Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Gretchen Raring, LICSW, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05318800
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW15156
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW124622
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 6418
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-21898
- NPI
- 1194878371
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Gretchen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally focused work
About Gretchen
Gretchen Raring is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Dakota, with 24 years of experience. She works with adults, teens, older adults, and couples on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting, addiction, grief, trauma, and ADHD. Gretchen uses straightforward methods to help people manage day-to-day problems and feel more steady in their lives.
She draws on several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck. That can mean learning ways to handle intense emotions, trying new communication habits, or practicing small behavior changes that add up over time.
Gretchen's background includes work in mental health, addiction services, homelessness outreach, incarceration settings, and veteran services. This range informs a pragmatic style that looks for what works in real life. She blends direct problem-solving with attention to relationships and emotional experience.
People meet with her to address concrete concerns like sleeping problems, anger, career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with longer-term patterns such as avoidant or dependent personality traits, codependency, and attachment difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New Jersey. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for chronic anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotions and attachment needs to improve communication and closeness in relationships, which can help couples and individuals working on intimacy and connection.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gretchen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That conversation guides what techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured so the plan fits the individual's situation.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical arrangements during the intake helps match session length and timing to school, work, caregiving, or health needs.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Gretchen works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, addiction, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to combine skills practice with attention to emotions and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working in mental health, addiction services, homelessness outreach, incarceration settings, and veteran services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as MA LICSW and ND LCSW and is based in New Jersey.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers