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Renee Marter

Renee Marter, LCSW

Therapist in New Jersey

Practical support for addiction and trauma recovery

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  • Addiction support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Parenting help

About Renee

Renee Marter is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, trauma, and intense mood swings. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is calm and direct, and she aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone juggling many responsibilities.

Renee works with people who struggle with anger, parenting stress, and the long-term effects of abuse. She also supports those coping with attachment wounds, caregiver strain, or challenges related to autism spectrum conditions. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, codependency, and issues around commitment and intimacy.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, helping clients learn new coping skills and communication habits. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, trying concrete strategies between meetings, and checking what actually helps in daily life. Renee emphasizes building self-compassion and clearer boundaries as part of recovery.

With ten years of experience as an LCSW in New Jersey, she brings practical know-how to complicated problems. People can expect straightforward feedback and a focus on small changes that add up over time. Renee respects each person’s pace and helps them set realistic goals for growth.

Her approach is collaborative: she listens first, then helps design steps clients can use outside sessions. This work is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she stays focused on everyday improvements that make life feel easier.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Renee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and processing difficult experiences. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping skills for mood and impulse control, which helps with addictions, anger, and bipolar-related symptoms by giving clear tools to use when feelings spike. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life, often through paced conversations and gradual exposure to difficult topics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Renee listens to each person's history, goals, and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together clients and she check whether a technique feels useful and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits their life and goals.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. It also lets people keep continuity of care during life transitions so progress is less likely to stall.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Renee helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, and bipolar-related concerns. She also addresses related issues such as attachment problems, caregiver strain, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm and practical, focusing on concrete steps people can try between sessions. She combines listening with straightforward feedback to help clients test what works in daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with complex emotional and behavioral issues. That experience informs a steady, practical approach to client concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in New Jersey. The listing shows her professional credential and state of practice.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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