Couples Counseling & Individual Therapy in NJ

Welcome! I’m Stevette Heyliger, a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, specializing in Couples Therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I help couples break negative cycles, rebuild trust, and create deeper emotional connections.

While my primary focus is helping couples strengthen their relationships, I also work with individuals who want to explore their relationship patterns, heal from past wounds, or navigate personal challenges that impact their connections with others.

I offer in-person sessions in Montclair, NJ, as well as online therapy for all New Jersey residents. Whether you’re working on your relationship as a couple or seeking personal growth, I’m here to help.

Why I Do This Work

Relationships are at the core of who we are. When we feel secure and loved, we thrive—but when there’s distance and disconnection, it can feel overwhelming and painful. Many of us carry relationship struggles from one generation to the next, often without realizing it.

As a Guyanese immigrant, I grew up watching how love, conflict, and emotional connection were handled in my family and community, shaping my understanding of relationships. Coming from a single-parent household, I experienced firsthand the challenges of raising a child alone and the deep impact of broken and disconnected relationships.

When I discovered Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), everything made sense. EFT doesn’t just focus on surface problems—it helps us understand our emotions, fears, and the ways we reach for closeness and safety with the people we love.

My passion for helping couples build stronger, more connected relationships has led me to expand my work to supporting therapists in the Caribbean. Many couples in the region struggle in silence, caught in painful cycles with little access to effective support. To make an impact, I became one of the founding members of the Caribbean EFT Community, working to make EFT training accessible to therapists across the region so they can bring this powerful approach to the couples they serve.

I get your pain, and I’m here to help you work through the blocks that keep you and your partner in disconnection.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

I’m not the type of therapist who sits back, nods, and just watches you talk. I’m in it with you. I help you make sense of what’s happening in your relationship, why you’re feeling stuck, and what’s really going on beneath the surface.

I will be your ally in fighting for a deeper connection with the one you love.

I don’t take sides. My job is to create a space where both of you feel safe enough to be honest, be vulnerable, and work through the blocks keeping you disconnected. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your bond, heal after infidelity, or just figure out why you keep having the same arguments, we’ll work together to help you build a secure, loving connection.

My approach is emotionally focused, experiential and somatic, meaning I help you tune into what’s happening in the moment, in your body, and in your emotions. No worksheets or scripted communication exercises—just deep, meaningful work that helps you and your partner truly see and understand each other again. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I’ve helped many couples understand and disrupt their “Negative Cycles” of interaction, and help them feel more emotionally safe and secure with their loved one.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to work with you. Please contact me for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if my services fit you.

More Than Just Weekly Therapy…

For couples who want to dive deeper, faster, I also offer Couples Intensives—a private, focused experience where we spend one or two full days working through the core challenges in your relationship. It’s a great option if you feel stuck or need a big reset.

If you’re curious about intensives, you can check out my Couples Intensives page for more details.

The transformation in your relationship can be amazing

After therapy, my clients report that they feel closer and more secure in their relationship. They’re able to talk about the things that were once difficult to talk about. They can clearly express their needs and concerns to each other. And they start enjoying the time they spend with one another again! The same can happen for your relationship. It just takes reaching out to get started!

Reach out today

If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I would be honored to work with you. To get started, call or click the button below. I look forward to hearing from you.