In-person in Boonton, NJ & telehealth throughout NJ & PA

Let’s talk about it.

Katie Rella, DSW, LCSW, LCADC

You’re probably good at handling things on your own. But sometimes understanding what’s going on isn’t enough to actually change it. We’ll talk it out, figure out what’s keeping you stuck, and go from there.

Katie Rella, therapist and founder of Rella Counseling
Warm. Direct. Occasionally funny.

This might be your kind of therapy if...

You know yourself pretty well. But knowing isn’t always enough.

01 You’re used to being the person who figures things out. You can make a plan, solve a problem, handle a crisis, and keep moving. That works pretty well until the problem is your own anxiety, relationships, burnout, or something from the past that you can’t just think your way through.
02 You understand a lot about yourself already. You probably know where some of your patterns came from. You may even know exactly what you “should” do differently. The frustrating part is that understanding something and actually changing it are two different things.
03 You want therapy to feel like an actual conversation. Someone who listens and takes you seriously, but also asks questions, explains what’s going on, gives you something useful to work with, and tells you when you might be getting in your own way.

What we can work on

Maybe one of these sounds familiar.

Trauma & Past Experiences

Maybe you know exactly where it comes from. Maybe you don’t. Either way, something that happened before is still affecting how you feel, react, or relate to people now.

Anxiety & Overthinking

Your brain is very good at thinking. Unfortunately, it also refuses to clock out. You replay conversations, anticipate problems, and can turn one thought into twenty before you know it.

Burnout & Perfectionism

Your calendar is full, your brain is tired, and somehow slowing down makes you feel like you should be doing something. Resting without feeling guilty has become its own project.

Relationships & Self-Worth

You’re noticing patterns in your relationships that you don’t want to keep repeating. Boundaries, family dynamics, people-pleasing, or how much other people’s opinions affect the way you see yourself might be part of it.

Also part of the conversation: ADHD, depression, life transitions, grief, and substance use.

Looking for therapy for your teen?

I work with teens 13+. And no, I don't expect them to sit across from me and talk about their feelings for an hour just because that's what therapy is “supposed” to look like. So we figure out what works for them instead.

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Meet Katie

Hi, I’m Katie!

I’m Katie (she/her), a therapist, dog mom, true crime fanatic, and big fan of iced coffee. I work with people dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationships, trauma, and patterns they understand pretty well but haven’t quite figured out how to change.

My style is direct, goal-oriented, and collaborative. We’ll talk about what’s going on, figure out where you want things to be different, and make an actual game plan for getting there. I want therapy to be a place where you feel safe and supported, but also like we’re working toward something.

Think of me as someone in your corner, here to help you figure things out, make a plan, and cheer you on while you do the hard part.

Katie with Benny
Katie + Benny one of us has a clinical license

A little about the letters after my name.

DSW

Doctor of Social Work · Tulane University

MSW

Master of Social Work · Fordham University

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · NJ + PA

LCADC

Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor · NJ

Fees & insurance

Therapy that works for you.

Private pay

$200 / session

No insurance required. Superbills are available if your plan includes out-of-network benefits.

Insurance

Aetna + Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

In-network options are available for eligible plans.

For participating members

WTC Health Program

Care is available with authorization through the World Trade Center Health Program.

Not sure what applies to you? We can sort that out during your free consultation.

Rella Counseling therapy office in Boonton, New Jersey
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IN-PERSON IN BOONTON

Prefer therapy in person?

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In-person sessions are available at my Boonton office, with comfy seating, good vibes, and no fluorescent lighting.

Entrance to the Rella Counseling office in Boonton, New Jersey
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Getting Started

Okay, so what happens next?

Starting therapy doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s how we go from “maybe” to making it happen.

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Reach out.

Send me a message or schedule a free consultation. You don’t need to know exactly what to say.

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Let’s talk.

We’ll have a quick conversation about what you’re looking for and whether we might be a good fit.

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We get started.

If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first session and take it from there.