About Us
We work together as a team to provide the best possible comprehensive care. Our practice consists of a diverse and dynamic group of professionals who have worked in schools, clinical practices, corporate environments, and teaching hospitals, which significantly contributes to the many years of experience and expertise in working with children and their families. We strongly advocate a holistic approach to the treatment of every individual. We value the many great benefits of traditional medicine but also understand and believe in a holistic and preventive health model with an emphasis on balanced physical and emotional hygiene. We strongly believe that parents play an essential role and are an integral part of treatment when any child or teenager is being seen in our practice. We communicate regularly with schools and other treatment providers when necessary.
To contact our MedPsych staff, please email them directly.

Laura Aguila, MS, LAC
is a Licensed Associate Counselor at MedPsych Associates. Laura joined MedPsych in the spring of 2018. She has previously worked in education and outpatient substance programs.
Laura specializes in working with high school teens and young adults, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the challenges that young adulthood may bring. She utilizes various therapeutic techniques including CBT, Mindfulness, and Meditation. Laura recognizes the immense pressures that our teens and young adults face, and she is passionate about helping them find the path that is most meaningful to them. Laura incorporates spirituality and existential ideologies when requested by her client.
Laura lives in the woods of New Jersey, with her husband and their English bulldog, Shark. She enjoys meditating, reading, hiking, exploring new towns, and spending time with loved ones.
Contact Laura by email laguila@medpsychnj.com
Justina M. Bittman, MA, LPC
Contact Justina by email jbittman@medpsychnj.com
Lukas DeCandido
Nardeen Faragalla
In her coaching, she focuses on lifestyle modifications, especially in the areas of nutrition, sleep, stress management, mood regulation, and exercise. She specializes in working with teens and women to help them achieve optimal wellness and health in all areas of their life. She takes the approach of addressing small changes over time to develop new healthy habits and to establish consistency. She is committed to being healthy and enjoying life and finds ways to pursue this whenever possible. That’s probably why her favorite exercise is jumping rope – so much fun and so good for you at the same time. Contact Nardeen by email at nardeenf@gmail.com
Kendra St. Hilaire, PA-C
Kendra currently lives in the suburbs with her husband and three kids. She loves sewing and the beach. As you would expect of a loyal native of Northern NJ, she is always up for reliving the exhilarating NY Giants Super Bowl victory of 2008 as she awaits their next big win.
Contact Kendra by email at admin@medpsychnj.com

Sheena Lee, PA-C
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Amy Provencher, Administrative Assistant
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Christine Bae MA, LAC, MHC-LP
Christine has counseled in various settings including an in-patient hospital, college campus, non-profit, and private practice for various age groups. Christine is passionate about guiding her clients through life transitions, self-discovery, self-esteem/confidence building, relational challenges, stress management, anxiety, and depression.Christine is an aerial yoga enthusiast who enjoys soaking up the sun outside, playing sports, and trying to stay up-to-date with new music. She is a proud alumna of Syracuse; go Orange!
Contact Christine by email cbae@medpsychnj.com

Jonathan S. Byrne, MSW, LCSW
Contact Jonathan by email jbyrne@medpsychnj.com
Elyse Marie Elisano, LCSW, MSW
Contact Elyse by email eelisano@medpsychnj.com
Brian Greco, LCSW
Contact Brian by email bgreco@medpsychnj.com
Donna Hong
Donna enjoys spending her downtime exercising and cooking new food recipes on the weekends. She loves to play softball, lawn games, and board games with friends to stay active and keep life fun and enjoyable.
Contact Donna by email at dhong@medpsychnj.com
Kyle Mack, MSW, LCSW
Contact Kyle by email kmack@medpsychnj.com
Susan Rice, MA, LAC
Contact Susan by email at srice@medpsychnj.com
Mark A. Sykes, PhD
Contact Mark by email msykes@medpsychnj.com
Beth Baumeister, Ph.D.
Dr. Baumeister also provides psychotherapy services and has a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, infertility, and difficulties with relationships/ communication. She uses a multifaceted approach drawing at times from cognitive behavioral, attachment, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and play therapy modalities. She and her husband have 3 children, 2 dogs, and live in Bergen County. In her free time she loves reading, sewing/crafting, going to the beach, and a good “cuppa”.
Contact Beth by email bbaumeister@medpsychnj.com

Ashley Crumby, MD
Contact Dr. Crumby by email admin@medpsychnj.com
Carol Eng, MA, MCLC
Contact Carol by email caroleng@medpsychnj.com
Mohab Hanna, MD
Contact Dr. Hanna by email admin@medpsychnj.com
Krystal Kim, MA
Prior to this, she interned at a rehabilitation center working in substance abuse and Christian counseling within a college setting. She works with addiction issues, stress management, time management, depression, grief, or trauma. Additionally, Krystal has experience in leading group therapy on the topic of trauma. She emphasizes Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to develop skills to overcome mental health needs. Krystal is invested in an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health. She believes in creating a partnership with her clients to help them recognize and utilize their strengths so that they can overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Krystal acknowledges the importance in identifying all aspects of an individual’s life including their physical health, support systems, work, school, family, and faith throughout the therapeutic process. Outside of work, Krystal enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and music. She is an animal enthusiast!
Contact Krystal by email KKim@medpsychnj.com
Mena Mirhom, MD
Contact Dr. Mirhom by email admin@medpsychnj.com

Jessica Smith MA LAC
Contact Jessica by email jsmith@medpsychnj.com