Our therapists provide couples therapy in Cherry Hill, NJ

Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and other severe and persistent mental health conditions. I also work with clients facing family dynamics, relationship concerns, identity development, and major life transitions. I take a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.

I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Monmouth University. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I utilize evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and motivational interviewing, alongside reflective and exploratory therapeutic work.

I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered. Together, we will clarify your values, identify your goals, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone, and I am here to support you on your healing journey.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with over 9 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and addiction. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach and work closely with each individual to develop personalized treatment plans that support symptom management, improved daily functioning, and long-term emotional well-being.

I earned my master’s degree from the University of North Dakota and bring a thoughtful, integrative approach to care that may include education, coping strategies, and medication management when appropriate. My work is grounded in empathy, clinical insight, and evidence-based practices, allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Seeking mental health support can feel challenging, and I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we will build practical strategies to help manage symptoms, build resilience, and move toward lasting emotional wellness. I invite you tobegin your journey toward healing and growth.

Rachel Phelps is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio with 8 years of professional work experience. She has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. Rachel works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Rachel is here to support you in that process.

Rachel earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. She focuses heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy to look at negative thinking patterns and how they influence emotions and actions. She also focuses on solution-focused therapy to work on creating goals to help address some of the client's overall concerns.

In the first session together, Rachel heavily focuses on relationship and rapport building, creating a warm and safe place to open up and develop trust within the therapeutic relationship. If you are ready to begin your journey, Rachel encourages you to reach out today!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field with a certification as an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and specialize in providing counseling services for ADHD and anxiety, but also work with depression, grief and life transitions while using a CBT, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based lens.

My clients usually do not have the proper support or systems they need such as time management or accountability and may feel overwhelmed with a new life circumstance. I like to highlight how a different perspective can make a difference in better understanding a situation, whether it's challenging negative thoughts, using a system or resource tool differently, or even improving boundaries.

We all have barriers preventing us from getting where we want to be in life. I'm able to help identify what is standing in the way and develop tools so we can get where we want to be, without subtracting from your life experiences. If you're ready to do the work, I'm here for it!

I received my BA in English from Rutgers University, and my MA in Professional Clinical Counseling from La Salle University. I started my counseling career in community mental health and also led IOP groups for substance abuse treatment after being in the teaching world for 5 years between NJ and PA school systems. 

Dr. Kathryn Johansson is a Licensed Psychologist with 7 years of experience. She specializes in working with adults and provides support for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. Dr. Johansson also has expertise in working with the veteran population, offering care that is both compassionate and evidence-based.

Dr. Johansson earned her Doctorate of Psychology from La Salle University. She integrates a variety of approaches tailored to each client’s needs, fostering a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment that encourages healing and growth.

Dr. Johansson welcomes individuals seeking to address life’s challenges and create positive change. She invites you to take the next step toward your goals and reach out if you’re ready to begin your therapeutic journey.

Maria Muñoz is a Licensed Associate Counselor with 8 years of experience supporting clients through life’s most difficult seasons. She specializes in trauma and works with adolescents and young adults navigating depression, anxiety, and identity challenges. Maria provides a warm, safe, and culturally responsive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals. She empowers clients to build resilience through unconditional acceptance, radical self-compassion, and evidence-based practices.

Maria earned her Master’s in Counseling from Cairn University. She integrates cognitive processing therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients. Her approach is rooted in cultural humility, emotional safety, and client-paced growth.

Maria helps clients feel seen, heard, and accepted while guiding them through healing and personal growth. She works collaboratively, offering tools to manage life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Maria is passionate about reminding clients they don’t have to face their struggles alone—she’ll walk alongside them every step of the way.

Mervat is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults identify their challenges, triggers, and goals. She supports individuals with mental health issues, such as ADHD, ODD, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

As a licensed professional counselor, Mervat utilizes multiple therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, (DBT), solution-focused therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness, meditation, play therapy, and positive reinforcement.

Mervat is passionate about supporting you every step of the way in identifying and overcoming your challenges. Take your first step and schedule your appointment with her.

Keisha Sparrow is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of professional work experience in the mental health field who has recently obtained her National Counselor Certification. Keisha has experience in helping youth, teens, adults, Vets, and Senior Citizens with different mental health issues including but not limited to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, depression, grief, and trauma.

