Ania Jarmulowicz, LCSW
she/her
My Focus Areas
My Therapy Style
I have more than 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each client.
My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic, but utilize mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as appropriate. My clients come from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. I specialize in treatment of life-related stress, anxiety, depression, aging and phase-of-life changes, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide premarital, marriage, and polyamory/non-monogamous relationships therapy.
My Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Education & Training
MSW - Social Work, Rutgers School of Social Work
Get to Know Me
Why did you become a mental health professional?
Back in 2009, while working as a program manager for a youth program, I have realized that I have the ability to listen and assisted others on their path of bettering themselves.
What are your interests outside of work?
I enjoy hiking, long walks on empty beach; reading, visiting small, quaint towns and spending time with my loved ones and playing with my rescue Great Dalmatian Jasper. I also volunteer my time and skills with local community and non-profit organizations.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?
I start and end my days with a quiet meditation and a 2-mile walk.
What book have you read more than once?
I read a lot of funny fiction books in my native language, as it relaxes my mind. My most favorite of all times is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - a magical and inspiring tale of self-discovery, self-development and the value of life.
Favorite organization/non-profit?
Salvation Army, as it is one of the very few non-profits that offers a wide variety of public services for children and adults: food and shelter, employment and counseling services. Despite its religious affiliation, the organization has a desire to help everyone in need.
How do you recharge?
Lots and lots of self care and spending time outdoors, particularly the beach and ocean.
Do you have any pets?
I have a dog named Jasper he's a beautiful mix of Great Dane and Dalmatian, mostly white with black spots. Jasper LOVES rolling on the ground. One day on a very wet afternoon, Jasper found a big puddle of mud and decided it was the perfect spot when he was done playing, there was not one white speckle on him! I And to make things worse, the dog washing station was broken that day :-)
