LICSW, LCSW
Gretchen Raring, LICSW, LCSW
- Experience24 years
- LocationNew Jersey
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Gretchen
Gretchen Raring draws on 24 years of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and ADHD.
Background and approach
She brings a warm, collaborative stance to therapy, meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to individual needs and goals. Gretchen holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has worked across multiple settings with diverse clinical presentations.
Her practice blends evidence-based interventions with a client-centered emphasis, combining practical tools with an empathetic relationship to foster insight and change. She helps clients develop skills for coping with life transitions, regulating emotions, improving communication, and addressing patterns that interfere with well-being.
Throughout treatment she balances validation and action, encouraging exploration of personal values while teaching strategies that support day-to-day functioning. Based in New Jersey, she offers multiple remote session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes connecting with personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise; it is often useful for people coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, helping with mood regulation, sleep, and problem-solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and can support work on intimacy-related issues and communication patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and experiences, and may integrate elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan that feels right for the client.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue progress when in-person meetings are impractical, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across different formats.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
What Gretchen can help with
Gretchen Raring works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
Gretchen works with teens, adults, older adults, and couples.
How Gretchen approaches therapy
Gretchen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Experience and training
Gretchen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey.