Irene Guarino, LPC NCC

Irene is a Board Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in helping people work through the struggles caused by the issues that impact their lives. She is experienced in working with adolescents, adults and couples to help them overcome the barriers that they face.  She is trained in and utilizes skills from various modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Imago Therapy and Mindfulness. It is Irene’s goal to help each and every client recognize their strengths and to empower them so that they may reach their fullest potential and embrace all that they have learned about themselves.

Lindsay Haug, LCSW

Lindsay is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She has 16 years of experience working with youth and families. She has helped many children and families with concerns regarding special education needs, school-related concerns, behavioral concerns and developmental disabilities. Additionally, she helps individuals facing the daily stress of chronic illness. Lindsay truly enjoys empowering her clients to face their concerns from a place of strength and confidence.

ANISA ALI, LCSW

Anisa is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a wealth of experience working with different populations. She has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents and families dealing with behavioral, emotional and academic challenges. Anisa is experienced in helping adults with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. She also has experience working with individual who struggle with substance use and chemical dependency. Anisa works hard to empower her clients to overcome their challenges and reach their goals.

JESSICA ESTREICHER, LSW

Jessica is a Board Certified Licensed Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations with diverse backgrounds and differing needs. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families helping them to deal with emotional, behavioral and situational issues. Jessica uses a person centered approach in a safe and non-judgmental space to help her clients explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that brought them to treatment. She sees therapy as a collaboration with her clients to empower them to heal and reach their fullest potential.

GISELLE SOSA, LSW

Giselle is Board Certified Licensed Social Worker has experience working with youth, individuals and families. She is passionate about what she does and will work with you to cope with the challenges in your life. Giselle’s goal is to instill hope in everyone that she work with and to helps them see a life outside of their current circumstances. She believes that everyone has strengths and therapy can be used as a tool to highlight those strengths. She will work collaboratively with her clients to help them identify the limiting beliefs they hold that are preventing them from living a fulfilled life. 

AUGUSTO HONRADO, LSW

Augusto is a Board Certified Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with adults and young adults to help them better manage their symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.  Augusto highlights the uniqueness of each client and utilizes a strength-based approach to help them meet their individualized goals.  His aim is to provide a safe, supportive and warm environment where clients can be their most authentic selves.  

GRACE PETERS, APN PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Grace understands that each person is an individual with unique experiences and treatment needs.  She is committed to providing holistic and compassionate care. She will partner with you to develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan.  Grace has extensive training and offers the most current, evidenced based treatment options. She provides psychiatric services,  genetic testing to aid in medication management, evaluations, and substance use treatment.

The substance use treatment includes medication recovery assisted treatment with buprenorphine (suboxone) and naltrexone (vivitrol).

DONNA GUNTHER, APN

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Donna is a Master’s prepared board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in New Jersey. Throughout the years in her practice she learned that the relationship and connection formed between a patient and their provider is paramount. It is a solid foundation from which someone can truly move forward with their goals. She will provide the time needed to listen to your story, evaluate your situation, and then devise options for your treatment including medication if needed. She will collaborate with you in making treatment decisions every step of the way.

DAN TAYLOR, BILLING ASSOCIATE

Dan joined Family and Youth Services in 2021 as a Billing Associate on our team. Dan has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and has spent the last 6 years working specifically in Social Services. Dan also has run a local foundation, Woodbridge Buddy Ball for over 20 years. This is a not-for-profit sports organization that teaches children with special needs the fundamentals of playing sports.

TAMARA DIAZ, BSW

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Tamara joined our team in May 2023 and is our newest team member. Tamara works behind the scenes to help our clients get enrolled in services. She also is the first person you may speak to when you call us. She is very friendly, warm and great at problem solving. Tamara is very excited to work with you and helping out in any way she can.