Specialized Care for Life's Complexities

Individual Psychotherapy

Couples/Relationship Counseling

Family Counseling

Psychotherapy Groups

H. Craig Cutler, LCSW, NCPsy.A

Craig Cutler founded and leads Equality Mental Health, LLC. An experienced licensed clinical social worker and certified psychoanalyst, Craig has been in private practice for more than 20 years.

Craig graduated from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City and the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis in Teaneck, New Jersey. He currently provides clinical and psychoanalytic supervision to graduate and psychoanalytic candidates and teaches the working alliance at the New Jersey Institute.

Throughout his career, Craig has held several clinical and leadership positions. His experience includes serving as Director of the Clinic of the New Jersey Institute, Director of Hudson County Services for Jewish Family Service of Metrowest, Assessment Coordinator at the Renfrew Center in Ridgewood, where he worked with eating disorders and complex trauma, and medical social worker at St. Mary Hospital in Hoboken.

Lauren Hunt, MSW, LSW

Lauren Hunt, MSW, LSW, is a licensed social worker who approaches therapy with empathy, curiosity, and compassion. She works with individual adults and couples experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship discord, grief, trauma, self-worth, and family dynamics. Lauren also has extensive experience working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community and understands the unique minority stress this population may experience.

Her clinical work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns, habits, and beliefs while developing practical coping tools. Lauren draws from CBT, DBT, systems theory, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. She adapts her work to each client and takes a collaborative, empowering approach.

Lauren earned her master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University and is passionate about supporting clients as they work toward meaningful and lasting progress.

Mika Levitas, MSW, LPC

Mika Levitas, MSW, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who also holds a master’s degree in social work. She has a background in educational counseling and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mika works with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Mika brings a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach to therapy. She helps clients better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck while combining practical tools with opportunities for reflection. She adapts her work to each person’s needs, with the goal of helping clients feel more grounded, gain clarity, and make realistic, sustainable changes. Therapy is available in both English and Hebrew.

Lisa R. Suriano, MA, LAC

Lisa R. Suriano, MA, LAC, is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. Before entering the counseling profession, Lisa spent more than 20 years working in culinary nutrition, wellness, education, and program development. These experiences helped shape her holistic understanding of the many factors that can influence a person’s life.

Lisa takes a person-centered approach to counseling and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic theory. Her work helps clients consider both current patterns of thinking and behavior and the deeper experiences that may be influencing them.

Lisa believes meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. She works collaboratively with clients to strengthen self-understanding, recognize their strengths, address challenges, and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Bethan Fang, MBACP, RD

Bethan Fang, MBACP, RD is a Psychotherapist, Registered Dietitian, Clinical Supervisor, and Coach with 20 years of clinical experience. She provides individual and group services across local, national, and international settings.

Her work includes dual-discipline clinical care, with neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, and HAES® affirming services

Nicola Foster-Wilsher, MA, LAC

Nicola Foster-Wilsher, MA, LAC is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She is currently an Analyst in Training at the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis.

Counseling is Nicola’s second career. Before immigrating to the United States with her family in 2019, she spent 13 years working as an educator in the United Kingdom, teaching children, adolescents, and adults.

Nicola enjoys working with people of all ages and values the opportunity to support their journey toward improved mental health. She works to meet the individual needs of the people, couples, and families she supports while creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Justin Chernick, MSW, LSW

Justin Chernick, MSW, LSW came to social work later in life after a sociology course at his local community college helped him see how his passion for social justice and desire to help others could come together professionally.

He earned his Bachelor of Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey and completed internships with the Office of Violence Prevention, the Women’s Center, and LGBTQ+ Services. Justin later completed an advanced standing program, where he developed his clinical voice as a Graduate Intern Counselor and earned his master of Social Work.

Working with clients from different cultural backgrounds has strengthened Justin’s commitment to cultural humility and recognizing each person’s internal and external strengths. He is a proud advocate for the rights of racial, sexual, and gender minorities and works therapeutically with individuals, couples, and families.

