Meet Your Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselors

James Castorina

Hi there! My name is James Castorina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of You First Integrative Wellness centrally located in Cherry Hill, NJ. I am proud to be in a position to give back to the South Jersey community after all it has been able to offer me over the last three decades. I aim to use individual’s strengths to help them achieve what they didn’t think possible and bring out the best in them.

I am here to help those in-person and virtually via telehealth with a range of issues including, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, trauma, psychosis, defiant behavior, suicidality, self-harm, relationship issues, and much more. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation interviewing, and play therapy.

James does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

James is currently NOT accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

James is credentialed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Oscar- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Oxford- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Cigna- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey- New Jersey
  • Capital Blue Cross of Pennsylvania- Pennsylvania
  • United Healthcare- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Independence Blue Cross of Pennsylvania (Virtual Network)- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Independence Blue Cross of Pennsylvania Commercial- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 9 Years
  • License: New Jersey / 37PC00686400
  • School: Rowan University
  • Year Graduated: 2014

Additional Credentials:

  • Certificate: National Board of Certified Counselors- Accredited Clinical Supervisor (ACS) / ACS-4219
  • Certificate Date: 2022

Specializes In:

  • Psychosis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Addiction
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Thinking Disorders

Cassidy Carr

Hi, I’m Cassidy Carr, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over three
years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, crisis intervention, life transitions, and
relationship issues. My approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-
behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based
practices to meet each client’s unique needs.


I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space
where clients feel truly seen and heard. My work is grounded in empathy,
collaboration, and a deep respect for every person’s story. Whether you’re
working through a major life change or seeking a path toward healing, I’m
here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and practical tools for
growth.

Cassidy does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Cassidy is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Cassidy is credentialed in New Jersey.

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Aetna- New Jersey
  • Cigna- New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Anthem EAP- Bank of America- New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania Commercial- New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 3 Years
  • License: NJ LPC , License Number : 37PC01129800
  • School: The College of New Jersey
  • Year Graduated: 2022

Specializes In:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Teens and Young Adults
  • Life Transitions
  • Women’s Issues
  • Mindfulness
  • Stress
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Relationship Issues

Samantha Carroll

Hi! My name is Samantha Carroll and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over three years of experience helping individuals of all ages. I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate the challenges of trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. I believe that healing starts with feeling seen and heard, and I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space
where my clients can do just that.


My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a person-centered mindset, which means we’ll work together to understand thought patterns while also focusing on your unique strengths and goals. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your
story.


I truly love what I do and feel honored to walk alongside my clients in their healing journey. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be happy to connect.

Samantha does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Samantha is currently NOT accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Samantha is credentialed in New Jersey.

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Aetna- New Jersey
  • Cigna- New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania Commercial- New Jersey
  • Anthem EAP- New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 3 Years
  • License: NJ LPC , License Number : 37PC01132900
  • School: The College of New Jersey
  • Year Graduated: 2022

Specializes In:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Children, Teens and Young Adults
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Trauma

Noel Fournarakis

Hello! My name is Noel Fournarakis, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been in practice for approximately 8 years. I have extensive experience supporting individuals across all levels of care from residential treatment to outpatient therapy. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, postpartum anxiety or depression, and addiction. My diverse clinical background has equipped me to meet clients where they are in their journey. I believe that healing happens when you have a space where you feel heard, safe, and empowered. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I offer in person and virtual sessions.  

Noel does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Noel is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Noel is credentialed in New Jersey.

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Aetna- New Jersey
  • Cigna- New Jersey
  • Anthem EAP- New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania Commercial- New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 8 Years
  • License: NJ LPC ,  37PC00792600
  • School: Rowan University
  • Year Graduated: 2016

Specializes In:

  • Addiction
  • Personality Disorders 
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety/Depression 
  • DBT informed therapy 

Andrew Jarema

Hi there! My name is Andrew Jarema. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the mental health field for about 10 years. I’ve always been inspired by the many ways people have faced and overcome the great challenges of life. Through my time as a therapist, I have marveled at the resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom each individual has used to carry them forward despite any barriers they face. My focus in helping others relies on seeing the strengths they already wield in facing their problems.

