Ajanna Brockenbaugh, LMHC (NY), LPC (NJ)
(she/her)
Welcome! I’m Ajanna, a licensed mental health counselor in New York and New Jersey. with diagnostic privilege in New York.
Edge of Discovery reflects both my own path and the work I do with clients. It lives in the space between what’s familiar and what’s next, the point where something no longer fits, but the next step isn’t fully clear.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in finance, where I saw firsthand what it looks like to function at a high level and meet expectations on the outside while quietly questioning things on the inside. I was drawn to the conversations people have in those moments: questions about identity, direction, and meaning.
That interest led me into education, supporting adolescents through pressure and transition. Over time, my work has focused more on adults who are used to handling things on their own until they reach a point where their usual ways of thinking and coping are no longer enough.
Our work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about understanding the patterns you’ve been living, questioning what still serves you, and making intentional shifts that bring your life back into alignment.
You don’t have to sort through all of this on your own. Therapy can be a space to think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and move forward with greater self-trust.
If this resonates, you can schedule a consultation to see if working together feels like the right fit.
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Licenses & Training Certifications
NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege: #015871
NJ Licensed Professional Counselor: #37PC01163600
NYS Certified School Counselor: #1416965201
NYS Office of Children and Family Services: Mandated Reporter -Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect
Telehealth Training for Mental Health Professionals
HIPPA Privacy and Security
Crisis Text Line Counselor Training
QPR Institute – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
Your Questions Answered:
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Therapy can be helpful for a variety of reasons and if you are looking to explore what another source of support can look like for you, therapy can be a good place to start.
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It is completely normal to feel uncertain during transitions. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create a plan that aligns with your values and goals.
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Therapy can provide a safe space to explore challenging thoughts or actions and actively working on strategies and perspectives to break unhelpful patterns. Therapy can support building resilience to move forward.
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Change is a constant in life and often times a lesson is learned from the experience. Making a decision doesn’t mean you have to stay in it forever. Try something, learn from it, and determine when it is time to pivot. No regrets, just lessons learned - and the greatest lesson is what you learn about yourself along the way.