Individual Relationship Therapy for Black Women in New Jersey Breaking Unhealthy Family Cycles
You can stay connected to the people you love without sacrificing yourself in the process.
Therapy with direction.
Tools that work in real life.
FEATURED IN…..
Family ties, frayed nervesYou’re tired of paying for old family patterns
You’ve built a whole life around managing family fallout.
Maybe you avoid.
Maybe you explode.
Maybe you go quiet.
And under all that anger?
Grief, guilt, and a longing no one seems to understand.
New Jersey Therapy with direction.
Progress you can feel.
We identify the patterns driving your connections today, and we practice new skills that help you show up differently.
Focused sessions. Real tools. Noticeable change.
For when you need a therapist who gets itHey, I’m Chrys…glad you’re here.
I Get It:
The way you learned to protect yourself in your family didn’t just disappear when you became and adult.
It followed you into intimacy, friendships, dating, parenting, and even work.
You can feel the tension between who you became to survive and who you actually want to be in your relationships.
I Help:
I help Black women understand the emotional patterns they inherited and practice new ways of relating that feel grounded, respectful, and real.
What Clients Can Expect:
Focused, collaborative sessions. No endless talking. No walking on eggshells.
We get to work so you can start experiencing relationships where you feel supported instead of depleted.
Clarity. A plan. Tools that work in real life.The Pivot Process™
Your relationships change because you do.
Your time matters.
Your energy matters.
We don’t get stuck on “understanding the problem”. We also focus on the current patterns actively affecting your relationships, and we use methods designed to help you show up differently.
Pinpoint
We uncover the family-driven patterns shaping how you react, relate, and protect yourself.
Interrupt
You learn practical strategies that help you pause the reactions that create distance or conflict.
Practice
We try new ways of communicating and connecting—in and outside of sessions until it feels natural.
Transform
You build relationships where you feel supported, respected, and able to be your full self.
The momentum you build here follows you into every relationship that matters.
Licensed NJ Therapist | Rooted in Cultural Context | Culturally-Attuned, Present-Focused Care for Black Women Navigating Family Trauma
Thought about therapy more than once this week?Still second-guessing if therapy will actually help?
You’ve been figuring things out on your own for a long time.
You’re good at it.
It makes sense to wonder whether you really need support or whether anything can change.
Here are some of the thoughts that might be holding you back:
• “I should already know how to handle this.”
• “It’s not ME! It’s THEM!”
• “Maybe I’m overreacting.”
• “Therapy means admitting something’s wrong with ME.”
• “What if nothing changes anyway?”
Truth?
You don’t have to be confident to start.
You just have to be tired enough of how things have been.
Small changes can mean big relief
Imagine staying connected even when things get tense.
Change doesn’t mean the people around you suddenly behave differently.
It means you finally have the skills to handle the moment without shutting down, exploding, or giving in just to keep the peace.
It looks like:
• Having hard conversations without losing your cool or the relationship
• Knowing your feelings are valid, even when someone else disagrees
• Staying “in your square” and speaking clearly instead of reacting from old hurt
• Letting go of responsibility for everyone else’s emotions
You get to show up feel solid in who you are.
If you’re still unsure…You’ve handled harder. You can handle this too.
It makes sense to feel unsure.
You’ve spent years managing things alone, holding it down, and making it look easy.
But white-knuckling your way through relationships hasn’t given you what you want.
Maybe the hesitation sounds like:
• “What if I can’t change?”
• “What if I mess up the connections I do have?”
• “What if I get real and it all falls apart?”
• “I’m scared I’ll be judged or misunderstood.”
• “What if I finally speak up and no one listens?”
Here’s some more truth:
Growth will stretch you.
Staying stuck will break you.
If what you’re doing isn’t working, it’s time to try a new strategy.
It’s your turn to feel supported
Therapy here isn’t endless talking.
It’s real tools for real change in the relationships you care about most.
A consult call is a simple way to see if we’re a good fit.
No pressure. No commitment. Just support.
We’ll talk about what’s been happening and where you want things to shift.
You’ll leave with clarity about whether this is right for you.
What you can imagine gaining:
• Stay connected even when things get tense
• Practice new patterns that lead to real change
• Learn tools that outlast therapy
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