Psychotherapy in Raritan, New Jersey

Experience life differently than when you first arrived.

Therapy for adults, young adults, and adolescents, on their own or together with family.

Accepting new clients

By appointment only

In person in Raritan, with virtual sessions available

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Chad Gillikin, MSW, LCSW LLC
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Welcome

A note from Chad

I look forward to working with you and/or your family to help you experience life differently than when you first arrived. I love what I do, and I sincerely appreciate each individual and family I have the privilege to work with. What brings people to therapy varies, but what they hope will happen for them is often similar: to experience life differently than when they started this process of growth and reflection.

I hope to collaborate with you in rewriting your relationship with past trauma, environmental stressors, mental health obstacles, and much more. It is my honor to be trusted to work with clients like you. Understanding your relationship with yourself, your past and current relationships, and the patterns you use to interpret and attach to the story that is your life is just part of what you can expect in working with me.

Chad

Background

Experience and training

  • 23 years

    In private practice as a psychotherapist.

  • 26 years

    In public education as a school social worker and student assistance counselor in Basking Ridge and New Providence, New Jersey.

  • 2000

    Master of Social Work, Fordham University.

  • Training

    Numerous trainings, workshops, and clinical supervision opportunities that have helped hone my clinical skill set.

How I can help

Who I work with and what we can work on

Who I work with

  • Adults
  • Young adults
  • Adolescents

What I help with

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • OCD
  • ADHD
  • PTSD and trauma
  • Relationship issues
  • Parenting
  • Life transitions
  • Divorce
  • Anger management
  • Lapses in confidence
  • Athletic performance

Approaches I draw on

  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems and Relational Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Treatment
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Fees and payment

I am an out-of-network provider. Payment is accepted by:

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Zelle
  • HSA

An invoice will be provided that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.

Contact

Getting in touch

I'm currently accepting new clients. Text, call, or email to get started.

Text or call

908-304-5161

Office

91 East Somerset Street
Suite 3
Raritan, NJ 08869

By appointment only. Sessions are primarily held in person at this office. Virtual sessions are also available.

If you need help right now. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call 911.