Exceptional Wellness Counseling, INC

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, it’s also a chance to reflect on how we care for ourselves.

Showing yourself compassion, setting boundaries, and tending to your mental health are all meaningful acts of love. Whether today feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, your experience is valid.

💗 You deserve care, today and every day.

02/12/2026

EWC All-Star Spotlight: Sam Schussler 🌟

Sam has truly stepped into their role as a Culture Lead, and we are so grateful for the heart and intention they bring to our team.

From welcoming new therapists and helping them feel at home, to showing up consistently at team outings, Sam embodies what it means to create connection and belonging.

They have a special way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued, and that presence makes a real difference.

Sam is a true asset to our team and a huge part of what makes EWC’s culture so special.

We’re lucky to have you, Sam 💙

02/11/2026

If you’re adjusting to life with a new baby and craving connection, support, and real conversation, you’re not alone.

The New Parent Circle is a therapist-led virtual support group for new mothers and fathers navigating early parenthood together.

🗓 Fridays at 11:00 AM
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
🍼 For parents of babies under 1 year (non-mobile babies welcome!)
📅 8-week group
💙 Led by Rebecca Sgro, MS, LPC

We’ll explore:
• Transitioning into parenthood
• Identity, relationships & boundaries
• Anxiety, mood changes & isolation
• Connection with your baby
• Body image & returning to work
• Community resources

This is a supportive, non-judgmental space to connect, reflect, and feel understood.

We accept most major insurances.

To learn more or enroll, visit our website or call 908-415-2042.
You deserve support in this season. 🤍

02/11/2026

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and sometimes it can be lonely.

Exceptional Wellness Counseling wants to remind everyone in the community that love isn’t only something we receive from others, it’s also something we can offer ourselves.

Self-love can be as simple as honoring your feelings, setting a boundary, resting when you need to, or speaking to yourself with kindness instead of criticism.

Always remember you’re worthy of care. You're worthy of being loved. You're worthy of being supported.

If you’re curious about building a kinder relationship with yourself, support is here when you’re ready. 🧡🧡

📞 Call or text: (908) 415-2042
📩 info@exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com
🌐 http://www.exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com

02/10/2026

Dr. Joy DeGruy is a psychologist, educator, and author best known for her groundbreaking work Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Her work explores how historical and generational trauma can continue to impact mental health, identity, and coping today.

By naming and contextualizing the emotional weight carried across generations, Dr. DeGruy helped open essential conversations about healing, resilience, and understanding trauma through a cultural lens.

Her contributions remind us that emotional education is deeply connected to history and that healing often begins with awareness, language, and compassion.

We honor her impact and the space she created for these conversations.

02/09/2026

With Valentine’s Day approaching, expectations around connection can run high, and unresolved tensions often surface during this time. 💘

In this piece, EWC couples therapist Delia Drake explores why couples get stuck in conflict cycles and shares a simple guide to conflict cleanup focused on repair and protecting the connection- NOT forcing resolution. ❤️‍🩹

Some conflicts don’t end in clarity, they end in exhaustion. Here’s how to fix that: By: Delia Drake, LCSW Couples often come into counseling saying they’re “fighting all the time”...

02/09/2026

We’re so excited to be tabling at the Monmouth Moms Winter Play & Craft Fair! ❄️🎨

Join us Saturday, February 21st at Bell Works in Holmdel for a fun-filled day with free admission, 80+ vendors, arts & crafts, a magic show, kids activities, and more.

Stop by our table to say hello! We can’t wait to connect with families in our community! 💛

02/06/2026

Many men are carrying more than they let on.

Our Men’s Processing Group offers a confidential, supportive space to slow down, check in, and build emotional awareness without pressure to have it all figured out.

This group focuses on connection, resilience, and honest conversation in a setting that feels grounded and respectful.

You don’t have to do this alone, and you don’t have to do it perfectly. ✨️

If you’re curious or wondering whether this group might be right for you, we’re here to answer questions.

Feel free to reach out for more information.
📞 (908) 415-2042
📩 info@exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com
🌐 http://www.exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com

02/04/2026

Dr. Thema Bryant is a psychologist, professor, and former President of the American Psychological Association whose work centers healing justice, spirituality, and culturally responsive care.

She emphasizes that healing is not just individual- it’s relational, communal, and deeply connected to lived experience. Through her leadership, teaching, and advocacy, Dr. Bryant has helped broaden how the mental health field understands trauma, identity, and resilience.

Her voice continues to remind us that mental health care should honor the whole person: mind, body, culture, and community.

We celebrate her leadership and commitment to equity in mental health.

02/03/2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re encouraging women navigating hormonal changes to show themselves love.

One of the most powerful ways to do that is through education, awareness, and support.

Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can have a significant impact on mental health, mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing. You are not “overreacting,” and you are not alone.

At Exceptional Wellness Counseling, we support women through these transitions with therapists who are educated in guiding clients through the emotional and psychological effects of hormonal change.

Asking for support is a true act of love. ❤️

📞 Call 908-415-2042 to schedule an appointment
📍 In-person (Manalapan & Shrewsbury) and virtual options available

02/02/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Black voices in mental health: past, present, and future.

Representation, education, and access to care matter.

Healing is not a luxury, it’s a right.

01/30/2026

Becoming a parent brings joy, change, and unexpected challenges. ❤️‍🩹

The New Parent Circle is a therapist-led, virtual support group for new mothers and fathers to connect, reflect, and navigate early parenthood together.
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🍼Parents of babies under 1
💻 Virtual | Fridays at 11 AM
🤍 Led by Rebecca Sgro, MS, LPC
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Now enrolling!

📞908-415-2042
📧info@exceptionalwellnesscounseling.com