You need someone who gets what you're going through—and knows how to help
About Jamie and Compassionate Empowered Counseling
Before I was a therapist, I was a birth doula. I sat with families in some of the most vulnerable, transformative moments of their lives. I watched people face fear and uncertainty. I saw what happened when communication broke down in the middle of a crisis. I learned what it feels like to be stripped of control and autonomy. And I learned something else: that the moment you feel truly heard and supported, everything shifts.
That's why I became a therapist.
From doula work to deeper healing
As a doula, I could help one family through one moment. It was sacred work—still is. But watching new parents struggle to adjust to their new identities, working with couples before birth to build communication foundations, seeing how much these transitions ask of people—I realized I wanted to help with more. I felt called to something broader.
I wanted to help anyone carrying pain or disconnection. Anyone trying to understand themselves or the people they love. Anyone who knows they're capable of more peace and connection than they have right now.
Every job I've ever had has involved helping people and listening to their stories. Each one taught me something about how humans heal, what gets in the way, and what makes people feel safe enough to change. That accumulated understanding—doula, counselor, therapist, the roles I've held—they all serve you now.
What I believe about you
I believe there is a way for everyone to find their way to happiness. It's your divine right as a human being. You deserve understanding and compassion, not because you've earned it, but because you're human.
I believe that shame keeps us stuck. That when you're carrying judgment—toward yourself, from your past, from your trauma—it blocks healing. But when you step into a space where there is no judgment, where all your feelings are allowed, and nothing is wrong with you, everything becomes possible.
I believe that compassionate care leads to empowerment. My job isn't to fix you or tell you what to do. My job is to create an environment where you feel safe enough to understand yourself, to question what you've believed, to choose something different.
What you'll experience in the room
I speak plainly and compassionately. No clinical distance. No jargon unless it serves you. I'm real with people because real is what heals.
When you come to me, your goals and your boundaries direct everything. What do you want to work on? What are you feeling? What matters to you? Those questions drive our sessions, not a predetermined plan or my ego about what I think you need.
I bring something you might not be used to: compassion without judgment, and realness without harshness. I'm not here to prove how smart I am or how many credentials I have. I'm here because I believe you can find your way to healing, and I know how to help you do it.
You'll notice that this work doesn't feel like shame. It feels like someone is finally understanding what you've been through, and then helping you understand it differently, too.
My training and what it means
I'm trained in compassion-focused therapy, EMDR, somatic and inner child work, and PACT—a method that looks at how nervous systems respond to each other. I studied Sensorimotor art therapy so I can see what your body is telling me, not just what you're saying out loud. And I'm licensed as an Intensive In-Community (IIC) counselor in New Jersey, which means I've worked with families in crisis and transition.
But the credential that matters most? The doula work. Because I've been with people in their most vulnerable moments, and that stays with me every day.
You can reach me easily
My office is in Bergen County, just outside New York City. If you're coming from Manhattan, there are two direct bus lines that stop near my office. If you're driving, I'm 15 minutes from the George Washington Bridge, and convenient to Route 4 and Route 17 for anyone in North Jersey. Free street parking.
The point is: you don't have to travel far to get here. You don't have barriers between you and healing.
If you're ready to work with someone who understands, who will meet you where you are, and who believes in your capacity to heal and find your way—I'm here.
Let's get started
“Your experience will be supportive and collaborative, focused on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening family bonds in a safe, nurturing environment.”
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Our Services
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Family Therapy
Are you struggling with family communication or emotional distance? As a family therapist in Teaneck, NJ, I help you achieve these goals. Together, we'll work on improving communication, resolving misunderstandings, and creating a more connected, resilient family.
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Marriage Counseling
Do you want to rebuild trust, ease conflicts, or strengthen your relationships? We offer a unique and powerful way to address relationship dynamics by integrating both psychological and biological perspectives.
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Postpartum Depression
The transition to parenthood often brings changes in intimacy, communication, and relationship dynamics. Let’s work together to help ease this transition.
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Trauma Therapy
When you’re inner child is suffering you are suffering. Whether you're facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or emotional stress, I’m here to guide you toward a healthier, more harmonious family dynamic. Let’s start your journey to lasting change.
Mental Health services for individuals and families in NJ, NY & MD
We are licensed in different states and serve them all virtually. New Jersey we have an in-person location