Jennifer A. Dechert, Psy.D, Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
*Offering HIPAA compliant video telehealth individual therapy sessions for ages seventeen and older (Return to in person is TBD)
CONTACT: (908)437-8507 or Email: drjdechert@gmail.com for a free 15 min phone consultation/request an appointment.
Welcome! Seeking support and increased self awareness is a sign of strength and wisdom. YOU ARE ENOUGH! You have everything you need and perhaps just need some support to come back home to your authentic core self.
Specialties:
Anxiety & Depression (including but not limited to: worries, overwhelm, procrastination, racing & intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, over thinking, over-functioning, feeling numb, grief, 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)
*Adults, Young/emerging adults, college/graduate students, and high school seniors
*Navigating role/life transitions and coping with stress
*Healing and Empowering adults from/with emotionally immature family members. Perhaps you need healing, clarity, boundaries, and empowerment due to experiencing invalidating, controlling, critical, intrusive, judgmental, reactive, defensive, and/or self absorbed behavior etc. from those you have needed care, connection, and support from. You know there is more out there in life for you in regards to health and love for yourself and in relationships. There is often profound grief that comes from the realization that you did not get what you needed emotionally and from 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, 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, heavy hearted, or disoriented. It can feel like a lonely but important journey and Dr. Dechert is here to support you and help you rebuild your life and sense of self.
*Mindfulness Training (learning to live in the present)
*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!)
*Assertiveness/communication skills training (Learn to confidently respond and rather than react and develop deeper more quality connections in relationships)
*Helping Helping Professionals & those in caregiving roles heal & prevent stress/burnout by improving self care from work, compassion fatigue, parenting, or draining relationships).
*See specialities section for additional information and issues treated.
I would Love 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: drjdechert@gmail.com or (908)437-8507