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Mercedes Allaman, LPC

Mercedes Allaman, Licensed Professional Counselor

Mercedes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has experience working individually with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings. Mercedes’s clinical background has consisted of treating individuals…

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Mary Healy Carrion, LPC

Mary Healy Carrion, Licensed Professional Counselor

Mary is a licensed professional specializing in providing invaluable support and guidance to those in need. With a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach, Mary equips individuals with essential coping skills and offers a safe space for personal exploration. Mary’s commitment lies in empowering individuals to uncover their unique paths to fulfillment. Through collaborative…

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Samantha Truglio LAC, MS, NCC

Samantha Truglio, Licensed Associate Counselor

With experience of over two years in the field, Samantha brings a compassionate and person-centered approach to mental health care. Believing in the fundamental importance of providing a safe and non-judgmental space, Samantha has worked extensively with diverse populations, encompassing individuals from various backgrounds and age groups with an array of mental health and substance…

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Gabe Essilfie Jr. APN, PMHNP

Gabriel Essilfie, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gabriel comes to Harmony Bay with a true love and passion for mental health. He has worked in mental health for ten years, with experience as an inpatient mental health technician and nurse. As an Advanced Practice Nurse, he is in the prescriber role. Gabriel is truly a believer in psychotherapy and medication management when…

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Sharon Cicero MA, LAC

Sharon Cicero, Licensed Associate Counselor

Sharon’s primary focus as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) is to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for her clients. She wants her office (or virtual office) to be a place where her clients can feel safe and fully express themselves. Sharon strives to make it a judgment-free zone. Her style is eclectic. It is…

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Shandel Douglas, MSN, AGNP-BC, MAT-C, PMHNP-BC

Shandal Douglas, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

As a provider, Shandel brings a wealth of professional experience and a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve optimal mental health and well-being. She believes in a patient-centered approach that values collaboration, empathy, and a holistic view of mental health. Her journey to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner is rooted in a strong dedication to…

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Brandon Dougherty, LSW

Brandon Dougherty, Licensed Social Worker

Brandon is a Licensed Outpatient Therapist who has been practicing in the field for over nine years. Brandon strives to meet each individual where they are as well as fosters the belief that each individual is unique in their own special way. Brandon is well versed in working with individuals that have co-occurring disorders as…

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Melissa Henao, LPC, LAC

Melissa Henao, Licensed Associate Counselor

With extensive training in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing and three years of experience working with a diverse population, Melissa is equipped to provide the expert care one deserves. The approach creates a safe space where one can explore the complexities of their experiences without judgment. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and…

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Melissa Jacobs, MSW, LCSW, CDCES

Melissa Jacobs, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. She works with clients facing depression, stress, anxiety, diabetes, and other chronic illness. Melissa strives to provide a warm, supportive environment where each individual feels heard and respected while they move…

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Alexa Saks, LCSW

Alexa Saks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Alexa Saks has many years of experience in the field. She helps individuals to cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and issues of grief and loss. She is very nurturing, and she strives to allow each individual to find and feel his or her inner strengths. She provides a safe space, where the client…

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