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Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, stress, and life transitions for teens, adults, couples, and families in Wall Township and throughout New Jersey.
At Starkey Counseling by the Shore, I provide a calm, supportive space where clients can feel understood while learning practical tools to create meaningful change.
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatment, while always recognizing the importance of the whole person behind the symptoms.
Whether you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, panic, communication difficulties, self-esteem, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you regain confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Individual Therapy
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Couples Counseling
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Teen Girls Groups
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The Blog
Recent Posts

Social Media and Teen Self-Esteem
Today’s teens are growing up in a world of constant comparison. Social media can create pressure to look a certain way, achieve more, maintain friendships perfectly, and always appear happy

What Intrusive Thoughts Really Mean
Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening, confusing, and deeply personal. Many people who struggle with anxiety or OCD worry that having a disturbing thought means something about who they are as

Reactive Communication vs. Effective Communication
When emotions run high, communication often becomes reactive rather than productive. Many couples find themselves interrupting, defending, escalating, or saying things they later regret during moments of stress. Reactive communication