Childhood Trauma Therapist Morristown NJ
If you’ve been carrying the weight of your childhood for far too long, you’re not alone. Maybe the past shows up in ways you can’t always name. Feeling on edge. Struggling to trust people. Shutting down in relationships. Or just not feeling like yourself. Sometimes it seems like no matter how hard you try, you keep getting pulled back into old patterns. That’s not your fault. It’s what trauma does. But healing is possible.
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Hi, I’m Kelly Patel. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. I help adults untangle the pain of the past so they can live with more peace, connection, and confidence. Through Feelings Forward Wellness, I offer online therapy to clients across New Jersey, New York, and Florida, including people searching for a childhood trauma therapist in Morristown, NJ.
What Working Together Looks Like
We’ll go at your pace. Some days might be about talking through hard experiences. Other days, we might use tools like EMDR or Internal Family Systems to work more deeply with what’s underneath. Together, we’ll explore where you’ve been, how those experiences have shaped you, and what kind of future you want to build.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. You just need to show up. That’s where healing begins.
Common Struggles I Can Help With
A lot of the people I work with feel stuck, confused, or like they’re always bracing for something. You might notice:
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Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
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A sense of numbness or emotional disconnection
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Guilt or shame that doesn’t seem to go away
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A harsh inner critic that keeps tearing you down
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Relationship patterns that leave you hurt, overwhelmed, or unseen
These are natural responses to early trauma. Therapy can help you understand where they come from and how to shift them.
What to Expect from Therapy
My approach is warm, grounded, and flexible. I use methods like:
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EMDR to help you process painful memories in a way that feels safe and manageable
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Parts work (also known as Internal Family Systems) to explore and support the different parts of you that developed to help you survive
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A supportive space where you don’t have to explain everything or pretend to be okay
All sessions are held online. That means you can join from wherever you feel most comfortable, whether that’s your home, your office, or anywhere in between.
How Therapy Can Help
With time and support, things can change. You might find yourself breathing a little easier, setting boundaries with more confidence, or feeling more connected in your relationships. You might start to feel more like yourself again. Or maybe for the first time.
This work can be hard, but it can also be deeply rewarding. You deserve support that truly meets you where you are.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to begin healing from childhood trauma, I’d be honored to support you. Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. At Feelings Forward Wellness, I’m here to help you move forward with care, curiosity, and compassion.