Transform Your Life
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be"
-Lao Tzu
WELLNESS CHECK-IN
Do you struggle with understanding the ways in which past experiences have impacted your current life?
Do you struggle with changing the patterns that affect your relationships, daily function, and general happiness?
Have you tried to manage on your own without success?
Therapy can provide the support you need. I work with men and women to break away from feelings of anxiety and self doubt, process and heal from traumatic events, and achieve their life and relationship goals. I provide a compassionate, supportive, inclusive and non-judgmental environment for all of my clients of all backgrounds and identities.
DOLORES DEGIACOMO, LCSW
I am a trauma specialist trained and certified in both EMDR and REBT. Through working with me you can learn to strengthen your boundaries and reduce people pleasing, reframe harmful perspectives, gain confidence and effectively communicate your needs.
To find out more or to set up an exploratory call click below.
TAILORED SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEEDS
Now more than ever, world events, life events, and day to day experiences can trigger emotions that make getting through the day feel overwhelming. Sometimes things get in the way; from the consequences of a chaotic childhood to low self esteem, depression, loss, or other adversities which may be hindering you from becoming the best version of yourself.
I can help you with:
trauma processing
developing coping tools
managing triggers
reducing anxiety
improving boundaries
reducing depression symptoms
improving emotional regulation
supporting & coping with cancer diagnosis
managing somatic symptoms
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and utilize CBT and DBT tools to reframe disruptive thoughts and beliefs so you can succeed in reaching your goals and to live fully and authentically.
THERAPY METHODS
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
DBT focuses on teaching people skills to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve their relationships. The four components of DBT are: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT)
According to REBT, it is largely our thinking about events that leads to emotional and behavioral upset. With an emphasis on the present, individuals are taught how to examine and challenge their unhelpful thinking which creates unhealthy emotions and self-defeating/self-sabotaging behaviors.
RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (REBT)
Integrative & Eclectic Therapy is a therapeutic process customized for each unique individual by using a combination of treatments that have been shown to be most effective for a particular problem. Utilizing Integrative & Eclectic therapy is a helpful method to honor and respect the cultural differences and unique life experiences of each person.
INTEGRATIVE & ECLECTIC THERAPY
SET YOUR GOALS
If you’re uncertain about whether you meet clinical criteria for therapy, then coaching could be the answer. Coaching is short term, highly focused, and does not require an official diagnosis.
Whether you want to advance your career, start a business or just feel more confident, with coaching you’ll be able to create a strategy for success. Gain clarity, let go of limiting beliefs, get unblocked, and achieve your personal and professional goals.
GET TO KNOW DOLORES
Becoming a therapist was second career for me. Prior to choosing this shift I worked in a leadership role in operations at a large telecom company. There I learned the ins and outs of what contributes to career and work stress that can impact people on a daily basis. During my time in a corporate role I was able to study for and receive an MA in organizational psychology.
After leaving corporate America in 2008, I taught undergraduate psychology at Kean University in N.J. and started a coaching and consulting practice working with women and leaders in personal and career advancement.
In 2013 I completed my MSW from Rutgers University and received my license to practice therapy. My initial clinical training was at the VA in New Jersey working with combat veterans. Since then I have worked with a variety of trauma survivors. In addition, I have several years of experience working with both individual clients and with crisis clients in an emergency room setting. These environments made stronger my commitment to understand my clients' lived experiences with a focus on empathy, openness, and compassion. My goal is to bring these qualities to my clients through our work together.
I am licensed in New Jersey and Florida and am seeing clients virtually at this time.
GET IN TOUCH
Call or email to schedule a free consultation and to explore how we can work together.
732-898-0442