Counselors

Vince DiPasquale

 Vince DiPasquale, noted lecturer and educator in the tri-state area, has been active in the field of addiction for the past thirty three years. He is founder and director of The Starting Point, Inc. of NJ in Westmont, New Jersey. The Starting Point is an outpatient counseling center specializing in the areas of dependencies and functions as a support system for each individual’s personal growth.Click here to go to Vince's Page

Theresa Barrett, BSW, CAS, has been a counselor at The Starting Point for since 1985. Her background is in psychiatric social work and addictions. Theresa is eclectic in working with clients, using a variety of treatment methods and is committed to providing the highest quality care. Theresa’s areas of expertise are addictions, anxiety, depression, and codependency. She works primarily with individuals and couples and those with LGBT concerns. Ext. 107. theresabarrett24@yahoo.com.

Theresa Barrett, BSW, CAS

Bill Becker

 Bill Becker is an established entrepreneur and business man for over 30 years in the Tri- state area Pa/NJ and Del. His primary business is real estate however his real passion is and has been inspiring people and motivating them to do better for themselves by helping others. He is an accomplished author and lecturer for over 20 years as well as instructor for various universities in the tri-state area. Bill has been conducting workshops and symposiums on self esteem, goal setting and self realization for many years. He is a sought after speaker on his book “Power For Living Today” formerly titled “On the Brink of Bankruptcy”. He can be contacted on Ext. 170, or on his personal e-mail Bill@areii.com or Buddygb@aol.com.
Tamie holds her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara. She has extensive experience treating severe eating disorders at an inpatient and outpatient level. She works with men, women and adolescents in individual, group and family counseling. She feels that spirituality, connection with others and integration of the unhealthy and healthy selves is essential to recovery. Tamie also has experience treating clients with substance abuse, sexual identity issues, trauma, PTSD and personality disorders. Tamie is also well-versed in 12 step programs and utilizes this when appropriate. She can be reached at Ext. 172, 602-710-0876 or by e-mail at ism5597@yahoo.com . Tamie Beeman-Gangloff, MACP

Annie Berosh, MSW, LSW		 Annie, MSW, LSW, works with individuals and groups struggling with addictions, codependency, grief and loss. She also sees clients who have been sexually abused as children focusing on healing from the negative effects the abuse has had on their self/world image and intimacy. She offers clients a safe environment needed to release old emotional wounds which enable them to go forward in their lives, free to make new choices. She works with clients’ intuition, helping them realize their own inner knowing as a valuable tool in recovery. Annie also runs a group for women of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Extension 144.
Maria is a Licensed Profession Counselor and health care provider. Maria works with adults who are troubled by mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and/or a poor sense of self. Some clients are facing serious health problems, confusion, or difficulties with family, friends, or co-workers. Maria uses a variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral & Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. She encourages clients to focus on and to be guided by their values. She relieves suffering and even more importantly helps clients to live life their own way with satisfaction in their outcome. Ext. 124.
Maria Brent, MA, LPC

Jackie Care

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www.IQuitEZ.com / Ext. 126.

Anne Cavaliere, MA, works with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, and related depression and anxiety. She believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and considers it a privilege to accompany clients on their personal journeys of recovery. Anne’s goal is to help clients unlock the mystery of their disordered relationship with food and eating and help them begin their passage towards balanced and joyful lives.

Ext. 119.
Anne Cavaliere, MA

Rick Ciurlino, D.Div., CADC, CEAP		 Rick has a Doctorate in Divinity regarding comparative spiritual philosophy. He is a licensed Drug and Alcohol counselor with over 30 years of counseling experience. He does family, couples, and individual counseling in the areas of drug and alcohol addiction, pathological gambling, sexual addiction, sexual abuse, mood disorders and employee assistance. He has a men’s spiritual growth group and is forming a group on living with chronic pain and its management. He also specializes in adolescent evaluation for local school systems. Ext. 132.
Dr. Janice Dugan is a Professional Interventionist, educator, and psychotherapist with more than 20 years experience serving individuals with mental illness, alcoholism, drug, and other addictions. In addition, Dr. Dugan is the owner/administrator of a NJ licensed Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Program serving the mentally ill substance abuser. Dr. Dugan works with clients in individual, group, couples, and family therapy settings addressing management of addictions, and mental illness including depressive, bipolar, anxiety, & post-traumatic stress disorders. Ext. 105 / janice.dugan@gmail.com
Janice S. Dugan, Ph.D., LPC, LCADC

Jean Engel, MS		 Jean has Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and the Biological Sciences with post-master’s training in grief counseling, family counseling, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She has 15 years experience working with individuals, couples, parents/children, and groups to help them clarify and achieve their life goals. Jean primarily works with communication skills, anxiety & stress, grief & loss, depression, relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem. Contact Jean at Ext. 148.

