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I draw on empathy, insight, and cultural understanding to help clients feel understood, supported, and confident in their mental h...
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I draw on empathy, insight, and cultural understanding to help clients feel understood, supported, and confident in their mental health journey.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with over 9 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and addiction. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach and work closely with each individual to develop personalized treatment plans that support symptom management, improved daily functioning, and long-term emotional well-being.
I earned my master’s degree from the University of North Dakota and bring a thoughtful, integrative approach to care that may include education, coping strategies, and medication management when appropriate. My work is grounded in empathy, clinical insight, and evidence-based practices, allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Seeking mental health support can feel challenging, and I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we will build practical strategies to help manage symptoms, build resilience, and move toward lasting emotional wellness. I invite you tobegin your journey toward healing and growth.
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I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other....
I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other.
Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.
As a long-time women's health nurse and a mother of three, I understand the challenges of balancing personal identity, relationshi...
As a long-time women's health nurse and a mother of three, I understand the challenges of balancing personal identity, relationships, caregiving, and everyday responsibilities while also making space for your own mental health and wellbeing.
I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience. I earned my nursing degree and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. Before becoming a psychiatric provider, I worked five years as an oncology nurse and 11 years in labor and delivery—experiences that taught me how physical health, well-being, and relationships are interconnected. I work with clients across the lifespan and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
My clients seek medication management, therapeutic support, and practical strategies to feel better and function more fully in their lives. I work collaboratively to understand each person's unique needs, identify meaningful goals, and develop a treatment plan that supports their path toward lasting mental wellness.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative. I use evidence-based medication management and practical strategies tailored to your needs. I provide a nonjudgmental environment. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women's health, and substance use. Together, we identify patterns, build strengths, and develop strategies for well-being.
I am here to serve my community by providing encouragement, support, and compassion....
I am here to serve my community by providing encouragement, support, and compassion.
I am an experienced Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctoral degree from Rutgers University. I have almost 10 years of experience in psychiatry where I've worked with children, adolescents, and adults addressing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, autism, substance use, life circumstances, and more.
My practice is to collaborate with clients to find the best solution that fits their needs. I provide therapy and medication management. I utilize evidence-based techniques in the care of all patients.
Every client is unique and deserves an individualized plan of care to improve their quality of life. As a provider, I hope clients find that I serve my community with compassion, empathy, encouragement, and consideration.
I believe in creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal at their own...
I believe in creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal at their own pace.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered mental health care. I work with adolescents ages 14 and older through older adults facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, insomnia, dementia-related behaviors, and substance use challenges. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard and empowered. My goal is to help individuals improve emotional wellness, develop healthy coping skills, achieve stability, and enhance their overall quality of life.
I use a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach tailored to each client's individual needs. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, insomnia, and substance use disorders. Clients can expect a nonjudgmental environment focused on symptom management, emotional wellness, and long-term stability.
Seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your healing journey. I look forward to helping you take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness, balance, and personal growth.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Newark, NJ can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Newark, NJ works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Addiction comes in many forms. It can be substance abuse—prescription drugs, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, even food. It can also be a compulsive activity—sex, video games, shopping, gambling, pornography, and more. When most people think of addiction, the substance or the activity is generally what they think of, but more and more, people are seeing addiction for what it really is. Regardless of how it manifests outwardly in a person’s life, what happens on the inside is the same. Addiction changes people’s brains. It is a vicious disease, and without intervention, it can devastate people and their loved ones.
The addiction therapists at Thriveworks Newark Counseling have worked with many addicts who are ready to take back control of their lives from the addiction. Our counselors and therapists have guided many people along the road of healing and sobriety. Reach out today for help.
To talk about how addiction changes brain balance is, in many ways, abstract and detached from people’s everyday reality. The reasons brain balance matters is because how well people’s brains are functioning shows up in how they are feeling, the choices they are making, and how healthy their body is. There are red flags—the signs—that someone might be fighting an addiction. These red flags are many, but common ones are behavioral, emotional, and physical. These are the more tangible signs that addiction may have alter a person’s brain.
Think about your life for a moment. Do you recognize the control, cravings, and consequences that addiction brings? If so, you are not alone, and you have an ally in the fight. Thriveworks Newark is ready to help through addiction counseling or therapy. Addiction is a disease that has many treatments. Our professionals have helped many clients find the right treatment for them, and we have appointments available for addiction.
If you are ready to start treatment, we are ready to get started too. When you call Thriveworks Newark Counseling to make an appointment, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make that appointment. We accept many forms of insurance, and new clients often have their first appointment within the same week of their first call. Weekend and evening sessions are offered, but we do not put our clients on a waitlist. We know fighting an addiction is hard—scheduling treatment should not be. Call Thriveworks Newark today.
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