Meet Our Team

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. Our team is here to provide compassionate, personalized care to help you navigate life’s challenges and move toward a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling

We’re here to help you reclaim your happiness and self-worth so you can once again find balance and joy.

Find the Right Therapist for You

Each member of our team brings unique specialties, experience, and approaches to care. Explore our clinicians below to learn more and find the therapist who feels like the right fit.

Ashley Czesak, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Ashley Czesak, LCSW, RYT

Founder & Clinical Director | Women's Mental Health, Motherhood, Anxiety & Life Transitions

Lauren Mulkay, LPC

Lauren Mulkay, LPC

Clinical Supervisor | Relationships, Women's Mental Health, Self-Discovery & Teens

Geimy McFarland, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Geimy McFarland, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor | Trauma, EMDR, Motherhood & Attachment Healing

Stephanie Domnitz, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Stephanie Domnitz, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor | Teens, Young Adults, Anxiety & Self-Confidence

Tara Brock – Paramus NJ Area

Tara Brock, LPC

Community Outreach Coordinator | Anxiety, Fertility Challenges, Parenthood & Life Transitions

Lauren Perler, LCSW – Paramus NJ Area

Lauren Perler, LCSW

Chronic Illness, Caregiver Stress, Grief & Life Transitions

Bianca Shmulevic, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Bianca Shmulevich, LCSW

Parenting, Relationships, Health & Life Transitions

Cecilia Blauvelt, LMFT Therapist

Cecilia Blauvelt, LMFT

Women’s Mental Health, Motherhood, & Adolescents

Joanne Ciriello, LPC– Paramus NJ Area

Joanne Ciriello, LPC

Life Transitions, Grief, Relationships & Aging

Tatum Gonzales, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Tatum Gonzales, LSW

Adolescents, Young Adults, Anxiety & Self-Esteem

Bev Wittenberg, LSW – Paramus NJ Area

Bev Wittenberg, LSW

Adolescents, Anxiety, Self-Esteem & ADHD | Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions

Katy Kubic, MSW – Paramus NJ Area

Katy Kubik, LSW

Women's Mental Health, Anxiety, Grief & Depression

Alisa Rios, LAC – Paramus NJ Area

Alisa Rios, LAC

Teens, Young Adults, Self-Esteem & Life Transitions

Audrey Costa, MA, LAC, NCC Therapist

Audrey Costa, LAC, NCC

Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Women's Wellness & Nature-Informed Therapy

Michelle Lama, LAC, CADC Therapist

Michelle Lama, LSW, CADC

Couples, Women's Mental Health, Grief & Life Transitions

Counseling Customized to Your Needs

No two people are alike, and neither are their experiences. That’s why we take the time to truly understand your story, your strengths, and the challenges you’re facing before creating a personalized plan for care. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches while recognizing the important connection between mind and body. Together, we’ll help you build practical coping skills, gain deeper insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and create meaningful, lasting change. Our goal is to help you feel more confident, connected, and empowered as you move forward.

  • Reclaim your self-worth
  • Improve relationships
  • Become more confident
  • Set boundaries
  • Communicate more effectively
  • Free yourself from anxiety and depression
  • Build self-esteem
  • Stop negative self-talk

What Happens Next?

Once you complete our New Client Request Form, you can expect to hear from us within 24 business hours (or by Monday if you submit your request over the weekend).

Our Benefits Specialist will review your information, verify your insurance benefits when applicable, and send you an email outlining the next steps. This email will include a link to our secure patient portal, where you can complete your intake paperwork.

Once you are matched with a therapist, they will personally reach out to introduce themselves and coordinate scheduling. Most clients are contacted by their therapist within 24 business hours of being assigned.

We know reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and we’re committed to making the process as simple and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions along the way, we’re here to help.