Our Team of Therapists is Growing this Winter
We offer a range of services for adolescents and adults. We appreciate that entering into therapy takes courage and requires some vulnerability. Our goal is to support you on your journey in a holistic way (mind-body-spirit-social). We recognize that different styles and approaches work for different people at different points in their life. Some approaches are more skills focused and others are more focused on patterns in relationships. We can help you find the right match.
Nathalie Edmond, Psy.D., E-RYT is a licensed clinical psychologist and an experienced yoga/meditation teacher. She went to Rutgers for undergraduate and graduated with her doctorate from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology in 2003. She was director of Princeton House Women's Program for 7 years where she implemented evidenced based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety (Trauma and Addiction) and Sensorimotor (Mind-Body approach with an emphasis on how early childhood experiences impact how we are in relationships). She is also trained in a variety of evidenced based practices such as EMDR and CBT for Insomnia. She is passionate about infusing mind body spirit approaches into her clinical work as well as a social justice lens that identifies the importance of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, age, gender, and abilities in our lives. She has worked at local university part-time for several years coordinating their Mind Body Health team and Eating Disorder team. She is director and founder of Mindful and Multicultural Counseling fulfilling her dream of making mindfulness, therapy and yoga accessible to more of the community. Dr. Edmond is not currently taking new clients. She has openings for supervision and consultation. Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers Queer affirming. Learn more about her at drnatedmond.com
Carolynne (Lina) Lewis-Arevalo, MA, LPC, NCC, LCADC is a Board-certified, Licensed Professional Counselor. After an administrative career in higher education, Lina completed her undergraduate degree at Rider University and a Master’s in Counseling, with a certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, from The College of New Jersey. During this time, she volunteered as a Domestic Violence Victim Response Team member with Womanspace. She comes to Mindful and Multicultural Counseling after her post-graduate clinical training in an intensive outpatient setting, where she completed Foundational Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In this setting, Lina gained experience working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, grief, relationship and family pressures, and oppression related to gender, race, and LGBTQ+. Incorporating DBT skills of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness with other therapeutic approaches, Lina works with each client to tailor an individual plan, identifying measurable short- and long-term goals to focus the experience of therapy and facilitate a growing sense of resilience and self-mastery. Lina draws from multiple sources (counseling theories, videos, music, art, Yoga, Mindfulness) to help clients reach their individual goals, bringing well-rounded experience along with compassion and humor to her work. Lina is passionate about helping her clients to flourish. She works primarily with adults. Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers
Kristine Aguilar, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who received her MSW from Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work in 2007 and her post-graduate certification in Sex Therapy from Council for Relationships in 2014. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has worked at Princeton House Behavioral Health for over 10 years in the Adult, Teen Girls, and Adolescent Programs. She has extensive experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, and self-harm with adolescents and adults. Her approach is holistic, incorporating mind, body and spirit in her clinical work. She also provides clinical supervision for those seeking full licensure. She is Sex Positive and Queer, Poly, and Kink friendly. Preferred pronouns: She, Her, Hers.
Nadira Keaton, MS, LPC, LCADC, ACS, NCC is a licensed professional counselor as well as alcohol and drug counselor with over 17 years experience. She is dedicated to helping others transform their lives and optimize their potential. She offers an individualized approach to instill hope and empower clients to overcome life's challenges. Various modalities are used such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed and Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational therapy, creative expressive therapy, and person centered therapy. Additionally she is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (mind-body approach to trauma and attachment issues) and incorporates Nutritional and Integrative Medicine as a holistic approach to treatments clients with complex trauma/ptsd. This is done in an empathic, safe, and non-judgmental environment. She earned a Master of Science degree in Christian Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University. She is also a certified domestic violence/sexual assault advocate; trauma specialist, pastoral and grief/bereavement counselor. She also provides clinical supervision for those seeking full licensure. She works primarily with adults. Preferred pronouns: she, her hers
