Meet the Team

Therapist

Watasha “Tasha” Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.

Therapist

Ruth Churak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked with toddlers, children, preteens, teens, adults, and elders.

Therapist

Jalen Washington is a specialist in Marriage and Family Therapy. He specializes in Strategic Therapy and Structural Family Therapy.

Therapist

Crystal Jones is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She works with elders, adults, and young adults who struggle with substance use, trauma, grief, depression and PTSD.

Therapist

Oluwadamilola Jinadu is a Licensed Associate Counselor, specializes in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and multicultural counseling, with expertise in CBT, trauma-informed care

Therapist

Haley Bialek is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a focuses on helping individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.

Therapist (Bilingual)

Debbie “Nina” Gomez is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working with women, children, and families.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Lorecel Tapia is a Licensed Social Worker with 8+ plus years of experience working with anxiety, depression, anger issues, ADHD, personality disorders, and PTSD.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Irva Excellent is a Licensed Social Worker with experience with individual, family, and group counseling for depression, anxiety, relationships, and trauma. 

Pre-Licensed Professional

Cathy Salomon is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Tanesha Lewis is a Licensed Social Worker with experience in behavioral health, substance use recovery, and family systems care.

Pre-Licensed Professional

Melissa Floyd is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology at Capella University.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Tamiyah Kelly is a Licensed Associate Counselor with experience working with people navigating trauma, high levels of stress, and substance use concerns.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Kayode Olubajo is a Licensed Associate Counselor with experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Jacquona Blackwell is a Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting children and families navigating family conflict, custody and visitation challenges, & life transitions.

Therapist

Alicia Alarco-Hernandez is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, and women’s health concerns.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapist

Ryley Ellis is a Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting youth with developmental disabilities, as well as helping families navigate challenges such as stress, trauma, family conflict, behavioral concerns, and crises.

Pre-Licensed Professional

Michael Trzesinski is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at Rutgers University.

Pre-Licensed Professional

Ayanna Johnson is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at Kean University.

Pre-Licensed Professional

Nivia Padhy is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at William James College.

Therapist

Janibell Encarnacion is a bilingual Licensed Associate Counselor with experience supporting young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, emotional regulation, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life.

Therapist

Shanna Haffner is a Licensed Associate Counselor with experience supporting adults seeking to understand their story, heal long‑standing patterns, and build steady, reciprocal, and authentic relationships.

Therapist

Jasmine King is a Licensed Social Worker with experience supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and seasons of change.

Founder/CEO

Licensed professional counselor with over 12 years of clinical experience, a writer, an educator, and a speaker.

Clinical Director

Bilingual licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience who doesn’t accept clients because she oversees the clinical department.

HR Manager

With a Masters Degree in Business Administration, her expertise leads various HR functions, such as; onboarding, payroll management, and maintaining personnel records.

Psychiatrist

Licensed Psychiatrist and board-certified in Psychiatry and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), with over 24 years in practice.