Sandra Trzanowski-Gawley, LCSW
Preferred Name: Sandra
About Me
You may appear to be holding everything together on the outside, yet inside you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of trauma, grief, betrayal, anxiety, or relationship struggles that leave you feeling stuck in painful patterns. Or maybe you've spent so much time meeting everyone else's needs that you've lost sight of your own. Life doesn't have to continue feeling this way.
I believe meaningful change happens when you feel truly understood in a safe, compassionate relationship. Therapy offers the opportunity to slow down, make sense of what has brought you here, and heal the experiences that continue to influence your present. Together, we'll identify the emotional patterns keeping you stuck and help you move toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy to adults and couples in New Jersey and New York. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EFT-trained therapist, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, grief, relationship distress, infidelity, and the emotional impact of major life transitions. I also work with couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship or thoughtfully discern whether to repair or end it.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming in the present, while Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps individuals and couples understand emotional needs, strengthen connection, and build more secure relationships. These evidence-based approaches allow healing to occur at a deeper emotional level rather than simply learning ways to cope.
My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe enough to be completely yourself while also being gently challenged toward growth and healing. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they rediscover hope, strengthen their relationships, and create lasting change.
Education & Experience
Years in Practice over 12 years.
Rutgers University School of Social Work Year Graduated: 2011
NJ License: 44SC05574400 / NY License: 102102
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Trained:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EMDR Certified Therapist
Specialty Area
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
Language
- English
Insurance
Out of Network Provider: Statement of Service provided for insurance reimbursement.