Happy 40th Birthday to IPG!
Founded in 1983, IPG turns 40 this year. Four decades of commitment to mental health, to the residents of New Jersey, to the LGBTQ+ community, to personal growth. Read more about our history here.
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5 Habits to Adopt in 2023 for Great Relationships
As we enter a new year, many of us are setting goals and resolutions for how we want to improve ourselves and our lives. One important area to focus on is our relationships. Relationships and their quality play an important role in determining your health and well-being. Great relationships make you happy, reduce stress, and…
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How to Protect Yourself from Holiday Depression?
Holidays are typically known to bring happiness! But many are often overwhelmed by both internal and external stressors that the season brings. These are the added responsibilities that the festivities come with. A 2015 survey once found that 44% of people say that they are ‘somewhat’ stressed while another 18% reported that they are ‘very’…
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How Do I Know if I Need Family Therapy with My Spouse and Children?
The Family Counseling and Crisis Intervention Services industry revenue is $48.1 billion in 2022. The annualized market growth has been 2.9% since 2017. What does family crisis intervention mean? It is a therapy session where a ‘neutral mediator’ boosts communication and resolves conflicts between family members. They try to nurture a change in intimate relations…
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All Three Offices Are Now Open
All three of our offices are now fully reopened for in-person therapy! While we still offer online therapy, we are now conducting regular, in-person psychotherapy sessions as well in our Jersey City, Highland Park, and Freehold offices. New clients can call us at (732)246-8439, or email us via our Contact Us page. Existing clients should ask their therapist about…
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We’re now offering Alternative Types of Therapy
IPG is now offering Alternative Types of Therapy, in partnership with the medical team at Journey Clinical. All sessions will be conducted on-site and in-person. For more information, call us at (732) 246-8439, or email us via our Contact Us page.
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Wish to Revive the Long-Lost Good Chemistry with Your Partner? Choose an Effective Couples Therapy
Chemistry brings intimacy and excitement between a couple. The emotional connection grows along with a lasting commitment. It helps with an active sex life too and is crucial for a happy and healthy marriage. But the dopamine level might fade eventually in a long-term relationship. It is normal to feel out of love with your…
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What are the Signs of Eating Disorders? How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help?
Did you know that as many as 28.8 million Americans are estimated to have an eating disorder once in their lifetime? So, if you feel you have an eating disorder, you’re not alone. The good news is that help is available. The National Center for Biotechnology Information says that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an…
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Want to Deal with Your Gender Issues Strongly? Restore Your Identity with the Help of a Gender Specialist
Not feeling ‘at home’ with your gender is known as gender dysphoria. It is a sense of distress and discomfort with your physical sexual characteristics. The victim is unable to align their orientation with their body which creates internal conflicts and mental agitation. A national survey in 2022 found that 1.4 million individuals (0.6%) in…
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IPG on TV!
IPG was just featured on Lifetime TV show “The Balancing Act”, hosted by the one and only Montel Williams! The segment focuses on the destigmatization of mental health, the importance of reaching out for help when you need it, and IPG’s history of working with the LGBTQ+ community. If you missed us on TV, check…
