Andrea Murgado (She/Her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m a bilingual English/Spanish LCSW with seven years of experience helping children, families, and adults navigate life’s challenges.

Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, parenting challenges, or past trauma? Do moments of anxiety or self-doubt creep in when you least expect them? I understand how exhausting it can be to carry these feelings alone. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of parenting, healing from past experiences, or struggling with anxiety, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore tools and strategies to help you regain balance, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

My Background and Approach

The tools I’ll share with you are ones I’ve refined over my career, helping children, families, and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. My goal is for you to walk away with practical, effective strategies you can use anytime, anywhere. I take a warm but direct, solution-focused approach, working collaboratively to help you regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and body. We'll start with what’s happening in the moment, then explore how your brain and body respond to stress—so you can build resilience and find lasting relief. Through evidence-based techniques like EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Attachment-Based Therapy, we’ll create a plan that empowers you to heal and move forward with confidence.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that change and growth are possible at any stage of life. There’s no limit to what we can achieve—mental health challenges often stem from learned behaviors, but the good news is, these can be unlearned and replaced with healthier patterns. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit and understand what you’re looking for in therapy. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, supportive environment where we explore your goals, strengths, and challenges at your pace. My priority is creating an experience that feels personal, empowering, and meaningful to you. If you’d like to learn more about how I can help, feel free to reach out—I’m here to support you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Family Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Parenting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español

Reach out to Andrea