Compassionate Care for Mental Wellness, Recovery, and Whole-Person Healing
Connecting our community to trusted professionals who support healing, recovery, and personal growth.
At STARTINGPOINT, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate support, meaningful connection, and the opportunity to heal and grow. Our community of dedicated practitioners works together to provide guidance, recovery support, and wellness services that empower individuals and families to move forward with hope, resilience, and purpose.
Our practitioners represent a diverse team of licensed therapists, addiction specialists, psychologists, medical professionals, and wellness practitioners who are committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.
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Danielle Almquist
LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker and certified clinical trauma professional. She has worked […]
Vincent Austin-Cole
Vincent (currently offering services through virtual/video means) has worked with, and advocated for, individuals experiencing challenges such as addiction, anxiety, […]
Christine Batra
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MS – Master of Science As a therapist, Christine believes that deep within an individual […]
Janice Britt-Meadows
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW – Master of Social Work Janice is a psychotherapist and an eclectic individual […]
Tara Brophy
LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in assisting clients navigate some […]
Martha Brown
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor Martha is a licensed professional counselor who worked as a school counselor since 1994, primarily […]
Michael Colis
Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist PSYPACT Certified Provider Michael has been a practicing psychologist since 1978. He received his doctorate degree from […]
Alice D.
MSP – Master’s in Science and Psychology BA – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. CCBT – Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist […]
David Diamond
A Transformational Guide in Law of Attraction & Sound Healing David Diamond has been an integral part of The Starting […]
Vince Di Pasquale – Founder
MA – Master of Arts A highly regarded educator and lecturer known throughout the tri-state area, Vince has been active in […]
Gary A. Dock
MA-Psychology LCADC-Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor EMDR-Trained Certified Specialist in Anger Management Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist Gary has […]
Kevin Elsey
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MA – Master of Arts Kevin is a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, certified by […]
Barbara Faracchio
LCADC – Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MS – Master of Science Barbara is a […]
Lisa Farkas
She/her/hers Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology Dr. Lisa Farkas is a licensed psychologist who works with adults of all ages. She […]
Kenneth Goldberg
Ph.D- Licensed Psychologist Ken is a clinical psychologist with 47 years of professional experience. He focuses on health instead of […]
Anna Marie Hrivnak
Life, Energy, and Spiritual Coach MED – Master of Education Anna Marie is a practitioner focusing on the integration of […]
Cort Hrivnak
LAC – Licensed Associate Counselor Cort helps his clients break unhealthy and unhelpful patterns in their lives. He believes that […]
Tom Jenkins
CLC (Certified Life Coach\Recovery\Inner-Child Coach) Healing Shadow work An empath, healer, survivor, and teacher, Tom is a certified life coach who specializes […]
Erik Jervis
LSW – Licensed Social Worker MSW – Master of Social Work With over 10 years of experience in the mental […]
Theresa Johnson
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Theresa is a licensed clinical social worker who began her career in 1992 working with […]
Tye Johnson
APN – Advanced Practice Nurse DNP – Doctorate of Nursing Practice PMHNP-BC – Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner […]
Katherine Kehoe
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker CCTP-II – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II Katherine brings compassion, open-mindedness, and a […]
Donna May
LCADC Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor Donna brings over four decades of both clinical and personal experience, assisting individuals […]
Samantha Medina
LCADC – Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor MS – Master of Science Samantha has over 10 years of experience […]
B. Frankie Lamborne
CCS – Certified Clinical Supervisor LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW – Master of Social Work Frankie welcomes clients from […]
Kevin Lenny
CCS – Certified Clinical Supervisor LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW – Master of Social Work Kevin works with […]
Kathleen Macfarlane
PHD – Doctor of Philosophy Dr. Kathleen MacFarlane is a NJ licensed psychologist who specializes in health, psychology, and aging […]
Brent McNamara, MA, LCADC
Brent McNamara, MA, LCADC, CCTP is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than 15 years of professional […]
Kathy Meline
LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MED – Master of Education Kathy is a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and […]
Lauren Morrison
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MA – Master of Arts NBCC – National Board for Certified Counselors Lauren is a […]
Anita Novembre
CYT – Certified Yoga Teacher LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MA – Master […]
Pat Obst
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW – Master of Social Work As a therapist who specializes in loss and […]
Pat O’Connor
Certification – Active Parenting CSAT – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist LSW – Licensed Social Worker MSW – Master of Social […]
Cyndy Pappaterra
MA – Master of Arts LCADA – Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Cyndy Pappaterra brings over a decade of […]
Donna Pucci
Life Coach MHK – Master of Human Kinetics Donna believes that one’s past informs, but does not define who a person truly is. A […]
Kristin Smith
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor MS – Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling NCC – National Certified […]
Kim Tribbett
MA – M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey & Delaware | Provisional LPC […]
Varee Var
Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Life & Wellness Coach MA- Community Psychology and Social Change BSW- Bachelor of Social […]
Lori Volpe
Somatic therapy for anxiety, PTSD, and nervous system dysregulation Lori draws from cutting edge therapies that address the mind-body connection, […]








































