Our Professional Staff
Our professional staff includes licensed, highly trained, experienced clinical psychologists, school psychologists and clinical social workers. They are active members of their state and national associations, and continually participate in advanced post-graduate seminars and educational forums.
Roberta R. Fallig, Ph.D.
Dr. Roberta R. Fallig is Clinical and Executive Director of Psychological Associates of North Jersey, LLC. She is a licensed psychologist in both New York and New Jersey, and has almost 20 years of experience providing individual, couples and family counseling to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Fallig is a member of the professional attending staff at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Fallig completed her doctoral work in Psychology at Hofstra University, after graduating with honors from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and earning a Masters degree in Psychology from The New School For Social Research in New York City. She then went on to complete a 3 year post-doctoral training in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickenson University in Teaneck, NJ. In addititon, she has specialized post-doctoral training in marriage and family counseling, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, eating disorders, trauma and child abuse, and stress management.
Dr. Fallig has presented many community sponsered talks in Warren, Morris and Union Counties on topics ranging from ADD/ADHD through CHADD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depression in Adults, Issues of Adolescence etc and is a frequent guest expert on local radio and in newspapers. Dr. Fallig has been a consulting school psychologist in Morris and Essex County schools, and continues to provide clinical supervision to masters and doctoral level therapists. Dr. Fallig is also a Partner with Springfield Psychological Associates,LLP, a group practice of psychologists with offices in Warren, Morris and Union County, New Jersey. In addition to Hackettstown, Dr.Fallig sees patients in her Springfield office, located in Union County, New Jersey. She is a member of a variety of professional organizations, including the New Jersey Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, and Eating Disorders Association of New Jersey.
Sarah Amador, Ph.D.
Dr. Sarah Amador is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing a range of issues. She primarily utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach in therapy while building a relationship with her clients. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Amador leads groups for children that focus on areas such as bullying, anger management, and social skills.
Dr. Amador earned her Masters and Doctorate in Psychology at Hofstra University. She is a certified school psychologist and can provide school consultation services, psychological testing, parent education and training, and functional behavioral assessments. Dr. Amador is a menber of a variety of professional organizations, including New Jersey Psychological Association and American Psychological Association.
Dr. Amador has expertise in the following area: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Specific Phobias, ADD/ADHD, Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities Depression and Relational difficulties.
Suzanne Dowd, LCSW
Suzanne Dowd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Board Certified Diplomate with 20 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults and families in outpatient mental health, school and private practice setings. She is certified as a NJ School Social Worker, certified by the Academy of Certified Social Workers and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Suzanne received her MSW from the Rutger’s University School of Social Work. Her previous professional experience includes working for an adolescent outpatient mental health facility, and local school districts, where she provided individual and group counseling as well as parent education and training.
Donna Etkins, LCSW
Donna Etkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience counseling individual adults and couples in private practice settings. Donna received her Masters in Social Work from The University of Maryland School of Social Work. She has had extensive post graduate training in the field of addictions and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Her other specialties include the areas of depression, anxiety and marital issues.
Jane McGarry, LCSW
Jane McGarry is a Licensed Social Worker who has been providing counseling and mental health services to adolescents and adults for nearly 20 years. Jane’s professional experience includes working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relational issues, substance abuse, trauma and domestic violence issues. In addition, Jane has over 10 years of experience working as a School Social Worker in a large New Jersey high school. Jane also has specialized experience working with adolesents and young adults with cognitive disabilities and learning issues, both individually and in groups, who experience issues that include managing anger, communication issues, family relationship issues, coping and problem solving, and resolving irrational or distorted beliefs.
Jane earned her BA degree in Psychology from Kings College in Pennsylvania and her MSW from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Debbi Stavis, LCSW
Debbi Stavis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomat who has been providing mental health services over 20 years. She obtained her BA in Psychology from George Washington University and her MSW from Rutgers University. She is a Certified School Social Worker and is an accredited member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Debbi has almost 10 years of experience working in New Jersey school systems as a Student Assistance Counselor. Her previous experience also includes counseling adolescents and their families in an intensive outpatient chemical dependency unit. The bulk of her experience is in private practice, offering individual , family and group psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families. Her areas of specialty include working with adolescents and young adults with a range of issues from peer presure, to depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse. With those teens and adults suffering with substance abuse/dependency issues, Debbi provides services from assessment through recovery and aftercare, and also specializes in working with children and adult children of addicts.
Jay Sweifach, D.SW, LCSW
Dr. Jay Sweifach is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in both individual, group and family therapy. He was educated and trained at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he received both a master’s and doctoral degree in Social Work. He is an Associate Professor on the faculty of Wurzweiler at Yeshiva University in NYC. Dr. Sweifach has been practicing for over ten years, working with children, adolescents and adults. He specializes in areas including interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, social skills, adolescent development, depression, anxiety, life transition adjustment, spiritual awareness and sexual identity/sexuality issues.
Dr. Sweifach has an extensive list of authored and coauthored papers which have been published in leading social work and interdisciplinary journals. He has presented at academic conferences both nationally and internationally on topics including domestic violence, social work education, ethics, sex education and volunteerism.
Jamie Walsh, LCSW
Jamie Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing mental health services for close to 10 years. She obtained her BSW from Ramapo College of New Jersey and her MSW from Fordham University in New York.
The majority of Jamie’s experience is in treating adolescents, young adults and their families, both iindividually and in groups. Jamie’s specialty has been in working with individuals and their families experiencing a wide range of issues, including behavioral issues, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD, co-dependency and bipolar disorder. She has experience working in private practice setings, as well as outpatient substance abuse treatment programs and residential adolescent facilities. Jamie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
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