ABOUT US
About Us
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods and interventions, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and others.
Our Approach
While venting and listening is an important part of any therapeutic relationship, we don’t sit back and let you monologue for the whole session. Many of our clients have “been there done that” type of therapy and came to us because they were craving more input from their therapist. We have an engaged style that helps you learn how to identify faulty thinking patterns, confront your fears, deal with traumas, and retrain your brain so you have the skills to manage your life well on your own.
How do we do that?
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods and interventions, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)…
When you work with us, you can expect to gain insight, be supported, confronted, challenged, and have homework between sessions. This is not like the homework you had in school, but instead it’s different mental and behavioral exercises that will support our work during sessions and facilitate faster progress.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a transformative experience that is so productive and useful it will make you want to brag about being in therapy.
TeleMental Health Certified
We have completed the TeleMental Health Training and received our certification from the Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC. Recipients of this certification are Talia Filippelli and Alexandra Genova
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Clinical Leadership
Talia Filippelli
LCSW, CHHC, CPT, & Owner of STARR THERAPY
Talia is the Founder of Starr Therapy, is a psychotherapist, educator, parenting expert, and mental health consultant specializing in parenting, emotional development, family systems, resilience, and caregiver wellbeing. Her work spans psychotherapy, educational programming, public mental health initiatives, school consultation, and media collaborations focused on emotional wellness and family functioning.
Hania Schwartz
LCSW & Vice President of Operations
Hania Schwartz a behavioral health leader, psychotherapist, and clinical operations executive specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder, complex mental health presentations, nervous system-based therapies, integrated behavioral health, and clinician development. Her background spans private practice, hospital systems, managed care, graduate education, and behavioral health program implementation.
Meet Our Therapists
Talia Filippelli
LCSW, CHHC, CPT, & Owner of STARR THERAPY
I’m a goal-activating expert at helping people let go of emotional baggage and start living the life of their dreams. My priority in session is to make sure you get what you need out of the experience. Period.
Alexandra Genova
MSW, LCSW
We can easily get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. It is time to take a step back and focus your energy on you!
Hania Schwartz
LCSW
I utilize therapies, including Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and Internal Family System, which are founded not just in the mind-body connection, but in the most current neuroscience.
Katharina Lemmerz
LCSW
I help couples and individuals build greater confidence, connection, and fulfillment in their relationships and everyday lives.
Gabrielle Giliberti
LPC
A trusting partnership between you and I will create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Ashley Espersen
LPC
With over 15 years of experience working with children and their families, in both school and mental health settings, my goal is simple – help you discover your own path.
Lauren Weber
LCSW
I aim to help you feel empowered and in charge of your life, by focusing on aspects over which you have control. So, let’s get started and help you achieve your goals!
Kimberly Alfonso
LSW
I strive to create a space that is supportive, engaging, non-judgmental, and transformative.
Brandy Wadsworth
DNP
I partner with you to create a treatment plan that’s both effective and personalized.
Talia Filippelli
LCSW, CHHC, CPT, & Owner of STARR THERAPY
I grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey where sports played a major role in my childhood. I learned more than I realized about emotional intelligence, communication, the benefits of a team-mentality, and how to work with others to achieve a common goal.
Alexandra Genova
MSW, LCSW
We can easily get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. It is time to take a step back and focus your energy on you!
Hania Schwartz
LCSW
I utilize therapies, including Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, and Internal Family System, which are founded not just in the mind-body connection, but in the most current neuroscience.
Katharina Lemmerz
LCSW
I help couples and individuals build greater confidence, connection, and fulfillment in their relationships and everyday lives.
Gabrielle Crisafulli
LPC
A trusting partnership between you and I will create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Ashley Espersen
LPC
With over 15 years of experience working with children and their families, in both school and mental health settings, my goal is simple – help you discover your own path.
Lauren Weber
LCSW
I aim to help you feel empowered and in charge of your life, by focusing on aspects over which you have control. So, let’s get started and help you achieve your goals!
Kimberly Alfonso
LSW
I strive to create a space that is supportive, engaging, non-judgmental, and transformative.
Brandy Wadsworth
DNP
I partner with you to create a treatment plan that’s both effective and personalized.