Executive Team
Tiffany Smart, MBA Chief Operating Officer
Mrs. Smart oversees the Christian Wellness Center's ongoing operations and procedures in addition, to community relations and outreach.
Mrs. Smart hopes for Christian Wellness Center to be a dependable resource and support for the community especially with the launch of the Ernestine Winfrey Foundation, which provides counseling services for individuals who have limited access to healthcare.
Joyce Clark-Addison, MSW, LCSW Clinical Supervisor
Ms. Clark-Addison has over 35 years of experience providing clinical supervision, and licensure supervision.
She is certified as a Clinical Social Work Supervisor & instructor for NJ-NASW Clinical Supervisors’ Certification Course. Ms. Clark-Addison supervise LSW, LPC, and LAMFT toward full licensure.
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Ms. Clark-Addison holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.
Operation Support Team
Carin Essex , BA Assessment Coordinator
Ms. Essex graduated from Wilmington University with a major in Business Administration. She currently attends Rider University pursuing a degree in Clinical Counseling and Sports Coaching Certification
Ms. Essex supports the clinical team.
Ms. Essex enjoys being athletic and participating in different sports (soccer, basketball, and track). She plays video games and every chance she gets it is spent outside in nature
Clinical Team & Facilitators
Emad Mounir, MD
Dr. Emad Mounir is a licensed Psychiatrist and board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) with over 24 years of clinical experience.
He has worked across diverse settings including outpatient, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Dr. Mounir’s experience lies in treating adult and elder patient s grappling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, ADHD and interpersonal challenges.
Renowned for his alternative and empathetic approach, he offers comprehensive evaluation's and recommends tailored pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions to alleviate suffering and elevate functioning.
Dr. Mounir id dedicated to collaborating with individuals to enhance their day-to-day capacities for improved quality of life.
Samantha Hardy, MA, LPC
Mrs. Hardy graduated from LaSalle University. She works with adolescents and families using a person-centered approach and also incorporates CBT and solution-focused techniques to meet the client’s specific needs.
Mrs. Hardy works with adolescents and families from a systems perspective to help them tackle the presenting problem and build communication, problem-solving and coping skills for the future.
Mrs. Hardy specializes in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-worth, family conflict, and career readiness.
Valrie O'Connor Johnson, MA, LPC
Ms. O'Connor-Johnson graduated from Nyack College Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. She enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
Ms. O'Connor-Johnson has an extensive background in healthcare as a Registered Nurse. She is dedicated to helping clients to move from brokenness to well-being using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Christian Integrative Treatment.
Her warm approach helps clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and interpersonal/relational concerns.
Elijah Greene MA, LSW
Mr. Greene graduated from Rutgers University. He has spent several years working with youth who have experienced trauma. Mr. Greene focuses on helping people understand their strengths to empower them to live the life they desire.
Mr. Greene works with youth and families as a minister and youth leader at his church.
Mr. Greene enjoys to hang out with his friends, play Madden, and read.
Donna Hendricks MA, LAMFT
Professionally, Mrs. Hendricks is a NJ certified K-12 Educator, Life Coach, and a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. Donna obtained her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella University.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Mrs. Hendricks practices Systems Therapy approach to create changes throughout the entire family system with an emphasis on Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) and Narrative therapy approaches.
Donna has many interests and has vowed to become a life-long learner, she understands that the world and her clients contribute equally to her growth both personally and professionally.
Roy Rim, MA, LAMFT
Mr. Rim is s fluent in English and Korean. He graduated from Nyack College Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.
He has experience working with mental health and addictions. He is also the worship pastor at his church.
Mr. Rim's goal is to bring healing to those in the body of Christ.
Shenequa Crawley-Ojo, MA, LAMFT
Ms Crawley-Ojo graduated from Liberty University. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. Her passion is working with couples and families building better communications.
Ms. Crawley-Ojo is currently volunteers at Focus on the Family providing hope and encouragement to those who are dealing with depression and anxiety.
Keona Wright, MA, LAMFT
Ms. Wright specializes in working with individuals, couples, families, and children. She is driven to help clients achieve their goals, discover areas a growth and walk along side them in their journey of healing.
Paula Laing, MA, LAC
Mrs. Laing attended Pillar University. She is passionate about helping her clients develop practical life skills.
Mrs. Laing embraces an Eclectic approach to counseling by using techniques and modalities customized to suit the individual and their personality.
Novella Dorsey BA, Grief Specialist & Facilitator
Mrs. Dorsey graduated from Pillar College and received a BA in Psychology and Counseling.
Mrs. Dorsey has extensive training in grief and losses
Mrs. Dorsey is compassionate and empathic as she walks with people through their grief process.
Internship
Interns are closely supervised by senior CWCNJ therapists. They meet with supervisors for several hours each week to discuss their work and to review recordings of their sessions. CWCNJ believes clients receive quality of care when sessions are recorded and viewed in supervision. Interns discuss this option with all their clients, who can opt out if they choose. Recordings are treated with the utmost care, protected as required by the law, and deleted following g review in supervision.
Hollie Taylor - Intern
2018 - B.A. in Psychology
May 2024 - M.A. in Christian Counseling
Randi Eanes - Intern
May 2021- B.A. in Psychology and Counseling
May 2024- M.A. in Psychology and Counseling (Speciality in Marriage, Couples and Family)
Ajanae Fort- Intern
Spring 2020 - B. A. in Psychology
Summer 2024 - M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling