Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pennington, NJ
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pennington, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You notice everything. The way someone’s tone doesn’t match their words. The shift in a room when tension walks in. The beauty in small, fleeting things most people rush past. You feel deeply, love fiercely, and carry more than anyone realizes—because from the outside, you probably seem composed, capable, even unshakeable.
But inside? It’s a different story. Loud noises feel like an ambush. Crowded schedules leave you overstimulated and drained. Criticism—especially from yourself—lingers far longer than you’d like. Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things seem to hit you harder, why you can’t just “let it go,” or why rest never feels like enough.
Dr. Jenny Shields sees you. She understands what it’s like to live in a world that’s too fast, too harsh, too loud—and to feel like you’re too much for it. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and compassion-based work, she helps sensitive souls turn down the inner noise, set boundaries that protect their peace, and reclaim their sensitivity as the strength it truly is. You don’t need to toughen up. You need space to be exactly who you are—and to learn how to thrive because of your sensitivity, not in spite of it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ
HSP
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ (Online Only)
HSP
Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline works with highly sensitive individuals to better manage emotional intensity, overstimulation, self-criticism, and interpersonal stress.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ
HSP
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist with helping individuals manage emotional intensity, set healthy boundaries, and develop coping strategies to thrive in daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ
HSP
Lauren Palumbo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
If you’re struggling to navigate life as an HSP, I’d be honored to support you. My wish is that you’ll see you don’t have to toughen up or dull your emotions to fit in. You can build a life that works with your sensitivity rather than against it. And when you do, you’ll find that what once felt like a struggle is actually your greatest asset.
4 Years Experience
Online in Pennington, NJ (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pennington, NJ Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pennington, NJ average 16 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (49%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 49% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Jewish |