Therapy For Relationships

including the one with yourself

in-person and virtual in Montclair, NJ
virtual in Massachusetts

INDIVIDUALS | COUPLES

Untangle what's getting in the way of connection with yourself and those you care about.

Even when life feels overwhelming or relationships are strained, healing and connection are still possible. Therapy helps you create more trust in yourself and your relationships by understanding your inner world, learning to respond instead of react, and experience new ways of relating to those who matter most in your life.

How we can work together

Individual Therapy

Support for stress, grief, life transitions, as well as depression and anxiety in its many forms.

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Couples Therapy

Help for couples working through infidelity, communication issues, intimacy challenges.

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Discernment Counseling

For couples on the brink — unsure about whether to stay together, and in need of clarity before taking a next step.

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Hi, I’m Tara.

Tara Pellegrino, LCSW — relationship and couples therapist in Montclair, NJ

The stories, habits, and fears we hold shape how we relate to others. These patterns show up in our reactions, in our bodies, and in moments we may not understand until later. I help people notice these patterns and find new ways to move through them, with more clarity and ease.

Individual therapy helps create

  • A better connection between mind and body

  • Clearer boundaries with work, family, and relationships

  • Insight into long-standing behavioral patterns

  • Space to understand and heal from past experiences

  • Meaningful change that feels sustainable

Couples therapy helps Create

  • Clear, respectful communication

  • Fewer recurring conflicts

  • Emotional safety

  • Repaired trust after betrayal or infidelity

  • A more balanced division of mental load and household labor

  • Renewed sexual connection

Discernment Counseling Helps Create

  • Clarity and confidence about the direction of your relationship

  • A deeper understanding of what's happened to the relationship

  • Insight into each person's contribution to the issues

  • All in a short-term, time-limited process — usually one to five sessions

Top 3 FAQs

Do you accept insurance?

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I don’t accept insurance although some clients use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement, and I’m happy to help you sort through that. I’ll provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurance company. I also accept FSA/HSA.

If you would like more context around this choice and the options, please see the FAQ Section


What are your fees?

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  • Individuals: $175 for a 1 hour session

  • Couples: $200 for a 1 hour session

  • Discernment Counseling: $350 per 2 hour session

    A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. Reach out to ask about availability.


How do I get started?

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Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or call directly at 973-283-5896.

Let’s bring more joy & connection into your life.

Get in touch.

I understand that therapy can feel like a big step. That’s why I offer a free, confidential consultation to help you decide if I’m the right fit to support you.

Complete the form below and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours.


What We Hold, LLC Tara Pellegrino, LCSW, Owner Telephone: 973.283.5896
Office Location: 51 Upper Montclair Plaza, Suite 26, Montclair, NJ 07043

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