Meet
Felicia Horne, LCSW
Owner and Founder
Felicia Horne, LCSW, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Hope Therapeutic Services and the creator of the Renew Framework, a trauma-informed, mind–body–spirit approach to healing rooted in nervous system awareness and whole-person care.
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Felicia Horne, LCSW, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Hope Therapeutic Services and the creator of the Renew Framework, a trauma-informed, mind–body–spirit approach to healing rooted in nervous system awareness and whole-person care.
The Renew Framework was born from Felicia’s deep belief that healing begins within and from witnessing the resilience of individuals and communities navigating trauma, transition, and restoration. It reflects her commitment to creating spaces where people feel safe enough to reconnect, restore, and return to themselves.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, Felicia is trained in evidence-based modalities including EMDR, TF-CBT, ARC, and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy. Since founding Hope Therapeutic Services in 2016, she has led a growing team of diverse clinicians serving clients across office, school, and community-based settings throughout New Jersey.
Felicia also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Partners for Health Foundation and is the Founder of Hope Lives Here Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and community-based healing.
Through her work, Felicia remains devoted to cultivating hope, guiding renewal, and supporting individuals and families in building lives rooted in healing, purpose, and wholeness.
Felicia Horne, LCSW, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Hope Therapeutic Services and the creator of the Renew Framework, a trauma-informed, mind–body–spirit approach to healing rooted in nervous system awareness and whole-person care.
The Renew Framework was born from Felicia’s deep belief that healing begins within and from witnessing the resilience of individuals and communities navigating trauma, transition, and restoration. It reflects her commitment to creating spaces where people feel safe enough to reconnect, restore, and return to themselves.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, Felicia is trained in evidence-based modalities including EMDR, TF-CBT, ARC, and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy. Since founding Hope Therapeutic Services in 2016, she has led a growing team of diverse clinicians serving clients across office, school, and community-based settings throughout New Jersey.
Felicia also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Partners for Health Foundation and is the Founder of Hope Lives Here Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and community-based healing. Through her work, Felicia remains devoted to cultivating hope, guiding renewal, and supporting individuals and families in building lives rooted in healing, purpose, and wholeness.
Meet Our Team
OPERATIONS TEAM
Konniesha Moulton
Innovation and Leadership
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Konniesha M. Moulton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has more than 10 years of experience working within the child welfare system and the Children's System Of Care. Her roles included in-home therapeutic treatment, out of home placement facilities, juvenile justice and community resource agencies. Konniesha has created new program initiatives to support ongoing support for families and children within the community. During her career she trained in various trauma informed and promising practices models, including Attachment Self-Regulation and Competence (ARC), ARC GROW, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) , Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) and the Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A). She has collaborated with various agencies to provide training in trauma such as: The NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency, created and provided the National Child Traumatic Stress Network “Child Welfare Trauma Toolkit” to staff in the local offices. She is passionate about working with children and families as well as teaching educational and best practices to clinicians and paraprofessionals working with individuals impacted by trauma.
Kristine Brown
Clinical Director
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Kristine Brown, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Her passion and dedication to provide high quality, authentic, trauma informed clinical support to others is exemplified through a decade of experience providing in-home counseling to individuals of various ages and family counseling. Though Kristine worked in a wide range of areas, her focus has been supporting youth and families who experienced complex traumas to engender hope and provide tools while experiencing involvement with child protective services (DCP&P), anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, abuse, grief and loss, PTSD, family communication issues, and the manifestation through behavioral issues.
Kristine also has 6 years of experience providing direct support to those who have developmental disabilities (DD) and encouraged independence in a residential setting, as well as also worked as a NJ certified Mental Health Screener in a psychiatric emergency room setting where critical assessments, especially suicidal assessments, were regularly completed.
In addition, Kristine has experience initiating a pilot counseling program at a high school in Newark, NJ, which provided individual and group counseling to the students, as was support to the teachers and staff, in the classroom and out. Currently Kristine manages a supportive housing program which gives parents with a history of homelessness, substance use and a mental health diagnosis the opportunity to have stable housing for their children who otherwise may have been removed from their care or if already in a placement, adopted.
