Johanna Durazzi, MSW, LSW–Accepting New Patients
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Watch Johanna’s therapist interview here!
Johanna is a licensed social worker with a deep passion for advocacy and social justice. She joins the Brownstone team with a decade of experience in social justice, working with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking, as well as individuals facing homelessness and struggles such as substance misuse, depression, and anxiety. No experience is too big or small to discuss in therapy.
Johanna has a passion for mental health, rooted in the understanding that we are all deeply impacted by how we grew up and by the world around us. She specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, including needs related to familial rejection and gender-affirming care, as well as healthy relationships and self-esteem. With a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University and certification in trauma and resilience from the Sanar Institute, Johanna brings a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy. She is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space where individuals can heal, grow, and thrive.
Nicholas Gish, LPC–Accepting New Patients
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Watch Nicholas’s therapist interview here!
Nicholas Gish is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in a variety of mental health settings including partial care, intensive counseling, community counseling, and private practice. He specializes in addressing trauma across the lifespan as it contributes to anxiety, depression, OCD, and other life problems.
Nicholas holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. He has also received specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Sand Tray therapy.
Nicholas believes open communication, transparency, and humor are essential to the counseling process and helping clients feel comfortable. He uses research-based treatment methods to help his clients not only manage their symptoms, but also improve their lives.
Erin Epstein, LSW–Accepting New Patients
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Erin Epstein is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of serving children, adolescents and adults. While she is comfortable with a range of populations, she specializes in grief/loss, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, women’s issues, advancing health conditions, aging and the elderly, mental health conditions and in serving members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Erin has a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University.
Erin takes an empowerment-based approach with clients. She believes in creating a safe, judgement-free environment. She believes that each person has their own journey and wishes to partner with clients in order to make a meaningful, impact on their journey. Erin believes that no person should ever have to suffer in silence & is there to provide support and hope through each client’s individual, experience.
Samantha Sampson, NCC, LAC-Accepting New Patients
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Samantha Sampson is a licensed associate counselor (LAC) as well as a
national certified counselor (NCC). Samantha obtained her bachelor’s
degree in psychology with a minor in gerontology, and completed her
Master’s Degree in School Counseling through Rowan University.
Samantha has experience in multiple mental health settings including
intensive in community therapy, psychiatric group home therapy, and
crisis related support. Samantha has worked with trauma, ODD,
depression, and anxiety for many years. She specializes in Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holds a certification in Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Samantha believes that rapport and trust are essential components of a
therapeutic partnership. She believes that positivity and motivation are
essential for growth in mental health.
Margaux Rustad, LAC–Accepting New Patients
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Watch Margaux’s therapist interview here!
Margaux is a Licensed Associate Counselor with the drive and passion to help her clients make real, positive change towards a more fulfilling life. She has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus in anxiety, depression, trauma, and family systems. Margaux believes that the client is the expert in their own lives, and it is her job to help guide them on the path to success and emotional well-being. With empathy and empowerment, she aims to create a safe and lively space for her clients to share their personal journey and reach their full potential within a strong therapeutic relationship.
Sarah Levin-Goodstine, LAC–Accepting New Patients
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Watch Sarah’s therapist interview here!
Sarah Levin Goodstine is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is passionate about creating a collaborative space for individuals and intimate partners to explore their experiences, build resilience, and uncover their strengths to find meaning and growth through life’s challenges. Sarah enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and older adults, from diverse cultural backgrounds. She has counseled individuals living with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, loss and grief, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder; she specializes in career initiation and transition and professional trauma.
Sarah’s approach is warm and integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and person-centered modalities, and tailored to each individual’s unique journey. As a dedicated advocate for justice, prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Sarah served as a leader in various non-profit organizations in the animal welfare, education, LGBTQ+, and arts and humanities sectors. She currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Good Grief, Inc., a New Jersey organization providing grief support to children who have experienced the death of a close family member. Sarah received her MA in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University, her JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and her BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Abby Mace, LMSW–Accepting New Patients
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Watch Abby’s therapist interview here!