Keisha completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. Keisha also received a Master's degree in Professional Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary. She is a wife and mother of four children and has ample experience navigating the stressors and joys surrounding these areas. This, in addition with her professional experience, enables her to provide support and guidance that her clients are seeking. Keisha utilizes multiple treatment approaches to help her client's be successful in their mental health journey.

Everyone has challenges that they go through on a daily basis, some more complicated than others. Keisha is confident to be able to support you on your journey of becoming the best version of yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically. If you are ready to challenge yourself and come out of your comfort zone, schedule an appointment with her today.

Dawn Raczkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and military veterans seeking assistance with addictions, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), trauma, depression, and anxiety. With over 8 years of experience in the mental health field she is a strong advocate for veterans and trauma clients. 

Dawn seeks to establish a warm and caring therapeutic relationship with clients to assist in building upon their strengths, establishing their goals, and helping develop a plan to reach those goals. She utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining awareness to best meet your needs.

Dawn completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice at Thomas Edison State University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rider University. She is continuously learning through training, evidence-based reading, and research.

Lillia Marlene Lopez is a bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience providing counseling services to adult clients who are experiencing the negative effects of depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, and stress.

Lillia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rider University and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Centenary University. She utilizes an evidence-based approach in order to tailor her practice to best match your individual needs, resulting in an effective and client-focused treatment plan for you. Lillia's eclectic therapeutic methodology includes mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Lillia is committed to fostering a compassionate environment where patterns of behavior can be explored non-judgmentally to help you meet your goals. She believes that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize they have the capacity to overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive. She looks forward to working with you to achieve your short and long-term personal goals. 

Naleah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, verbal and physical abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, and stress management, to name a few. Naleah has over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University.

Naleah believes that we all have greatness within us! No matter what you may be feeling in this moment or what you may be going through in this season, you deserve hope, resolve, and happiness. She provides an eclectic approach that incorporates an array of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) strategies, mindfulness techniques, play therapy techniques, and the nurtured heart approach. 

Naleah knows the idea of going to therapy can be a new and scary venture for a lot of people, and her goal is to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible discussing, uncovering, and working through your stuff! She truly believes that having a strong foundation and connection with your therapist is a key component to success in your therapeutic process. With this being said, Naleah plans to meet you where you are and work in tandem with you as you dive into your therapeutic journey. She looks forward to working with you as you grow into your greatness!

Lauren Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health care in both New Jersey and Delaware. She has a passion for working with women of color, specifically Black women and couples. Lauren has extensive experience working with many populations, such as ex-offenders reunifying with their families, those seeking employment, and severely and persistently mentally ill individuals at a state-run psychiatric facility. Areas of expertise include forensics, people with severe and persistent mental illness, and vocational stressors. Lauren has a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Lauren has extensive knowledge and experience working with people with eating disorders, self-esteem issues, changing eating habits and body image. Lauren uses CBT therapeutic inventions and nutrition to help support a healthy lifestyle. Lauren also uses CBT and teaches coping skills, including reframing and grounding. Through her own experience, Lauren has become a menopause educator and can help guide you to treatment resources.

Lauren believes that she can help you normalize your feelings by reframing and looking at the bigger picture. She is not your average therapist. Lauren’s sessions are “girlfriend” sessions, where you talk about your life and she uses her knowledge to suggest helpful changes. She is firm but empathetic and will support you through your wellness journey.

Laura Buscemi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults cope with grief, life transitions, chronic stress, parenting problems, relationship difficulties, academic issues, low self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues, PTSD, and more. She uses listening, problem-solving, skill-building, and psychoeducation to help clients get from where they are to where they want to be. Laura specializes in addressing concerns related to mood management, coping skills, communication, and stress relief. Laura earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

Laura is constantly educating herself to find the best ways to provide excellent evidence-based counseling services, earning certifications in anxiety, anger, trauma, and DBT. This allows her to pull from many resources and approaches of evidence-based treatments to personalize plans based on client needs.

Learn how to cope with your personal challenges in a healthy way; Laura is here to listen and teach. Her goal is to help clients explore themselves, their experiences, the world, and their place in it. If you find yourself overwhelmed with stress, doubt, or confusion, start your journey toward peacefulness, certainty, and clarity with Laura's assistance.