Rebecca Herz, MSW, LSW

Rebecca Herz, MSW, LSW is a graduate of the Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work. She also attended Muhlenberg College, where she earned a BA in English and Creative Writing.

In addition to her work at Equality Mental Health, Rebecca works as a school-based therapist for adolescents. Outside of her clinical work, she has a strong interest in the arts and has published two books of poetry. She enjoys spending time at home with her wife, toddler, and two cats.

Charlie Schiano, MSW, LSW

Charlie Schiano, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker who works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. He has a particular interest in men’s mental health, including relationships, self-esteem, emotional expression, identity, and developing a greater sense of direction and purpose.

Charlie has experience working with people across different levels of substance use treatment and recovery, including those dealing with alcohol and drug use, relapse, and the emotional and relational challenges that may accompany recovery. His approach is nonjudgmental and looks beyond substance use itself to explore the underlying patterns, emotions, and experiences that may contribute to it.

His therapeutic style is warm, conversational, and collaborative. Charlie draws primarily from psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy while also integrating CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and ACT. He believes therapy can combine deeper self-understanding with practical change.

Outside of therapy, Charlie enjoys staying active, hiking, football, live music, especially the Grateful Dead, and exploring philosophy and Stoicism.

Victoria Vargas, MSW, LCSW

Victoria Vargas, MSW, LCSW provides a compassionate, evidence-based space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, communication difficulties, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, family dynamics, life transitions, and other concerns. Victoria also has significant experience working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and understands the unique stressors that can accompany identity and relationships.

Her approach to therapy is collaborative, individualized, and centered on helping clients recognize their own strengths. Victoria uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), systems therapy, and trauma-informed therapy, adapting the work to each client’s needs and goals.

Sessions may include exploring patterns of thinking and behavior, developing healthier coping skills, improving communication and relationships, or working through experiences that have been difficult to process. Victoria wants therapy to feel both supportive and practical, with skills and strategies clients can use in everyday life.

Victoria has provided individual therapy since earning her Social Work degree from Rutgers University and values the opportunity to help clients better understand themselves, reconnect with their strengths, and work toward positive and lasting change.

Sharon Doni, MSW, LCSW

Sharon Doni, MSW, LCSW approaches therapy with the belief that every person desires happiness and wishes to be free of suffering. She works with clients to build a foundation that helps them move toward greater well-being.

Sharon works with people facing depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, difficulties establishing intimacy, spiritual questions, and experiences of harm along their spiritual path. She also treats PTSD resulting from single events as well as continuous trauma, including childhood developmental trauma and experiences involving cult survivors and victims.

Her work draws extensively from psychodynamic approaches, including self psychology and relational approaches, alongside a body-mind-soul orientation using Focusing, EMDR, and trauma-oriented therapy. Sharon is a certified EMDR practitioner and works to help clients feel more grounded and better able to cope with the effects of traumatic experiences.

Natalie Kinoian, MSW, LSW

Natalie Kinoian, MSW, LSW is a dedicated therapist who works with teens and adults as they navigate life challenges. She brings a compassionate, person centered approach to care and practices through the lens of cultural humility.

A graduate of the New York University Silver School of Social Work, Natalie approaches each session with curiosity, openness, and respect. She takes time to understand each client’s unique story and works to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, develop effective coping strategies, and build lasting resilience.

Natalie works collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan that reflects their individual goals, strengths, and experiences.

Jacqueline Platt, Office Manager, MBA

With more than 15 years of experience as a financial analyst and 10 years of experience in office management, Jacqueline Platt, Office Manager, MBA, brings a strong background in organization, problem-solving, and helping others to Equality Mental Health.

Jacqueline enjoys being part of a team dedicated to supporting clients and creating a welcoming, caring, and comfortable environment. She takes pride in keeping the office running smoothly and ensuring clients feel valued and supported from their first interaction with the practice.

Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys playing pickleball, walking her dogs, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing with a good Netflix series. She believes a positive environment begins with genuine kindness, connection, and a willingness to help others.