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Personalized Therapy Rooted in Trust and Care

Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, or life transitions, Explore Within offers compassionate therapy for adults in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey.

Therapy Services in Monmouth County, NJ

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults in Eatontown and across New Jersey

At Explore Within, we offer therapy that meets you where you are—emotionally, mentally, and logistically. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Located in Eatontown, we serve individuals throughout Monmouth County and across the state via secure virtual sessions.

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What Is Therapy and How Can It Help?

Therapy is a collaborative process where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental space. With the right support, therapy can help you:

  • Understand and manage difficult emotions

  • Improve relationships and communication

  • Break free from patterns that no longer serve you

  • Heal from trauma or past experiences

  • Build self-awareness and confidence

  • Navigate life transitions with more clarity and grounding

Common Issues We Work With

  • Depression:
    Persistent sadness, lack of motivation, and emotional fatigue. Therapy can help you find relief, clarity, and renewed hope.

  • Anxiety:
    Worry, panic, and restlessness can feel overwhelming. Learn tools to manage anxious thoughts and regain a sense of control.

  • Bipolar Disorder:
    Navigate the highs and lows with structure, stability, and evidence-based care tailored to your needs.

  • Adjustment Disorder:
    Major life changes can be hard to process. Therapy offers support for stress, transitions, and emotional overwhelm.

  • Grief & Loss:
    Whether you're grieving a person, relationship, or life change, we create space for you to heal at your own pace.

  • Relationship Issues:
    Explore relational patterns, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships—with others and yourself.

  • Self-Esteem & Identity:
    Struggling with confidence or sense of self? Therapy helps you reconnect with who you are and what truly matters to you.

  • Burnout & Stress:
    Chronic stress can take a toll. We help you identify the root causes and create strategies for sustainable balance and wellness.

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What to Expect in Your Intake Session

Your intake session is your first full-length appointment and serves as the foundation of your therapy journey. In this session, you and Marie will explore what’s bringing you to therapy, discuss goals, and begin to build the therapeutic relationship. You'll also review your emotional history, preferences, and any questions or concerns you may have.

There’s no pressure to have everything figured out—this is simply the beginning of your journey inward.

Therapy Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

    Challenge limiting beliefs and improve emotional resilience

  • Mindfulness-Based Practices

    Cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity

  • Person-Centered Therapy

    Emphasize empathy, authenticity, and trust

  • Strength-Based Therapy

    Help you access your inner resources and values

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    Clarify goals and increase motivation

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

    Emphasize small, practical shifts based on what’s working

Consultation: Free 15-minute phone call
Initial Intake Session: $180.00
Follow-Up Sessions: $150.00

A 24-hour cancellation is required to avoid the full session fee.

Marie does not accept insurance but can provide a superbill for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

Fees & Insurance

  • Effective January 1, 2022, the "No Surprises Act" was created, which requires mental health practitioners to provide a "Good Faith Estimate" (GFE) to patients who do not have insurance or patients who have insurance but are out-of-network. The Good Faith Estimate's purpose is to show the cost of services to avoid an unreasonably large bill. Your treatment and cost of treatment will vary based on your individual needs, amount of therapy sessions needed/wanted, and the type and length of services you attend. Good Faith Estimate Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

    •You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services.

    •You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

    •If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    •Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    Department of Health and Human Services: www.cms.gov/nosurprises or 877-696-6775

    New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_consumers/insurance/outofnetwork.html or 800-446-7467

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about starting therapy or what to expect? Explore our mental health FAQ to learn more about services, sessions, and how we support your healing journey.

  • Yes, in-person sessions are available in Eatontown, NJ, convenient to Monmouth County residents. Virtual therapy is also available throughout New Jersey.

  • Most clients start with weekly sessions. We’ll adjust frequency based on your needs and goals.

  • Marie operates as a private pay provider but can issue superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan allows.

  • That’s totally okay. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy—just curious and ready to explore what’s going on inside.

Ready to Begin?

Whether you're in Eatontown, Red Bank, Long Branch, or anywhere in New Jersey, Explore Within is here to support your journey with flexible therapy options to meet your needs.

We offer both in-person sessions at our Eatontown office and secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for adults throughout New Jersey—so you can access care in the way that feels most comfortable for you.

Address: 27 Main Street Eatontown, NJ 07724

Email: mdimatteo@explore-within.cloud

 

Get started with Explore Within, today.