Meet Our Team
With our caring and diverse team, we are confident you will find the right clinician for you and your journey.
Multiple members of our team are multilingual and are ready and able to help you find your way to mental wellness!
Wanda Quezada, Ed.D, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC, ACS
(Founder)
Dr. Wanda Y. Quezada Betancourt has devoted her life to serving marginalized communities with mental health services for over 15 years. She’s worked in clinical mental health counseling, substance abuse, career counseling, and spiritual counseling among other areas. She advocates for undocumented immigrants and has worked with asylum seekers for the past 10 years..
Rosa Rodriguez, LCSW
Rosa is a NJ Licensed Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hunter College and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a certificate in Violence Against Women and Children.. Read More
Karen D. Simmons, MA, Master Life Coach, Published Author
Ms. Karen D. Simmons has devoted her life to serving Teens, Adults and Minority communities with Counseling services for over 25 years. As an advocate for those who are underrepresented in our society she continues to focus on giving them resources to be successful.. Read More
Neola Bricuyet, LSW
Neola has devoted her life to supporting others in their healing journey. It is her passion and soul’s mission to facilitate emotional healing from trauma, abuse, and painful childhood experiences. Her motto “I meet people in their valley” speaks to her belief that no one needs to walk alone in times of deep heartache and personal challenge. Neola utilizes a holistic approach integrating psychology and.. Read More
Dr. Christine Hsieh, Ed. D., LPC
Dr. Hsieh is a Licensed Associate Counselor (Trilingual English/Chinese/ Taiwanese speaking) who has extensive experience working with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Hsieh’s background includes working as a counselor in the school setting at the elementary, middle, and.. Read More
Dianna Kissi, MSW, LSW
Dianna Kissi, MSW/ LSW is a passionate and driven therapist who prioritizes the needs of her clients in order to ensure that they receive the best possible care and experience an enhancement in their quality of life. Dianna has over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with various mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, as well as developmental disabilities.. Read More
Irlande Stavien, LAC
Irlande is a mental health professional with eight years’ experience. Her passion is helping others and making a difference in someone’s life. She has worked with a number of individuals of many different backgrounds and takes pride in providing each client with compassion and care because some of them don’t get it at home.. Read More
Sulie Rosario, LSW
Sulie Rosario is a Licensed Social Worker earning her degree from Rutgers University and later went on to earn her Masters in Children and Family Law from Loyola University. Sulie started her career in domestic violence and has worked with human trafficking survivors and unaccompanied minors. In Sulie’s 20 years of experience.. Read More
Sarah Woodruff, MA, LAC, Clinical Coordinator
arah Woodruff is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Sarah is also the Clinical Coordinator here at Faithlift & Hope. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. Her focus on trauma work, particularly in the realms of childhood trauma and.. Read More
Tyler McGann, MA, LAC, Program Director
Tyler McGann is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Tyler is also the Program Director at Faithlift and Hope. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. Tyler is dedicated to serving others, especially women and marginalized.. Read More
Erika Baque, MA, LAC
Erika is a Licensed Associate Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with about 6 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field. Erika received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and.. Read More
Amina Javed, LSW
arah Woodruff is a Licensed Associate Amina Javed, LSW is a bilingual psychotherapist dedicated to helping others live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Immigrating to the United States from Pakistan at 4 years old, Amina personally understands how important it is to identify issues/factors that are essential to one’s growth such as.. Read More
Jessica Perez, LSW
She is a Licensed Social Worker fluent in both English and Spanish and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of New England. She is a proud to be a first-generation college graduate. As the child of immigrants.. Read More
Administration Team
Diana Perez, Office Manager/Biller
Hi my name is Diana, I am the Office Manager/ Biller at Faithlift & Hope. I have been with FLH for 5 years handling billing and clerical tasks; filing and adjusting claims, appeals and EOBs. I value my position with this company and am proud to be a part of a business that is so dedicated to helping.. Read More
Maggie McKeon, Executive Assistant
Maggie is the Executive Assistant to Dr. Quezada at Faithlift & Hope. With a background in executive assistance and a passion for supporting empowered individuals, she is dedicated to ensuring seamless operations and facilitating our team’s success. Originally from New Jersey.. Read More
Lizette Reyes, Administrative Assistant
Hi! My name is Lizette Reyes, I am the Executive assistant for FLH. I have been part of FLH for 3 years and I really value working with people and making sure they feel welcomed with their consultations and offering my help in any way I can. I hope.. Read More