Geoff specializes in assisting people who are struggling with relationship issues, feeling stuck, or just wanting more out of life. Geoff has had a successful private practice since 1990 offering a range of programs and services – from individual counseling to couples coaching to group programs and workshops. For more information visit: www.bestlifetips.com or www.singletosoulmate.com

Call 856-854-3155, ext 110 or email coachgf@mac.com.
Geoff Farnsworth, CAC, CHT

Gabrielle Freeman, MSW, LCSW		 Gabriele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s in Social Work from Temple University. Gabriele is also a Certified School Counselor. She began her career at Family Service in 1994. Gabriele has also been a Care Manager and Supervisor at the Care Management Organization in Camden County. She has recently begun a private practice at The Starting Point. Gabriele has special interests in working with issues relative to trauma, sexual orientation, depression, anxiety, and racial identity concerns. Extension 104.
Diane Greenblatt specializes her clinical work with the adolescent population struggling with addiction related issues to enhance the recovery process in all aspects of their lives. She offers individual and small group settings in her private practice. She has an eclectic clinical approach integrating client centered stages of change and cognitive behavioral philosophies with spiritual and holistic practices. Diane encourages and supports family involvement as part of the treatment process. She provides the families with educational group sessions to cover all the aspects of the addiction, recovery and healing process to strengthen the family unit. She provides support and intervention solutions to engage their loved ones in a treatment process. www.dgdragonfly.com. Extension 117. Greenblatt, Diane MA, LCADC

Maria Gullo, MA		 Maria Gullo, x 118, is a Christian spiritual director working with individuals of all ages. Maria accompanies people on their spiritual journey as they seek to develop deeper, healthier relationships with God, themselves, and others. Spiritual direction focuses on healing and transformation through a relationship that tends to the divine presence and action in one’s life. Maria conducts workshops, retreats, and lectures teaching ways to partner with God from the 12 Step Recovery program. She is director of The Contemplative Way and The Compassion Project to help people sustain a recovering life. www.thecontemplativeway.org
Carla is an Integrative Psychotherapist with a practice in psychotherapy for over 20 years. She works with individuals and groups as a body-centered psychotherapist to assist people in moving through emotional blocks in order to create the conditions necessary for healing so that they can then live more fully and make better decisions in their personal and work lives. She taught pain management and stress reduction at an Infectious Disease Agency to HIV/AIDS patients. Other modalities she draws on in her work are role playing, gestalt techniques, communication skills, guided imagery and dream analysis. When appropriate, she incorporates meditation and prayer in sessions. Ext. 167. Carla Hanley, MSW

Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed.		 Anna Marie is a counselor focusing on the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Working with individuals in private and group sessions her work fosters a foundation for peace and tranquility to the mind, strength to the physical body, along with hope and courage to the wounded spirit. Sessions focus on the recovery process in a way that promotes a balance of emotional honesty and responsibility providing clients with a framework for a healthier lifestyle. With a strong belief in the power of internal wisdom, she nurtures and encourages clients to journey through the transformational phases of their lives in a way that supports and builds their integrity of spirit. Ext. 137.

Jennifer has been an adjunct therapist at Starting Point for over 10 years. Jennifer works with clients with various mental health concerns, relationship issues, grief & loss issues as well as addiction and codependency. Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey, which allows most clients to be reimbursed for services from their private insurance carriers. Jennifer works with clients to help them learn to love themselves and live life to fullest. Extension 133.
Jennifer Ivins, MA, SAC, LPC
Donna Kaklamanos, MSW

Donna has been working in the field of Social Work for the past 7 years. She is a graduate from Rutgers School of Social work with her Masters. Donna works with families, children, adolescents and individuals interested in counseling. Her expertise includes issues with Attachment, Development and men/women transitioning out of the Penal System.
Roman is Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor. He has over 10 years of experience in drug and alcohol addiction counseling and over 20 years in spiritual counseling. He provides individual, group, and family sessions. He specializes in addiction treatment, relapse prevention, family therapy, and spiritual counseling of addicted individuals and their families. Speaks three languages: English, Polish, Italian, also communicates in Russian, Ukraine, Slovakian and Spanish. Ext. 131
Roman Karpiel, MA, LCADC

