Nora Staffanell, LCSW

Have you shifted careers after a long stint in a certain position or have you taken up a new creative effort, such as painting or writing a novel, something you’ve always wanted to do before and something that you clearly feel makes your life so much better than it ever was before, but in this new role, you find that an inner voice you hadn’t heard in awhile pops up? An inner voice you’ve named Broccoli, and just like when you were applying for positions right after college, Broccoli is giving you an earful about how unsuccessful you are, what a loser you are, and how you’ll fail doing this new thing before you’ve even had a chance to start? In fact, it was Broccoli that prevented you from trying for more challenging roles too quickly at your last position or picking up that paintbrush, and though you managed to work your way very gradually up the ladder before finally applying for outside gigs, you never asked for raises that you’re certain would have fit your skillset and experience, and though you passed the art store on the way home almost every day, and even in the last few years went in to have a look around, you didn’t make any moves until you finally couldn’t take it anymore, and then Broccoli came out to have a word, so you’re looking for a therapist in Monroe, Warwick, or Chester, who can help you to sort out what Broccoli’s problem is and how to essentially shut it up so that you can go on and live a fuller life without all the negative feedback? We can offer our services here at Nora Staffanell, LCSW where we practice cognitive behavioral therapy, which can be a handy tool in helping you and others with the Broccoli’s in your inner ear to figure out what it wants, where it stems from, and how to work out its discrepancies logically until you develop new pathways and Broccoli becomes quieter and quieter.

When you’re looking for a therapist in Monroe, Warwick, Chester, Goshen, or Middleton, consider Nora Staffanell, LCSW. We are a compassionate psychotherapist offering treatment for depression, treatment for anxiety, relationship therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, or groups of any sort. Psychotherapy isn’t just for those with severe mental illnesses, it’s for the everyday person. We can help you work out communication issues with your partner or process some minor anxiety you might experiencing due to an uncomfortable friendship or a situation at work, as well as any big issues you might be experiencing. It can be hard to tell if the feelings that you’re having are typical feelings for people, and it can be embarrassing to admit that you may need guidance or tools to help you through certain stages or moments in your life, but rest assured, your records are confidential here at Nora Staffanell, LCSW, and you will not be alone. Many people seek a therapist during hard times and even more see therapists consistently throughout their lives whether in good times or in bad. If you’ve gone through a recent change or if things just feel off and like you’re struggling, we can help you sort out how to assess those feelings and experiences, and we can help you to manage through them successfully. Please call us to set up a consultation. We’re open Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday from 7am to 5pm.