Tessa Fellows | Childhood Trauma Therapist | NY
LMHC, Clinical Supervisor
Therapy for Adults Healing From Childhood Trauma
You grew up learning how to read the room before reading yourself. You were the helper, the peacemaker, the responsible one, the one who stayed strong so everyone else could fall apart. Now as an adult, you still carry that role. You overthink everything, feel guilty for needing rest, struggle to say no, and stay constantly on edge even when life is “fine.”
Your mind doesn’t shut off.
Your body feels tense or tired all the time.
You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, and second-guess your choices.
You know your childhood affected you, but you’ve spent years minimizing it, telling yourself it “wasn’t that bad” or that others had it worse. Still, something in you knows you’re not actually okay you’re just very good at functioning.
And you’re exhausted from surviving a life you want to actually feel.
Most of my clients want a life that feels:
Callm, emotionally safe, and grounded.
A life where they can wake up without anxiety in their chest, trust their instincts, set boundaries without guilt, feel connected in relationships, and FINALLY experience what it’s like to live without constantly being in survival mode.
They don’t want to just cope anymore. They want to feel present, confident, and at peace in their own body and mind.
How I Help
In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you understand how your past is still shaping your present and gently begin changing those patterns.
We’ll explore your triggers, emotional reactions, and nervous system responses so you can recognize what’s happening instead of feeling controlled by it. You’ll learn how to regulate stress, communicate your needs, and build internal safety, so your life no longer feels driven by fear, guilt, or hyper-responsibility.
This isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you feel safe enough to finally be yourself.
Who This Is For
This may be a good fit for you if you:
- Grew up feeling emotionally neglected, parentified, or responsible for others
- Struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or feeling constantly on edge
- Feel disconnected from your own needs or emotions
- Want deeper insight, not just surface-level coping skills
- Are ready to invest in long-term emotional healing
Credentials
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with specialized training in trauma and emotional healing. I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies from SUNY Oswego, along with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh.
I’ve worked with adults from diverse backgrounds, supporting them in understanding their emotional world and building healthier relationships with themselves and others.
📍I’m currently accepting new adult clients in New York. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit and take the first step!