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Kelly Garvey Sachter, LCSW

Mindfulness LCSW for anxiety and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Mindfulness and meditation

About Kelly Garvey Sachter

Kelly Garvey Sachter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, navigate parenting challenges, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kelly brings a mindfulness and meditation background to her work and weaves awareness practices into sessions to support emotional regulation and present-moment coping.

Kelly approaches each person as the expert of their own story and centers therapy on individual strengths and lived experience. She helps clients identify practical skills and perspectives that support recovery and growth, and she emphasizes courage and small steps as part of the path toward a more fulfilling life. Throughout the therapeutic process she offers steady support while encouraging clients to draw on the resources they already possess.

As an experienced LCSW licensed in New Jersey, Kelly combines clinical knowledge with a collaborative, strengths-based style to assist people facing life transitions, relationship struggles, and mental health concerns. Her aim is to guide clients toward clearer coping strategies, greater self-understanding, and improved well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kelly Garvey Sachter have?

Kelly Garvey Sachter has 21 years of professional experience.

Is Kelly Garvey Sachter a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC05451900.

In which languages does Kelly Garvey Sachter provide therapy?

Kelly provides therapy in English.

Where is Kelly Garvey Sachter located?

Kelly is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Kelly Garvey Sachter as my therapist?

Clients can work with Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kelly Garvey Sachter work with international clients?

Yes. Kelly works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kelly Garvey Sachter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly integrates client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's own goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client as the expert of their life, and it is useful for a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, life transitions, and building confidence.

Mindfulness therapy is woven into sessions through awareness and meditation practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity. These practices can support stress and anxiety management, improve emotional regulation, and enhance present-moment coping.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it well suited for anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and developing concrete coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules, support across distances, and multiple ways to engage in care. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

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