I tend to use solution-focused and person-centered exploration to first establish a plan to approach concerns, empowering goals rooted in values we may already deeply hold. I draw from theories and techniques based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and other mindfulness-based strategies to help build objectives aimed at establishing confidence to keep moving forward. Though we cannot easily change all the problems we face, perhaps there is a version of us that continues to thrive despite it all.

I have noticed that this approach works well with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, depersonalization/derealization, PTSD, addictions, and grief, but I am willing to help with any challenges you may be facing. I look forward to meeting you with either in-person or virtual sessions soon!

Andrew does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Andrew is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Andrew is credentialed in New Jersey.

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Aetna- New Jersey
  • Cigna- New Jersey
  • Anthem EAP- New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania Commercial- New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 10 Years
  • License: NJ LPC
  • School: Rowan University
  • Year Graduated: 2015

Specializes In:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (Depersonalization/Derealization)
  • Addictions
  • Grief/Loss
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • LGBTQIA+ Counseling

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Norrel Sainsott

Hi I’m Norrel!  I’m a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping you become the healthiest version of yourself. My approach to therapy  embraces different clinical perspectives such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)  and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) while staying focused on your needs. I am a strong believer that mental health is vital part of our overall health,  and try to make therapy to feel  more like  as  a conversation.


I have worked in various therapeutic settings such as outpatient with middle school aged to adults,  a residential setting with neurodivergent teenagers. and long term care for the aging population. These different settings have contributed to my empathetic approach to empower individuals both in person, and through telehealth. 

Norrel does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Norrel is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Norrel is credentialed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Accepts the following Insurances:

  • Aetna- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Cigna- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts (Virtual Network)- New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Carelon Behavioral Health- New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Geisinger- Pennsylvania
  • Capital Blue Cross- Pennsylvania

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 9
  • License: LCSW
  • School: Rutgers University
  • Year Graduated: 2014

Additional Qualifications:

  • Violence against Women and Children certificate (Rutgers University 2014)

Specializes In:

  • Women’s Issues
  • LGBTQPIA+ counseling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life transitions/adjustment
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Mood  Disorders
  • Chronic Health Concerns
  • Thought Disorders
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licensed Associate Counselors

Kearston Wishnefsky

Hi there, my name is Kearston. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with 11 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania working in the mental health field.  I provided counseling services to people of all ages in both individual and group settings.

As a Philadelphia native, I received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from La Salle University in 2011 which I used to help people recover from substance use.  Later on, I completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in June 2023. My abundance of experience includes working to help people live rewarding lives while coping with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, codependency, and grief/loss.

I have a special interest in working with families with loved ones in addiction and recovery.  Because of my interest in families and addiction, I am very passionate about teaching others to develop satisfying relationships through effective communication skills and maintaining healthy boundaries.

My approaches to therapy include CBT, DBT, and person-centered orientations.

Kearston does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Kearston is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Kearston is credentialed in New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 11 years in substance use, 2 years in general counseling
  • License: NJ LAC, PA CAADC
  • School: Capella University
  • Year Graduated: 2023

Specializes In:

  • Substance Use and Process/Behavioral Addictions
  • Family/loved ones of people who use substances
  • CBT, DBT, Person-Centered
  • Child giftedness
  • Codependency

Gianni Spinella

Hi there! My name is Gianni Spinella and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) serving individuals here in New Jersey. I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey, which is where I have gained valuable experiences working with individuals, couples, and families navigate substance use, psychosis, and mood related mental health concerns in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and
outpatient settings.


My approach to counseling includes integrating mind and bodily experiences, drawing on mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution-focused and narrative techniques, and using a combination of acceptance & commitment and cognitive behavioral therapies.


I aspire to develop safe and trusting relationships that lay the groundwork for personal growth and healing. Through our partnership, I intend to support my clients on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. I believe that everyone has a story to share, and that through hearing your story, I am here to help you navigate towards improved well-being, development of insight, and refining a meaningful vision for your future.

