Brainspotting therapists in Summit, New Jersey NJ

Have you recently left a toxic relationship or found yourself reliving painful childhood memories? Are you avoiding certain conversations or people and longing to feel safe again, in your body and with others? A sense of safety and peace is possible. I specialize in treating PTSD and supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping individuals navigate their trauma recovery with care and understanding. Together, we can work toward building a life rooted in safety, connection, and healing.  

Hi! My name is Anna Darbonne (pronounced Dahr-bon, like a bonfire), I'm a Clinical Psychologist, author, entrepreneur, and mama. I help high achieving, self-reflective clients to cope with life transitions, feel great about themselves and their lives, and to transform grief or challenging experiences into meaningful personal growth opportunities. I am a firm believer in the healing power of laughter and play, that the best way to care for others is to prioritize caring for ourselves, that relationships don't end at death, and that ice cream is one of the best inventions ever!  

***Accepting new clients*** After more than a decade of professional experience in the field, I have a keen understanding of the complexities of the relationships we build. As a Couple and Family Therapist, I focus on both the individual and the relationship unit when working with my clients to open up lines of communication. This comprehensive approach sets me apart from the rest. As a culturally competent therapist with extensive international experience, I enjoy working with individuals and couples from all backgrounds. I am Bilingual and Turkish, having completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Istanbul University before earning a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences there. I went on to earn my second Master’s Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. ​ I cater to a variety of clients, and I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss. During my career, I have counseled hundreds of individuals, couples, and families, taught seminars and classes worldwide, and spent more than ten years helping clients in the field. ​ Using evidence-based psychotherapy methods, I love helping my clients overcome and persevere no matter how they might have felt when they first came to me. I am passionate about helping people gain insight into their thoughts, unhelpful beliefs, and behavioral patterns that hold them back in life. My trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy allow me the flexibility and freedom to customize my approach based on my client's needs. More than anything, I want you to know that change is possible. Change can be daunting and scary, but these emotions are what make you human. By learning to manage the complex feelings and emotions that creep into our everyday lives, we can become healthy participants in every relationship we have in life. ​ I know we can find meaning and purpose in your life, and we can work on rebuilding healthy relationships with yourself, your partner, your family, and others.  

I'm Dr. Steffanie Grossman, and I'm so glad you're here! I provide individual therapy as well as brainspotting sessions to teenagers through adults, with specialties in the areas of eating disorders, gender identity, and sexual identity, as well as in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe that many of our behaviors that become problematic (e.g., isolation, self-harm, disordered eating) begin as a way to cope, when we feel we have little control. From this perspective, even if certain behaviors are now causing you distress, it is amazing that you empowered yourself to survive, whether it be during times of trauma or when you did not have room to figure out who you truly were. Now, we can collaboratively figure out new strategies that not only allow you to survive, but to thrive, in a way that allows you to feel peaceful and free. Together, we can help you let go of feelings of guilt and shame, and develop self-compassion while you embrace your authentic, true self. I would be honored to help you empower yourself to live the life you wish to live.  

Please visit my website to learn more & schedule a free Zoom call with me (copy & paste this link into your browser): https://www.drspllc.com/. *Online only. Fee: $250 per session. *Who I can help*: Adults (21+) with ADHD, wanting Weekly therapy sessions, who travel amongst various PSYPACT states, who are Therapists in Private Practice with ADHD, and/or adults who are navigating the experience of being 1st or 2nd gen immigrant. While I don't directly accept insurance, many insurance plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network services. For standard and intensive sessions, HSA or FSAs are also an option for payment. This means that you may pay for sessions upfront and then submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. (If you need to stay in-network with your insurance, use this link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXGYr1WJsQ*).