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Meet Our Team
Meet our compassionate, licensed professionals—each bringing clinical expertise and personalized care grounded in empathy, collaboration, and trust.
FOUNDER + Counselor
Alison Quispe
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting Stress
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Family Dynamics
- Work-Related Stress
Have you found yourself wondering if therapy is right for you? Do you want to know if it is really going to help? I help people navigate the intricacies of life—whether that’s relationship conflict, parenting stress, life transitions, or general anxiety. Sometimes a new perspective can offer the clarity and relief you’ve been looking for.
I approach counseling with a systemic lens, recognizing that we’re all shaped by the environments we live and work in. That perspective allows us to shift away from blame and move toward understanding and growth.
I approach counseling with a systemic lens, recognizing that we’re all shaped by the environments we live and work in. That perspective allows us to shift away from blame and move toward understanding and growth.
Associate Counselor
Al Mowafy
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties
- Men's Mental Health
- Family Conflicts
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
- Work-Related Stress
- Substance Abuse & Addiction
With over 30 years of experience as a mental health therapist, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical support. My approach is rooted in understanding each person’s unique experiences while working collaboratively toward meaningful, lasting change.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance use treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and behavioral health services. I specialize in couples therapy, family therapy, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I’ve also had the honor of serving as a guest speaker at St. John’s University, where I presented on topics including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and family conflict. I believe that with the right support, insight, and willingness to grow, lasting change is possible for everyone.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings, including substance use treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and behavioral health services. I specialize in couples therapy, family therapy, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I’ve also had the honor of serving as a guest speaker at St. John’s University, where I presented on topics including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and family conflict. I believe that with the right support, insight, and willingness to grow, lasting change is possible for everyone.
Associate Counselor
Aurela Gjura
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties
- Individual Counseling
- Marriage and Relationships
- Family Conflict
- Children & Adolescence
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in New Jersey, providing compassionate, client-centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients as they navigate emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges.
My approach to therapy is systemic and strengths-based. I help clients recognize and build on their existing strengths, develop healthier relationships, and gain practical skills to create meaningful and lasting change. My experience includes supporting clients through trauma, family conflict, adjustment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and caregiver-child relationship concerns.
I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can explore challenges openly, build on your strengths, and feel empowered as you work toward your goals.
My approach to therapy is systemic and strengths-based. I help clients recognize and build on their existing strengths, develop healthier relationships, and gain practical skills to create meaningful and lasting change. My experience includes supporting clients through trauma, family conflict, adjustment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and caregiver-child relationship concerns.
I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can explore challenges openly, build on your strengths, and feel empowered as you work toward your goals.
ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
Marcus Wright
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specialties
- Individual Counseling
- Men’s Mental Health
- Family Conflict
- Couples Counseling
- Youth & Adolescence
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
I believe growth begins when we move beyond simply saying “I’m fine” and begin to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. In my work, I help individuals, couples, families, and youth slow down, reflect, and connect the dots—making sense of what feels overwhelming or unclear.
Drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and begin to build something stronger from them.
Drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and begin to build something stronger from them.
Associate Counselor
Caroline Francisco
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specialties
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Hi, I’m Caroline—and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe counseling can be a powerful, healing space where you can grow, feel understood, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling. My approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, integrating relational, attachment-based, and trauma-informed techniques.
Whether you're facing trauma, stress, or a major transition, I offer a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore what lasting change can look like for you.
Whether you're facing trauma, stress, or a major transition, I offer a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore what lasting change can look like for you.
ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
Lainie Messina
Licensed Associate Counselor
Specialties
- Individual Counseling
- Workplace Stress
- Career Development
- Leadership Coaching
- Burnout Prevention
- Confidence Building
- Motivation
- Goal Setting
I help clients tap into their potential and move through challenges with clarity and purpose. My background includes years of leadership coaching across major healthcare systems, working with individuals at all levels to improve communication, confidence, and overall well-being.
In counseling, I bring that same focus—helping you navigate stress, build insight, and create meaningful change through collaborative, goal-oriented care. Whether you're facing personal or professional hurdles, I’m here to support your growth with warmth, energy, and accountability.
In counseling, I bring that same focus—helping you navigate stress, build insight, and create meaningful change through collaborative, goal-oriented care. Whether you're facing personal or professional hurdles, I’m here to support your growth with warmth, energy, and accountability.