Christine Matthews, LCSW, MBA, CLC, CCTP, BSP
Christine Matthews is the Owner and Clinical Director at Never Journey Alone, LLC. Christine approaches every client from the perspective of, everybody's therapeutic process is different. It is important that she works with every client to develop an individualized plan to address their specific needs. She enjoys working with Individuals, Couples, facilitating Therapeutic Mental Health Groups, Parenting Classes, Mental Wellness workshops, and Clinical Supervision to the Never Journey Alone Clinical team.
She graduated from Thiel College with a BA in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh with a Masters of Social Work, University of Waynesburg with a Masters of Business Administration. She also has the following Certifications: Certified Life Coach, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner.
Christine has over 20 years of experience working as a Mental Health Social Worker, serving children, teens, and adults, in various settings such as: Mental Health Inpatient, Correctional Facilities, Insurance, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Residential Programs, Mental Health Outpatient, and Community Wrap Around Programs. Since starting Never Journey Alone in 2017, Christine has focused her specialties of treatment in the areas of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Racial and Generational Trauma, Grief/Loss, and Relationship issues.
She works together with her clients to move them through a successful therapeutic process. Christine often says "this is the client's treatment, I am simply here to provide the tools to help them successfully navigate through life.
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James Matthews
Practice Manager
James Matthews joined our team to simply "help out" with office and billing duties in 2021 to support his wife and business. In 2022 when Never Journey Alone started to expand, he was asked to come on board full time as NJA's Practice Manager. His work experience has been in Real Estate (Sales/Foreclosures/landlord) and Graphic/Production Planning. He attended University of Pittsburgh where he studied Architecture Design and ran on the Track team. Currently, the head coach with Athletes Academy Track Club in Philadelphia PA. He considers coaching track a pleasure and absolute privilege, especially being able to coach his own 2 children in the sport. He has always been very good with numbers and managing the financial side of business. We welcome James and his experience here at Never Journey!
Erin McCoy
Office Assistant
Erin McCoy is a dedicated graduate student at Drexel University, pursuing her Master’s in Early Education with a strong passion for promoting the well-being of children everywhere. Recognizing the vital role of mental health in early development, she is excited to serve as Office Assistant at Never Journey Alone Practice, where she aims to support both children and families in their journeys toward emotional and psychological wellness. Erin believes in the transformative power of education and compassion to create lasting change in the lives of young learners.
Lesli Harper, MA LPC
Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Supervisor
Lesli is a mental health professional with more than 12 years' experience who believes that everyone is capable of creating and living their most authentic life. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Also, has a wealth of experience in trauma-informed care and treating post-traumatic symptoms. She enjoys working with teens and young adults.
Lesli's view therapy as a collaborative process in which she provides a safe, nurturing, empowering environment for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings in order to reach their goals.
Monique Stevenson, MHS
Mental Health Therapist
Monique attended Chestnut Hill College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She took her love for working with others to the next level and decided to complete her Master’s Degree in Human Services. She has over 15 years of experience in counseling and social services. Her primary focus has been in clinical work. Monique specializes in Trauma Informed and CBT therapeutic approaches. She holds a strong background in working with both Adolescents and Adults.
Monique believes in treating the whole person, Body, Mind, and Soul. Being a supportive guide to help people find their inter-strength and empowerment is her main objective. Monique emphasizes that anyone has the ability to grow and gain the coping skills they truly need for a better quality of life.
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Nicole Bennett, MSW
Mental Health Therapist
Nicole is a social worker with 24 years of experience in the field working with children and families. Nicole graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation services. Nicole earned her MSW from University of Pennsylvania in May, 2020. Her passion is empowering people of color to seek therapy; as therapy is stigmatized in communities of color. Nicole uses a strength based perspective coupled with a trauma focused lens with her clients. Nicole creates a safe space in a non judgemental environment to allow the client to achieve their desired outcome. In Nicole's free time she travels, gardens, attends concerts, and listens to vinyl records.
Martay Davis, MA
Mental Health Therapist
Martay has been married for 35 years and she is the mother of a blended family. Her family consists of 9 children (4 son in laws and 2 daughters-in-law) and 28 grandchildren. It is because of her love for family that she has been able to create a safe haven for many children. This was a factor of which prompted her to return to school to earn a BS in Healthcare Management from Chestnut Hill College and a MA in Counseling from Missio Seminary.
With over 20 years’ experience as a mental health professional, life coach, behavioral specialist, and mobile therapist; Martay specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. When addressing the needs of her clients, she utilizes tools and strategies such as trauma-informed therapy, CBT, DBT, strength-based, and emotional focused therapy to name a few. She has treated clients with Depression, Anxiety, ODD, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct disorder, OCD, Autism, ADHD, ADD, and Martial conflict.
Martay believes that everyone has a voice and wants to be heard. Their voice matters! She walks alongside each client as they journey through their difficult times by ensuring they are both seen and heard. Every behavior has a function of communication. What are your behaviors communicating? Let’s explore them together!
Elizabeth (Lisa) Stephano, LSW
Mental Health Therapist
Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of New England. Lisa is an experienced Licensed Social Worker providing therapeutic services to adolescents, children and adults in our communities. Specializing in; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, self-harm, anger, self-esteem, OCD, ADD/ADHD, gender, sexuality and identity, family therapy, and school challenges. Lisa has years of experience in delivering evidence-based modalities such as Person-Centered approach, Dialectical behavior therapy,Cognitive behavior therapy,Trauma-focused therapy and Psychotherapy.
