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I am a highly seasoned clinician with years of experience in both mental health care and substance use services. My professional journey began in the substance use field, sand a deep understanding of the co-occurring mental health challenges many individuals face.

My clinical experience includes providing outpatient individual therapy and supporting individuals experiencing acute psychosis in inpatient psychiatric settings. After gaining many years of clinical experience, I expanded into leadership roles, providing clinical supervision and program oversight while managing co-occurring programs across New Jersey. I am also passionate about building the next generation of clinicians and serve part-time as an adjunct professor. I earned my degrees from Rutgers University School of Social Work and Honors College, where I was a member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society and graduated summa cum laude.

I bring a diverse background and extensive knowledge to my clinical practice, having worked across a wide range of mental health and substance use settings. Over the years, I have gained experience with many different diagnoses, from anxiety and depression to trauma and co-occurring disorders. My expertise spans multiple evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, DBT, SFT, trauma-informed care, person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoanalytic techniques. This breadth allows me to tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, ensuring a personalized, effective, and compassionate approach to care.

Are you constantly overthinking? Feeling lost after a traumatic experience? Struggling with unresolved grief—or grieving the loss of a beloved pet and feeling like no one truly understands? These kinds of challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn next. Whether you're navigating difficult emotions, healing from the past, or simply seeking clarity about your next steps, I’m here to walk alongside you on your path to healing, growth, and self-discovery.

My name is Ebony Yelder (she/her/hers), and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the field of counseling and psychiatric services. I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse settings—including behavioral health hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, in-home therapy, and with the Department of Defense supporting service members and their families.

NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor

Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU

Hi, I'm Molly! I am a trauma therapist supporting my clients in navigating challenges around childhood wounds, relationships, identity, and more. I am particularly passionate about working with women seeking a better sense of empowerment and confidence.

I believe the power of therapy is held in the quality of the relationship we develop. I am not a "blank slate" therapist; I believe authenticity is crucial to creating true trust and safety. I practice my own authenticity by doing things like making jokes with you, sharing pictures of my pets, or talking about the music you're listening to.

I help ambitious adults who feel plateaued or stuck in their work, relationships, healing or personal growth. On the surface life may look solid, yet anxiety lingers, relationships feel strained, or old patterns keep showing up when they try to move forward in their work, relationships, or personal growth. You understand yourself intellectually, but the deeper patterns still feel outside your control. Often the coping strategies that once propelled you forward are now the very things holding you back. You may even know exactly what needs to change, yet still find yourself repeating the same reactions when pressure rises.

Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.

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Welcome! My name is Toni Ann Fontana, LCSW. I work with kids, teens, adults, caregivers, and families—anyone trying to make sense of a busy, messy, sometimes overwhelming life. I believe therapy should be collaborative, flexible, and tailored to you, not some cookie-cutter plan.

I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board‐certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‐BC), and I specialize in providing holistic, evidence‐based care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. I have extensive experience working with adults in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, and I am committed to helping my patients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

I assess, diagnose, and manage individuals with various psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting. I conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and follow‐up psychiatric assessments, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications using evidence‐based research, and create individualized treatment plans that combine both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. I also provide psychotherapy utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma‐informed approaches, and other therapeutic modalities to help clients work through complex mental health issues.

My practice is grounded in a holistic perspective. I look at the full picture of your emotional, physical, and social well‐being when we develop your treatment plan together. I value collaboration and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build insight, and learn practical coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. I am comfortable working with a breadth of concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma‐related symptoms, co‐occurring substance use, and the emotional impact of medical and life stressors.

In addition to my outpatient work,

I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018 from the University of Maryland, then subsequently earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. I have experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility caring for adults with various psychiatric conditions. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.

I am licensed and credentialed in New Jersey and Colorado. I am accepting new clients from those states.