Meet the Therapy Team

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Our New Jersey Therapists:

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NJ License #16LA00004300
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NJ License #37FA00049600

Jayln Giles-Ewell, LAAT, ATR-P (she/they)
Licensed Associate Art Therapist

Erika Bellomo, LAMFT (she/her)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Art Therapy
Child & Teen Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Race-Related Stress
Trauma Therapy/PTSD
EMDR

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Infidelity & Affairs
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Teen Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
EMDR & Trauma Therapy/PTSD

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NJ License #37AC008519
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NJ License #37FA00039300

Jenna D’Angelo, LAC (she/her)

Licensed Associate Counselor

Jaunai Staton, LAMFT (she/her)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Mind Body Wellness
Body Image
EMDR & Trauma Therapy/PTSD
Couples Therapy
New Parents
New Moms & Pregnancy
Teen Therapy

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Infidelity and Affairs
Race-Related Stress
EMDR & Trauma Therapy/PTSD
Couples Therapy
Premarital Counseling
New Parents
Family Therapy

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Meet Taylor, a person with long, dark hair wearing a black top, standing outdoors and smiling at the camera. The background is a soft blur of greenery.
NJ License #37FA00044600

Mattie Giegerich, BA (she/her)

Counseling Intern Reduced Fee Options Available

Taylor Zanon, LAMFT (she/her)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Teen Therapy
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Child Therapy
Parent Coaching

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Child & Teen Therapy
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
New Parents
Couples Therapy
Grief & Pet Loss

NJ License #37FA00030900
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NJ License #16LP00029800

Reema Patel, LAMFT (she/her)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Fluent in English, Hindi, & Gujarati

Ellis Eisner, LPAT, ATR-BC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Art Therapist

Art Therapy Supervisor

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Parent Coaching
New Parents
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Teen Therapy
Race-Related Stress
EMDR

Clinical Areas of Focus:
Art Therapy
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Grief
Pet Loss

NJ License #37PC01190900

Melody Smith, LPC, PMH-C (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor
Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Assistant Clinical Director

Clinical Areas of Focus:
New Moms & Pregnancy
EMDR & Trauma/PTSD
Eating Disorders
Mind Body Wellness
Body Image
New Parents

NJ License #37FI00182200
CT License #002454
FL License #TPMF400

Lauren Grossbach, LMFT (she/her)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Director of Mindful Connections Counseling

Support Team

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Isabella Kurasz, B.A. (she/her)
Client Services Coordinator

Hi, I’m Isabella! I’m the friendly face behind the scenes, helping make sure your experience at our practice is smooth, welcoming, and supportive from the very first contact.

As your Client Services Coordinator, I focus on creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and cared for—before they even step into a session. I know how hard it can be to take the first step toward healing, especially if past experiences left you feeling unheard or unsure.

That’s why I’m here to help with:

  • Scheduling
  • Answering questions
  • Navigating fees or insurance
  • Connecting you with the therapist who’s the best fit for your needs.

My goal is to make sure the administrative side of therapy never stands in the way of your healing journey.

My Bachelor’s in psychology and previous experience as a Marriage and Family Therapy intern therapist give me insight into the therapeutic process, which helps me better support both our clients and our amazing team of therapists.

When I’m not at work, you can find me walking my shar-pei Peaches, practicing yoga, and making space for mindfulness in small, everyday moments.

Whether you’re reaching out for the first time or you’ve been with us for a while, I’m here to make sure you feel heard, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

Contact us for a complimentary phone consultation with any of our New Jersey therapists