Accreditation and Experience

Stepping Forward Counseling Center

SFCC has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval for the Past 10 Years.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and other Quality Measures. Achieving accreditation by The Joint Commission reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. We at SFCC chose to be JCAHO accredited because it gives us an edge in the quality of care we provide.

The Joint Commission provides external validation of our client’s safety, clinical quality, improvement process, and valuable ideas for improving our mission-critical processes. JCAHO improves health care for the public by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

The members of our staff are thoughtful leaders and skilled clinicians who make a significant contribution to our society. Each one of them has brought a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization for the past 20 years.

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Our Staff & Providers

The team/staff at SFCC are superheroes who go beyond the call of duty. Each one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the organization. Each and every staff member is dedicated to and committed to SFCC’s methodology of bringing a sense of wellness and success to your child and family.

New Jersey

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Christine Robertello, LCSW (CEO)

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Jill Pringle, LCSW (Program Director)


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Dr. Nataliya Osmanova, MD (Psychiatry)

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Dr. Yomarie Rodríguez-Loyola, PhD

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Dr. Nouriman Ghahary, PhD


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Jason Rovetto, LPC


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Anne Pereira, MS


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Melissa Doney, LPC, NCC, SAC

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Sarah Green, LCSW


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April Tansey, MSW

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Samantha Litzky, LAC, NCC

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Kaleigh Sapio, MA


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Robert Greco, MA

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Kimberly Mulvey, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)


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Dawn Ippoliti, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT (Art Therapist)

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Kayla O'Connor, BS (Support Staff)


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Lorraine (Massage Therapist)

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Igor Gritsei (Administrative)


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Laiza Soriano (Support Staff)

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Lorrie Bowman (Administrative)

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Joseph Trombecky (Volunteer)


California

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Dr. Gary Pedneault, MD (Psychiatry)

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Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT (Clinical Manager)

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Andrea Bae, LCSW (Program Manager - Irvine)


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Rachel Loverro, LMFT

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Claire Miller, ASW


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Winston, Certified Therapy Dog

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Kyla Obillos Brown, ASW


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Bianca Figueroa, ASW


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Carissa Ferbert, MS


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Erika Guillen, MA

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