About me
My name is Gretchen Raring and I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-NJ, FL, AZ & ND) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW-MA). I received my Master's Degree at Temple University. I have over 20 years experience of specializing in treatment, outreach, and engagement with the mental health, addiction, homeless, incarcerated and/or veteran's population. Clinical managerial and program development experiences focusing on the seriously mentally ill involved in the Criminal Justice System-Jail Diversion/Reentry/Prebooking and Veteran's Justice Involved Programs in New Jersey and Florida. My key strengths are successful in outpatient therapy, community outreach, community collaboration leader, and history of successful program development. As a therapist, I believe in therapeutic relationships based on deep acceptance, warm regard and collaboration towards personal development. In my work with individuals, teenagers, young adults, families and couples, I use an eclectic approach depending what will be effective. This may include CBT, DBT, trauma recovery model, supportive therapy, psychodynamic and emotion focused therapy. Please reference the full list below of the different therapeutic approaches that I use depending on the goals that are established in therapy. I specialize in the treatment of mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss and PTSD. Please see the full list below that outlines what areas of experience I have in regards to the different types of treatments provided. I recognize and respect the courage it takes to make that first step and seek help, and it is a priviledge to me to accompany you/couple/family on your journey.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Trauma, Abuse
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 24
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
MA LICSW 124622
ND LCSW 6418
AZ LCSW LCSW-21898
FL LCSW SW15156
NJ LCSW 44SC05318800
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gretchen Raring. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
We’ve only had 2seasions but it’s been helpful already
Gretchen is fantastic! Her approach helped me feel heard and comfortable working on my relationship. It was clear that her focus was making the partnership as strong as it could be. I would recommend Gretchen highly!
Gretchen is patient, understanding, and has a sense of humor which is a nice touch. She offers good information that my girlfriend and I practice and also homework that engages us.
Gretchen has already been such a big help to me and my boyfriend. She’s so understanding and listens to both sides and the homework has been amazing. We’re both on the right path because of her. Gretchen is great. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
I like her I think she’s good but it’s too soon for me to write a review.
Gretchen is very consistent with checking in on her clients. That gives reassurance she cares.
Gretchen was wonderful. She listened to us, evaluated what was going on, and helped my husband and me learn how to communicate effectively.
She is the absolute best, she is so patient and listens so well I am just so happy with her.
Gretchen is amazing! She's a wonderful listener and gives great tips and advice.