Robert Schoka
...received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Richard Stockton State College in 1994, a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University in 1995, has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1998, and obtained a Masters in School Administration from Jersey City State University in 2001.
Mr. Schoka's professional experience encompasses employment as a School Social Worker at both Meridian Academy in Colts Neck and the Southern Regional School District in Manahawkin. He was also employed as an individual, group and family counselor to at-risk clients at Preferred Behavioral Health. Mr. Schoka has served as an Assistant Principal at the Southern Regional School District from 2003 to 2011, working directly with students and their families to facilitate academic and behavioral success for students in 7th and 8th grades. Since 2011, he has become the Supervisor of Special Education at Southern Regional Middle School.
Jennifer Raban
...received her Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Scranton in 2001, a Masters in Social Work from Monmouth University in 2003, and has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since May of 2006.
Ms. Raban's professional experience includes employment at Preferred Behavioral Health, where she worked as a fee for service clinician providing individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and families. She has been employed as a School Social Worker at the Southern Regional School District since 2003.
Patricia Gianotti
...received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Thomas Edison State College in 1994, her Masters in School Administration from the University of Phoenix, and received her Substance Awareness Coordinator certificate from Georgian Court University. She holds an LCADC in the state of New Jersey and received her Relapse Prevention Specialist certification from the C.E.N.A.P.S corporation in Chicago, where she was trained directly by Terence Gorski, the program’s founder. Ms. Gianotti has over 18 years of experience in the field of chemical dependency treatment. She has worked in outpatient, inpatient and school based settings with adults, adolescents and families as well as psychiatric patients with co-occurring addictive disorders.
Elizabeth Dorso
...received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Radford University in 2006, a Masters in Social Work from Radford University in 2007, has been a Licensed Social Worker since 2007, and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2011.
Elizabeth’s professional experiences include employment with The Mentor Network since 2007, where she worked as an therapist and case manager. Elizabeth provided individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, and families. Elizabeth has worked in outpatient, in-home, and school based settings with children, adolescents, and adults with wide ranging disorders.
Elizabeth is currently working at Freehold Township School District as a School Social Worker, Child Study Team member. Elizabeth is working in the elementary schools with children and their families to improve their quality of education and address any emotional/behavioral issues that may arise.
Scott Entrikin, LPC, NCC
...earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University in 1996 and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University in 2010. He is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of New Jersey and is a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Since 2010, Mr. Entrikin has been a School Counselor at Stafford Township School District. He also provided In-home counseling services through Ocean Mental Health Services. Mr. Entrikin also has experience in facilitating parent and teenage groups at Ocean’s Harbor House as well as counseling groups at Camp Excel (Monmouth County) for children 5-17 years of age. Prior to his experience working in the mental health profession, Mr. Entrikin spent 14 years working in various business related leadership positions.
Christine Adamo, MA, LCADC, SAC
...received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Georgian Court University in 1997 and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Georgian Court University in 2001. Christine is also licensed by the state of New Jersey as Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certifiedas a Substance Awareness Coordinator. With over 12 years experience working in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health field, Christine specializes in working with Adults and Adolescents with substance abuse/related issues, behavioral challenges, and school and juvenile justice related issues.
Christine's professional experience includes employment with Preferred Behavioral Health, Jersey Shore Addiction Services (JSAS), CPC Behavioral Health, and Monmouth Cares. Christine has been employed as the Student Assistance Counselor at Central Regional Middle School since 2008.
Christine is currently providing Individual and Group Counseling as well as Substance Abuse Evaluations and Assessments.
Christine Leotta
...received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology in 1997 and Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2001 both from Georgian Court College. Christine became a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in 2007, a Certified Substance Awareness Coordinator in 2008 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2010. Christine’s professional experience with Mental Health and Substance Abuse expands across all ages of development and within various treatment modalities including; care management, intensive outpatient counseling, individual and group therapy, juvenile justice/ incarceration/court mandated counseling and in community therapy. Christine has been employed by Central Regional School District since 2007 as the Middle School Student Assistance Counselor, Crisis Counselor, and Anti Bullying Specialist. Christine utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)in her current practice.