Amanda Wayne, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Amanda graduated from Columbia University with a Masters in Social Work. During her many years of clinical work she has had the opportunity to practice in a broad range of diverse and challenging settings such as community mental health, emergency room, in-home family counseling, adoption home studies and an intensive outpatient program. She has found immense satisfaction in forming positive therapeutic relationships that are built on mutual respect, and honesty. She has treated adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of issues including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, and interpersonal conflict. Amanda continues to expand her clinical skills, and has pursued post graduate study in DBT, CBT, Cultural Competence, and Motivational interviewing. Moreover, she has come to greatly value the principles of mindfulness to address the day to day issues that effect both clinician and client. She has found great joy in facilitating groups that allow clients to develop interpersonal skills, share common challenges, and decreases their feelings of social isolation. Amanda has designed and implemented groups that focus on movement, music, creative expression, and guided imagery. She has found that these modalities provide measurable stress reduction, and foster personal growth. Amanda has always believed that people flourish when they feel understood and valued as individuals. She feels strongly that clinical skills must always be accompanied by flexibility, humility, acceptance, and a sense of humor. Her clients have been her greatest teachers, and provided the greatest measure of inspiration. Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers
Emily Suzuki, MA, LAC
As a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, perinatal and postpartum adjustment, addiction and substance use, life changes and transitions and family conflict. Using an integrative approach that weaves together traditional verbal psychotherapy with Mindfulness techniques, Attachment and Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Expressive Arts practices, I aim to offer compassionate guidance and insight through a collaborative and creative therapeutic process from age 6 and above. I support individuals uncover barriers and attune to their own voice and resilience to incite positive change in their lives. In order for people to take the courageous steps towards change and healing they need to feel a sense of safety, validation, support, which are all elements I work hard to provide my clients. My training includes being a doula, providing psychotherapy in psychiatric and school settings for a wide range of individuals. I received my master’s degree from Antioch University New England with training in Substance Use and Addiction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Expressive Arts. I am being supervised towards independent licensure by Dr. Nathalie Edmond and accept sliding fee scale rather than insurance. Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers
Taryn Chase, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor as well as alcohol and drug counselor. She is a graduate of Towson University and Rider University. Her goal is to help people improve their relationship with themselves both mentally and physically. Taryn uses an integrated and eclectic approach that utilizes aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion Freedom Technique in addition to holistic approaches to help people gain a greater understanding of them self and improve their overall well-being. She has treated children, adolescents and adults trying to manage a variety of concerns of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use, stress management, relationship issues, and women’s issues. Preferred Pronouns: she, her, hers
Shashi Khanna, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is specializes in individual, group, and family therapy with adults and children. She has more than a decade of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on individuals and groups struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Her goal is to understand all facets of her client’s lives to help them recover and cope with the struggles of life by creating a healthy and nonjudgmental environment in order for her clients to achieve deep insights and establish a balanced life. Some of her methods include: CBT, DBT, Prolonged Exposure, Solution Focused and SMART Recovery. She tries to find holistic solutions, in a culturally sensitive manner, for her patients by incorporating strategies of mindfulness, wellness and clients strengths. Shashi received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University, in addition to a Bachelor’s in Business and Education from India. She also received a post-graduate certificate in Bowen Family Therapy. Shashi has volunteered extensively for the South Asian Support Group as part of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Preferred Pronouns: she, her, hers
Marissa Mangual, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from Monmouth University with her Masters in Counseling. She is also a Certified Reiki Practitioner. She values the importance of maintaining a therapeutic relationship in order to help others meet their needs while in treatment. She understands the courage it takes to be vulnerable and seek help, therefore, she wants those to feel comfortable, safe, and supported. Marissa is passionate about empowering others to identify and use their personal strengths and innate healing qualities through the use of holistic and evidence based treatment modalities. Such modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered. Marissa has worked in the field treating adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with and recovering from trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, self-harm behaviors, co-occurring disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, interpersonal conflicts, impulsive behaviors, and chronic mood instability. Marissa has a particular focus working with those struggling with psychosis and/or psychotic disorders. Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers.
Services Provided:
Individual Therapy Couples Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Telehealth Sessions Supervision Consultation Presentations Yoga Mindfulness Meditation |
Experts in Addressing:
Depression Anxiety Trauma/PTSD Relationship Issues Life Transitions Grief LGBTQ+ People of Color Postpartum CBT for Insomnia Addiction Sexuality Self-Harm Behavior Binge Eating/Bulimia Borderline Personality Disorder |
Accept most Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances and Medicare
Self-pay rates range from $70 to $200 depending on type and length of therapy service and we can help you submit for out of network benefits
Self-pay rates range from $70 to $200 depending on type and length of therapy service and we can help you submit for out of network benefits