Sandra Trzanowski-Gawley

Do you feel stuck in patterns you may understand intellectually but can’t seem to change emotionally? Maybe past experiences still show up as anxiety, relationship struggles, or a sense of being on edge no matter how much work you’ve already done. Therapy doesn’t have to be just talking, it can help your nervous system heal, too. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York, specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I work with adults who want deeper, lasting change especially those impacted by trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, and relationship distress.

As a certified EMDR therapist my approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. EMDR helps re-process painful experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming in the present. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and respectful. Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning with a clearer sense of what you want, I aim to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal.

In our first session, I look to you to help me understand what is bringing you to therapy, what is weighing on you which can be past experiences, relationship stress, or feeling stuck in the same patterns. My goal is to help you feel heard and seen in our first session and how we move forward in the process to help you continue to navigate obstacles in front of you.