Ashley King, MS.Ed, Ed.M

Ashley is a former teacher who works with adolescents and adults in private practice. She is especially interested in existential issues including grief and loss, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, creativity, meaning, and purpose. Her holistic approach to therapy seeks to integrate Eastern and Western thought, as well as mind/body healing modalities. Visit www.ashleykingtherapy.com.
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B. Frankie Lamborne, ASW, LCSW, welcomes clients from all walks of life. Her particular areas of expertise are depression, addiction, and codependency, couples counseling, gay and lesbian concerns, and adolescents. She has been in private practice for over 20 years at The Starting Point. In using various forms of therapy she establishes a rapport with clients so they can move forward in their lives. Frankie is also a professor and field consultant for Rutgers University in the School of Social Work. Ext. 108 / flamborne@hotmail.com.
B. Frankie Lamborne, ASW, LCSW

Kevin Lenny, MSW, LSW		 Kevin is a Master’s level social worker who provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling. He has helped people with substance abuse related concerns and those who may suffer from various mental health diagnoses. Additionally, Kevin has worked with adolescents and adults, addressed men and women’s issues, and works within a holistic approach. He is also a board member of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (MHASP). Ext. 128.
Kathy Meline, M.Ed., has counseled individuals and couples since 1995. Kathy provides a safe, supportive environment for clients to work through personal growth issues, including codependency, depression, anxiety, grief and or loss, and other challenging life transitions. She uses reality and cognitive therapy to focus on what is currently taking place in order to stop dysfunctional patterns of thought, action or feeling. The goal is to help clients reclaim their lives and make healthy life choices. Ext. 112.
Kathy Meline, M.Ed.

Bruce Mercogliano, , Ph.D.		 Bruce Mercogliano, Psychologist, Social Worker, Educator, Divorce Mediator, is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Bruce specializes in couples therapy, depression, and bi-polar disorders. Trained as a Cognitive Psychologist, he focuses on changing pessimistic ideas, unrealistic expectations and overly critical self evaluations which can cause depression. Dr. Bruce can be reached at extension 145.
Allie is a NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He works with individuals, couples and families dealing with issues such as addictions, codependency, self-esteem, grief and loss, communications, stress management, recovery from trauma, as well as issues around sex, sexuality, and sexual functioning. In the fall of 2008 he will facilitate a therapy group for men who are survivors of incest and other sexual abuse. Ext.113 or email SEEME4MFT@GMAIL.COM.
Allie Miller, MA

Valerie Newman, MSW, LCSW		 Valerie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy at Drexel University. She began her career in the mental/behavioral health field in 1994 with Family Service of Burlington County. She has been in private practice at The Starting Point for the past four years. She is working with issues relative to race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Valerie has a sliding fee scale and accepts various insurances for payment. Extension 140.
Anita Novembre, M.Ed., MA, MS, is a licensed counselor, Mentor/Life Coach. “I have come to believe that the way to inner peace, balance, wholeness, and healing is to embrace thought patterns and a belief system that lead to an empowered lifestyle.” Anita specializes in the process of helping reframe thought patterns so clients may create a map of their world that becomes a plan of action for change, actions that lead to wholeness and realization of personal, professional, and/or relationship goals. Groups: Becoming a Butterfly, Yoga as Meditation, Waist Management. Workshops: Stress Management, Meditation, Relaxation. x115
Anita Novembre, M.Ed., MA, MS

Patricia L. Obst, MSW, LCSW		 Pat Obst has experience counseling individuals, couples, and facilitating support groups on a wide range of issues. Pat has extensive training and professional experience in grief and loss issues after following her work with terminally ill patients and their families through hospice care. She also specializes in counseling those who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, neonatal death, stillbirth, illness, or sudden death. Pat was a facilitator of an online pregnancy/infant loss support group. She has also had training as a Personal Coach through the GROW Program. She helps in career changes, retirement, and life goals. Ext. 141.
Dr. O’Connor is an Addiction Specialist who specializes in Sexual Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Computer, and Gambling Addictions. He is also a Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist. He offers individual and group counseling. He is the director of the CAST program (Codependency and Sexual Trauma) whose men’s and women’s groups begin in late September. Dr. O’Connor can be reached on his extension, 111.
John O’Connor, Ph.D., CAS, CRPS

