Chris Warren-Dickins
Counseling & Psychotherapy
​​Ridgewood, New Jersey, the United Kingdom, and beyond

Does it feel like you're working twice as hard to keep your head above water?
​Compassionate therapy in Ridgewood, NJ for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or "to much."

​You've spent your life being the strong one, the fixer, or the one who just gets things done. But lately, that "survival mode" is starting to wear you thin. You're exhausted, your relationships feel strained, and no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough.
Is this why you're here today?

Sometimes it's hard to put a name to what's wrong. You just know that life shouldn't feel this heavy. Do any of these questions sound familiar?
  • "Why am I always on edge?" Do you live with a constant sense of dread, waiting for the next thing to go wrong?
  • "Why can't I just say no?" Do you find yourself people-pleasing and over-extending until you're completely burnt out?
  • "Why do I feel so disconnected?" Do you ever feel numb or "checked out," as if you're watching your life happen from the sidelines?
  • "Am I broken?" Does a harsh inner critic tell you that you're the problem, even when you're doing your best?
  • "Why does the past keep showing up?" Do old memories or childhood wounds make it hard to trust people today?​
You aren't broken. Your nervous system is tired

Many people seek therapy because they think they need to be "fixed." I see it differently. I believe your symptoms - the anxiety, the shutting down, the people-pleasing - are actually your body's way of trying to protect you.

I specialize in trauma-informed therapy that looks at the whole picture. We won't just talk about your problems; we will work to:
  • Calm your nervous system: Move from anxiety and panic to a place of genuine safety.
  • Quiet the inner critic: Replace shame with a sense of "I am enough."
  • Heal at the root: Use tools like EMDR therapy to finally let go of the weight of the past.
  • Live authentically: Navigate the world - and your relationships - as your truest self.
Take the first step 

You've been carrying this weight alone for long enough. Let's work together to help you find your way back to yourself.

Chris Warren-Dickins is a therapist in ​​Ridgewood, New Jersey and the United Kingdom