At Aspire NJ our mission is to improve the quality of life for NJ Youth and their families by compassionately serving their social emotional, educational and community support needs. We meet the professional standards in our field and continuously improve all aspects of our work. We reduce stigma to increase access to mental health services and increase awareness of the benefits of treatment.
# Our Team
Meet Our Experts
We hand-select top experts who are dedicated to helping you feel better, no matter what you are going through.
Davida Cummins
Founder/Managing Partner
MSEd, LPC, MFT, NCC
Nicole Alvarez, LCSW
Clinical Director
Dr. Karina Barro-Sepe, LPC
Supervisor
Christina Bigitschke, LSW
Clinical Consultant
Dr. Sheena Smith, LPC
Clinical Consultant
Helen Cho, LCSW
Supervisor
Adham Emera, LAC
Therapist
Jasmine Rivera, LSW
Therapist
Edith Mejia
Behavioral Assistant
Leah Gomez
Behavioral Assistant
Want to Join our Team
Working with the youth/adolescent is a gift, being welcomed into their world is a privilege. Establishing a connection requires consistency and patience. Aspire NJ is looking for these qualities and then some! Please send your completed applications to info@aspirenjyouth.org or