Hope and Healing Therapeutic Counseling Services

08/17/2025

07/08/2025

📣 Exciting Update!

Friends, we're thrilled to share that Marina is expanding her availability! Starting soon, she’ll have open Wednesday hours from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 🌿

If you know someone—family, friend, or colleague—who’s been thinking about starting therapy, now’s a great time to connect. Marina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey. She brings compassion, clinical expertise, and powerful tools like EMDR to her sessions.

These spots are expected to fill quickly, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule an intake or share her info with someone who may benefit. 💛

Marina Provenza, Licensed Professional Counselor, Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702, (848) 353-0775, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals who are navigating challenges in substance use, personally struggling with depression or anxiety, and working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re str...

05/28/2025

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘼 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙨 💜

Join the Monmouth County Family Justice Center for a 5-week in-person group focused on healing through creativity. Each session will offer a different art-based activity designed to support wellness, self-expression, and connection.

🕑 Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 pm
🗓 For 5 weeks beginning June 10th
📍 Freehold, NJ

For more info please contact 732-264-4360 ext. 5000

04/22/2025

I don’t often share videos here, but this one really stood out. Many of us think of rest as simply sleep or time off—but what if that’s only part of the picture?

This short video explores the 7 types of rest we all need, and it beautifully captures the overlooked ways our minds, bodies, and spirits can become depleted. If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or teetering on the edge of burnout, this may offer a new perspective and some much-needed validation.

✨ Do you know the 7 areas of rest?
You can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/erwj2_5MlBk?si=qbsu8kJIo5NtWOCh

Take a few minutes for yourself—you deserve it.

Hayley takes us through the 7 different types of rest and how ADHDers (or anyone) can use them to avoid burnout, build stronger relationships and maintain go...

03/27/2025

You offer kindness to others—don’t forget to give it to yourself. Self-compassion means acknowledging struggles with grace, not judgment.

Take a deep breath. Remind yourself: I am doing my best. I deserve kindness too.

Self-compassion is key to living a happy and fulfilling life. Here are six practical ways to cultivate self-compassion:

1️⃣ Speak kindly to yourself: Use a supportive tone, especially when things go wrong. Practice patience, love, and understanding toward yourself.

2️⃣ Ask yourself what you need: Acknowledge that your needs are valid.

3️⃣ Validate your pain: Recognize and accept your emotional experience.

4️⃣ Write a self-compassionate letter: Put pen to paper and offer yourself words of comfort and encouragement, just as you would to someone you love.

5️⃣ Remember you aren’t alone: We all face challenges, and this imperfection is what makes us human.

6️⃣ Treat yourself like a friend: Be supportive and helpful toward yourself.

Which of these practices resonates with you today? 💖 Share your thoughts below!

01/18/2025

Your strength is incredible, your resilience is inspiring!

11/02/2024

If you know anyone or maybe you’re wondering if you are in an unhealthy relationship, this is a wonderful place to learn more about abuse in relationships. Caitlin is a wonderful person and has so much to share on this topic!

10/19/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Hope and Healing Therapeutic Counseling Services! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Marina Provenza, LPC, LCADC to our team! 🎉 Marina brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart full of compassion to her work with clients. Her warm, kind, and client-centered approach makes her a wonderful addition to our team.

We are so excited for the incredible impact she will have, and we know her presence will be deeply felt by those she helps. 💛

Please join us in welcoming Marina to Hope and Healing — we’re so lucky to have her on board! 😊

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marina-provenza-shrewsbury-nj/1402165

10/17/2024

This is such a valuable resource for moms and facilitated by a wonderful clinician. So happy to this this available for the community!

🌸 Postpartum Support Group – You Are Not Alone! 🌸

Navigating life after birth can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join our Postpartum Support Group, where we provide a safe and nurturing space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

This group offers emotional support, practical tips, and an opportunity to share your experiences with other new parents. Whether you're dealing with sleepless nights, adjusting to your new role, or just looking for a sense of community, we’re here for you!

🌟 Why Join?

***Build a supportive network
***Share experiences in a judgment-free space
***Learn coping strategies for postpartum challenges

Take care of yourself while caring for your little one. Register today to secure your spot and be part of a compassionate community!

https://forms.gle/FC6Yejo5AZsJs8xM6

08/25/2024

📚 Therapists never stop learning, and I’m no exception! Just finished reading 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents'—a must-read. It's insightful, relatable, and yes, even us professionals find those 'aha' moments. Always room to grow, right? 🌱