Jeanne Scala Bauer

Jeanne Scala Bauer, MA, LPC

Healing Trauma, Building Connections: Your Path to Well-being

Hi, I’m Jeanne Scala Bauer. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience, I’m here to offer a gentle, warm, and highly effective approach to help you, your children, or your family heal and thrive.

My journey in the mental health field began over three decades ago, and I quickly found my calling in helping individuals heal from trauma. I believe that true healing begins with connection, understanding, and acceptance. That’s why building a strong, trusting relationship with you is at the heart of my practice.

My Specialized Focus: Healing Trauma

I’m highly skilled in helping clients navigate and heal from the profound impact of trauma. My approach integrates brief, goal-oriented treatment to alleviate severe symptoms, drawing on specialized training in effective techniques. I understand that trauma can manifest in many ways, and I’m dedicated to helping you find relief and reclaim your sense of safety.

Unique Expertise in Birth Trauma:

I hold a particular passion and over 20 years of experience in supporting women who have experienced:

HELLP syndrome

Emergency C-sections

Experiences of pain or lack of epidural relief during C-sections or vaginal births that were unexpected.

I understand the unique pain and lasting impact these experiences can have, and I offer a safe space to process, grieve, and heal.

Infertility-Related Trauma & Grief:

The journey of infertility can bring profound emotional pain and grief. I am here to support you through the trauma, loss, and difficult emotions often associated with this challenging path.

Supporting Adoptive Families

As an adoptive mom myself, I have a deeply personal understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges within adoptive families. I offer comprehensive support, utilizing a wide range of interventions to help families feel more connected and to heal from past wounds. These wounds can often present as emotional and behavioral issues in children. I approach this work through an attachment lens, helping families better understand how early relationships profoundly impact current well-being and how to build stronger, more secure bonds.

How I Can Help You and Your Loved Ones

At the Center for Counseling and Education (CFCE), I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing a wide range of concerns including:

Relationship Challenges: Improving communication, fostering understanding, and strengthening bonds.

Anxiety & OCD: Developing effective strategies to manage overwhelming worry, fears, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Depression: Providing pathways to understanding and managing depressive symptoms.

Grief: Supporting you through various forms of loss and finding healthy ways to cope.

Perinatal Mental Health: Addressing emotional well-being during and after pregnancy, beyond specific birth trauma.

My Integrative Approach to Healing

My extensive 30-year career has allowed me to build a comprehensive “toolbox” of evidence-based philosophies and techniques. I integrate these approaches to provide highly personalized and effective care:

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR): A powerful therapy for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping you identify and gently shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP): A specialized and highly effective technique for treating OCD and anxiety disorders.

Play Therapy: I utilize play therapy, recognizing that for children, play is their primary mode for expressing thoughts and navigating emotions.

Narrative Therapy: Helping you explore and rewrite your personal story in a way that promotes healing and empowerment.

Mindfulness: Integrating techniques to help you stay grounded, present, and build emotional resilience.

Neurobiology: Utilizing an understanding of how the brain processes experiences to inform our work.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Focusing on strengthening emotional bonds and improving communication, especially within couples.

I’m committed to continually advancing my skills as a therapist, regularly participating in training to ensure you receive the most current and effective care.

My Journey & Commitment

I received my Master of Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. Early in my career, working in the prison system, I quickly realized my true calling was in helping victims of trauma. This led me to extensively treat clients who experienced the trauma of 9/11. Through continued training and hands-on experience, my expertise has deepened in supporting individuals and families negatively impacted by abuse, neglect, abandonment, and loss. I am committed to utilizing the most current evidence-based practices to support your well-being.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

If you or your family are seeking compassionate, experienced support for trauma, perinatal concerns, adoption-related issues, or other mental health challenges, I invite you to reach out.

Let’s work together to help you heal from past wounds, strengthen your connections, and cultivate a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Connect with Jeanne

Expertise:

NJ License: 37PC00129400

Fee: $170 for a 45 – 50 minute session ($200 for the initial appointment)

Locations: 66 N. Main St. (Medford, NJ) — and Virtual

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