Samantha Tulipani, LSW
As a provider, Samantha brings a wealth of professional experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and growth. She specializes in working with older teens and adults, providing tailored support to address various challenges. From overcoming anxiety and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress…
Read MorePattie James MSN, PMHNP-BC
Pattie James believes in a compassionate, client-centered, culturally sensitive approach to treating patients affected by mental illness. Pattie’s personal experience with treating and living with those affected by mental illness provides a deep understanding of the importance of therapeutic communication while fostering a collaborative relationship to address psychological, emotional, and physical well-being with the goal…
Read MoreTabitha Handelong, LSW
“There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm.” – Dawn Serra Tabitha is a New Jersey-licensed Social Worker who began her professional journey in the field of Mental Health in…
Read MoreTina Pryor, PMHNP-BC
Tina has worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years, providing care to the community. Her services include promoting patient-centered care so her patients feel supported and heard. Her goal as a provider is to create a treatment plan that meets the patient’s needs.
Read MoreAshley L. Grayson, MA, LAC, LCADC
Ashley is a New Jersey native who loves dogs, plants, music, art, and the beach. Motherhood is her favorite job, and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doing adventures, nature, reading, writing, and cooking. She has worked with youth through adults and helps foster growth from a holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, integrative approach.…
Read MoreTara Upperco, MS, LAC
Tara believes counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client. She works together with her clients to help set goals and determine the best way to achieve what her clients need. Every client is different and comes to counseling with different expectations. She believes counseling is teamwork and that everyone must be…
Read MoreStephanie Pogoda, MS, NCC, LAC
Stephanie graduated from Monmouth University in May of 2023 and obtained her LAC shortly after. During her time at Monmouth, she spent multiple semesters working directly with clients from all walks of life. Stephanie has experience working with court-mandated youth, college students, and dual-diagnosis clients. Most of Stephanie’s professional work has been individual therapy for…
Read MoreKisoone Wickham, LSW
Growing up in Jamaica, Kisoone was privileged to observe her mother and great-grandmother engaging in informal social work and informal therapy within her community. These influential women were renowned for their genuine care, approachability, and dedication to assisting those in need. Witnessing these acts of kindness instilled in Kisoone the belief that therapy begins with…
Read MoreVictoria Nelson, LCSW
Victoria believes in the sentiment, “Your life is your story, and you are the author.” That’s why Victoria aims to provide unique, integrative, and client-centered care to help clients take control back in their lives and learn how to better take care of themselves, starting with mental health. Victoria is not a “one-size-fits-all” therapist and…
Read MoreMichelle Barber, LSW
Michelle believes strongly in a person-centered approach, which focuses on the unique individual needs, experiences, thoughts, and culture of each client. She believes that clients play an integral role in their treatment through informed consent, choices, and their unique personal experiences. The therapeutic approach used is uniquely suited to each individual client. By creating a…
Read More