About Kim Stolow, DSW, LCSW
Therapist in New Jersey & Online Across NJ and PA
Get back to you with more calm,
clarity, & confidence
You give so much to others. What would it be like to care for you too?
You’re insightful and you are strong. You’ve been doing the inner work. But life still feels off and you feel stuck in relationships where you give more than you get.
Maybe you expected parenting to bring joy, but instead, it leaves you feeling reactive, drained, or disconnected. Or perhaps at work or school, you're high functioning, but inside, you're stretched too thin.
You might be exhausted from keeping everyone else regulated while losing touch with your own needs. Or you might be silently carrying guilt for wanting space or simply having needs at all.
If any of that sounds familiar,
you’re in the right place
In therapy, I help thoughtful, open-hearted clients explore what’s beneath the surface, untangle stuck patterns, and finally feel at home in their own skin. Together, we’ll go beyond talk to bring healing into your body, your relationships, and your everyday life.
why I do this work
Therapy felt like the most natural way I could contribute
Even as a kid, people would open up to me, including strangers on the subway and friends needing support. A friend once said, “You make people feel safe.” That stuck with me.
I also come from a lineage of activists. In fact, my grandparents met at a Civil Rights protest. They taught me that every person’s story matters and that helping others find their voice, their place in the story, is a powerful form of justice. Therapy became my way of continuing that legacy, of holding space for healing, truth, and growth.
As a mom, I also understand how complex parenting can be. It’s the hardest job out there, and even with training and tools, I still have my moments. That perspective helps me meet parents exactly where they are, without judgment, and with a whole lot of compassion and humor.
The Moments That Move Me
What lights me up in this work? Watching you reclaim your power
There’s something magical about the moment a client says, “I stayed calm during that meltdown,” or “I didn’t spiral this time.” I love seeing the pride in your face when you realize you can do hard things, and do them in a way that’s aligned with who you truly are. I also love the joy that you experience when you are able to truly stay present in your relationships.
One of my favorite parts of this work is seeing you realize that you don’t have to filter yourself here. You can show up as you are, say what’s real for you, and still feel respected. That kind of comfort and honesty is what makes therapy powerful and deeply meaningful to me.
I Keep It Real, Warm, & Deeply Human
I have a unique ability to…
People often tell me they’d want to be friends with me if I wasn’t their therapist. Clients say I’m easy to talk to, deeply supportive, and refreshingly down-to-earth. If you hear laughter coming from my office, it’s just another sign that healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time.
the professional stuff
My Professional Background
I earned my Doctorate in Social Work from Rutgers University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland. I’m trained in EMDR and somatic approaches including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, because I believe real healing often starts in the body.
I also teach and consult on trauma-informed care, especially around sexual trauma, parenting, and child abuse. Whether I’m working with a client, a fellow clinician, or a school district, my goal is always the same: to create safer, more connected spaces for growth.
Live the Life You Want
Ready to Start?
You don’t have to keep navigating this alone
Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, overwhelmed as a parent, or just feeling stuck in life, therapy can help you reconnect - with yourself, your needs, and the life you want to live.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
Reach out at [email protected] or 732-659-0496 to schedule yours today.