Lisa now serves as a resident therapist at Never Journey Alone,LLC where she devotes her time ensuring the well-being of each individual and feels privileged to be a part of one's mental health journey She is a dedicated therapist who offers genuine compassion, respect,and care for those she treats. A self-described life-long learner,Lisa believes trust and respect are the foundational aspects of all effective therapeutic relationships.
David J Ranjitsingh, MSW
Mental Health Therapist
My Name is David Singh. I have 20 years of social work experience working with children and families in the Philadelphia and New York areas. I have had various positions in my social work career as I was a CPS investigator, educational support specialist, and I have vast knowledge of the Judicial system. I am highly interested in working with people to assist them with addressing challenging life situations. I have a degree, Bachelor in social work, from Hunter College and a master's degree in social work from Widener College.
In my leisure time I enjoy building puzzles, models, working on cars, traveling, listening to music, and reading. These attributes help with my own personal growth of continuous learning and my personal development. I feel these skills will allow me to center my own balance which will allow me to continue to focus on providing the best services to my clients.
My mantra is a quote from Bob Marley, "Don't gain the world and lose your soul: wisdom is better than silver and gold."
Dr. Stephen E. Mack, PsyD
Mental Health Therapist
Dr. Stephen E. Mack, joins our team, with an extensive, professional background in behavioral health. He's worked as a mental health clinician and prior to that, a staff psychologist at a state psychiatric hospital.
Additional experiences include designing and managing programs for people with substance use disorders and its concommitants.
He earned his doctorate (Psy.D) ( APA accredited) and M.S. in clinical psychology, from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.A. in secondary counseling from Villanova University; and B.S. from Cheyney University. He successfully completed his internship in clinical psychology (APA accredited) at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and post doctoral training, at the Philadelphia Youth Study Center.
Danielle Davis, MSW
Mental Health Therapist
Danielle M. Davis is a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist with a Bachelors in Social Work from Bloomsburg University and a Master's in Social Work from Widener University. She has 20 years of experience with children and families. With a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, Danielle specializes in providing support for those experiencing various mental health concerns. Danielle is passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies to enhance their overall wellness. She brings empathy, and a collaborative spirit to her work, helping clients build resilience and achieve personal growth.
In her spare time she loves listening to music, crafting, party planning ,and game nights with family & friends.
Thea Hatia, BA
Office Assistant
Thea is a recent graduate from the College of Charleston, where she received her BA in Psychology. Along with her academic background, she possesses a variety of experience across front-desk, child care, and customer service oriented positions. With a passion for organization and client care, Thea is committed to demonstrating both efficiency and empathy in her role. Her goals are to ensure that all operations go smoothly, and that throughout the process, she makes every client feel seen, heard, and supported.
Thea's dedication to creating an uplifting environment aligns seamlessly with Never Journey Alone's mission to empower clients on their journey toward mental and emotional wellness.
During her free time, Thea enjoys creative writing, volunteering, exercising, and spending time with her pets. Most importantly, she enjoys fostering her passion and curiosity for Psychology through research articles, video formats, as well as podcasts.
Each of our paths in life are unique and complex; at times, we may even experience bumps along the way, ones that are difficult to navigate on our own. Give the front desk a call, and I'll get you set up to Never Journey Alone!
Kimberlie Taylor, BC PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
*** Kimberlie offers Medication Evaluations & Management Services, In person at the Never Journey Alone Office and Virtual appointments are also available***
Kimberlie Taylor is a BC PMHNP. Kimberlie is certified to treat a variety of mental health symptoms, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Kimberlie strives to provide a safe/non-judgmental approach to care. Kimberlie encourages patients to be their most authentic self. Kimberlie practice incorporates Western Medicine with a holistic approach. Kimberlie is passionate about nutritional psychiatry, which is educating patients on roles of foods, and its impact on gut/brain health. Kimberlie is also open to discuss your spiritual beliefs. Kimberlie believes that a psychiatric diagnosis is only one aspect of the entire human experience.
Prior to becoming a nurse, Kimberlie worked in social services, helping families to build stronger connections. She is particularly interested in marginalized populations. Kimberlie obtained her BSN from LaSalle University. As a psych Nurse, Kimberlie worked in a variety of setting, including acute inpatient and detox. She furthered her education by obtaining a MSN from Walden University, and has worked in prisons, OP, inpatient, and worked with the elderly.
Kimberlie goals is to work with patients in a team-approach. She believes that patients are the true professional in their mental health care. She enjoys empowering patients with education to to make the best decisions for their lives.
Jayne Giampa, MS
Mental Health Therapist
Jayne received her BA in Psychology from West Virginia University, and graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2019 with a MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. With a psychodynamic background, she utilizes a variety of techniques from CBT, DBT, client-centered, play and art therapy, and strength-based approaches. She enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults on an individual level, and has experience in both residential and outpatient settings. Though her specialties of treatment are in the areas of depression and anxiety, she has experience working with issues related to trauma, self-esteem, family dynamics, relationships, behaviors, anger management, and life transitions.
Jayne wants to emphasize the importance of self-care and being in tune with your mental health while offering a calm, safe, and judgment-free space. Her goal is to support you and provide empathy and compassion as you move forward with your therapeutic journey. Things you can work on together can include but are not limited to: processing thoughts/feelings/emotions, utilizing coping skills, identifying stressors and triggers, working towards future goals and plans, and practicing positivity and self-love. Whatever challenges you may face, together, you and Jayne will work on strategies in addressing those issues and how to overcome them to improve your day-to-day functioning and overall life satisfaction.