New Endeavors Counseling Associates

New Endeavors Counseling Associates is a warm and welcoming private group practice located in Aberdeen, NJ. Our team of skilled and compassionate counselors is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services to individuals of all ages, from very young children to seniors. We specialize in a wide range of areas, including child and adolescent challenges, mood disorders, stress management, depression, anxiety, assertiveness and self-esteem, and phobias. At New Endeavors Counseling Associates, we believe that every client has the inner strength and skills to overcome their current difficulties. Our goal is to help our clients tap into their innate abilities, increase their coping skills, and identify past successes that can be used to help them navigate through life's challenges.

A Bit About Therapy

Deciding to start therapy can be a difficult and challenging decision. At New Endeavors Counseling Associates, we understand that seeking help is a sign of strength, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We believe that clients entering therapy already possess the skills needed to tackle the problems they are currently facing. Sometimes, difficult and trying situations may be best approached with the help of a trained professional. Our goal is to help our clients find their inner strengths, increase their coping skills, and identify past successes that can be altered and used to help them now.

Counseling Services

At New Endeavors Counseling Associates, we take a collaborative and eclectic approach to therapy. We understand that each person is unique, with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. We work collaboratively with our clients to set treatment goals and use evidence-based treatment strategies to achieve them. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Individual Therapy

If you're looking for quality individual therapy sessions with a certified mental health service provider, look no further. Our therapists guide our patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life's most complex matters. We offer individual therapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, and our therapists specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues.

Child and Adolescent Therapy

We offer child and adolescent therapy services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Our therapists use evidence-based therapy techniques, such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy, to help children and adolescents develop new skills and attitudes towards life's challenges.

Couples and Family Therapy

We offer couples and family therapy services to help couples and families improve their relationships. Our therapists use evidence-based therapy techniques, such as emotionally-focused therapy and the Gottman method, to help couples and families improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger relationships.

Group Therapy

We offer group therapy services for individuals who are looking for a supportive and safe space to share their experiences and learn from others. We offer various groups, including anxiety and depression groups, process groups, and support groups.

Meet Our Team

Tracy Hood, LCSW, PCIT Certified Therapist, Practice Owner

Tracy is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. Tracy specializes in early childhood mental health and maintains a group practice in Aberdeen, NJ. Tracy's practice is easily accessible from Old Bridge, Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold, and surrounding areas. Tracy received her Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland and has completed post-graduate training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Early Childhood Mental Health Certification from the University of Maryland. Tracy has resided in Monmouth County for over 20 years and when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys.

Lisa Gam