Gianni does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Gianni is currently accepting new clients as of 11/2025

Gianni is credentialed in New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 1
  • License: NJ LAC
  • School: The College of New Jersey
  • Year Graduated: 2025

Specializes In:

  • Men’s Issues
  • Substance Use & Co-occurring Disorders
  • Anxiety & Mood Disorders
  • Managing Relationship Issues
  • Grief & Loss

Elyse Bordes

Welcome, I’m Elyse, a Licensed Associate Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting adults in the mental health field. My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science from Temple University, a Master of Arts in Human Services and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and a Post-Master of Science Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University. This foundation has equipped me to serve individuals and couples with both professional expertise and genuine care. I believe we all face seasons of difficulty, and none of us are meant to walk through them alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate, and faith-affirming space where you can process challenges, discover new perspectives, and grow stronger in both your emotional and spiritual life.

I specialize in faith-based/biblical counseling, women’s issues, attachment/relationship issues, anxiety & depression, pre-marital counseling, and marriage and family counseling. Many of my clients seek therapy not only for emotional support but also for guidance that integrates their faith. In our work together, I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Biblical principles when they align with your goals. This allows us to address challenges in a way that is both practical and spiritually meaningful.

My clients often tell me they appreciate my supportive presence, my down-to-earth style gentle honesty, sense of humor and the sense of safety they feel in our sessions. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating—it can be a space of growth, hope, and even moments of lightness.

Whether you are preparing for marriage, working through relationship struggles, or navigating personal challenges, I strive to create a space where you can feel understood, gain new insights, and take steps toward lasting growth. My goal is to walk alongside you with warmth and encouragement as you strengthen your relationships, grow in resilience, and experience hope for the future.

When I’m not in session, you’ll probably find me spending time with my family and friends, baking and decorating cakes, gardening, volunteering in my church community and traveling. These moments keep me balanced and remind me of the same values of connection and renewal that I bring into my counseling practice.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and stronger relationships, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

Elyse does strictly Virtual Appointments

Elyse is currently accepting new clients as of 11/2025

Elyse is credentialed in New Jersey

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License: NJ LAC
  • School: Liberty University
  • Year Graduated: 2012

Specializes In:

  • Faith-based/Biblical Counseling
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Attachment/Relationship Issues
  • Pre-marital Counseling
  • Marriage & Family Counseling

Counseling Interns

Emily Blair

Hi there! My name is Emily Blair and I am a counseling intern with You First Integrative Wellness. I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College. Previously, I attended Rowan University where I obtained my B.S. in Psychology. I am enthusiastic about bringing my education experience to provide you with the best mental health care possible.


I aspire to maintain a safe, non-judgmental, inclusive and supportive environment within the counseling setting. I utilize compassion and empathy to develop a strong therapeutic relationship while understanding that each individual client has their own unique needs and experiences. I aim to provide a collaborative experience in order for clients to gain confidence, knowledge and the skills needed to develop strong coping strategies. We will use evidence-based practices that are specific to your individual goals, growth and wellbeing.


My goal as your counselor is to help assist you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. I am available for both in-person and virtual sessions.

Emily does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Emily is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: Intern
  • School: Lebanon Valley College
  • Expected Graduation: May 2026

Specializes In:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Adjustments
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Women’s Issues

Ashley Kaeser-Crowe

Hello. I’m Ashley Kaeser-Crowe, an intern at You First Integrative Wellness. I’m currently in my Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program and a Graduate Assistant at the College of New Jersey. I’ve also volunteered at places such as the Family Support Organization, the Peer Institute for Family Success, and Color a Smile. It’s my goal to help as many people as possible through effective, person-centered counseling.

I aim to help communities such as the LGBTQIA+ by giving person-centered, empathetic, and non-judgmental counseling. Your goals and life experiences will drive the counseling journey and mental health healing process. I believe in creating a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship to provide everyone with a sensitive and personalized counseling experience. We will use evidence-based practices, skill development, and healing activities in the collaborative process of working towards your individual goals and well-being.

I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges. Together, we can explore what healing, change, and possibility look like for you.

Ashley does In-Person and Virtual Appointments

Ashley is currently accepting New Clients as of 11/2025

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: Internship
  • School: The College of New Jersey
  • Expected Graduation: August 2026

Specializes In:

  • LGBTQIA+ counseling
  • Feminist counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Academic
  • Person-Centered
  • Parenting Strategies
  • Youth Support