Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Middletown, NJ
These challenges could include but are not limited to substance abuse/addictions, family problems, behavioral problems, anger management, trauma, loss and grief, infertility, sexual problems, divorce, job stress, etc.
I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders as well as working with individuals who are suffering with co-occurring disorders.
These challenges could include but are not limited to substance abuse/addictions, family problems, behavioral problems, anger management, trauma, loss and grief, infertility, sexual problems, divorce, job stress, etc.
I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders as well as working with individuals who are suffering with co-occurring disorders.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, mood disorders, and couples therapy, and I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis.
Do you ever feel disconnected — from yourself, from the people you love, or from the life you thought you'd have by now? Maybe things aren't falling apart, but they're not really working either. You're tired, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering if it's supposed to feel this hard.
You're not alone. More people than ever are struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, and major life changes. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are ready to stop pushing through and start making real changes — getting clear on what's in the way, whether that's a pattern, a loss, or something from your past.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, addictions, mood disorders, and couples therapy, and I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis.
Do you ever feel disconnected — from yourself, from the people you love, or from the life you thought you'd have by now? Maybe things aren't falling apart, but they're not really working either. You're tired, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering if it's supposed to feel this hard.
You're not alone. More people than ever are struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, and major life changes. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are ready to stop pushing through and start making real changes — getting clear on what's in the way, whether that's a pattern, a loss, or something from your past.
I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.
My background includes caregiving, divorce, loss, serious illness, hospice, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, allowing me to hold complexity with steadiness, depth, and perspective.
Are you exhausted from surviving — holding it together through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, spiritual crisis, or life changes that feel unmanageable? You don’t have to stay in fight-or-flight. Real healing goes deeper than coping. Together, we'll uncover the root patterns shaping your stress, faith, beliefs, and self-worth so you can move into grounded clarity, emotional freedom, and lasting inner peace.
What would true inner peace and joy look like and feel like for you? That becomes our North Star. You deserve it. It's what you have been longing for for a long time. Let me guide you and walk with you.
My background includes caregiving, divorce, loss, serious illness, hospice, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, allowing me to hold complexity with steadiness, depth, and perspective.
Are you exhausted from surviving — holding it together through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, spiritual crisis, or life changes that feel unmanageable? You don’t have to stay in fight-or-flight. Real healing goes deeper than coping. Together, we'll uncover the root patterns shaping your stress, faith, beliefs, and self-worth so you can move into grounded clarity, emotional freedom, and lasting inner peace.
What would true inner peace and joy look like and feel like for you? That becomes our North Star. You deserve it. It's what you have been longing for for a long time. Let me guide you and walk with you.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with varied challenges: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, PTSD, psychosis, neurodivergent experience, personality disorders, professional stress, family conflict, and substance use.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, and pull from myriad psychotherapeutic disciplines from existential and psychodynamic therapies, to mindfulness and family systems approaches. Ultimately, it’s my goal and pleasure to develop individualized therapeutic approaches for each of my clients and families to address their specific needs.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with varied challenges: anxiety and depression, grief and loss, PTSD, psychosis, neurodivergent experience, personality disorders, professional stress, family conflict, and substance use.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, and pull from myriad psychotherapeutic disciplines from existential and psychodynamic therapies, to mindfulness and family systems approaches. Ultimately, it’s my goal and pleasure to develop individualized therapeutic approaches for each of my clients and families to address their specific needs.
Are you struggling to adjust to sudden life changes, expected or unexpected? Is anxiety getting in the way of you achieving your goals? Feeling overwhelmed and blindsided by pregnancy and parenthood? Whether you are navigating a particular life event, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Feeling bad does not have to be your normal.
Are you struggling to adjust to sudden life changes, expected or unexpected? Is anxiety getting in the way of you achieving your goals? Feeling overwhelmed and blindsided by pregnancy and parenthood? Whether you are navigating a particular life event, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Feeling bad does not have to be your normal.
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Specializing in the treatment of: Anxiety, Anger, Relationships, Sports Performance,Guilt, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, Addictive Behaviors, Conflict Resolution, Loss or Grief, Dissociation, Trauma and Phobias
I use a variety of therapeutic treatments that I have learned and developed in the 30 years of working in the behavioral health field. The art of healing, providing holistic care in a safe, confidential, therapeutic environment. Psychotherapy is based on support, learning new skills, teaching about feelings and behavior. Promoting positive changes for a healthier lifestyle. I hold a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Eisner Institute, a Master of Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University and a Master of the Arts in Art Therapy from New York University. Spirit, Mind and Body approach.