Pat O’Connor, MSW, LSW		 Pat O’Connor, MSW, LSW, is a licensed social worker, certified Active Parenting Facilitator, and has been trained by The Center for Family and Divorce Mediation in divorce mediation and domestic violence. Pat offers programs specifically for children going through their parents’ divorce. She also offers the following programs: Active Parenting for Teens, a guide for the teenage years; Active Parenting for Children, coaching parents on the techniques of successful parenting; Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, keeping children’s needs in the foreground during this time. Ext. 142.
Dr. Marie Olwell is a clinically certified Individual, Marriage and Family Therapist and Reiki Master. She has been in private since 1988 and comes from a background in teaching, administration and school counseling. Her therapeutic process is based on the Systems Theory using the Family of Origin as the beginning point. She believes in a holistic approach to life and preventative health care as a basis for dealing with daily stress. She has an extensive background in energy work having studied with Donna Eden and Anodea Judith. In addition, Dr. Olwell offers workshops and retreat experiences focusing on spiritual growth and development. Ext. 127.
Dr. Marie B.Olwell, SSJ, M.Ed., D.Min.
Margaret Palagye, Ordained Minister, RScP Reverend Margaret has been a spiritual counselor for more than twelve years. Her beliefs are based in a deep non-denominational spirituality. She facilitates many spiritual classes, lectures and workshops. Rev. Margaret lovingly guides people of all ages into transforming their limiting beliefs and blocked emotions with honest and compassionate listening, clear guidance and affirmative prayer. She allows others to move into self-acceptance and self-love by helping them realize they can create a life of new choices, healthier living and freedom as they deepen into their relationship with their inner divinity. www.nondenominationalweddings.org or email revmargaret@comcast.net . Ext. 171.
Over the past 20 years, Jo Anne has provided community education, employee assistance, individual/group/couple counseling, and is a specialist in Addiction and Recovery treatment. Her practice includes those with codependency, relationship and anger management issues. Her newest project is a fast, fun program called “Beat the Yeast” designed to enhance the quality of life for those with food allergies. Jo Anne can help you transition your life to “wellness” through Cognitive Counseling, a 12 step philosophy, and the use of meditation. Ext. 129.
Jo Anne Schatz, CAC

Brenda Sorrentino, MA, RN, CHt		 Ext. 106. Brenda is a registered nurse, certified hypnotherapist, NJ certified vocational education teacher/curriculum coordinator, and has 23 years experience as a health care communications/management professional. In addition to traditional hypnotherapy, she is pleased to offer Past Life Regression and Life-Between-Lives sessions. As a holistic health practitioner, she is also interested in sharing holistic health services with clients who have mental health issues, alcoholism and addictions. Depending on the client’s need and interest, she calls on the help of angels and spirit guides and uses aromatherapy, crystals, energy work and other holistic modalities to help reduce stress and promote healing.
Sharon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and NJ. She offers a variety of services through her practice including individual, couples, family and group counseling, servicing children, youth and adults. Specialty areas are depression, anxiety, addiction issues, self-esteem, building effective and authentic communication skills, couples and family dynamics, stress and anger management, grief and loss, separation, divorce, trauma and crisis. Sharon provides workplace wellness workshops, clinical training, life coaching, motivational seminars and Christian counseling. www.thomascounslulting.biz / Ext. 162.
Sharon D. Thomas, MS, LPC/NCC
Joanne M. Toback, MSW, LSW Joanne has a Masters degree in Social Work, having graduated with honors from Rutgers University. She is a Licensed N.J. Social Worker. She understands the necessary integration of mind and body when treating symptoms. A spiritual approach is offered for those who recognize or need that aspect of growth, development, and healing. She works with clients as individuals, couples and families. Her special area of concern is with clients that have experienced the loss of someone in the military. Grief and loss, depression, life as a single parent, and re-designing life are her special areas of expertise. Ext 169.
Lauren obtained her masters in Clinical Psychology and Counseling with a concentration in addiction studies from Chestnut Hill College. Having worked in the mental health field for over ten years, she holds the strong belief that addiction is a family disease that affects all family members. She specializes in the treatment of addictions, relapse prevention, depression, adult children of alcoholics, low self-esteem, stress management, difficulties in life transition, and codependency. Lauren Tucker, MS

Robin C. Wiley, MSW, LCSW

Robin is a N.J. licensed clinical social worker with 10 years experience serving children, families, homeless/at risk youth, mentally challenged, and adult offenders. She has facilitated numerous trainings including life skills, social learning theory, cognitive skills training, stress management/reduction, relapse prevention, creating motivation, and case management techniques for community agencies and school districts in Burlington and Mercer counties. Robin’s special interest is in empowering others through improving their ability to cope adequately with the challenges faced in their daily lives.

Ext. 161.
Marge graduated with a MA from Capella University in Human Services and a major in Professional Counseling. Her CACREP internship was completed at Providence House of Catholic Charities, a center for women of domestic violence. Marge’s therapy focus areas are domestic violence, individual and group therapy, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. She will be forming a group for physically and emotionally abused women in the fall. Ext. 134.
Marge Williams, MA, CACREP