First Sip Counseling
You can find a therapist almost anywhere—but truly individualized, trauma-informed, and discreet care with a highly trained professional who puts you above the system?
That’s rare. At First Sip Counseling, we offer high-touch, confidential telehealth services across New Jersey, blending clinical expertise with the flexibility of virtual care.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, you'll receive care that goes beyond the traditional therapy model. We offer insurance and private pay options, including exclusive services for those seeking an elevated, private experience.
We believe that therapy should be tailored to you and your needs. A shortened session that fits within your lunch hour, a meeting between your child’s naps, or flexibility while you travel. Therapy services with us is more than just a standard weekly session- it’s an experience designed to meet you exactly where you are.
If you’re looking for something different—something more—you’re in the right place.
Christie anderson, lcsW
Owner / Founder
Welcome!
I created First Sip Counseling for those who are seeking a safe, comforting space to unpack difficult experiences, process past trauma (recent and old), navigate challenging relationships, explore life changes, and learn to better manage anxiety and stress.
I have spent nearly 20 years working with relationship violence and trauma and I understand the courage it takes to seek out support and ask for help. I also understand that traditional therapy models don’t always fit the demands of modern life—where parenting, relationships, careers, travel, and constant responsibilities leave little room for rigid schedules and outdated approaches.
The space is yours to lead. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to healing.
There may be many different areas of focus when you begin this journey and that’s OK.
I will always reconnect with you and make sure we are working on the issues YOU want to spend time on. I want you to feel empowered, supported and validated at all times. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care and blends psychodynamic insight, solution-focused strategies, and psychoeducation. I also integrate techniques from a variety of other evidence-based modalities to ensure your care is as personalized and effective as possible.
Your healing is as unique as you are.
What to expect?
Are you struggling with a history of trauma?
Negative thoughts about yourself that don't seem to stop?
Anxiety or worries that are keeping you from thriving?
Relationships that don't seem to work out and find you blame yourself?
Difficulty with a recent (or not so recent) life experience that you’re struggling to move past?
Whether trauma has occurred once in your life, or you have lived through multiple experiences, it may be affecting your life now; your relationships with your loved ones, your focus, your communication, your sleeping and eating patterns, and so much more.
You may find yourself confused as to why it's affecting you now, when it happened so long ago. If you're ready to work on yourself and prioritize wellness, let's connect.
Questions?
FAQs:
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I provide individual therapy to adults (college age and up).
I am licensed in the state of NJ, which means clients must be physically located in the state of NJ when conducting session.
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You can submit a request to be contacted via the submission form on this page. You may also email me directly (christie@firstsipcounseling.com) or call (908) 895-5952.
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I am in network with several major insurance companies. For those that choose not to use insurance or are not in network, I provide a superbill to submit for reimbursement.
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Yes! I think therapy is best done where you are your most comfortable. All services are telehealth so you can join from your safest place.
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