Devonna Gonsalves

Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, relationship concerns, stress management, childhood trauma, and difficulties understanding, expressing, and regulating emotions.

In addition to my clinical training, I am a certified 50-hour Yin Yoga instructor. When appropriate, I incorporate mindfulness and mind-body techniques into sessions, recognizing the powerful connection between emotional and physical well-being.

In therapy with me, you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of both yourself and how your brain and nervous system work. I believe that understanding is the foundation of healing. Together, we'll slow down and explore difficult moments in a safe space so they become less overwhelming outside of therapy.

My approach is individualized, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I incorporate humor when appropriate, offer validation, and challenge you with compassion and intention. Most people are already hard on themselves my goal is to help you grow through curiosity, self-understanding, and lasting change.

I view my role in therapy as a guide. You decide where you want to go, and I'll help keep us on track while gently exploring the paths you're taking. Together, we'll identify what's serving you, what may be keeping you stuck, and when a new direction may better align with the life you want to create.