Specializing in the treatment of: Anxiety, Anger, Relationships, Sports Performance,Guilt, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, Addictive Behaviors, Conflict Resolution, Loss or Grief, Dissociation, Trauma and Phobias
I use a variety of therapeutic treatments that I have learned and developed in the 30 years of working in the behavioral health field. The art of healing, providing holistic care in a safe, confidential, therapeutic environment. Psychotherapy is based on support, learning new skills, teaching about feelings and behavior. Promoting positive changes for a healthier lifestyle. I hold a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Eisner Institute, a Master of Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University and a Master of the Arts in Art Therapy from New York University. Spirit, Mind and Body approach.
First - welcome. The path to pursuing therapy and facing life’s challenges (both new and old) may feel daunting. You’re no longer holding your anxiety, worries, grief, stress and sadness alone. I’m here to help. A little about me: My name is Meghan and I’m a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Stepping into a session with me would look like harnessing your authentic self, and having me meet you there as a clinician. I utilize a strength-based approach to my therapeutic practice. Empathy, honesty, open-mindedness, challenge and kindness are used throughout the process.
First - welcome. The path to pursuing therapy and facing life’s challenges (both new and old) may feel daunting. You’re no longer holding your anxiety, worries, grief, stress and sadness alone. I’m here to help. A little about me: My name is Meghan and I’m a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Stepping into a session with me would look like harnessing your authentic self, and having me meet you there as a clinician. I utilize a strength-based approach to my therapeutic practice. Empathy, honesty, open-mindedness, challenge and kindness are used throughout the process.
Whether it's trauma related, relationship focused, or issues with self-worth, we can explore it together to find the root cause and the solutions moving forward.
All I can ask for in a client is a willingness to learn and grow. The beginning of this journey can feel overwhelming, or even intimidating. I understand that and appreciate the strength it takes to reach out and try something different. I work best with clients who are feeling like they are in a place ready for change. Maybe they are feeling disconnected from themselves or having a hard time trusting their instincts. Working together, we will help you to start honoring yourself and your needs, focusing on what you've been through and how to create the life that feels authentic to you.
Whether it's trauma related, relationship focused, or issues with self-worth, we can explore it together to find the root cause and the solutions moving forward.
All I can ask for in a client is a willingness to learn and grow. The beginning of this journey can feel overwhelming, or even intimidating. I understand that and appreciate the strength it takes to reach out and try something different. I work best with clients who are feeling like they are in a place ready for change. Maybe they are feeling disconnected from themselves or having a hard time trusting their instincts. Working together, we will help you to start honoring yourself and your needs, focusing on what you've been through and how to create the life that feels authentic to you.
My goal is to work collaboratively with the client to provide a place where the client feels safe and open to work through challenges using different tools and techniques. I utilize many therapeutic orientations in order to fit each clients individual needs, as not every technique works the same for each client. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathetic safe space for individuals to explore and express themselves. I am committed to working collaboratively with the individual to build on their strengths and assist them in the direction of wellness and healing.
My goal is to work collaboratively with the client to provide a place where the client feels safe and open to work through challenges using different tools and techniques. I utilize many therapeutic orientations in order to fit each clients individual needs, as not every technique works the same for each client. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathetic safe space for individuals to explore and express themselves. I am committed to working collaboratively with the individual to build on their strengths and assist them in the direction of wellness and healing.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a proven track record of assisting individuals, couples and families overcome the challenges in their lives. The focus of treatment is to quickly find ways to alleviate distress and resolve the issues at hand while building strength and resilience in an environment of safety and understanding. Whatever the issue, however overwhelming the emotion there is a way forward and a path to a better experience of life.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a proven track record of assisting individuals, couples and families overcome the challenges in their lives. The focus of treatment is to quickly find ways to alleviate distress and resolve the issues at hand while building strength and resilience in an environment of safety and understanding. Whatever the issue, however overwhelming the emotion there is a way forward and a path to a better experience of life.
It can be exhausting to hold everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, discouraged, or unsure inside. You may struggle with persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or a quiet loss of confidence in who you are. At times, life transitions, health concerns, or changes in relationships can unsettle your sense of stability. You do not have to navigate that alone.
It can be exhausting to hold everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, discouraged, or unsure inside. You may struggle with persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or a quiet loss of confidence in who you are. At times, life transitions, health concerns, or changes in relationships can unsettle your sense of stability. You do not have to navigate that alone.
I believe that the cornerstone of successful therapy is a trusting environment, and a therapeutic relationship built on dignity and respect. As such, my values as a therapist include promoting a collaborative effort to meet clients’ needs, to honor their individuality, and to recognize their unique experiences of pain and joy. I can assist a those who seek it to learn to cope with the pain of loss, the despair of hopelessness, the anxiety of uncertainty and toll of relationship struggles.
