Margaret Ginter has been a big help and is a great listener. She gives wonderful advice without being pushy

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Margaret

Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, ADHD

Individual Counseling

Online in New Jersey

21 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Margaret accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

AmeriHealth Administrators

AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth New Jersey

Carelon

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Humana Medicare Advantage

Independence Blue Cross | BCBS

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare NJ

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Oxford Health Plans

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Margaret

Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.

"I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other. "

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I didn't have any complaints

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Margaret

I've been seeing Margaret for 4 years now. I'm so comfortable speaking with her and she knows me and my situation so well now. I have seen many therapists in my time, I'm so glad a....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Margaret

Scheduling and getting started with providers has been easy and efficient. I got linked with providers very quickly. The providers have been great and responsive. My therapist Marg....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Margaret

I have been talking to Margaret Ginter for a year now and she has helped me tremendously

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Margaret

Get to know Margaret

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To help others.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That we all need help sometime and we can build resilience in life.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I felt welcomed along with it being professional though direct/simple environment.

What inspires you?

People open to express and work on themselves authentically.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

An openness to listen and learn what is their need and focus to coming to therapy.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Establish therapeutic rapport and client's focus of need and interest for therapy.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Time with friends and family.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Caring and openminded.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, ADHD, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+

ApproachesPerson-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Feminist, Humanistic / Rogerian, Christian Counseling