Kristine is thrilled to continue to live her dream of helping others by supporting other Clinicians in their growth and work with supporting others. Kristine takes the time to form a meaningful connection with everyone, as each person is the expert in their own lives, and the best tool any Clinician has is their selves. She recognizes how clinical supervision presents the opportunity for a parallel process where clinicians in turn can demonstrate the same dynamics when working with others.
Mikelly Artiles
Administrative Assistant / Therapist
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Mikelly Artiles is an Administrative Assistant here at Hope, supporting the day-to-day functioning and operations of the agency. Mikelly is the first person to greet prospective clients, and assists in guiding individuals through their onboarding experience in order to create linkage to the therapist that best meets their individual need.
Mikelly is also a prospective Licensed Associate Counselor and bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families lead more fulfilling and emotionally healthy lives. In her role as a mother, she brings a lived understanding of the daily challenges and joys that come with balancing relationships, parenting, identity, and mental health into the clinical space. As a bilingual therapist, Mikelly offers therapy in both English and Spanish, helping to ensure that language and cultural barriers do not prevent anyone from receiving quality mental health care. She is especially passionate about working with multicultural families and individuals navigating the intersection of cultural identity and mental wellness.
Mikelly earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelor’s in Psychology from Touro University and her therapeutic work is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration. She has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity exploration, in addition to having a deep commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples through affirming and inclusive care.
Her approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and person-centered practices to help clients gain insight, regulate emotions, and build meaningful connections with themselves and others.
THERAPISTS
Alexandria Riley
LPC
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Alexandria Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, families, and individuals. Over the last 10 years Alex’s work has focused on providing clinical assessments and intensive in-home individual and family therapy for children and families involved in the child welfare system. Her skills focus on treating clients with a variety of symptoms related to foster care placement and adjustment, complex trauma, neglect, family crisis and stabilization, anger management, grief, depression, parenting skills, anxiety, and relational issues. Alex’s skills include clinical training using the Attachment, Self- Regulation and Competency framework (ARC model), Motivational Interviewing, as well as utilizing play and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Alex has extended her professional knowledge as the Clinical Supervisor at Hope Therapeutic Services, offering therapeutic support and clinical skills training for IIC service providers and therapists. Alex’s goal is to create a warm, empathic and supportive environment where clients’ strengths are used to foster hope and motivation toward achieving their goals.
Alexandira is currently unable to accept new clients.
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Monique Roumo
LCSW
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Monique M. Roumo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to assisting clients in addressing a myriad of life challenges. She received her undergraduate degree from UMASS/Boston, and a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston College School of Social Work. Monique has a worked with children, families and collaterals within field of Child Welfare for over 15 years in various capacities, where her focus was clinical studies including residential counseling, supervised therapeutic visitation to in-community crisis intervention. Monique has collaborated with Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in piloting initiatives such as Family Team Meetings, and Focus of Supervision with staff within CP&P (NJ). She draws on various modalities and treatment models such as Attachment Self-Regulation and Competence (ARC), ARC GROW, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, etc. Monique’s expertise rests in helping clients successfully navigate challenges such as: complex trauma-experiences, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, depression, abuse and neglect, grief/loss, self-esteem, acculturation, LGBTQ etc. Through intentional collaboration, Monique works to increase efficacy and HOPE within clients.
Valencia Henry
LCSW
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Valencia Henry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents in education, the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Valencia received her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Kean University School of Social Work. After becoming licensed, Valencia has been working with mental health agencies and the Children's System of Care to provide crisis intervention therapy, individual and family therapy to youth and families both in the in-home and outpatient settings. She is a certified school Social Worker, a certified domestic violence advocate, and is trained in the Nurtured Heart Approach. Valencia is passionate about serving the community and enjoys the work she does with children, adults and families. Valencia utilizes her vast experience to implement CBT, Solution Focused and Strengths-Based approaches to the treatment of children, families, and individuals. Her goal is to help her clients maximize all internal and external resources to achieve their greatest potential.
