Education and Work History

With 17 years of experience in the mental health field, Raissa brings a unique and highly specialized perspective to her practice. She earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in 2009 and holds the designation of National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Raissa’s clinical background is rooted in the deep connection between the brain and behavior. Her early training included work in the child and adolescent psychiatric department at Monmouth Medical Center. Before transitioning into full-time private practice, Raissa served as a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist for Bancroft NeuroRehab. There, she developed specialized programs for individuals with acquired brain injuries, focusing on behavior management, emotion regulation, and cognitive remediation.

In 2018, Raissa transitioned into private practice to focus on her passion for relational and individual counseling. Over the last eight years, she has worked extensively with college students, young adults, and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and high-pressure life transitions. Having spent nearly a decade in a private practice setting, Raissa has a deep understanding of the unique stressors her clients face—from the academic pressures of campus life to the "mental load" of career and family in middle age.

Raissa is committed to helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck, offering the insight and tools gained from nearly two decades of clinical work to help you feel more in control and confident in your future.