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The Team

Meet our Team

Jillian Taylor, LSW

Therapist

Jillian prioritizes building the therapeutic relationship to best support clients with achieving their most successful outcomes. Jillian has experience with helping adults, teens, couples and families with addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, behavioral needs, and family dynamics.  She utilizes evidenced- based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation and Strengths-Based approach to address clients needs. 

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Anthony Ligato, LAC

Therapist

Anthony is a clinician who continues to strive to integrate the deep and collective wisdom of ancient spiritual traditions, philosophy, religion, and psychology into practical application and therapeutic practice.

Anthony specializes in experiential based modalities such as Mindfulness-based cognitive modalities, Internal Family systems theory, as well as Psychodrama. He is also a drug and alcohol addiction specialist. Anthony is able to bring an integrated understanding of the recovery process that is able to see so many people and their families back to health. 

Emily Casey, LSW

Therapist

Emily is an empowerment-focused clinician dedicated to creating a safe, positive, and caring environment for clients. She is committed to helping individuals, families and communities understand mental health, while utilizing systemic therapy and strength-based methods to best address the needs of clients.

Emily’s own experiences have helped her develop high levels of empathy and understand things at a deeper level. Her approach reflects the understanding that mental illness doesn’t just go away, but learning how to understand and cope with it is everything. 

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Joelle Vinces, LSW

Therapist

Joelle is a licensed therapist who strives to empower individuals to explore their needs in order to create change and experience healing. Joelle's experience ranges from in-home work to school settings, and with children, teens, adults, and families. Joelle is trauma-informed and uses evidence based modalities to treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment challenges, and women's mental health needs (postpartum/maternal), among many other things. Joelle places an emphasis on the relationship and partnership between clinician and client to work towards healing.

Regina Filemyr, LAC

Therapist

Regina is an empathic therapist who has extensive experience helping people of various ages cope with difficult issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, and decreased levels of self-confidence. She has provided therapeutic services in private practice and school settings. Regina uses Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, and Strengths-Based strategies to help clients verbalize their emotions and move toward healing and a more positive quality of life. Regina believes that the therapeutic relationship can be beneficial in addressing mental health struggles and provides non-judgemental treatment which is specifically tailored to each client’s needs.

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Solaida Santiago, LSW

Therapist

Solaida Santiago-Ramos is a compassionate Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience in in-home and outpatient settings. 

Solaida provides individual, couples, and family therapy in English and Spanish, using a systems approach with evidence-based interventions. Her training includes Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is working towards her LCSW and pursuing certifications in trauma-informed care.In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring cultures, and connecting with nature. Solaida is committed to making mental health services accessible and inclusive, aiming to reduce stigma and marginalization in the field.

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Anastasia Price, LAC

Therapist

Anastasia specializes in creating awareness of the importance of mind-body connection. Through her strong background in kinesiological sciences (M.S. Kinesiology) she fosters optimal individual wellness and balance in physical and psychological domains. As a registered yoga instructor (RYT 200), she is inspired by the positive impact movement and meditation have on facilitation of wellbeing. Her therapeutic modalities are rooted in mindfulness-based practices.

Gianna Williams, LAC

Gianna Williams obtained her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Stockton University and is obtained  license as a Licensed Associate Counselor. She received a BA in psychology from Rutgers University and a minor in philosophy with a focus on eastern traditions. She is a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with an additional certification in mindfulness meditation. Gianna maintains a holistic view of health and aims to integrate aspects of mindfulness into clinical practice to help individuals cultivate an optimal sense of wellness.

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Therapist

Kayla Cruzado, LAC

Kayla Cruzado obtained her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Stockton University and obtained her license to become a Licensed Associate Counselor. Kayla holds a BS in Health Science and is passionate about taking a holistic approach to mental health with a focus on child and adolescent therapy as well as play therapy. Kayla values involving the family in the therapeutic process and providing clients with the tools they need to make lasting change. In her free time, she enjoys photography, spending time with family and friends, traveling and practicing mindfulness. 

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Hanna Wilson, LAC

Therapist

Hanna Wilson obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology and her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Stockton University. Hanna has experience working with individuals of all ages and enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults. Hanna’s approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. She likes to discuss all aspects of her clients life to effectively understand how to provide support. Hanna strives to help each client find their own voice to communicate their thoughts and feelings about what they are experiencing. In therapy she is able to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable to discuss anything on your mind.

Jada Smith

Reiki Practitioner

Jada Smith is a Yoga teacher (200hr RYT), Reiki Level 1 & 2 practitioner. Jada is currently a student at Rutgers University and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Jada specializes in healing emotional trauma through spiritual, yogic & meditative practices with services ranging from energy (Reiki) healing, private yoga and meditation, crystal healing, and more. Welcoming an integrative approach to healing to honor each individual's needs. It is up to you to define your path towards healing and Jada is here to support you. Jada serves the community through multiple Healing modalities and alternative holistic medicines while always holding a safe space for you.

Jillian Gray

Clinical Intern

Jillian Gray is a clinical intern pursuing for her Master's of Counseling at Stockton University. Jillian graduated Rutgers University-Camden, with a BA in Psychology and two minors in Childhood Studies and Gender Studies. Jillian is dedicated to working with adolescence to ensure that they feel understood and supported to move forward and make changes through a holistic approach. She does so by providing a judgement free, safe space for her clients to feel empowered to work on their goals together. 

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Annabella Yates 

Undergraduate Clinical Intern 

Paul Cohen

Clinical Intern

Paul is a clinical intern working towards his Masters in Social Work at Rutgers University. He brings a trauma-informed and client-centered approach from his training at the SoundMind Institute. Paul works with mindfulness practices and internal family systems theory to foster curiosity and compassion for each person’s mind, heart, and spirit as they journey along their path to healing. In his free time, Paul enjoys surfing and time on the beach with family and friends.

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