Justin Kahn, Owner, LPC, NCC, SAC, ACS
We can all benefit from talking to a therapist! Someone who can listen objectively without judgment and help us work through life’s difficult issues. My name is Justin Kahn, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have many years of experience and success helping adolescents and families cope with stress as well as learn new ways to communicate and manage their emotions. I also provide services for adults who are looking for a non-judgmental, objective ear to listen and help create positive changes in their lives. I provide a genuine and safe place for my clients and utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that is client-centered. It may be difficult to get a good idea of what a therapist has to offer simply by browsing through profiles so please don’t hesitate to give us a call to learn more.
Robert Guiliano, LPC
Practice Manager
Robert is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received his undergraduate degree in psychology with a concentration in forensics from Stockton College. He went on to receive his MS in mental health counseling from Monmouth University. Robert has spent the majority of his career working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families across multiple settings. Robert has a depth of knowledge working with issues including depression, anxiety, difficulties with emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors. Robert primarily utilizes a combination of both DBT and CBT skills to enhance a client’s sense of control in their life. In his free time, Robert enjoys spending time outside doing anything from gardening to exercising.
Stacilynn Waldman, Administrative Assistant
Stacilynn has a strong background in the mental health field, having worked as an Early Intervention therapist since 2004. She loves working with children, focusing on those with special needs. Stacilynn is a mom of boy/girl twins. She loves snuggling with her dogs, going to the beach and traveling with her fiancé.
Christine Papaleo, Administrative Assistant
Christine comes to us with experience in human resources, payroll and as an Administrative Assistant. Christine, most recently, took time off to devote to raising her two daughters, ages 12 and 10. Christine enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, reading, cooking, going to the beach and is an avid fan of soccer.
Lauren Ravitz, Administrative Assistant
Lauren comes to us with experience in billing, payroll and as an administrative assistant. Lauren and her husband have two daughters, ages 15 and 13, as well as an energetic mini goldendoodle. Lauren enjoys reading, traveling and watching her daughters soccer, basketball, and dance teams compete.
Sereena Samuels, Administrative Assistant
Sereena comes to us with many years of experience in billing, HR, payroll, and mental health office operations. Sereena loves traveling, cooking, reading, and watching her 9-year-old daughter dance in ballet & musical theatre. She also really enjoys having downtime with her daughter, her dog Gracie, and her kitten Birdie.
Cherie Smith, LPC
Cherie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling Services from Rider University in 2004. She maintains a confidential, professional approach that supports clients as they move toward change. A client is
more likely to achieve his or her goals when there is a healthy, trusting relationship that exists between client and therapist. Turning to therapy is the first step in becoming more aware and stronger in making changes for the better as an active participant in the process. Spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health are equally important for an individual’s well being. Cherie enjoys traveling, hiking and yoga and believes we are all on a journey together.
Susan Goodwin, LCADC, LAC
Susan is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Associate Counselor. She received her Master’s degree in School Psychology from Georgian Court University. Susan has experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families. She specializes in alcohol and drug abuse, client education, treatment solutions, consultation, and referrals if needed. Susan uses a client centered approach and strives to create a warm, inviting atmosphere where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and make positive changes in their lives. Susan enjoys traveling, biking, working out, and spending time with family.
Cristina Desalvo, LPC
Cristina DeSalvo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience providing mental health services. She has clinical and counseling experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Cristina has experience working within and leading a dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide emergency mental health services to children, adults and special needs populations. Her education, training and practice is primarily in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy modality, but Cristina also has experience and training in other theories and practices (i.e. Gestalt, Humanistic, Rational Emotive Behavior, Existential, & Art Therapy).
Lily Fortin, LAC
Lily is a Licensed Associate Counselor under the supervision of LPC and ACS, Katie Munger. Lily enjoys helping children and adults reach their goals in and out of therapy. After studying dance and psychology at Franklin and Marshall College, she obtained her Master’s Degree in both Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy at Drexel University. She has experience working as a counselor within schools and outpatient settings with clients across the lifespan; additionally, she has worked as a case manager for social services. As a client-centered clinician, Lily creates a safe space for exploration, reflection, and development while fostering a positive therapeutic relationship with her clients. Utilizing psychodynamic, attachment based, and creative arts interventions, Lily’s goal is for clients t
Jackie Hoffman, LAC
Jackie is a Licensed-Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor who earned her Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Divine Mercy University. She is grateful to have found a second career she is passionate about after having survived an adventurous run as a mother of seven. “Life doesn’t always present as we would wish; however, I am a firm believer in drawing beauty out of ashes.”
Jackie uses an integrative approach with evidence-based treatment modalities while honoring the whole person in the context of relationships, both with self and others. She is currently studying IFS (Internal Family Systems) as a means of assisting her clients to access and heal their inner parts. Jackie has experience working with children, teens, and adults. She is a Certified Trauma Professional and has most recently worked with trauma and addiction in an IOP/OP setting.
Jackie believes therapy should be a safe space for individuals to grow a deeper self-awareness and insight into how they can reach their full potential. Her goal is to work collaboratively with her clients to help them improve their overall health and well-being and achieve true human flourishing. Faith-based counseling is available upon request.
Dr. Catherine Blandford, PsyD
Dr. Catherine Blandford graduated from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Bronx, New York in Clinical Psychology. She completed her clinical internship in psychology at the East Orange Veterans Administration, New Jersey. For over 15 years, Catherine worked for Rutgers University in their clinics. She also conducted psychological assessments and testified as an expert witness in Superior Court.
Catherine practiced psychology in New Jersey for over 20 years with a variety of patients including adolescents and adults of all ages, with many different problems especially depression, anxiety based disorders, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD-trauma, sexual abuse and victimization, and life event issues.
Catherine’s approach to treatment depends on the problems and diagnosis but she typically uses cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and compassion/emotional psychology approaches. She is specialized in the treatment of Trauma and use of hypnosis.
In individual psychotherapy Catherine takes a collaborative approach. She explores your past relationships and experiences to see how they are influencing you today. In particular, in developing an awareness of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and beliefs, you learn how to change them to meet present and future goals.
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” – Carl R. Rogers