Virtual therapy for NJ residents

Peeling back the layers to transform the relationship with yourself and others.

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Compassionate Support Starts Here.

About Us

At Layers, we are dedicated to providing a holistic approach to healing and transformation. We believe in the power of creating a culturally affirming, inclusive, nurturing space where individuals can feel truly seen, heard, valued, and accepted. Our practice goes beyond traditional approaches by integrating both mind and body modalities.We understand that healing encompasses more than just addressing thoughts and mental processes; it involves acknowledging and working with the entirety of the human experience.

Our team of experienced therapists is committed to guiding you through your journey of self-discovery and growth. Whether you're struggling with trauma, mental health challenges, navigating life transitions, or seeking meaning in life, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Discover the transformative power of holistic healing at Layers. Let us help you peel back the layers and uncover the deeper aspects of oneself to facilitate personal growth and improve interpersonal connections.


Services

1-1 Counselling

One-on-one sessions are 55 minutes long. Therapy begins with an intake to gather history and get clear on what you want to achieve in therapy. We will be setting goals and identifying ways that progress will be measured. You will also be provided with psychoeducation on the recommended approach/modality to meet your goals. Weekly and bi-weekly sessions are available. The client and therapist will have a discussion on the frequency of meetings.

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Healing Trauma with EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach primarily used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR therapy involves a structured eight-phase approach to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. The way this works is by utilizing visual, auditory, or physical stimuli that activate both sides of the brain at the same time that you are reprocessing your trauma.EMDR may not be a good fit for everyone.*

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Meet the Founder

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey. I am an immigrant American, born in Bogota, Colombia. Coming from a culture that minimized the importance of mental health, I made it my mission to make it my career and normalize getting help for our psychological and emotional challenges. I was naturally inclined toward women’s mental health as my environment exposed me to the prevalence of abuse towards women & the silence that followed it. I became committed to empowering all victims of abuse by being a container for them to process unresolved trauma.

About Me

Founder + Therapist

Natalia Velandia, LCSW

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

My Approach

Every individual's journey toward healing is unique, and that's why I tailor the approach to your specific needs and identities. Together, we will explore the roots of your challenges, gently uncovering the layers that may be holding you back. I approach therapy with an intersectional lens, acknowledging the identities, challenges, and ecosystems that are unique to each patient and empathizing with each one. This is why my approach is integrative, incorporating different trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to be able to meet the different goals and needs of each individual. Incorporating cognitive-behavioral, EMDr, mindfulness, and inner parts work

Speak up for yourself, identify your wants and needs in relationships, reduce feelings of unworthiness, find your inner value outside of being a service to others, reduce people pleasing, and reduce avoidance of conflict/confrontation.  Heal generational trauma and embrace cultural strengths. Embrace vulnerability. Tap into self-compassion.

I’m here to help you..

In a free 15 min support session, we can find out if our therapy aligns with you.