Ayana Ainyette
LCSW
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Ayana Ainyette is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Her experience includes medical social work specifically with chronic kidney disease as well as chronic illness. Ayana has worked at Rutgers University School of Social Work as a counselor for college students aging out of DCP&P as well as a liaison for students in their social work field placement.
In addition Ayana has worked within the Child Welfare System (DCP&P) in Maryland, collaborating with parents/guardians, schools and other essential members of a client's team. Furthermore Ayana also has experience providing in-home counseling to individuals of various ages. Ayana has also worked with students at a local elementary school in East Orange providing supportive counseling as well as support to teachers and staff, both in and out the classroom setting.
Ayana has worked primarily with clients that have depression, anxiety, trauma and utilizes Strengths based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness in addition to other therapeutic techniques.
Ayana enjoys working with various backgrounds including teens, young adults, families and the geriatric population and desires to have a collaborative therapeutic process with her clients. Ayana strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel safe and comfortable to share how they are feeling.
Ayana is currently unable to accept new clients.
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Patricia Ogbonna
LAC
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Patricia Ogbonna is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, both from Montclair State University. Her interest in counseling was sparked during her undergraduate studies, where she completed an intensive 9-week training in motivational interviewing. This experience inspired her commitment to empower clients to make positive life changes.
Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals, adolescents, couples, and families through life's unique challenges and stressors, fostering personal growth and enhancing overall well-being. She prioritizes the importance of building strong, trusting therapeutic relationships and seeks to deeply understand each client's experiences and needs. Patricia utilizes a person-centered therapeutic approach, focusing on meeting clients where they are while incorporating integrative approaches that adapt to each individual's specific needs. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), expressive arts (especially when working with adolescents), and more, she crafts a counseling experience that resonates with the client’s personal journey.
Patricia specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, grief, interpersonal conflict, depression, identity development (including racial and cultural identity), and emotional regulation. She is passionate about working with culturally diverse populations and approaches their complexities with cultural awareness, sensitivity, and empathy. She strongly advocates for women’s empowerment, helping them find their voices and access quality mental health support.
Patricia’s primary goal is to establish a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges. She encourages self discovery and healing, guiding clients along their mental wellness journey.
Anna Kelly
LCSW, LCADC
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Anna Kelly is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over eight years of experience in the treatment of a range of clinical conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders, as well as more challenging diagnoses in the spectrum of mood, personality, and substance use disorders. Additional areas of specialization include pre-surgical psychological evaluations, immigration, and professional fatigue and burnout. Thanks to many years of extensive training and diverse experience, Anna has excelled at integrating a broad range of psychotherapeutic modalities that are tailored to the needs of her clients and has succeeded in providing evidence-based therapy at different levels of care, across all populations.
Anna is active in the teaching community and supervises therapy graduate students across the tri-state area. She has led treatment team meetings, state regulatory and quality assurance conferences, and workshops in conducting assessments and treatment planning. Additionally, Anna is co-founder and board member of a non-profit organization that raises money for children with cerebral palsy.
Anna believes in emotional healing as a transformative process of repair and recovery in mind, body and spirit resulting in positive change, self-actualization, and personal fulfilment. Her goal is to create safe environment that nurtures psychological healing, where clients can focus on developing a stronger sense of self-awareness, enhancing communication skills, and improving interpersonal relationships.
Rachael Ekenezar
LPC, Group Practice Therapist
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Rachael Ekenezar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10+ years of experience working with adolescents, families and adults. Rachael received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. She has a wide range of experience utilizing CBT, parent coaching, goal setting and more with clients of all age groups. Her areas of speciality include emotional dysregulation, anxiety, goal setting, self-esteem and family issues. One of the main approaches she values is collaborating with the clients to aid them in achieving their goals and tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each client.
Chyna Glover
LSW
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Chyna Lynn Glover is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Chyna’s message to you:
If you find yourself reading this, I want to congratulate you for taking one of the bravest steps of your life, and that includes prioritizing your mental health. Any step that will mold and shape you towards self-awareness, true authenticity, and emotional wholeness, will be one of the greatest steps you take to date.
