PSS Staff

I joined the Project SARAH team in 2021. In my role as psychologist, I am proud to be involved in a program providing an array of high-quality, trauma-informed services to survivors and to the general community. I’ve had the opportunity to help build a template for assessments that help Project SARAH clients efficiently access treatment tailored to their unique needs. I enjoy supporting and offering clinical consultation to staff in their work with abuse survivors, while also providing direct psychotherapy to Project SARAH clients.  

It is my privilege to be working with Project SARAH clients.  I primarily provide trauma-informed clinical art therapy to children who have been exposed to high conflict divorce, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse. Art therapy promotes both verbal and nonverbal communication, while helping children process trauma, allowing them to discover effective coping tools and find healing. When relevant, I often integrate other modalities to use in conjunction with art therapy, including psychodrama, child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, always with a strength-based approach.  

Since joining the Project SARAH team in 2018, I have been providing individual psychotherapy to survivors, while also facilitating our program’s Women’s Group and Healing Circle for clients impacted by sexual and domestic abuse. I offer a welcoming, integrative approach that prioritizes therapeutic connection and collaboration geared toward helping clients discover their own path toward healing and growth. A firm believer that there is always more to learn, I relish opportunities to refine my skills in trauma-informed mental health care—most recently training in internal family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy models. I look forward to embarking on a comprehensive training in EMDR next. 

Education: Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from North Park University

Licensure: LPC

Certifications: Creative Journal Expressive Arts Master Instructor ™

Specialization: Relational challenges, Low self-esteem, Adjustment difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Familial stress, ADHD, PTSD

Population: Children, Teens, Adults

Modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, psychodynamic theory, somatic awareness, incorporation of creative art techniques for symptom relief

Personal Statement: I strive to provide an atmosphere of safety, compassion and openness allowing my clients the space they need to reflect, process, heal and thrive.

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Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Touro College

Licensure: LPC, EMDR Certified, CSAT

Specialization: Sex Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/C-PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Attachment Wounds

Population: 18+

Modalities: EMDR, CSAT, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Ego State Interventions, Trauma Focused, Attachment Based

Personal Statement: Along with a nonjudgmental/humanistic approach, I facilitate a safe therapeutic space to build a positive connection with the goal of helping you overcome overwhelming feelings and begin your healing journey.

Education: Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University

Licensure: LSW

Specialization: Trauma, Attachment, Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, School Difficulties

Population: Children, Adults, PMHC 

Modalities: EMDR, IFS, CBT, and Play Therapy

Personal Statement: With warmth and empathy, I try to foster a nurturing space for clients to understand more about their emotions and experiences. My training in trauma and attachment-based therapy modalities serves as a strong foundation to help my clients learn more about themselves in the context of their relationships.

In the dynamic realm of organizational leadership and strategic development, Carol emerges as a seasoned executive renowned for her knack in shaping and propelling entities to unprecedented heights. Throughout her illustrious career, she has consistently showcased proficiency in constructing robust infrastructures, amplifying profit margins, and cultivating unparalleled brand recognition.

At the core of Carol’s professional narrative lies a story of transformative leadership. Her strategic vision, adept relationship cultivation, and innovative thinking converge to forge lasting impacts for the organizations fortunate enough to benefit from her guidance. In a landscape where change is constant, Carol stands as a beacon of success, steering nonprofits towards prosperity with a blend of foresight, collaboration, and ingenuity. Carol looks forward to expanding on the stellar service delivery that Project SARAH has been providing in the community and throughout New Jersey. 

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Basya Malka graduated with a BS in Psychology from Brooklyn College. Her goal is to empower survivors of domestic violence by identifying their needs, advocate for them and help them access the resources and support they need.

I received a law degree from Boston University School of Law and am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Legal Program Coordinator for Project SARAH. Within this role, I connect survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with attorneys who specialize in these areas. Knowing that navigating the legal system can be an additional source of trauma for our clients, I use my expertise to help empower them through some of their toughest times, whether through advocacy, clarifying legal documents, providing attorney recommendations, or reviewing court procedures.  

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