The New Hope MHCS

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The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services

Meet Our Team

Meet the passionate, multiculturally competent team behind your evidenced-based mental health services.
Clinton Clovis

Clinton Clovis

President / Clinical Director, LMHC, CCTS-F, CAMS-II

As the face of The New Hope MHCS, I am responsible for the overall leadership and strategic planning of the agency. Our aim is to cultivate an atmosphere sensitive to your needs within a cultural framework that is welcoming.

Don-Sinkfield

Don Sinkfield

Vice President & Director of Administration, LMHC, CAMS II

Don provides leadership through strategic guidance, direction, and overall administration/operational management of the care management functions and processes at The New Hope MHCS.

Lisa Farray Atkins

Lisa Farray Atkins

Clinical Supervisor: MSEd., LMHC, CCTS-F

I am a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of collaborative proven skills in successfully providing counseling, advisement, and mentoring.

Antoinette Neil

Antoinette Neil

Clinical Administrator: MS Clinical Psychology, CIMHP

My purpose is to inspire my clients, not to just “feel better” about themselves, but to feel empowered to face their most challenging situation through identifying self-imposed obstacles.

Pat Beckles

Pat Beckles

Senior Office Manager & Career Coach: CWDP, CPCC, JCTC, JCDC

Pat brings over 20 years of experience as a Nationally Certified Workforce Development Professional and Certified Career Coach. She has a passion to assist her clients with finding the right career fit. Whether you are in need of identifying and researching your career interests, assistance in your job search, creation of a cover letter, resume development, or interview preparation, she is here to assist you. Pat brings all of this experience to you to assist you in discovering your right career fit.

Brian Valentine

Brian Valentine

Clinical Supervisor: LMSW, SIFI

I am a Certified Field Instructor and passionate about fostering strong therapeutic alliances with my clients to help them achieve their goals. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, and Trauma.

Dominique Wilkinson

Dominique Wilkinson

Intake Coordinator: MA, LMHC

As Clinical Supervisor at The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services, my primary goal is to support the client, the clinician, and the students enrolled in our internship program to receive the best possible experience from our services and treatment model.

Yehoshua Clovis

Yehoshua Clovis

Yehoshua Clovis: Operations Manager, BA Psychology

Yehoshua is responsible for all compliance programs, policies, and procedures covering the privacy and protection of confidential client health information at The New Hope MHCS.

Tokunbo Jose

Tokunbo Jose

Therapist - MSEd., MHC-LP.

I am dedicated to providing you with high-quality and time-effective counseling with respect. My goal is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which you can strive to become the best version of yourself so you can continue to function in places that are important to you.

Yanique Hird

Yanique Hird

Billing Manager

Yanique is a leader in her field. Her extreme diligence and attention to detail make her a cut above the rest. Her impeccable customer service skills allow her to provide the best overall experience for everyone she interacts with daily.

Sharice Smart

Sharice Smart

Therapist - LCSW

I am passionate about working with children helping parents manage challenging behaviors often seen with ADHD and ODD. In my years of experience, I have helped my clients explore their core beliefs and habits that influence how they experience life and relationships.

Nafisa Shathi

Nafisa Shathi

Therapist - MSEd, MHC-LP

I speak Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali. I am passionate about assisting my clients to realize that it is safe to take risks and discover safe ways to be their authentic selves. I work well with children and adults in this regard.

Laurel Warner

Laurel Warner

Therapist - MSEd, MHC-LP

I consider myself a Post-Modern therapist, which means I am not here to judge you. I draw on a variety of modalities including, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, emotional focus therapy (EFT), person-centered, and mindfulness, to help individuals, families, couples, and children.

Christian Salcedo

Christian Salcedo

Therapist - MSEd., CMHC-LP

I believe that everyone can lead a satisfying and productive life and that it’s never too late to start. To help my clients overcome barriers to leading a satisfying and productive life I use a holistic approach.

Latasha Johnson

Latasha Johnson

Therapist - Marriage & Family Therapist: MsEd, MFT-LP

I have the experience to help you achieve, and surpass your goals. I am dedicated to helping individuals who have reached a difficult time in their marriage and family relationships work on staying together longer.

Laura Valencia

Laura Valencia

Therapist - MsEd., MHC-LP

I am bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking. My goal is to support and empower the individuals I work with. I draw different modalities from person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help individuals achieve their desired goals in an effective manner. I enjoy working with children, families and individuals.

Alissa Louie

Alissa Louie

Therapist - MsEd., MHC-LP

Counseling is a journey that could change your life forever. As your therapist, I will strive to assist you in navigating your way to becoming your favorite version of yourself. During sessions, I aim to utilize an integrative approach that brings together aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Abdele George

Abdele George

Therapist - DMin, MDiv, MSEd, MHC-LP

I am passionate about assisting you to navigate the challenges that you encounter as you go about living your life. Life could be challenging for you, as it is for most people, spiritually, emotionally & psychologically. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutic (CBT) and person-centered approaches to invite my clients to challenge negative thought patterns that affect their ability to reach their optimum potential.

Mariah Salguero

Mariah Salguero

LMSW

My name is Mariah Salguero, she/her, LMSW, from Brooklyn, NY. My clinical specialties include life transitions, self-esteem, interpersonal issues, anxiety, cultural/societal issues that impact mental health of BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ folks, and working with adolescents and young adults. I am able to support my clients through challenges in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

Dana N

Dana Napolitano

Therapist

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that many of our challenges are rooted in our childhood or past experiences that may have been distressing. I am passionate about helping my clients gain insight into faulty patterns, thinking, and habits, as well as pinpointing their origin.

Felicia C. Hunt

Felicia C. Hunt

Intake Care Specialist II, MA

Felicia C. Hunt is a Resident Therapist, Group Facilitator & Trainer: M.A. Human Services Counseling/Crisis Response and Trauma; Family Violence Subject Matter Expert and holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling, specializing in Crisis Response & Trauma. She is a trained Victims' Advocate focusing on the prevention of domestic violence.

Emily Somma

Emily Somma

Intake Coordinator

As Intake Coordinator, my priority is to ensure a smooth and comfortable start to your healing journey. I assist clients throughout the intake process while actively working to ensure your therapist best suits you and your needs!

Kaylene Rodriguez

Kaylene Rodriguez

Billing Specialist

Kaylene is our billing specialist in the billing department. Kaylene works closely with our clients providing updates on their ever-changing insurance plans. Her job is to contact you to remind you of payment details and find financial aid options to reduce your medical or insurance bills. She looks for ways to keep your time in treatment worry-free.

Popular Therapy Services

We have a strong professional network that is available to participate in the coordination of your care; from medication therapy to parenting classes, anger management, family conflicts, romantic relationship stress, and transitional coaching.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and Depression

We at The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services are here to help you overcome the rigors of anxiety and depression.
Anger Management

Anger Management

Anger management at The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services is all about recovery. We love the idea of making a permanent impact on people’s lives.
Family and Relationship

Family Counseling

Family counseling is a type of therapy designed to help not just one person, but an entire group of people who may be affected by one or more issues.
Trauma Services

Trauma Therapy

Psychological trauma, as well as emotional trauma, stem from a wide variety of stressful events that people can encounter at any time.
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