“Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be.
Don't think you've lost time.
There is no short-cutting to life.
It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now.
And now is right on time.”
Asha Tyson
"May I become at all times, both now and forever, a protector for those without protection. A guide for those who have lost their way. A ship for those with oceans to cross. A bridge for those with rivers to cross. A sanctuary for those in danger. A lamp for those without light. A place of refuge for those who lack shelter. And a servant to all in need."
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Heather J. McPaul, LPC, NCC, GC-C, ACS
Owner & Operator
(Pronouns: She/her)
My name is Heather McPaul and I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and am a nationally certified counselor as well as a clinical supervisor and practice executor. I am a military veteran, an artist, an author, a wife, and a rescue dog enthusiast. I love to travel, watch Netflix documentaries, garden, run half marathons, and last but not least, I love the work that I do!
I specialize in working with adults who are going through difficult times in their lives and need to regain their sense of balance. Whether you are a military veteran struggling to transition to civilian life, a grieving widow trying to manage a household, or a stressed-out new counselor just out of grad school, I can support you and help you to develop the courage, skills, and resiliency to keep going. I work with people who want to get their lives in better shape and what I enjoy most about this work, is being the guide that shows you what you're capable of achieving. It is my honor to assist each individual in their journey toward a healthier and happier life!
NJ Lic #: 37PC00661600 ┃ PA Lic #: PC012833 ┃ NPI #: 1760849251
MY APPROACH
Evidenced-based Psychotherapy
My approach to counseling is informed by a holistic, trauma-informed, internal family systems (IFS) model that gently focuses on mind-body connection while understanding and caring for our learned behaviors, impulses, and survival modes. This enables clients to restore internal balance and trust and helps clients to reconnect with their "Self" in a healing and meaningful way.
Using Creative Arts to Heal
As a level 2 Trauma-informed Expressive Arts Therapist and Focus-Oriented Art Therapy (FOAT) practitioner, I find creative means to help clients connect to their subconscious, address fears, regulate emotions, and access their intuition for a calmer, clearer, and more fulfilling life.
Premier Treatment For Trauma
As a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, I know this modality can be especially useful in reprocessing events and memories that stick with us and impact our ability to live a peaceful and healthy life. It is helpful in relieving the effects of traumatic events by easing unwanted behaviors and intrusive thoughts.