Therapist profile
Gretchen Raring, LICSW, LCSW
New Jersey
LICSW LCSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05318800; LCSW, Florida / SW15156; LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW124622; LCSW, North Dakota / 6418; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21898
- NPI1194878371
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Gretchen
Gretchen Raring is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. She practices in New Jersey and works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, parenting, anger, and addiction.
Gretchen has worked in a range of settings over her career, including mental health and addiction services. Her background includes supporting people affected by homelessness, incarceration, and veteran-related concerns. She brings practical skills learned from many years in the field to each session.
Her style combines client-centered conversation with concrete tools. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then suggests exercises and strategies to try between sessions. That might include mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, or ways to shift difficult relationship moments.
Gretchen pays attention to attachment and emotion in relationships. She helps people notice how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. This can be useful when anger or resentment keeps reappearing in work or family life.
She also uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values, set boundaries, and change unhelpful habits. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused, with steps people can take outside therapy.
People who come to her often want clear direction and practical support for managing strong feelings, rebuilding relationships, or handling life transitions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying your values and taking meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult; it can help with anger that comes from frustration or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits, which can reduce quick-reacting anger and workplace frustration. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication, which is useful when anger shows up in close relationships.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Gretchen will talk with you about what feels most relevant, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. The process is about testing what works and keeping what helps.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, and avoid travel time. Others like video when they prefer face-to-face interaction, or phone when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable in everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, addictions, grief, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools, combining listening with exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Gretchen has 24 years of clinical experience across mental health and addiction settings.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She holds MA LICSW and ND LCSW credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.