Abby is a licensed social worker, earning her Master’s of Social Work from Salisbury University and bachelor’s degree in psychology. Abby has experience working with adolescents through school-based therapy, and college students in a college counseling setting.
Her approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-in-environment perspective to address each client’s unique circumstances. Abby uses open communication and empathic listening to help clients feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to be their authentic self.
Estefania Gallegos Warrington–Accepting New Patients
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Estefania holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy. With over eight years of experience in the mental health field, Estefania has dedicated her
career to helping individuals manage and overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other
mental health challenges.
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Estefania employs an evidence-based approach
to assist clients in achieving specific, meaningful goals. Through CBT, clients are empowered to
identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, fostering improved mental health and
overall well-being.
Estefania’s commitment to providing effective, compassionate and empathetic care has made her
a trusted professional in the field of mental health. Her expertise and dedication ensure that each
client receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs
Katelynn Nieves–Accepting New Patients
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Katelyn is a Master’s level clinician with experience working with a range of presenting problems in both individual and group counseling, as well as public speaking. She specializes in working with college students, young adults, and trauma survivors.
Katelyn graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern University. Additionally, she is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Katelyn values collaboration with clients in the therapeutic process. She uses a holistic, person-centered approach rooted in evidence based practice to help clients both build self-awareness and develop new skills.
Sabrina Lugo-Accepting New Patients
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Sabrina has expertise in rehabilitation counseling with a focus on clinical mental health. Her knowledge encompasses counseling techniques, career development, and issues related to diversity and inclusion.
Sabrina specializes in supporting individuals facing trauma, disabilities, mental health challenges, and addiction. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through counseling and support services.
René Youssef, MSW, LCSW
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René Youssef is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults. While she is comfortable with a range of people and problems, she specializes in addressing ADHD, trauma, and anxiety, and in serving members of the LGBTQIA+ and kink+ communities.
René has a Bachelor’s Degree in Writing Arts from Rowan University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is also certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
René takes an empowerment-based approach with clients to develop their efficacy and esteem in safe, judgment-free environment. She believes in collaborating with her clients to build strong foundations they can learn and grow upon.
Gina Smaniotto
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Gina is a masters level therapist with experience in a variety of mental health settings including partial care outpatient and residential settings.
Gina has worked with severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and recovery, and suicide prevention. She has her Bachelors of science in public health and a masters in social work.
Gina utilizes person centered care and strengths based theories to empower her clients to advocate for them selves. She also uses open communication to assist her clients in their treatment and allowing them to feel safe with her.
Estefania Bonavera
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Diane Tapia
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Diane Tapia is a counselor. She has experience working with individual adult clients and couples. She focuses her work on general mental health treatment, women’s issues, issues with fertility, relationship issues, grief, and life adjustment transitions.
Diane has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rutgers University, a Masters of Arts in European Studies from New York University, and a Master of Arts / Educational Specialist degree in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University. Prior to becoming a therapist, Diane worked in entertainment marketing and advertising in the for-profit and non-profit spheres. Diane believes in empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard while also challenging clients to examine other perspectives and to find an authentic path to change. She believes in being a fellow traveler with the client and in working with clients to develop awareness, strategies, and techniques to empower them on their therapeutic journey.
Dr. Deborah Brown, MS, MPhil, LPC
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Founder and Executive Director
Read all about Dr. Deborah Brown here!
Courtney McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director
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Courtney McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with over 15 years of mental health experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial care, crisis screening, inpatient, and residential settings. She specializes in supporting those experiencing life transition, caregiver stress, trauma, personality disorders, and general mental health concerns.
Courtney has Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and English from Rowan University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She has received specialized training through the Alzheimer’s Association and the Brain Injury Association of America.
Courtney uses open communication and empathic listening to help clients feel safe, comfortable, and empowered. Courtney believes in the importance of self-compassion and encourages clients to find and use their strengths to obtain their treatment and personal goals.
Emily DiPrimio
Marketing Director
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Anthony Giambuzzi
Patient Services Coordinator
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Madison Mitchell
Administrative Coordinator
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