I believe that the cornerstone of successful therapy is a trusting environment, and a therapeutic relationship built on dignity and respect. As such, my values as a therapist include promoting a collaborative effort to meet clients’ needs, to honor their individuality, and to recognize their unique experiences of pain and joy. I can assist a those who seek it to learn to cope with the pain of loss, the despair of hopelessness, the anxiety of uncertainty and toll of relationship struggles.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world expects you to keep up with a pace—or a set of expectations—that feels unsustainable. Whether you’re navigating the stress of parenthood, healing from difficult life experiences, managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or struggling to feel understood in relationships, you deserve space to slow down and care for yourself.
Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Together, we work to better understand your needs, reduce emotional overwhelm, and build a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world expects you to keep up with a pace—or a set of expectations—that feels unsustainable. Whether you’re navigating the stress of parenthood, healing from difficult life experiences, managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or struggling to feel understood in relationships, you deserve space to slow down and care for yourself.
Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Together, we work to better understand your needs, reduce emotional overwhelm, and build a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
Cassandra Grod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am no stranger to generational trauma and my goal is to help you break cycles of self-doubt and negative coping by embracing your most authentic self.
I use an eclectic approach of play, somatic, and talk therapies to challenge negative self-talk, improve your self-esteem and embrace the life you want to live unapologetically.
I am no stranger to generational trauma and my goal is to help you break cycles of self-doubt and negative coping by embracing your most authentic self.
I use an eclectic approach of play, somatic, and talk therapies to challenge negative self-talk, improve your self-esteem and embrace the life you want to live unapologetically.
I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.
It takes courage to reach out for help and seek change. I hope to make the process easier for you. Please don't hesitate to call or email me. I offer both in person therapy as well as teletherapy sessions. I look forward to hearing from you.
I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.
It takes courage to reach out for help and seek change. I hope to make the process easier for you. Please don't hesitate to call or email me. I offer both in person therapy as well as teletherapy sessions. I look forward to hearing from you.
I integrate evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including CBT and strengths-based therapy, in a collaborative and compassionate way.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — even while holding it together on the outside? Many adults struggling with anxiety or depression grew up in unpredictable homes and learned early to put others first or push through alone. If you're drained, overthinking, or can't ask for help — you're not broken. You're running an old system that was never meant to last this long.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, low mood, people-pleasing, and the lasting effects of difficult childhoods. We'll use real tools and skills — not just talk in circles — and yes, there will probably be a book recommendation.
I integrate evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including CBT and strengths-based therapy, in a collaborative and compassionate way.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — even while holding it together on the outside? Many adults struggling with anxiety or depression grew up in unpredictable homes and learned early to put others first or push through alone. If you're drained, overthinking, or can't ask for help — you're not broken. You're running an old system that was never meant to last this long.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, low mood, people-pleasing, and the lasting effects of difficult childhoods. We'll use real tools and skills — not just talk in circles — and yes, there will probably be a book recommendation.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth Available Across New Jersey
Do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should? You may find yourself constantly worrying, comparing yourself to others, or feeling mentally exhausted trying to manage work, relationships, and responsibilities. Anxiety can quietly impact your mood, confidence, and ability to function, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth Available Across New Jersey
Do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or stress that makes daily life feel harder than it should? You may find yourself constantly worrying, comparing yourself to others, or feeling mentally exhausted trying to manage work, relationships, and responsibilities. Anxiety can quietly impact your mood, confidence, and ability to function, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.
My areas of specialty, from years of practice, training and research are trauma, anxiety, panic, infidelity, codependence, narcissistic abuse, divorce and parenting.
Many of the ways we learned to cope in childhood helped us survive difficult experiences, but those same patterns of coping can create stress, anxiety, relationship struggles and emotional overwhelm in adulthood. I strive to provide a safe space to help clients understand these patterns, connect with yourself, and build skills for navigating life with greater clarity and confidence. Together, we can help you develop healthier, more effective ways of coping so you can experience relief, calm and fulfillment in your life.
My areas of specialty, from years of practice, training and research are trauma, anxiety, panic, infidelity, codependence, narcissistic abuse, divorce and parenting.
Many of the ways we learned to cope in childhood helped us survive difficult experiences, but those same patterns of coping can create stress, anxiety, relationship struggles and emotional overwhelm in adulthood. I strive to provide a safe space to help clients understand these patterns, connect with yourself, and build skills for navigating life with greater clarity and confidence. Together, we can help you develop healthier, more effective ways of coping so you can experience relief, calm and fulfillment in your life.
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