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NJ’s Premiere Mental Health IOP & PHP Specialist Offering Tracks for Children, Teens, and Adults. Specialty Tracks for OCD & Anxiety & Perinatal Wellness.

Brainspotting services. Consultation Services, Education & Training. Call for a FREE screening.

10/22/2026

🧠💚 We're therapists… OF COURSE WE… 😂

Cardigans? ✔️
Sound machines? ✔️
A few therapist essentials? Absolutely! ✔️

We may have our therapist quirks, but one thing we're always serious about is helping people build a life worth living. 💚

At Innerspace Counseling, our team brings compassion, expertise, and a little personality to the work we love doing every day.

✨ Because behind every great mental health program is a team of real people who genuinely care.

👇 Fellow therapists, what would YOU add to the list? 😂

10/19/2026

Self-doubt can hold you back. But it doesn't have to define your future. 💚

Anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions can make even the smallest steps forward feel impossible.

But with the right support, you can begin to challenge negative thought patterns, build confidence, develop healthier coping skills, and rediscover what you're capable of.

✨ Growth doesn't happen overnight. It happens one step, one skill, and one breakthrough at a time.

At Innerspace Counseling, our specialized mental health Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program (IOP/PHP) help children, teens, and adults develop the skills to navigate life's challenges and work toward lasting emotional wellness.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to build a life worth living. 🌿

📍 Serving New Jersey | In-Person & Telehealth Options

💬 What's one thing you've accomplished that you once doubted you could do?

10/14/2026

🏆 WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! 💚

Innerspace Counseling has officially been named a 2026 Anthem Awards Finalist!

And we couldn't be more proud of what this recognition represents.

Our specialized OCD & Anxiety track within our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program (IOP/PHP) has been recognized for its commitment to expanding access to evidence-based mental healthcare in New Jersey.

Selected from more than 2,500 submissions worldwide, this recognition celebrates the importance of making specialized treatment more accessible to individuals and families who need it.

At Innerspace, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, effective mental healthcare.

💚 To our incredible clinical team: Thank you for the meaningful work you do every day.

💚 To our patients and families: Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journeys.

💚 To our community partners: Thank you for helping connect individuals with the support they deserve.

NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We're also in the running for the Anthem Community Voice Award, and voting is officially OPEN!

🗳️ Vote for Innerspace Counseling through October 29!

👉 https://wbby.co/heisfp

Every show of support helps bring greater awareness to the importance of accessible OCD and anxiety treatment.

Together, we're working toward a future where more people can access the care they need to build a life worth living.

Thank you The Anthem Awards

10/13/2026

“They never listen.”
“Why does this take so long?”

Before assuming someone isn’t trying, consider what might be making the task difficult.

Following spoken directions, learning in a busy classroom, or navigating a noisy workplace can raise different questions about processing, communication, and mental health. Understanding the person’s needs starts with looking beyond the behavior.

Our updated blog, Processing Disorders: An Often Overlooked Condition, explores:

• Auditory, visual, and sensory processing difficulties
• When to seek an evaluation
• Practical support at home, school, and work
• How mental health care may fit alongside specialist services

Read the full article linked in the comments below.

Save this resource for your next conversation with a provider, or share it with a parent, educator, or someone who could use it.

What helps you communicate more clearly? Written directions, fewer distractions, or extra time?

10/09/2026

🧩 Small pieces. Meaningful progress.

Our Teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) clients put their creativity to work with a hands-on building activity, and it offers a lovely reminder: building something meaningful happens one piece at a time. 💚

Activities like this create opportunities to practice focus, problem-solving, patience, and trying again when something doesn’t go as planned. Those same skills can help teens navigate everyday challenges.

Mental health progress happens through small steps, too: learning a coping skill, asking for help, or finding a new way to respond to a difficult feeling. With practice and support, those steps can become a foundation for lasting wellness.

At Innerspace Counseling, our teen mental health programs in New Jersey make room for connection, creativity, and meaningful skill-building. We want teens to feel supported as people with strengths, interests, and possibilities ahead of them.

🌱 One piece. One skill. One step forward.

What’s a small step forward you’re celebrating this week? Everyday wins count!

Learn about our Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (IOP/PHP) on our website linked in bio.

10/08/2026

When does work stress become more than just a stressful week?

Workplace stress can follow us long after the workday ends affecting sleep, mood, relationships, concentration, and our ability to truly disconnect.

But workplace stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression aren’t necessarily the same thing. Understanding the difference can help you recognize when changing your routine or workplace boundaries may help and when it may be time to seek mental health support.

In our latest Innerspace Insights, we explore:

→ Signs that workplace stress may be affecting your mental health
→ The difference between stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression
→ What employees and employers can do
→ When professional mental health treatment may help
→ When symptoms may require more support than weekly therapy alone

💚 If work has been feeling heavier lately, this is worth a read.

Read the full article at the link in the comments.

Know someone who might need this today? Share it with them.

10/06/2026

ADHD at school can affect more than a child’s ability to focus, it can influence how they see themselves.

In this reel, we explore what happens when a student wants to succeed but struggles with classroom expectations. When those difficulties are repeatedly interpreted as “acting out,” a child may begin to see their struggles as part of their identity.

Understanding a child’s ADHD support needs means considering their school experiences, confidence, and emotional well-being. 💚

Learn more about ADHD and mental health support at Innerspace Counseling in New Jersey through the link in the comments.

Share this with a parent or educator who may find it helpful.

10/02/2026

🎉 It’s here! Our FIRST full episode of In Our Space, a mental health podcast by Innerspace Counseling, is officially live!

We’re excited to bring you conversations that make mental health easier to understand, easier to talk about, and easier to seek support for. 💚

🎙️ Episode 1: Perinatal Mental Health: Understanding PMADs & When to Seek Help

This episode is hosted by Innerspace Counseling Director of Clinical Services Ira Hays, LCSW, joined by Founder and CEO Ajita Shah and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ololade "Lola" Ekwere, both certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), as they discuss mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, recognizing concerns, and when to reach out for help.

Listen, share with someone who could benefit, and follow along as we bring more conversations into our space!

🎧 Listen to Episode 1 at the link in comments or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or Amazon Music.

💬 What should we talk about next? What mental health topics, questions, or conversations would you look forward to hearing? Tell us in the comments. We’d love your input!

10/01/2026

🎙️ Perinatal mental health doesn’t only affect the person who gives birth.

An often-overlooked part of the conversation around Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs): approximately 1 in 10 non-birthing parents may experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, too.

In this latest preview from the In Our Space Podcast, we’re expanding the conversation about who can be affected by perinatal mental health challenges and why recognizing the signs matters for the entire family.

▶️ Watch Preview #2 now.

Our first full episode brings together Ajita Shah, LPC, NCC, ACS, PMH-C, and Ololade “Lola” Ekwere, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMH-C, in conversation with Ira Hays, LCSW, to discuss PMADs, recognizing when additional support may be needed, and the importance of specialized perinatal mental healthcare.

🎧 Episode 1 coming soon:
Perinatal Mental Health: Understanding PMADs & When to Seek Help

Follow Innerspace Counseling for the full episode of In Our Space.

09/30/2026

A sweet thank-you that made our team smile! 💙🍪

We’re grateful for this thoughtful gesture and for the opportunity to support the people who walk through our doors.

To our clients: thank you for trusting us, showing up for yourselves, and allowing us to be part of your journey. You bring the courage and effort to this work, and we’re honored to walk alongside you.

With gratitude,
The Innerspace Counseling Team

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Old Bridge, NJ

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+17323328270

Website

http://www.innerspacecounseling.com/

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