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Jaime L. Battestella-Williams, PhD, LAC 

Jaime L. Battestella-Counselor

Dr. Jaime Battestella-Williams is a licensed associate counselor with a background in psychology and education. Dr. Williams specializes in diverse therapeutic approaches to help people make positive changes in their lives and be inspired to reach their highest potential. Caring, compassionate, and empathetic, Dr. Williams specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including trauma-focused approaches to help…

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Michael Schirm, LAC, NCC, MS

Michael Schirm, Licensed Associate Counselor

Much of Michael’s education and career experience has been rooted in dual-diagnosis or co-morbid therapeutic relationships. Using these lessons, the goal of therapy is to create an environment where one feels at ease and can speak about the things that are truly bothersome and perpetual; to access and process the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and all…

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Marisa Ference, LAC

Marisa Ference, Licensed Associate Counselor

Marisa has experience working with individuals with Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, and Substance Use Disorder. Marisa utilizes a more client centered approach by using motivational interviewing and CBT in order to aid the client. 

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Emily Tootell, LPC

Emily Tootell, Licensed Professional Counselor

Emily is a therapist with experience working with individuals as well as groups and families. She has experience delving into issues such as low self-esteem, trauma, body image, and self-harm/suicidal thoughts. She is passionate about using her license and experience to help people feel good about who they are and build a satisfying life in which they can…

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Loraine Megaro, MSW, LCSW, CCTP

Loraine Megaro, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The College of New Jersey. She draws from a variety of techniques in her clinical work, including EMDR and trauma-focused interventions, client-centered…

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Jennifer England, MS, LPC

Jennifer England, Licensed Professional Counselor

Jennifer has experience providing therapy to children/adolescents and their families in in-home, PHP/IOP, and outpatient levels of care. In addition, she worked as a Crisis Intervention Specialist for Children’s Mobile Response in Ocean County, where she answered crisis calls and responded to the client’s home to de-escalate and provide appropriate services. In her free time…

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Edena Walden, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Edena Walden, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Edena is a board-certified as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her education at Vanderbilt University and has been practicing since 2016. She has experience working with adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. Edena meets her clients where they are, and together we develop a treatment plan…

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Emily Lozada-Kirlew, LPC

Emily Lazada Kirlew, Licensed Professional Counselor

Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a lifelong resident of New Jersey and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University.Emily has worked in…

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Katie Cartwright, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS

Katie Cartwright, Licensed Professional Counselor

Katie began working as a therapist in 2009 after graduating with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from The Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in Nyack, New York. In those 12 years she has worked with adolescents, adults, and couples in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She utilizes her training in cognitive behavioral…

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Uros Koprivica, APN

Uros Koprivica, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Uros’ interest in mental health grew while taking psychology courses at Goucher College.  He initially worked as a counselor, eventually deciding to pursue a career in nursing after working in a children’s residential treatment center.  He has worked in nursing with a variety of individuals and families since graduating from Salisbury University in 2002.  He…

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