Hi, I’m Loren.

My Clinical Background

I’m Loren Galese, a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor, and the author of Unfolding Origami. My clinical background includes work with trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, coercive control, anxiety, and relationship concerns. My training includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and CBT, with an Esther Perel-informed approach to couples work.

I didn’t originally set out to become a therapist. I began my academic path in art education, drawn to creativity, expression, and emotions. My first semester of college I took an introductory psychology class and something clicked. Learning about the brain, behavior, and the “why” behind how we feel and act felt endlessly fascinating, and it changed my path.

Anxiety has been part of my own life since childhood, so I understand firsthand how overwhelming it can be to move through the world while your nervous system feels constantly on high alert. That lived experience, combined with my training, shaped a deep desire to help others feel more grounded, understood, and less alone.

I’ve worked with various populations and found my niche working with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, family issues, boundaries, and empowerment.

That experience informs my understanding of complex relationships and the ways pressure, power, and belonging can shape our choices.

My approach is person-centered and collaborative. You set the pace, and we move forward in a way that feels safe and manageable, never rushed or forced.