Meet the Team
Cathy Ottaviano, LCSW
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Cathy, LCSW is a compassionate therapist who helps adults and teenagers navigate life's challenges with warmth, empathy, and genuine support. With more than a decade of clinical experience, she is dedicated to creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve meaningful change.
Cathy has a special interest in working with individuals coping with chronic medical conditions, chronic pain, caregiver fatigue, and the emotional impact of caring for a loved one with complex medical needs. She is especially passionate about supporting parents raising children with medical conditions, helping them navigate the unique emotional and practical challenges that care giving can bring.
In addition to her work with medical and caregiver-related concerns, Cathy has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and other life stressors. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment. Her evidence-based approach is tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
Cathy believes therapy should be a place where clients feel safe, supported, and accepted. She works alongside each person to uncover their strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience. Her client-centered, compassionate approach helps individuals create lasting change and move toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with their values.
Jessica Patel, LPC, NCC
Jessica discovered her passion for the therapy profession during her college years. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology, and her journey continued as she pursued her master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, specializing in the clinical mental health counseling track.
Throughout her professional experience, Jessica has dedicated her focus to substance use and mental health disorders, primarily within residential and outpatient care settings. The combination of her academic pursuits and hands-on work has granted her a deep appreciation for the significance of counseling and a profound understanding that every individual possesses a unique narrative.
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As a licensed professional counselor, Jessica's ultimate objective is to facilitate your journey towards self-awareness. Employing a person-centered approach, she utilizes mindfulness techniques, CBT, and other evidenced-based practices to assist you in recognizing your strengths and identifying your goals, ultimately enabling you to lead a fulfilling life. No matter the challenges you face, Jessica is here to support you in comprehending, taking action, and implementing changes that will empower you to develop more effective strategies for managing such situations. Remember, the journey commences with you.
Kelly LeMasney, LPC, LCADC, CRC, CCS, ACS
Practice Owner
Kelly’s journey as a counselor began in 2009 during a period of significant personal transitions and challenges. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Counseling from Drexel University and went on to complete her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Rutgers University. These experiences laid the foundation for her passion for helping individuals navigate life’s complexities of addiction and mental health.
Over the years, Kelly has gained dual licensure and specialized training in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and body-focused repetitive behaviors. She is also highly skilled in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a gold-standard approach for treating OCD and anxiety. Her work is guided by the belief that every person’s journey is unique and requires personalized, compassionate care.
Kelly is deeply committed to helping individuals uncover effective strategies for overcoming barriers to growth, building resilience, and fostering personal empowerment. With warmth and understanding, she creates a safe space for clients to explore and achieve meaningful change.
Take the first step toward a more fulfilling life and connect with Kelly today. Let her guide you on the path to growth and transformation.