
Healing Support for Grief, Trauma, and Life’s Transitions
Professional counseling in Ship Bottom, NJ, specializing in griefwork and trauma recovery



About Shore Awakenings
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. At Shore Awakenings, Jaclyn combines clinical expertise with heartfelt compassion to guide clients through grief, trauma, and life transitions. With more than 20 years of experience, she integrates techniques like Brainspotting, HeartMath, and EFT to release pain, restore balance, and build resilience.
Her mission is simple: to help you awaken your mind, soothe your body, and stir your soul so you can move forward with clarity and peace.
Counseling Services
Grief Counseling
Gentle, compassionate guidance through loss.
Trauma Recovery
Support to process and release the weight of past experiences.
Brainspotting
Identifying and releasing unresolved trauma stored in the body.
HeartMath
Science-based tools for emotional regulation and stress reduction.
EFT Tapping
Calming techniques to ease anxiety and emotional intensity.
Special Support for Widows
Jaclyn specializes in walking alongside widows as they navigate life after loss. Her offerings include both individual counseling and peer-based group experiences that foster healing, strength, and community.
Mending Hearts Widows Group
Meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7–8:30pm.
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Free and open to local widows
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Available in person and virtually
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A safe space to share, connect, and support one another
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Registration required for first-time attendees
