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My name is Gretchen Raring and I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-NJ, FL & ND) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW-MA). I received my masters degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. 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.
Professional experience
23yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
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 BetterHelp might be different.
I have worked with Gretchen Raring for more than a year now. I find that she is very responsive and in-tune with whatever is happening in my life. I had a recent experience that scared and upset me, and she dialogued with me immediately through the site, it was all resolved by the time we met the next day. It is great to know that I have someone who knows my story, and will be there for me when I need them.
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Gretchen is the absolute best! She is caring, kind, thoughtful & always willing to help! I can’t recommend Gretchen enough for others. She’s a wonderful person to have in your life! :)
Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gretchen is awesome. She is knowlegeable, compassionate, and is in tune to my needs. Highly reccommend!
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
She is the first therapist I actually stuck with. I have had bad experiences with other therapists on here but she is awesome.
You can count on her to get back to you quickly by messaging and she's right on time for sessions.
She's very empathetic and knowledgeable when it comes to trauma therapy. She is not a short term therapist that will leave you in the middle of your therapeutic journey. I definitely would recommend her to anyone needing therapy.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I worked with Gretchen briefly. She responded to messages timely and shared articles that addressed my panic attacks. It helped me manage my panic attacks effectively. She listened carefully and were very empathetic during our live sessions. I appreciate her help and would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I like how she makes me feel comfortable, helps me be more open and expressive about my thoughts. Thank you Gretchen!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I really enjoyed working with Gretchen. She takes the time to under her clients’ experiences through their perspective. She is very easy to talk to and does a wonderful job creating a comfortable therapeutic environment. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Gretchen is great! She is very empathetic and down to earth. I always look forward to my sessions with her.
Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gretchen helped me find the words to talk to my husband when I didn’t know how to express how I was feeling. With her guidance and suggestions I was able to get conversations going with him that I hadn’t had in 15 years together. She is easy to talk to and feels like a friend. I enjoyed getting to know her!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Gretchen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
I love getting to know Gretchen and I feel like when we talk and connect, it feels like I’m talking to a friend. I have such a hard time opening up since I deal with anxiety but it’s so easy when it comes to talking to Gretchen ❤️
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
There is no simple way to explain how instrumental a part Gretchen has played during the last year. She has helped me refocus on myself and f cf support system. I started better help on a whim, with no expectations, and originally paired with another therapist. I switched to Gretchen within a week and have been meeting with her since mid-April weekly. She
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Listens
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Always great talking to you
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Since the first message, talking to Gretchen has felt like talking to a close friend. Her welcoming demeanor over both text and video has made all the difference in how I feel going into a session. Be it rambling on about how my week went, or delving into deeply rooted personal hurdles, she always not only made me feel heard in the moment, but also gave amazing professional insight where I needed it. You can feel how much she cares about and is genuinely interested in your thoughts and day-to-day life. She is also very flexible with her counseling styles and schedule. Gretchen is always prompt to respond, and also checks up on you during the week. She is undeniably the best therapist I have ever had. Thank you so much Gretchen!! You are amazing!
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I re-entered therapy shortly upon having an OCD relapse after my father passed away. Throughout my sessions with Ms. Raring, we were able to identify sources of anxiety, childhood trauma and the appropriate CBT I needed to do to begin to work through these issues. While there is still a lot of work to be done, Ms. Raring has assisted me in identifying the areas I would get “stuck” in and provided helpful resources along with direction for me to develop healthy coping skills that I’m beginning to use regularly with success. She is persistent when necessary without pushing you too far and can help redirect or change direction(s) as needed. I had very low expectations after a negative initial pairing with a different therapist. I selected Ms. Raring myself and she has changed my outlook and raised my expectations that I can do this and manage myself in a healthy manner. My anxiety and ruminating has decreased to the point that I do not require daily medication; only as needed. My family and friends have noticed the changes too! She is friendly and open to your process; whatever that may be. Also is always punctual and follows through. I highly recommend her as a therapist if you are struggling with where to start, OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma healing, etc. I can be a difficult individual and she was able to help me (continues to help me each week).
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gretchen is absolutely wonderful, she listens, she is supportive, and she makes herself available. I feel very lucky to be able to work with her.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
She thoroughly listens and offers me a variety of ways to mitigate conflict in the most sensitive and efficient manner
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She’s the best
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Gretchen has been a great listener for me and is able to understand and empathize with my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gretchen is a great conversationalist, who knows how to talk about sensitive issues and make patients feel less self-conscious. I am glad to be working with her.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Gretchen has been a great help for me.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I'm only a few sessions in, but i really like her so far. She has a great sense of humor, and i feel very comfortable talking to her. She answers all my questions and sends me follow up information which i really like.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Gretchen is amazing!
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is helping me build my confidence in a way I never thought I could do on my own. A pleasure to speak to.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I would like to thank Gretchen for how caring she is during a hard time in my life.
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She is an excellent oasis in the middle of a storming sea
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Awesome help. I recommend to everyone that are going through harsh times.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Gretchen has been of great help, I felt the benefits of talking with her from our very first session. She is helping me put mechanisms in place that will alleviate my stress, boost my confidence and overall make me feel comfortable in my own skin. Thank you.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and self esteem
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