Meet Our
Staff Melissa von der Heide, MA, LMFT,
Executive Director – Ms. von
der Heide has a Masters degree with studies
in Behavioral Sciences, concentrating in
Psychological Services from Kean University.
Ms. von der Heide has an additional
professional diploma in Marriage and Family
Therapy from Kean University. Ms. von der
Heide has extensive experience working with
children. She has also published on the
topic of helping parents establish literacy
through play. In 2010, Ms. von der Heide
entered training to become a Parent Child
Interactive Therapy Trainer. She also has
many years of experience working with
families who are grieving and children who
have been victims of sexual abuse. Ms. von
der Heide joined CFS in January 2007.
Alicia James - Alicia James is a Ph.D. student in the Counseling and Family Therapy Program at Drexel University. Prior to attending Drexel University, she attended Chestnut Hill College School of Graduate Studies and holds a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Rutgers University. A CASE internship at Rutgers University helped to develop her interest in working with older adults and learning about their narratives. As a certified dementia practitioner, she has worked with aging populations in outpatient behavioral health and at long-term care facilities. As a doctoral student and research fellow at Drexel University, she conducted research at an Attachment and Emotions research laboratory, in addition to receiving clinical training at the Center for Family Intervention Science under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Guy Diamond in Attachment-based Family Therapy (ABFT). Her recent research interests are in adverse childhood environments (ACEs), family stress and parenting, ethno-racial risk and resilience, and racism-related stress. She is grounded in intersectional theoretical framings, child and family development, in addition to aging research/gerodiversity, and collaborative healthcare.
Amanda Methner is MA, LAMFT
- Ms. Methner completed her Master’s Program at Kean University in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program. She has worked with children and adults, including those with special needs. She has worked in supportive and primary roles in these settings. Ms. Methner is able to serve clients in Somerset County Geanie Rizzo, MA., Ed.S., LPC
. - Ms. Rizzo is a licensed
professional counselor with an MA in
Counseling from the College of New Jersey.
After practicing for six years she went back
to the College of New Jersey for a Ed.S.
post graduate degree in Marriage and Family
therapy. She has worked as a family
therapist at CFS for over ten years. Prior
to coming to CFS she worked a supervisor at
Middle Earth in Somerville.

Krystin Eckert, MA, LMFT -
Ms. Eckert has a Master's degree in
Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from
the College of New Jersey. Ms. Eckert is
currently working towards becoming a
registered play therapist and incorporates
play therapy with family therapy when
needed. Prior to working at CFS she
facilitated SMART Recovery groups for
individuals recovering from addictive
behaviors. From 2005 to 2010, Ms. Eckert
worked with children with autism and their
families at the Somerset Hills Learning
Institute. At SHLI she helped parents
implement behavior plans, as well as helping
plan instruction and treatment goals. Ms.
Eckert joined CFS in April 2014.

Jennifer Spuckes, MA, ACS,
LPC - Ms. Spuckes has a
Master's degree in clinical Bilingual
Counseling, School Counseling and soon to be
Educational Leadership. She holds a Clinical
Supervisor and Professional Counselors
license in the state of New Jersey. Ms.
Spuckes has experience working with
teenagers, with 15 years of experience in
the school system. Working with issues such
as anxiety, school refusal, depression,
substance use, eating disorders, and sexual
abuse both in inpatient and outpatient
settings, Ms. Spuckes has a broad range of
expertise. Mrs. Spuckes joined Contextual
Family Services in 2003. She is available to
work in Warren County

Ryan Jahnke, MA, LPC - Mr.
Jahnke was a Behavioral Assistant at
Contextual Family Services from May 2017 to
May 2018. In May 2018, he received a Masters
degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family
Therapy from the College of New Jersey. He
is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Mr.
Jahnke has years of experience working at
Carrier Clinic with clients of all ages.
Through his education and experience Mr.
Jahnke has done extensive work in anger
management, communication and family
interaction. He is available to work with
families or youth in Somerset County.

Ms. Lisa Marcelino, MA, PhD
- Ms.Marcelino has a Masters in Behavioral Sciences with a specialization in Psychological Services from Kean University, and a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Educational Psychology, Neurological Disorders and Disabilities. Lisa completed her Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy at Kean University. Ms. Marcelino has also served as an adjunct psychology professor at Kean University since 2011. Ms. Marcelino has been providing in-home ABA services to children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder since 2004. Additionally, Lisa has written and published articles on topics such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, resilience, mental health awareness and advocacy. Lisa has extensive experience working with individuals who have mental health diagnoses, substance abuse issues, special needs and disabilities, histories of domestic violence, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and sexual abuse. Ms. Marcelino is available to serve clients in Somerset County.
 Anita Bonsu, BA - Ms.
Bonsu is a Kean University graduate. As an
undergrad, she majored in psychology. While
at Kean, Ms. Bonsu performed independent
research looking at the perception of sexual
orientation and rating of personality among
Black males. She is currently pursuing her
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family
Therapy at Kean University. Ms. Bonsu has
worked with children from infancy through
adolesence for more than ten years as a
caregiver and as a substitute teache. Ms.
Bonsu will be working as Behavioral
Assistant and will cover Somerset County.

Christine Sullivan, M.Ed., LAC,
DRCC - Mrs. Sullivan is a
school counselor with fourteen years of
experience working with children and
families in the school setting. She is also
a Licensed Associate Counselor, a Disaster
Response Crisis Counselor, and a member of
the Traumatic Loss Coalition for Hunterdon
County. She holds a masters degree in School
Counseling. She is able to provide
individual therapy. She is available to
serve clients in Hunterdon and Warren
Counties.

Anne Biber, MA, LAC - Ms.
Biber is a licensed associate counselor with
an MA in School Counseling from Rider
University. She has been a school counselor
at Hunterdon Central High School in
Flemington for ten years and is skilled in
mindfulness, social and emotional learning.
She also assists in establishing a positive
emotional culture in the school community.
Ms. Biber has worked with individuals and
families in the areas of communication,
bullying, motivation, and resilience. She is
available to serve Somerset and Hunterdon
Counties.

Mickey Coakley - Mickey Coakley is starting her 13th year as a school psychologist in the public. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and will earn her post-master's Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S) in Marriage and Family Therapy in December. Ms. Coakley has extensive experience working with children and adolescents pre-K through 12th grade with a range of issues including autism, anxiety, depression, school-refusal, and oppositional defiance. She is available to work in Hunterdon County
 Jenalyn Rembish - Jenalyn Rembish is certified as a BA. She is currently a master’s student in the Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy in Counseling program at The College of New Jersey. She plans to graduate by May 2021 and is working towards an LMFT and LPC. She has previously worked with youth in a partial hospitalization setting. She has worked with youth extensively in supporting roles through day care and community centers

CFS Board of
Directors
The CFS Board of
Directors is committed to
the quality of services and
the growth of the agency.
They generously donate their
time to help govern and lead
the agency towards its
goals. They are: |
Geralyn
Prosswimmer, M.D.,
FAAP
President of the Board Stan
Hall
Treasurer |
Kathleen Hindle
Cindy Iarussi, MA, EdS,
LMFT Marianne
Schlegel Terry
Poon Thomas
Kowalczyk
Patricia McLaughlin,
LMFT Daniel S.
Makoski Jean Banti |

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