Exceptional Wellness Counseling, INC

01/07/2026

January is about easing back in and staying connected. 🧡

This month, we’re looking forward to spending time in our community through two complimentary wellness events in Monmouth County. Whether you’re hoping to learn something new, connect with similar personalities, or simply show up for yourself, you’re welcome here.

1. Women’s Health Seminar 🩷 - Thursday, January 29 from 6:30–8:00 PM
Join us for a supportive and educational evening focused on women’s health throughout the lifespan, including mental health, hormones, nutrition, and movement.

Click the link in our bio to register.

2. EMACC Health & Wellness Expo ✨️ - Friday, January 30 from 12:00–3:00 PM
Connect with local health and wellness providers and explore community resources all in one place.

P.S. - Visit our table and receive a complimentary yoga class coupon from , located in Red Bank.

We’re here to help wth any further questions, and we hope to see you at these upcoming events.

01/07/2026

Feeling a little off after the holidays?

EWC therapist Hunter Goldfarb shares simple, grounding ways to reset and recharge in our latest article.

By Hunter Goldfarb, MSW, LCSW Feeling Off After the Holidays? You’re Not Alone If you’re having trouble getting back into structure and routine after the holidays, you’re definitely not alone....

01/05/2026

🌸 FREE Women’s Health Seminar 🌸

At Exceptional Wellness Counseling, we know that menopause and hormone changes affect mental health just as much as physical health, and these conversations matter. We’re proud to be part of this expert-led seminar supporting women before, during, and beyond menopause.

Our CEO and mental health specialist Lisa Hillman will be speaking on the mental and emotional impact of menopause and hormone health, alongside an incredible panel of experts:
✨ Dr. Mary Elmasri, Menopause Specialist
✨ Dr. Kara Boas, Certified Clinical Nutritionist
✨ Leah Schmidt, Director of Fitness & Performance at EVO

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 3443 Route 9, Freehold, NJ

This free event is an opportunity to learn, feel supported, and connect with a community that understands the whole-person approach to women’s health — mind and body.

Sign-up link is in our Instagram bio!

01/05/2026

And the votes are in!

After tallying votes from our team and our social community, we’re excited to announce the winners of our 2025 Holiday Door Decorating Contest:

🥇 1st Place: Frosty the Bill Man — Billing Department
🥈 2nd Place: Wrapped and Ready — Olivia
🥉 3rd Place: 12 Days of Self Care — Khloe

Thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and shared the holiday spirit with us. We loved seeing the creativity, teamwork, and fun that made this contest so special!

01/02/2026

Starting the New Year doesn’t have to mean drastic changes or unrealistic goals. Sometimes, the most sustainable shifts come from understanding how our minds and bodies naturally support well-being.

In our latest blog, “Get Your Daily D.O.S.E. to Feel Good Naturally in the New Year,” EWC therapist Gabrielle Davis breaks down the four key feel-good hormones — Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins — and shares simple, everyday ways to boost them naturally through connection, movement, creativity, rest, and routine.

If you’re looking for realistic, science-informed strategies to support your mental health this year, this is a great place to start. And if you or a loved one could use additional support, our licensed therapists are here to help.🧡

By Gabrielle Davis, MS, LPC, NCC D.O.S.E. is an acronym for the body’s natural feel-good hormones. These chemical messengers—also known as neurotransmitters—are released by glands and travel through the bloodstream...

01/01/2026

✨ No resolutions required. ✨

As we step into a new year, we want to remind you that growth doesn’t have to be loud, rigid, or rushed. You don’t need a full plan, a new version of yourself, or a list of goals to be “doing it right.” Sometimes the most meaningful reset starts with rest, reflection, and self-compassion.

At Exceptional Wellness Counseling, we’re here to support you... whether you’re feeling hopeful, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between. If this year is about taking things one step at a time, we’ll meet you there. 💛

When you’re ready, support is here.

Call us at 908-415-2042 or email info@exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com to learn more or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

12/30/2025

Loneliness is one of the most common - and misunderstood - emotional experiences of modern life. You can feel isolated even when surrounded by people, connected online, or busy day to day.

In this blog, EWC therapist Glenn Guarino explores the difference between solitude and loneliness, the impact of isolation on mental and physical health, and practical ways to rebuild meaningful connection. Whether loneliness stems from life transitions, social anxiety, or disconnection, support is available.

Read the full blog to learn how small, intentional steps, and professional support when needed, can help bridge the gap. 🧡

By: Glenn Guarino MS, LAC, NCC It is a paradox of modern life: we are more connected than ever before, yet feelings of loneliness and isolation are at an all-time...

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Exceptional Wellness Counseling 🎄

As we celebrate the season, we’re wishing our community moments of peace, connection, and rest.

We know this time of year can bring a mix of emotions: joy, reflection, gratitude, or even overwhelm - and all of those feelings are valid.

May today offer you gentleness, warmth, and space to care for yourself in whatever way you need.

From all of us at EWC, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with comfort, hope, and healing. 💙

12/23/2025

Social media is deeply woven into our daily lives, offering connection, information, and community...but it can also take a toll on our mental health when used without intention.

In this article, EWC therapist Khloe Crimando explores how comparison, overexposure, and constant engagement can impact well-being, along with practical, realistic ways to curate your feed, set boundaries, and build a healthier relationship with social media.

Mindful use doesn’t mean disconnecting completely - it means engaging in ways that support, rather than drain, your mental and emotional health. 🧡

By Khloe Crimando, MS, LAC Social media has become a place where we are spending more and more of our time. As platforms have grown in popularity, users have been...

12/23/2025

It’s tiimmeeeee.......

Our team had so much fun decorating their doors, and now it’s your turn to help us choose a winner!

✨Swipe through the photos to see doors numbered 1–9

✨Comment the number of your favorite door below to cast your vote

✨One comment = one vote (one vote per person)

🏆 The winning door will be announced on January 2nd!

Thanks for joining in the holiday fun and supporting our amazing team! ❄️✨

12/19/2025

If the stress of daily life, work, parenting, or constant “doing it all” is starting to feel overwhelming, you don’t have to handle it alone 🤍

Therapy can be a supportive space to unpack what’s been weighing on you, build coping tools, and feel more grounded, especially as we move through busy seasons and into a new year.

At Exceptional Wellness Counseling, we currently have immediate in-person and virtual therapy availability and work with children, teens, and adults. We accept most major insurances and offer a free consult to help match you with the right therapist.

If you or someone you love could use support, feel free to:
📞 Call 908-415-2042
🌐 Visit exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com