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Gretchen  Raring

Gretchen Raring, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in New Jersey

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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  • Warm and practical
  • Goal focused
  • Experienced clinician

About Gretchen

Gretchen Raring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of experience. She works with adults, teens, older adults, and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Gretchen combines a warm style with practical steps so people can start feeling steadier in daily life.

She draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. That might mean using cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. It could also look like emotion-focused work to strengthen connection in relationships or acceptance-based practices to manage painful feelings without getting overwhelmed.

Gretchen built her practice across many settings, including mental health, addiction services, homelessness outreach, incarceration support, and work with veterans. That background shaped a flexible way of working that adapts to different life circumstances and challenges.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations are collaborative and straightforward. Together they identify small, realistic steps and coping skills that fit into everyday life.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Temple University and holds the LICSW and LCSW credentials. Gretchen is based in New Jersey and offers therapy in English. If you want to explore whether her approach fits your situation, she will help you weigh options and set clear goals.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them take over. It teaches practical skills to act on values even when emotions are difficult, which can help with depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for low mood, worry, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people working on relationship concerns by clarifying emotional needs and improving communication to strengthen connection.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Gretchen works collaboratively to see which methods fit your goals and preferences. She will suggest options, try them with you, and adjust as needed so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can still use the approaches above through remote sessions, helping clients practice skills, review progress, and address symptoms like depression and anxiety while fitting therapy into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Gretchen helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and many life transitions. She also supports people facing issues like addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and career or parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She blends warmth with practical tools so clients can try small changes between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has over 24 years of experience working in mental health, addiction services, homelessness outreach, incarceration settings, and with veterans. That range informs a flexible, real-world approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University. She practices in New Jersey and lists those credentials as LICSW, LCSW.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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