Monica Maher LCSW
Counselor and Therapist in New Jersey for Trauma, Relationships, and Emotional Healing
Let's have a15-minute conversation to see if this feels like the right fit.
Together, we can get past your past.
You may be doing your best to move forward, but something still feels unresolved.
Maybe it shows up as anxiety that lingers, relationship patterns that repeat, or a sense of being stuck even when you’re trying to make changes. Sometimes it’s connected to past experiences. Other times, it’s the weight of what you’re currently going through.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Monica Maher LCSW
SPECIALTIES
Monica has extensive training in
post-traumatic stress, childhood abuse/neglect, and relational trauma.
She offers a space to process what you’ve been carrying and begin to move forward in a way that feels steady and supported.
As a counselor and therapist, Monica Maher works with adults, families, and couples who are navigating:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma, both childhood and recent
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and traumatic loss
- Sexual abuse and recovery
- Infidelity and relationship challenges
- Relational trauma, divorce, and separation
- Personality patterns and attachment-related struggles
THERAPIES
Healing looks different for everyone.
EMDR Therapy
Often used for trauma and PTSD, EMDR helps process experiences so they feel less overwhelming and more integrated.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and create practical shifts that support emotional well-being.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Focuses on relationships, communication, and how connection impacts your mental health.
Somatic and Integrative Approaches
Supports nervous system regulation and helps you reconnect with your body in a safe and grounded way.
Therapy is not one approach, but a process that is tailored to your needs, your experiences, and your goals.
About
Finding the right counselor and therapist is an important part of the process.
Monica Maher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional healing.
Her approach is:
- Warm and collaborative
- Grounded in experience and training
- Focused on creating a safe, supportive space
She has extensive training in trauma, including EMDR, and works with a range of experiences including childhood trauma, relational trauma, and complex emotional patterns. Her extensive experience working with family courts, law enforcement and complex trauma makes her especially equipped and experienced to support your needs.
"The goal is not just to talk, but to help you feel a real shift over time." ~ Monica Maher, LCSW
