Licensed Therapy & Counseling Services in New Jersey Since 1983
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. The therapists at the Institute for Personal Growth will provide the space for you to be heard, understood, and empowered.
With three New Jersey offices in Jersey City, Highland Park, and Freehold, IPG has 24 trained, NJ-licensed psychotherapists with over 400 combined years of experience in a wide range of specialties and expertise. In addition to traditional therapy for common issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and couples or marriage counseling, we also offer a slew of more specialized types of therapy that most therapists do not.
Among these are therapy for LGBTQ+ issues, including trans/GNC youth, EMDR therapy for trauma/PTSD and other issues, sex therapy for both couples and individuals, therapy for eating disorders, alternative types of therapy, and more.
We work with couples and individuals, children, teens, and families, and our therapists will coordinate with other healthcare professionals when appropriate. We offer flexible times throughout the week, and the sheer number of therapists and specialties at IPG means we can almost certainly find a therapist who meets your needs. We even offer online counseling services if you feel more comfortable making appointments remotely.

Announcements
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We Now Accept Aetna Insurance
Exciting news! We are now accepting Aetna insurance. If you have Aetna coverage and have been considering our services, we’re happy to help you verify your benefits and get started. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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IPG Is Now in Network with UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, UMR, and Oscar Health
Big news! The Institute for Personal Growth is now in-network with most providers through UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, UMR, and Oscar Health. Call us today to get started on your healing journey.
From Our Blog — The Expanding Mind
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What Happens During an EMDR Therapy Session?
If you’ve been told EMDR might help with trauma or anxiety, you may be picturing something mysterious — hand-waving, hypnosis, or being forced to relive your worst memories in vivid detail. Maybe a friend mentioned it changed their life but couldn’t quite explain what actually happened in the room. That uncertainty stops a lot of…