As a Social Worker, I have experience working with children, families, adults and the gereatric population. My clinical areas of focus include; Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Grief, Trauma, Family - Relationships, Career Conflicts, Life Transitions, and working with First Responders (EMT’s, Police Officer’s, Child Welfare Worker, Fire Fighters, etc) As your clinician, I am here to let you know, you are not alone on your journey. You are the executive of your own life experience. Show me where you are on your journey and I will meet you! Through utilizing an Unconditional Positive Regard Approach, I stand firm on the foundation of creating a safe and non-judgemental environment, while assisting to guide you through the therapeutic process of authentically putting the puzzle pieces of your life together. My therapeutic style of marrying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an Unconditional Positive Regard Approach, produces a deep nurturing, warm and down to earth environment for you to reveal the layers of your heart and meet your individual goals. I look forward to walking along the journey with you!
Alexa Chandler
LSW
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With over 4 years of clinical experience, Alexa Chandler earned her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University and a BA in Psychology from Caldwell University. She has held various roles as a school-based specialist, therapist, and college success coordinator. Throughout her career, Alexa has supported teens and young adults in overcoming challenges related to school, work, personal relationships, and family.
In her clinical experiences, she has collaboratively assisted individuals with OCD, Eating Disorders and Behavior Disorders. She has also worked with those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life stressors. Alexa's diverse experience includes participating in panel discussions to raise awareness for girls and women of color, facilitating youth prevention, wellness circles, girls empowerment groups, and life skills programs for teens. Trained in DBT and working with Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Mood disorders, her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, DBT, and Person-Centered therapy.
Using a strength-based model and goal-oriented treatment planning, she tailors her approach to individual needs. Together, through role-play, mindfulness, media, and psychotherapy, Alexa can work with you towards achieving your personal goals
Dianna Kissi
LSW
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Dianna Kissi MSW, LSW is a licensed social worker (LSW) who is passionate about helping people to see hope in their situation. She aims to let her clients know that there today does not have to be their tomorrow. Dianna obtained her Master of social work degree at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, where she also attained her Addictions Counseling Training (ACT) certificate. Dianna is trained in CBT, psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing as well as other psychotherapeutic treatment modalities. During the 6 years of her social work career, she has had the privilege of working with a variety of populations including individuals with disabilities, individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, adults, and teenagers. When it comes to mental illness, Dianna believes in taking a strength-based approach. Most recently, Dianna worked in a community clinic where she not only provided therapeutic services to her clients but also assisted low income individuals and families in attaining housing, and other necessities, organized community events and workshops, and provided information and support for attaining government resources. Dianna also specializes in couples and family therapy and the facilitation of psychotherapeutic groups. Dianna believes that what she does is not only her profession but is a calling where she gets to partner with others to help them overcoming their circumstances and achieving fulfillment in their lives.
Dianna is currently unable to accept new clients.
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Shawnequa Moore
LSW
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Shawnequa Moore is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 13 years of dedicated service as a Family Service Worker for Essex County, specializing in supporting individuals in need of public assistance. In 2019, Shawnequa shifted her career trajectory by pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University and in 2021 began working as a School Social Worker.
Shawnequa's passion for therapy led her to work as an Intensive In-Community (IIC) worker, and in 2023, she began providing student support services to assist with their emotional, social and prevention needs. Shawnequa is deeply committed to helping youth and adolescents navigate their emotions and develop the skills necessary to thrive independently. Her experience encompasses supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and ADHD by utilizing cognitive reconstruction techniques, Motivational Interviewing as well as Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). Additionally, Shawnequa has experience in assisting youth with grief, suicide prevention, and safety planning.
Shawnequa encourages young people to focus on what they can control and to break tasks into smaller, manageable steps. She believes that empathy is her greatest strength, and she strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where youth feel heard and supported. One of her favorite quotes by Maya Angelou resonates deeply with her approach: “People may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel."
