In-Person Therapy at Our Hoboken, NJ Counseling Office
A short walk from the PATH station, open seven days a week for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families.
If you're searching for in person therapy near me, you want a real office you can walk into. Our Hoboken counseling office sits at 80 River Street, right across from the PATH station, and it's where our therapists see clients face to face every day of the week.
Our therapists hold LCSW, LPC, and LAC license, and many have advanced training in approaches like CBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method. Whoever you're matched with, you're working with a fully licensed therapist. Anchor Therapy has been voted Best Therapist in Hoboken four times.
Whether you've never sat across from a therapist before or you've done this for years, our Hoboken office is built to make that first step easier. Reach out by filling out the form at the bottom of this page to set up your first in-person therapy session.
What In-Person Therapy at Our Hoboken Office Looks Like
In-person therapy is simply psychotherapy delivered face to face, in the same room as your therapist, rather than over video or phone. You meet one on one in a private room, usually for about 45 to 60 minutes a week, and the session starts the moment you sit down together.
Many of the clients we see in Hoboken tell us that walking into a private room changes the pace of a session in a way a screen doesn't. Clients often tell us the office itself has something to do with it, that they feel calmer the moment they step inside and settle into a private, safe space where they can focus on themselves. As a client, it's easier to stay present with someone, and to read a pause or a shift in posture, when you're both actually in the room.
Some clients also use the trip itself as part of the work. The walk to our office is a few minutes to settle in before your session, and the walk home is a few minutes to sit with whatever came up, before you're back to the rest of your day.
Your first session looks less like an interview and more like a conversation. Your therapist will ask what brought you in, what's been hard lately, and what you're hoping changes. There's no script to follow and no pressure to have it all figured out before you walk in the door.
How We Approach In-Person Therapy at Our Hoboken Office
Our therapists draw on a handful of proven approaches and match the method to the person, not the other way around. For anxiety, panic, and repetitive negative thought patterns, that often means CBT, which gives you concrete tools for the moment a spiral starts. For trauma, our team includes therapists trained in EMDR, which uses bilateral stimulation like guided eye movements to help the brain reprocess a memory. We offer EMDR in the office and over video, and some clients tell us they'd rather do that work in the room with their therapist.
For couples, many of our therapists use the Gottman Method, which relies heavily on reading both partners' body language in real time, something that's simply easier to do in the same room. In our work with couples at our Hoboken office, we've noticed that sitting knee to knee with a partner, instead of stacked together on video, changes how honest people are willing to be.
Whatever brought you in, your therapist will walk you through which approach fits and why, and adjust as you go. Following a method perfectly matters less than making real progress on what brought you in.
Getting to Our Hoboken Office
Our office is easy to reach no matter how you get around Hoboken. We're directly across from the Hoboken PATH station, so if you're coming from Manhattan it's a quick ride and a short walk. Hoboken Terminal sits right there too, which means you can get to us by:
- PATH train from Manhattan or Jersey City
- NJ Transit trains and buses
- Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
- NY Waterway ferry across the Hudson
Driving in is simple too. Hoboken has paid street parking, and if you'd rather not circle the block, the LM Parking Garage at 111 River Street is about a two-minute walk from our door.
However you get here, you won't need to build in much extra time. The walk from the PATH station to our door takes about three minutes, so you can leave your apartment or hop off the train with just enough buffer to arrive relaxed instead of rushed.
Once you're in the building, here's how to find us. Come through the entrance and walk down the hall to the elevator, then take it to the third floor. Turn right out of the elevator, follow the hallway to the end, and take the short staircase or the ramp up to the second landing. Our suite is on the right, and you'll see an anchor welcome mat and our logo on the door.
Inside Our Office
Our waiting room is spacious and comfortable, not a cramped hallway with a folding chair. If you'd like a partner, parent, or loved one to wait during your session, they're welcome to sit in our waiting area.
The whole suite is decorated in calm blue tones with nautical touches, which is where our name comes from. On the waiting room wall you'll find a quote from our owner and psychotherapist, Courtney Glashow, LCSW: “Therapy is the anchor that holds life together through choppy waters.”
We also keep a small kitchen space stocked for clients. Help yourself to complimentary tea, water, coffee, hot chocolate, or a piece of chocolate before or after your session. At Anchor Therapy, these are the small things that our clients notice and appreciate. The office feels less like a waiting room and more like somewhere you’d actually want to sit for a few minutes.
Once you're back with your therapist, you're in a private room built for conversation. That privacy is part of what makes it easier to say things out loud that are hard to say anywhere else.
That matters most when home isn't private. If you share an apartment, live with family, or work from your kitchen table, this room gives you an hour that belongs only to the session.
In-Person Availability Seven Days a Week
Our Hoboken office is open for in-person sessions seven days a week, so you're not stuck choosing between therapy and your work schedule. Our intake coordinator can help you find a day and time that actually fits your week.
