Our Team Is Here For You
We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.
Our Team Is Here For You
We are a treatment team of professional clinicians, medical, psychiatric, & behavioral health personnel. Our team approach to treatment is necessary for meeting our clients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Our clinical staff has been trained in current interventions and modalities, recent information on the treatment of particular populations and what has been effective in addressing co-occurring issues. No matter what you or your loved ones personal struggle with addiction is, we are here to help through the recovery process.
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
New Jersey – New Brunswick
Amanda Hilzer, M.Ed, LCADC, CCS, ICAADC, CAADC
Executive Director
Amanda graduated from Lehigh University with both an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education degree in…
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Amanda Hilzer
Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Wassef is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in adult psychiatry. Dr. Wassef completed his fellowship training at the…
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Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD
Kazeem Olajide, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kazeem Olajide, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC is a considerate family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. He went to Rutgers, The New Jersey State University for his…
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Kazeem Olajide, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
Adrienne Buchanan, MSW, LSW, LCADC
Clinical Lead
Adrienne graduated from Centenary University with an undergraduate degree in Social Work. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, …
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Adrienne Buchanan, MSW, LSW, LCADC
Amanda Mistretta, MA, LAC, NCC, CADC Intern
Float Therapist
manda is a dedicated substance use therapist with a rich academic and professional background in mental health and addiction counseling. Amanda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from…
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Amanda Mistretta, MA, LAC, NCC, CADC Intern
Angelique Zaks, MSW, LSW, LCADC-I
Adult Primary Therapist
Angelique is a new addition to the team at Guardian New Brunswick, with her experience and dedication to the field of substance use treatment and clinical social work beginning in her undergraduate years, graduating…
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Angelique Zaks, MSW, LSW, LCADC-I
Kate Kennedy, LSW
Adult Primary Therapist
ate received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. She received her Masters of Social Work from Seton Hall University. Kate has been working in the field of substance use and mental…
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Kate Kennedy, LSW
James Harper
Counselor Assistant
James is a Professional Associate Assistant Counselor, and CADC Intern Counselor who has been working in the Substance Abuse Field for the past 20 years. James previously served in the US Army for over 10 years. His clinical experience…
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James Harper
Adriana Malvone, MHA
Office Manager/HR Designee
Adriana graduated from Rutgers University with an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. While enrolled, Adriana also obtained her Lean Six Sigma Green…
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Adriana Malvone, MHANew Jersey – Hoboken
Amanda Hilzer, M.Ed, LCADC, CCS, ICAADC, CAADC
Executive Director
Amanda graduated from Lehigh University with both an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education degree in…
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Medical Director
Dr. Wassef is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in adult psychiatry. Dr. Wassef completed his fellowship training at the…
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Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kazeem Olajide, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC is a considerate family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. He went to Rutgers, The New Jersey State University for his…
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Clinical Lead
Adrienne graduated from Centenary University with an undergraduate degree in Social Work. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, …
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Ignacio Perico, LCADC, LAC
Therapist
Ignacio has been actively working in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2018 and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from New Jersey City University in 2019…
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Ignacio Perico, LCADC, LACAmanda Mistretta, MA, LAC, NCC, CADC Intern
Float Therapist
manda is a dedicated substance use therapist with a rich academic and professional background in mental health and addiction counseling. Amanda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from…
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Jocelyn Ramos
Counselor Assistant
Jocelyn is currently in pursuit of her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at New Jersey City University. She graduated from Hudson County Community College this past spring with an Associate in Science…
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Jocelyn Ramos
Barbara Sevillano, MACP
Counselor Assistant
Barbara recently graduated with her masters degree from Felician University in Counseling Psychology to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated from William Paterson…
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Barbara Sevillano, MACPAdriana Malvone, MHA
Office Manager/HR Designee
Adriana graduated from Rutgers University with an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. While enrolled, Adriana also obtained her Lean Six Sigma Green…
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Ryan Newman
Director of Admissions
Ryan is originally from Massachusetts, and has been living and working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2016. After successfully completing two combat deployments as a member of the United States Marine Corps, Ryan’s personal experience…
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Ryan Newman
Brianna Bricken
Admissions Manager
Brianna is originally from Connecticut, and has been working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 2013. She moved to South Florida in 2011 after struggling to overcome her own addiction. Brianna quickly found a passion for helping others…
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Brianna Bricken
Michael Audette
Treatment Advisor
Michael is a native of Massachusetts where he was a Mason Contractor for over ten years. After personally committing to sobriety in 2010, Michael discovered his passion for assisting other individuals who struggle with substance use.
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Michael Audette