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Therapist in Montclair, NJ

Reaching out for help
shows true strength

Let’s work together to build hope, healing, and lasting change.

If you are looking for guidance with...

anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or marriage counseling is a courageous choice. At Inspired Hope in Montclair, NJ, we’re committed to offering compassionate, professional mental health services designed to meet you where you are. Our therapy options include anxiety therapy, depression counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, and child therapy to support you and your loved ones. We understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, which is why we also offer trauma therapy, PTSD therapy, EMDR therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you heal and build resilience.

For those managing...

For those managing stress or seeking behavioral change, we provide acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and stress management counseling. To make therapy more accessible, we offer online therapy and teletherapy sessions, bringing care to the comfort of your home. Whether you're looking for a “therapist near me” or simply want guidance in navigating life’s complexities, we’re here to help you find clarity, hope, and lasting wellness. Take the first step toward meaningful change with personalized support that empowers you to live a richer, more connected life.

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning
— Brad Henry
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How Does Therapy Help?

Depending on your present situation and your reasons for seeking help, there are many benefits to therapy.

If you are seeking diagnosis or treatment for a mental illness, therapy can help you better manage your symptoms, outbreaks, and triggers.

It can also offer you increased coping skills and open your eyes to new ways of dealing with situations that you may not have been aware of before.

Therapy can offer problem-solving skills, provide support, and help you work through life changes, allowing you to see your circumstances as a personal growth opportunity instead of a burden or obstacle.

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.
— Nido Qubein

Dori LeGrand-Christmas, LCSW

Owner & Therapist

Dori Christmas LCSW Owner Inspired Hope

I am an educator, a therapist, and a certified Parent Coach with a specialization in children and families. I have over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings with a diverse mix of needs which include:

- speaking fluent teen lol (adolescent therapy)
- parenting skills
- helping separated couples | co-parenting
- family systems
- depression
- anxiety
- self-esteem
- defiant behaviors

Hope is being able to see that there is a light despite all of the darkness
— Archishop Desmond Tutu
Hope is where you find it