About Positive Reset Mental Health
Elizabeth, NJ
At Positive Reset, our clinic is proud to be part of a model that has stood the test of time. Backed by proven systems, expert clinical standards, and a reputation for results, we deliver mental health care that is both professional and personal. Every Positive Reset location shares a unified mission: to bring compassionate, effective, and individualized care to the communities we serve.
Because Mental Health Deserves More
We understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Every person’s journey is different—and so is their care. At Positive Reset, we honor your voice, your pace, and your path. Our team is here to empower you with the tools, choices, and support you need to take ownership of your wellness.
Our strong partnerships with local hospitals, providers, schools, and businesses reflect our commitment to making mental health support accessible and collaborative. Through these connections, we are able to offer education, early intervention, and customized treatment plans that meet the needs of individuals, families, and our community as a whole.
We’re Here to Help—Not to Judge
The heart of our work is grounded in Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, and Sincerity. These values guide every conversation and every treatment plan. We take a holistic approach to care, offering a full range of therapies tailored to your goals and your life.
Because mental health is health—and everyone deserves to feel whole.
Our Team

Stella Stempel
Ph.D., LCSW, LMSW
Ackerman Graduate Fellow
Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Psychologist with extensive experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in evidence-based, holistic care that integrates CBT, DBT, Schema, and relational therapies. My goal is to empower clients with tools and strategies that create lasting change.

Alexa Antonelli
Licensed Professional Counselor
I help adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional struggles. I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and ready to grow.

Jazmin Ruiz
LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSLER
Licensed Associate Counselor that specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. I use a compassionate, attachment-focused, and evidence-based approach to help clients navigate emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges while building resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills. I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to achieve meaningful and lasting growth.

Gaby Jazmine Romero
LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
Therapist dedicated to creating a supportive, culturally sensitive space. I specialize in helping individuals and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I’m passionate about empowering people to build coping skills and lasting growth, offering care in English and Spanish.

Kaylynn Frias
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
I’m Kaylynn Frias, a school social worker with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Fluent in Spanish, I provide culturally responsive individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to help clients achieve growth and resilience.

Tasneem Ahmed
Licensed Master Social Worker
Hi, I’m Tasneem Ahmed, LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York and New Jersey, dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and difficult circumstances. I have experience supporting adults, veterans, students with disabilities, and individuals and families experiencing
housing instability and other significant life stressors. I believe in creating a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. My approach is client-centered and focuses on helping each person develop effective coping skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and work toward meaningful personal goals. With experience in clinical assessment, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination, I strive to provide personalized care that recognizes each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and needs.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Transitions, Coping Skills, Emotional Distress
Languages: English and Arabic

Neola Bricuyet
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience. I work with children, teens, and adults facing trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. Fluent in English and Spanish, I provide culturally sensitive care that helps clients heal and build resilience.

Fairouz Alhalabi
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Licensed Master Social Worker and certified domestic and sexual violence advocate. I support individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, and depression, offering care in English and Arabic. My background in human rights advocacy inspires my passion for helping clients heal and move forward.

JoAnn Chambers
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
I’m Jo-Ann, a licensed social worker and mental health counselor with over a decade of experience. I specialize in individual, family, and crisis counseling, working across hospital, community, and forensic settings. My passion is helping clients discover their strengths and achieve meaningful recovery.

Nadia Samlall
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. I bring experience from outpatient, inpatient, and community settings, and I’m dedicated to creating safe spaces where clients feel empowered to heal and grow.

Fiorella Garrido
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Hi, I’m Fiorella Garrido, a mental health professional with strong experience in crisis intervention, emotional support, and community-based behavioral health services. I specialize in helping individuals navigate difficult moments with empathy, grounding strategies, and clear guidance. I’m dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered. My background includes suicide-prevention work, crisis hotline response, and supporting clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
Specialties: Crisis Support, Emotional Stabilization, Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

Janessa Baquerizo
PMHNP-BC
Hi, I’m Janessa Baquerizo, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
with 10+ years of experience supporting clients across all ages. I provide psychiatric
evaluations, medication management, and therapy with a calm, compassionate, and holistic
approach. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered on your
mental health journey.
Specialties: Medication Management, Psychiatric Evaluation, Psychotherapy
Languages: English, Tagalog

Donette A. Price
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hi, I’m Donette Price, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 17 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in holistic and integrative psychiatry, blending psychopharmacology with lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and trauma-informed care to support emotional wellness. I’m passionate about helping individuals and families build resilience, achieve balance, and feel empowered in their healing journey.

Ashley Nunez
Licensed Social Worker
Hi, I’m Ashley Nunez, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) dedicated to supporting children, adolescents,
adults, and families through life’s challenges. I have experience working with individuals facing
emotional, behavioral, family, and social stressors, with a strong background in case management and
community-based support.
I believe in creating a safe, compassionate environment where clients feel heard, supported, and
empowered to work toward meaningful change. My approach focuses on understanding each person’s
individual needs, building on their strengths, and helping them develop practical tools to improve their
overall well-being.
I’m passionate about working with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and
providing care that is respectful, supportive, and personalized.
Specialties: Family Stressors, Emotional Challenges, Life Transitions, Youth & Family Support
Languages: English & Spanish

Yanira Johnson
Licensed Master Social Worker
Hi, I’m Yanira Johnson, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience providing therapy
and support to children, adults, and families. I have worked with clients navigating trauma, loss,
stress, life transitions, crisis situations, and other emotional challenges.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and
empowered. My experience includes psychotherapy, psychoeducation, crisis intervention,
assessments, treatment planning, and helping clients develop practical coping skills that support
meaningful progress.
I’m passionate about working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and providing
compassionate, culturally responsive care. I am also fluent in Spanish and can support both English-
and Spanish-speaking clients.
Specialties: Trauma, Stress, Life Transitions, Crisis Support, Family Challenges
Languages: English & Spanish

Maria Del Cisne Lopez
MSW, LSW, CSSW
I am a bilingual Licensed Social Worker (LSW) passionate about helping individuals navigate trauma,
emotional challenges, and life transitions. I specialize in trauma-informed care, stress management,
and building emotional resilience.
I believe therapy should be a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and
supported. Fluent in English and Spanish, I’m dedicated to helping clients discover their strengths,
develop healthy coping skills, and move forward with confidence.
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Emotional Resilience, Self-Esteem, Life
Transitions
Languages: English & Spanish
Amanda Coker
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Amanda Coker, LSW is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s
challenges with confidence and resilience. Drawing from her extensive experience in crisis
intervention, hospice care, and mental health services, Amanda provides a supportive and
client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve
meaningful growth.
Languages: English

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey and New York, and a Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology. I bring extensive experience as a clinical director, private practice owner, and therapist across outpatient, inpatient, and research settings. My therapeutic approach is holistic and evidence-based, combining Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, relational, and attachment-focused methods to promote deep healing and sustainable change.
