- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
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 and couples on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, grief, and parenting concerns.
She helps people name and work through emotions that feel confusing or overwhelming. Gretchen uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address how feelings and behavior connect. Sessions include both talking about experiences and learning practical skills for coping and communication.
Her background includes long experience in mental health, addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and veteran settings. That variety informs a practical style that mixes emotional exploration with real-world tools. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions.
Gretchen emphasizes collaboration in therapy. She works with each person to set goals and choose strategies that fit their life. People can expect straightforward discussion about patterns, options for change, and steps to try between sessions.
Timing, pacing, and techniques are adjusted to what each person needs. For questions about formats and scheduling, the site’s matching process is the next step to begin arranging a first session.
How Gretchen uses EFT, ACT and attachment ideas online
Gretchen commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name hard-to-reach emotions and see how those feelings shape relationship patterns. EFT is often used to notice interaction cycles and create clearer emotional communication.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and try small actions that align with what matters. Attachment-based ideas are part of her work too, helping people understand how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and closeness in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gretchen collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts strategies as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified on the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. They can also let someone focus on emotional work without needing to rearrange a full day. Ask about the available session types during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Gretchen uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, attachment-based, and client-centered approaches to combine emotional work with practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience across mental health, addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and veteran settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site.
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