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Bigy Thomas, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

You deserve a care plan that sees the whole person—not just a 15-minute prescription.

Taking the first step toward mental wellness can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I believe true healing happens in a trusted partnership. In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space where your voice is heard, your story is respected, and your personal goals guide every decision we make together.

How We Will Work Together:

• Care Beyond Medication: While precision medication management can be an effective tool, it is only one part of healing. I actively integrate evidence-based therapy skills (including CBT and Motivational Interviewing) to help you build practical, lasting coping strategies.
• Mind-Body Connection: With more than 25 years of extensive clinical nursing experience, I look closely at how your physical health, sleep, stress, and lifestyle influence how you feel mentally and emotionally.
• Culturally Sensitive & Personalized: Your background, values, and lived experiences matter. We will tailor your care to fit who you are and what you care about most.

Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or major life transitions, we will work together at your pace to help you regain balance and feel empowered in your daily life.

For over 33 years I have walked alongside people through some of life's most

challenging passages: grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the quiet weight of

a major life change. I believe every person carries untapped strengths waiting to be

discovered. I would love to help you find yours. Let's take that first step together.

I'm a Clinical Social Worker. My clinical objective includes empowering individuals and families to cultivate their"Inner Harmony Hub". The most important ingredient involves clients exercising self-compassion in a judgement free therapeutic space.

I’m Brenda Gadson, a Professional Counselor with a Master in Counseling from Kean College of New Jersey. My training has prepared me to support children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people working through gender dysphoria, transgender-related concerns, dissociative identity, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and women’s issues.

Your mind and body are speaking—are you listening? As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in high-stakes intensive care, I understand what many overlook: mental and physical health are inseparable.

In critical care, I saw how stress, trauma, and anxiety manifest in the body—tight chests, sleepless nights, unexplained pain. And when the pandemic hit, I witnessed the silent emotional suffering of patients, families, and healthcare workers alike. That moment changed everything.

I chose psychiatry because healing your mind is just as vital as healing your body. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like no one sees what you’re carrying—you don’t have to hold it alone. I’m here to help you reconnect, restore, and rise.

Let’s work together to make your mental wellness a priority. Click below to book your first step toward clarity, calm, and confidence.

Hi! My name is Afia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an earned Masters degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector and have explored, incorporated and utilized many of the skills I gained from community and health settings to enhance myself as a therapist.

For the past seven years, I've worked with adolescents and families in New Jersey's public school system, supporting clients through anxiety, stress, family conflict, and life transitions. Today, I seek to work with Black males and those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed about the conditions of the state both past and present and uncertain about what comes next. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life changes, my goal is to aid you with reconnecting with the strengths, values, and resilience that already exist within you.

I am a graduate from Fordham University with as MSW and now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Through my own journey I have acquired knowledge on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ,Motivational Interviewing as well as continued learning of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Radical Therapy practices.

Margarette Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over 10 years of experience. Margarette has experience with working individuals with depression, anxiety,, substance use, body image issues, anger management, life transitions, ADHD, and more from various levels of cares such as outpatient, intensive outpatient, inpatient and etc.. Margarette has a Dual Masters Degree in Addiction and Professional Counseling.

I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience providing individual, couples, and group therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, chronic mental health concerns, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment where you can better understand what is getting in the way, develop practical strategies for change, and build greater resilience and emotional well-being.

I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and have trained and worked in a variety of clinical settings, including university counseling centers, inpatient and outpatient mental health programs, skilled nursing facilities, and community behavioral health agencies. My clinical experience includes diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention, individual and family psychotherapy, couples counseling, and working with adults managing chronic and complex mental health conditions. Throughout my career, I have also held clinical leadership positions, including serving as a Clinical Director of Services and Training and as a Regional Director within behavioral health organizations. In these roles, I have overseen clinical quality, supervised and trained clinicians, developed professional training programs, and worked closely with multidisciplinary treatment teams. These experiences have given me a broad perspective on mental health and strengthened my ability to understand each client within the larger context of their relationships, experiences, environment, and overall well-being.