You're holding it all together & barely holding on
Therapy for the person who looks fine on the outside but feels the weight of everything on the inside
You show up. You deliver. You manage the to-do list, the relationships, the responsibilities. And yet, underneath all of it, something feels off. Tight chest. Racing thoughts. The inability to fully exhale — even when things are going well.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And you're in the right place.
I'm Shanley O'Keefe, LPC — a licensed therapist offering private virtual and in-person sessions in Red Bank, NJ. I work with adults, busy professionals, and moms who are ready to stop just surviving and start actually feeling like themselves again.
You're holding it all together & barely holding on
Therapy for the person who looks fine on the outside but feels the weight of everything on the inside
You show up. You deliver. You manage the to-do list, the relationships, the responsibilities. And yet, underneath all of it, something feels off. Tight chest. Racing thoughts. The inability to fully exhale — even when things are going well.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And you're in the right place.
I'm Shanley O'Keefe, LPC — a licensed therapist offering private virtual and in-person sessions in Red Bank, NJ. I work with adults, busy professionals, and moms who are ready to stop just surviving and start actually feeling like themselves again.
A therapy approach that works with your mind and your body
Most people come to me after years of trying to think their way out of anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck. They're smart, self-aware, and motivated — and still can't seem to make things feel different.
That's because lasting change doesn't only happen in the mind. It happens in the body, too.
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with somatic and nervous system work — helping you understand the patterns keeping you stuck while also releasing the tension your body has been quietly holding. Sessions are collaborative, paced to your needs, and built around tools you can actually use between appointments.
This is boutique, private pay therapy. That means no insurance restrictions, no limited sessions, and no one-size-fits-all treatment plans. Just focused, personalized support — on your timeline, at your pace.
Ways We Can Work Together
High-Functioning Anxiety Therapy
You're capable, accomplished, and constantly anxious. You second-guess decisions, overthink conversations long after they've ended, and find it nearly impossible to just relax — even when you have permission to. High-functioning anxiety hides in plain sight, and it doesn't have to run your life.
Therapy for Life Transitions
Career shifts. Relationship crossroads. Becoming a parent. Redefining who you are on the other side of something big. Life transitions are some of the most disorienting experiences we go through — even when we chose them. Therapy creates a space to process the uncertainty and move forward with clarity and intention.
Somatic Therapy & Nervous System Regulation
When traditional talk therapy hasn't been enough, somatic work can reach what words sometimes can't. By learning to notice and work with what's happening in your body — tension, breath, physical patterns of stress — you build a nervous system that feels safer, calmer, and more regulated. This work pairs beautifully with cognitive tools for deep, lasting change.
this is a good fit if you...
- Feel anxious even when there's no "reason" to be
- Have been pushing hard for a long time and are starting to feel it physically
- Are in the middle of a major life change and can't quite find your footing
- Know the tools but can't seem to make them stick
- Want therapy that goes deeper than talking — that actually shifts something
- Are located in New Jersey and looking for virtual therapy that fits into real life, or prefer in-person sessions in Red Bank
You deserve a therapist who actually gets it
Shanley O'Keefe, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor, Monmouth County, NJ
I became a therapist because life asked me to. Not because I had a perfect plan — but because I know what it feels like to hit emotional bottoms, to want things to be different, and to slowly find your way back to yourself.
I'm sober, I'm a mom of four, and I went back to school for my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University while my life was full and complicated. I've navigated the life transitions I now help clients through — and that's not incidental. It's the foundation of how I show up in every session.
My work is rooted in the belief that our capacity to love others cannot exceed our capacity to love ourselves. You're not here to be fixed. You're here to expand.
Questions About Getting Started
Is therapy right for me if I'm not in crisis?
Absolutely. In fact, therapy can be most powerful before things feel like they're falling apart. Many of my clients are highly functional — they're just exhausted, and they know something needs to shift.
Do you take insurance?
I am a private pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. Many clients use out-of-network benefits or HSA/FSA accounts. I'm happy to provide a superbill to submit for potential reimbursement.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes — I offer virtual therapy to clients throughout New Jersey. Virtual sessions follow the same structure and approach as in-person work.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes, I offer in-person therapy sessions in a private office space in Red Bank, NJ. In-person sessions offer the grounding energy of face-to-face connection in a warm, private setting.
How long does therapy take?
That depends on your goals and what comes up as we work together. Some clients want short-term, focused work. Others benefit from longer-term support. We'll set goals collaboratively and adjust as your needs evolve — there's no one-size-fits-all timeline.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation using the link below. We'll connect, answer your questions, and determine whether working together is the right fit.