Our Team

Lisa Ligammari Counseling Services & Associates

At Lisa Ligammari Counseling Services & Associates,

We believe that the right therapist can make all the difference. Since opening our doors in 2008, we have built a team of experienced, compassionate clinicians who share a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, we’re here to walk alongside you — with warmth, expertise, and a treatment approach tailored specifically to you.

Meet Our Licensed Therapists

Our clinicians bring a diverse range of training, specialties, and therapeutic approaches — because finding the right fit matters. Click on any profile to learn more about their background, areas of expertise, and how they can support you on your journey.

Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW

Founder & Clinical Director

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Relationships, Bipolar Depression, Childhood Disorders

Lisa founded this practice in 2008 with a simple belief: that everyone deserves compassionate, expert care tailored to their unique journey. With over 30 years of experience and a wide range of certifications, she brings both deep clinical knowledge and genuine warmth to every client she works with.

Kara Brower MSW, LSW

Therapist

Specialties: Children & Teens, Grief, Anxiety, Burnout, Emotional Dysregulation, Parenting Support

Kara is a Licensed Social Worker who creates a calm, trauma-informed space where clients feel truly understood. Drawing on CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, she works with children, teens, adults, and parents navigating life’s most overwhelming moments. Kara believes healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about building the space for growth and resilience to flourish.

Vanessa Cholish, LCSW

Therapist

Specialties: Panic disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, trauma, gender identity exploration, relationship/marital concerns, grief counseling | CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, behavioral interventions

Vanessa provides a confidential, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. She is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as a background as a former high school teacher. She works effectively with both individuals and groups, creating spaces that foster insight, growth, and meaningful change.

Susan Devlin, MSW, LSW

Therapist

Specialties: Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Career & Life Transitions, Workplace Stress

Susan brings a truly unique combination of over 30 years of executive coaching experience and clinical counseling practice to her work with clients. As both a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC), she blends clinical insight with real-world professional expertise — helping clients navigate personal challenges, career transitions, and everything in between. Susan works with all age groups and creates a safe, strengths-based space where lasting change becomes possible.

Jennifer Herzog, MSW, LSW

Therapist

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, OCD, phobias, parenting skills, relationship issues, life transitions | CBT, DBT, ERP, Mindfulness

Jennifer works with adults and adolescents in a warm, empathetic, confidential, and non-judgmental manner. Jennifer has over a decade of experience working with clients who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, OCD and phobias, parenting skills, social and romantic relationship issues, and adjusting to life’s changes and challenges. She is LGBTQIA+ friendly and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Kathleen Pascale, LSW

Therapist

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral challenges, school refusal, Autism Spectrum Disorder | CBT, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed | Children, adolescents, young adults, families

Kathleen is a Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University in 2008. She brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Her work is grounded in a compassionate, strengths-based approach that prioritizes emotional safety, collaboration, and meaningful growth. She has significant experience with behavioral challenges, school refusal/avoidance, and children with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Joy Przywara, LAMFT, SAC, MS, Ed, SAC

Therapist

Specialties: Adolescents & young adults, neurodiverse individuals & families, anxiety disorders, trauma & PTSD, life transitions, stress management, school-related challenges | CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Nurtured Heart Approach®

She believes in your capacity for growth — and she’ll help you find it.

With years of experience as a school counselor, director, and prevention specialist in New Jersey, she brings a warm, compassionate approach to working with adolescents, adults, and neurodiverse individuals and families. Trained in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and the Nurtured Heart Approach®, and certified in trauma through Rutgers & Montclair, she creates a safe, collaborative space where meaningful change begins.

Meet Our Counseling Interns & Staff

Our counseling interns provide high-quality care under the close supervision of licensed clinicians. Intern services may be offered at reduced rates.

Jacqueline Catalano, Student Intern

Intern

Specialties: Personal growth, emotional wellness, life transitions, boundaries, communication | Board Certified Life Coach, pursuing LPC | Supervised by Lisa Ligammari

Jackie is a Board Certified Life Coach and Student Intern pursuing her Master’s degree in Counseling at TCNJ, bringing over a decade of experience in personal growth and emotional wellness. As the creator of The Untangled Blueprint, she helps clients identify emotional patterns, strengthen boundaries, and navigate life transitions with clarity and self-trust. Jackie believes that real change begins with understanding yourself — and she’s here to help you do exactly that.

Sheila Conforti, Student Intern

Intern

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Postpartum, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Children & Teens, Adults, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Sheila is a Counseling Intern completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at TCNJ, working toward licensure under the supervision of Lisa Ligammari. Drawing from CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and play therapy, she creates a warm, nonjudgmental space for clients of all backgrounds and life stages. Sheila has a special interest in supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, postpartum challenges, and life transitions — and believes therapy is a powerful tool for honoring our truest selves.

Elsa Correia

Billing Specialist & Intake Coordinator

Specialties: Billing specialist, intake coordination, insurance verification | Administrative support (NOT a therapist)

Elsa brings over 20 years of experience in various administrative and management capacities in healthcare to support the clients and clinicians at our practice.