Trauma Therapist & Counselor in Union, NJ PTSD, Anxiety, EMDR, DBT Therapy
Union NJ, We See You — And We’re Here
Everyone has a version of themselves that shows up for work, for family, for the people who need them. But underneath that, you might be carrying something heavy — worry that won’t go away, a relationship that feels hard, or sadness you haven’t had time to feel. If that’s you, please know this: you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone. At Light Street Psychotherapy, we make space for what you’re really feeling, and we stay with you until it feels lighter. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to start.
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Support for Every Age and Stage Hard feelings don’t wait until you’re grown up. A child in Union might act out because they don’t have the words yet for what they feel. A teenager might pull away, worried about school, friends, or figuring out who they are. A young adult might feel lost while trying to build a career, relationships, and a sense of self all at once. And adults carry their own load too — work, marriage, parenting, loss. No matter your age, there’s a place for you here. Light Street Psychotherapy works with children, teens, young adults, and adults from Union NJ, and we meet each person right where they are.
Real Care, Not Just a Session Meredith Strauss, LCSW, started Light Street Psychotherapy with one simple belief — people heal best when they feel truly seen, not just treated. Alongside clinicians like Gina Totino, LCSW, our licensed therapists have years of real experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. We’re a short drive from Union, based in nearby Short Hills, and we also offer online sessions for days when staying home feels easier.
Ways We Can Help
Individual Therapy Maybe it’s worry that won’t ease up, a low mood that’s settled in, or a big change you didn’t ask for. Individual therapy gives Union teens and adults a steady space to slow down, talk it through, and feel like themselves again. This includes teens dealing with school stress, young adults figuring out life after school, and adults managing everyday pressure. Individual Therapy in Union, NJ
Family Therapy Every family has its own history — some of it warm, some of it messy. We help Union families work through old patterns and talk to each other better, so home starts to feel calm again. Family Therapy in Union, NJ
Couples Therapy: Healing the Partnership Distance in a relationship rarely happens all at once — it builds up slowly. Using proven methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, we help Union couples find their way back to trust and closeness. Couples Therapy in Union, NJ
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Some painful memories don’t fade with time alone — they need real help to heal. EMDR is a proven way for Union clients to work through trauma without having to relive it again and again. EMDR Therapy in Union, NJ
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) If your emotions ever feel too big to control, DBT teaches simple, useful skills to feel calmer and steadier. It has helped many Union clients feel more in charge of their feelings. DBT in Union, NJ
Internal Family Systems (IFS) You are not “too much” or “broken” — you’re made up of different parts, and some of them are hurting. IFS helps Union clients understand those parts with kindness instead of judgment. IFS Therapy in Union, NJ
Treatment for Chronic Pain Living with chronic pain is hard on more than just the body — it wears on your mood and patience too. We support Union residents carrying that weight, helping with both the pain and the feelings that come with it. Chronic Pain Therapy in Union, NJ
Yoga Psychology Healing doesn’t only happen through talking — sometimes the body needs help too. Yoga psychology mixes gentle movement with talk therapy, helping Union clients feel calmer and more at ease. Yoga Psychology in Union, NJ
Play Therapy Kids don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling inside — but they show us through play. We help Union children work through big feelings using art, music, and imagination, in a gentle way that fits their age. Play Therapy in Union, NJ
Professional Supervision We also support new therapists in and around Union, offering guidance to associate clinicians working toward becoming fully licensed. Clinical Supervision in Union, NJ
Closer Than It Feels Our office is in Short Hills, but Union is never far — just a short drive away for in-person visits. And on harder days, online sessions mean help is only a click away.
Your Next Step Starts Here If something inside you has been asking for change, that feeling is worth listening to. Reach out to Light Street Psychotherapy for a free consultation, and let’s figure out, together, what feeling better could look like for you.