New Beginnings
Our Team
Leadership Team

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Dr. James Walsh

PhD. - Clinical Director

James W. Walsh is the Clinical Director at New Beginnings Professional Counseling and Consulting Services. He has 30 years’ experience in Human Services with extensive experience in many aspects of the field.He has held positions in the provision

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Dr. Raheel Siddiqui

DSc. - President

Dr. Siddiqui did his undergraduate studies in Karachi Pakistan and moved to the United States in 1999 where he completed his Master’s in Business Administration and his Doctorate program in Ergonomics Rehabilitation. 

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Jackie Nalesnik

Customer Care Manager

Jackie has been employed with New Beginnings for 2 years and has worked hard as a front desk receptionist, where she eventually she became the Front Desk Supervisor. I attended Tamaqua Area School District in my youth where I obtained my high

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Lori Bickowski

Provider & Medical Care Manager

Lori Bickowski is a graduate of McCann School of Business. Lori has worked in the health care industry as a medical assistant for over 20 years. Lori resides in Mahanoy City with her husband, 3 children and their dog, Tyson.

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Dr. Linda Weinberg

PhD, MSN, FNP

Dr. Weinberg is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice, from hospitals to outpatient clinics.Her education includes Doctorate & Master’s in Nursing

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Alissa Emerich

MS. - Director for Clinical Training

Alissa Emerich initially joined New Beginnings in 2018 as a therapist.Her love of working with her peers at New Beginnings and passion for the holistic approach that the company offers clients is what makes the job so rewarding.

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Dr. Rizwan Malik

MD – Medical Director & Project Advisor

Dr. Rizwan Malik is a board-certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist who has been trained to see children, adolescents and adults struggling with various mental or psychiatric and behavioral problems.

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Psychiatric Department

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Dr. Carlos Velas

MD

He is originally from Philippines where he received his Doctorate of Medicine from Far Eastern University. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at The University of Kansas Medical Center. His experience includes over 40 years of clinical psychiatric

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Dr. Cyllene Briones

MD

Dr. Briones received her medical degree from The New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY and the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico in 1999. She completed her Residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Cooper Hospital in Camden

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Dr. Charles Jin

MD

I graduated from my psychiatry residency program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. I also completed fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. I am board certified by American board of Psychiatry

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Dr. Harvey Shapiro

MD – Psychiatrist

Dr. Shapiro graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1973 and has claimed 48 years of experience as a physician of Psychiatry and Neurology. He currently resides in Florida, where he enjoys working with patients,

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

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Renee Denobrega

CRNP, DNP

Dr. Denobrega is a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience. Her passion is providing holistic nursing incorporating homeopathic and spiritual aspects of healing in behavioral psychiatric care.

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Nancy Allen

MS, CRNP

Nancy Allen is a native of Schuylkill County. She provides high quality care for acute and chronic illnesses. Her patient care includes comprehensive mental health assessments and develops treatments of mental health issues.

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Therapeutic Counseling Services

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Dominic Morollo

LCSW

Over the past thirty years of practice, I remain constantly aware of the common struggles that each of us encounter throughout our individual and unique journey of life. I am always grateful for my capacity to learn the stories of my clients

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Sean Lyons

BA, LSW, MSW

Sean Lyons works with children and adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral issues. He provides individual, co-caregiver, and family group therapy in order to enhance caregivers ability to cope and intervene effectively

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HELEN MADEA

LCSW

Hello, my name is Helen Madea and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who wish to improve or process problems related to stress, depression, communication, 

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KIMBERLEY FLEMING

MA Psychology

I have 15+ years' experience working with children with trauma. I have a Master of Science degree in Psychology.. I am proficient in assessing and treating disorders.

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Jaimie Evans

LCSW

Over the course of my twenty year career, I have developed a multi-modal approach to care, utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused treatment, to support my clientele in reaching their goals.

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