agreeing to honor boundaries and needs now that you have expressed them. It is so common to experience deep grief related to this and society often does not recognize or understand it so it can feel isolating. Theres a loss of hopes, roles, identity, and expectations. You may have needed to walk away from toxic relationships or reevaluate how you interact with them. You may feel lost, alone, abandoned, disconnected, heavy hearted, have physical pain or disoriented. It can feel like a lonely but important journey to open your voice, stop toxic generational patterns, and stand up for yourself. Dr. Dechert is here to support you on this road and help you rebuild your life, courage, connection, and sense of self.
*Mindfulness, nervous system regulation, somatic work, parts work (informed IFS and/or inner child), and polyvagal (toning) training (learning to live in the present, reconnect the mind/body, begin to release what we have held in our bodies from the past, regulate the fight, flight, freeze, fawn response, be more calm & centered, make healthy decisions, increase self care, and have more clarity, compassion, and creativity in your life).
*People pleasing/boundary setting (Say yes when you mean it and no when you need to so you can start saying yes to the things and people you value the most, especially yourself!)
*Assertiveness/communication skills training (Learn to confidently and calmly respond rather than react and to develop deeper more quality connections in relationships. Use your voice to assert, set boundaries, and take up space in your life).
*Helping the helping professional & those in caregiving roles: heal, renew, & prevent stress/burnout by improving self care from work, compassion fatigue, parenting, or draining relationships as well as more alignment with true values personally and professionally).
*See specialities section of website for additional information, therapeutic modalities, and issues treated.
- I would Love the opportunity to help you feel more confident and live more true to your values and authentic self. Perhaps you keep engaging in coping skills that help temporarily but never fulfill or lead to long term consequences. Maybe you are frustrated because you feel disconnected from your own body and tend to lose your self around certain people in your life or when triggered. Maybe you are over functioning and overthinking which drains you and dims your light. You can learn to choose and direct your thoughts and use emotions as important messengers rather than let them control you and learn effective tools to cope. See specialities page for additional information.
- When we feel whole, present, fulfilled, and centered it is one of one of the most loving acts we could ever do for ourselves, our families, and the people we care about the most. It's how we gain light and energy which naturally spills out into our homes, workplaces, and communities. It helps us be more peaceful, responsive, & effective in our everyday lives and prevents resentments, disconnection & burnout. From this place of wholeness we can make more of an impact, have more fun, be more creative, connect with our greater purpose, and form healthier relationships.
People have what they need deep inside and just need to "come back home" to themselves and who they truly are at the core. I can help you restore the light within you. Life is happening fast all around us in today's society and I can provide a safe outlet, tools, and place of refuge to find your center and true path.
I wish you peace, strength, happiness, and light throughout this life's journey. Feel free to explore the site and let me know if you have any questions. Reach out today! I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Dr. Dechert
Contact: [email protected] or (908)437-8507