Book your first in-person session with one of our Hoboken therapists by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.
Get startedWho We See In Person
Our Hoboken office welcomes clients at every age and stage.
Help with anxiety, big feelings, behavior challenges, and the worries younger kids can't always put into words.
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Somewhere to talk openly about school, friendships, identity, and the pressure that keeps piling up.
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Support for anxiety, stress, relationships, and the big transitions that come with adult life.
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Reconnect, rebuild trust, and learn to talk so you both finally feel heard.
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Find your way through tension and change together, and build a calmer, kinder family life.
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Affirming care where you're seen and supported as your full self.
Learn more →Our Team at Our Hoboken Office
Our Hoboken office is staffed by a full team of licensed therapists, not a single provider seeing everyone. That means we can match you with someone whose training and style actually fit what you're working on, rather than whoever happens to have an opening.
Between our therapists, the team covers a wide range of specialties, from child and family work to couples counseling, trauma, and anxiety. You can read every therapist's background and training on our Meet Our Team page. If your first match doesn't feel right, our intake coordinator can help you find someone else who's a better fit.
Why Some Clients Choose In-Person Therapy
Video therapy works well for a lot of people, and plenty of our clients choose it on purpose. Presence just works differently from one person to the next. Some clients focus better without a screen between them and their therapist, or simply want a dedicated space that isn't also their kitchen table.
Research backs up part of what we see in the office. A review published in the American Psychiatric Association's journal Focus found that while clients tend to rate their sense of connection similarly whether they're on video or in person, therapists themselves often rate that connection as somewhat stronger in face-to-face sessions. Both formats build a real working relationship. That finding is simply one reason some clients prefer to come into the office.
If a video session across New Jersey, New York, or Florida fits your life better, that's a good option too, and you'd be working with the same team either way. Neither format is the right answer for everyone, and part of our intake conversation is figuring out which one fits how you actually work best, and which one fits your lifestyle and schedule.
Visit Our Hoboken Office
If you've been searching for in-person therapy near me, our office is at 80 River Street, Suite 306, Hoboken, NJ 07030, directly across from the PATH station. You can reach us at (201) 565-2275.
Many of the clients we see in person are commuting in from nearby. We regularly see people from Jersey City, Weehawken, and Union City, along with New Yorkers who hop on the PATH from Manhattan for their session.
Downtown Hoboken is a compact, walkable area, so once you're off the train or out of your car, you're rarely more than a few minutes from our door. We also see clients virtually across New Jersey, New York, and Florida for those who aren't close enough to come into the office.
Frequently Asked Questions About In-Person Therapy in Hoboken
Do you take insurance?
We're out of network with insurance. Many clients use the superbills we provide to seek out-of-network reimbursement from their insurer. Reach out by filling out the form at the bottom of this page, and we'll walk you through the cost and what reimbursement could look like for you, then match you with the right therapist.
Is parking available near your office?
Yes. There's street parking nearby, plus a few parking garages within a short walk if street spots are full.
What should I expect at my first in-person session?
Plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle into our waiting room and grab a coffee or tea if you'd like one. Your therapist will meet you there and walk you back to a private room where you'll spend the session getting to know each other and talking through what brought you in. There's no paperwork to fill out on the spot since intake is handled beforehand.
Can a family member or partner wait during my session?
Yes. Our waiting room is spacious and comfortable, and a parent, partner, or loved one is welcome to wait there for the length of your session. For clients 13 and under, a parent or caretaker needs to supervise them in the waiting room, and we recommend staying through the session in case you're needed. Partners of adult clients are welcome to wait too.
Do you offer virtual sessions too?
Yes, alongside our in-person sessions in Hoboken, we offer video sessions for clients across New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
How long does in-person therapy usually take?
It depends on what brought you in. Some clients come for a short, focused stretch to work through a specific issue, like a recent breakup or a work transition, while others stay longer to work through something bigger, like a trauma history or a longstanding pattern. Your therapist will check in with you regularly about progress and pacing, so it never feels open-ended without a plan.
What if I've never been to therapy before?
That's common, and our therapists are used to working with people who are brand new to it. You don't need to know what to say or how therapy is supposed to work. Your first session is really just a conversation about what's going on and what you're hoping changes.
Get Started With In-Person Therapy in Hoboken
Fill out the form
Use the form at the bottom of this page and let us know you're looking for in-person sessions at our Hoboken office.
We'll match you
Our intake coordinator reaches out to match you with a therapist and find a session time that works for your schedule.
Meet at our Hoboken office
You'll meet your therapist in person at 80 River Street and take it from there, one session at a time.
Our Hoboken office is a short walk from the PATH station and open seven days a week for in-person therapy. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to get started, or visit our home page to learn more about Anchor Therapy. You can also read about our team of therapists on our Meet Our Team page before you reach out.
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