Heartwise Counseling

10/31/2026

All feelings are welcome at Heartwise Counseling! 😡🤢😄😲😑🫣😢

Wishing you all a safe and connected weekend, whatever emotions it may bring!

10/28/2026

Did you know we offer specialized support for the unique challenges that athletes face?

Savannah Barr, LAC is a coach, athlete, and therapist with a passion for supporting athletes navigate performance anxiety, perfectionism, sport-life balance, athletic trauma, injury recovery, athletic identity, body image, disordered eating, and more.

Savannah's neuro-affirming approach and integration of EMDR, IFS, play therapy and expressive arts help her tailor therapy to athletes of all neurotypes and ages.

Interested in a free consultation with Savannah to see what she's all about? Reach out today at hwcnj.com/contact!

10/26/2026

Check out our latest blog post!

Halloween can be challenging for neurodivergent kiddos, as well as for folks impacted by trauma. Neurodivergent brains often interpret novelty and unpredictability as cues of real danger. Halloween is a time when everything from the neighborhood to the people they know and love might look different,...

10/23/2026

✨Welcome to our cozy new waiting room!✨

We’re so excited to finally have a comfortable space for clients to relax, have a cup of tea, and wait for their sessions!

We also have toys, games, books, fidgets, and coloring pages for kids!

10/22/2026

Want a sneak peek of the kind of support you’ll get in our upcoming caregiver support group? Check out Alyssa’s recent blog post!

Read more at hwcnj.com/blog

Register for the “One of a Kind” support group at hwcnj.com/groups - don’t wait! We start this Saturday 🌱

10/20/2026

Congratulations Bailey on becoming a Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider! 🎉

AutPlay® Therapy is a neurodiversity-affirming framework for play therapy designed to support Autistic and neurodivergent children and families through play, helping them build emotional regulation, authentic social connection, self-advocacy, and self-esteem in ways that honor their unique strengths, needs, and preferences.

At Heartwise Counseling, we're committed to providing affirming, evidence-based care for neurodivergent clients and their families, and we're so proud of Bailey for continuing to expand her knowledge and expertise in this area.

Congratulations, Bailey! 💙🌈👏

10/17/2026

Did you know that we offer low cost therapy through our internship program?

Working with a Heartwise Counseling Intern is an excellent way to get high quality therapy for a fraction of the cost.

Our interns come from accredited masters programs and go through our rigorous training program in attachment-focused, trauma-responsive, and neuro-affirming therapy. They are supervised by licensed therapists and supported every step of the way as they provide you with the relational and evidence-based care you deserve.

Our current intern Alyssa still has a few openings for children, teens, and adults seeking support with behavioral challenges, neurodivergence, parenting, grief, and matrescence.

Call today to set up a consultation!

10/15/2026

🗓 NEW DATES: Our upcoming parent/caregiver support group "One of A Kind" has been postponed by one week - instead of October 17, we'll now be starting on October 24, so you still have time to sign up if you're interested!

Register today at hwcnj.com/groups.

10/11/2026

This blog post offers a sneak peak into some of the topics that we'll discuss in our upcoming "One of A Kind" support group. Register today at hwcnj.com/groups !

A few weekends ago, I was hit with an overwhelming sense of grief. It was unwelcome and strange. What I was grieving hasn’t even happened, and honestly, I don’t know if it’s going to. My parenting group chat held a conversation about severe aggression and behaviors in their kids. As I read thr...

10/10/2026

✨ We have a couple more spots open in this support group for parents and caregivers of disabled, neurodivergent, and medically complex children.

💚 Led by rare parent and counseling intern Alyssa McCullion, this group offers a safe, validating space to expklore and navigate the unique challenges that come with parenting these one-of-a-kind kiddos.

✨ Register today at hwcnj.com/groups. ✨