Meet the Team

Our role is to advocate, support, and help you achieve your individualized Dreams. We will provide a Safe Place for all.

Doreen Pontius, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Director, Mental Health Counseling and Wellness

(201) 360-5451

(201) 912-2839

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Thomas Larson, L.C.S.W.

Mental Health Counselor

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Alexa Yacker, LSW

Mental Health Counselor

(201) 360-5453

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Jose Rivera

Intake Specialist

(201) 360-4229

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Prachi Patel

MSW Intern, Rutgers University

Jennifer Moranchel

MSW Intern - North Hudson / Bilingual Spanish

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Aime Brown

MSW Intern

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Andrew Levely

MSW Intern

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Fatima Sindhu

MSW Intern

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Christian Wallace

MSW Intern

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CONFIDENTIALITY: Rights to privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously. Communications between the counselor and student are privileged, confidential, and safeguarded by our staff. Counseling records do not become part of educational history. Counseling information is not released to anyone outside of the Counseling Center without a student's written permission. We will not release your records unless we have written consent. However, there are four exceptions to confidentiality: (1) Imminent harm to yourself, (2) Imminent harm to others or property, (3) Abuse of children, the elderly, or the disabled, and (4) Staff consultation and supervision.

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