About Us

Nicole  is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board Certified National Credentialed Counselor (NCC) who has dedicated over a decade to supporting mental health in NJ. She began her career working in various agencies and levels of care before opening her own solo practice in 2017. To meet the increasing demand for quality mental health services, Nicole expanded in 2019, founding Breakthrough Therapy Solutions (BTS) as a group practice. Today, BTS offers compassionate, comprehensive therapy for adults, teens, couples, and families, helping clients with issues like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.

Nicole’s approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered techniques, ensuring each client feels supported and understood. As an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), she also provides quality clinical supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians who are working toward independent licensure, upholding high standards of care. If you’re looking for personalized therapy in NJ, Nicole and the team at BTS are here to guide you toward lasting well-being.

In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, camping and being bossed around by her 4 spoiled dogs!

Thomas Saladino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certificate. He has over 8 years of dedicated experience in the mental health field. Thomas uses a variety of modalities when working with his clients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), talk therapy, solution-focused techniques, trauma informed care and other client-centered therapeutic strategies. Thomas's professional background extends to working in various levels of care and with clients from diverse backgrounds. He currently works with teenagers, adults, families and couples. 

Lauren Garvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and earned her Master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Patterson University. With prior extensive training and certification working with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Lauren possesses a unique understanding of the complexities involved in trauma recovery. Her experience spans across diverse populations, allowing her to effectively connect with and support clients from various backgrounds. Lauren works with teens, adults, couples and families, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), talk therapy, solution-focused, client-centered techniques to help clients achieve their goals in therapy. 

Dana is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)  in New Jersey, specializing in therapeutic support for children, teens, adults, and families. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dana offers compassionate, evidence-based counseling tailored to issues like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), talk therapy and solution-focused methods to help clients build confidence and resilience in a safe, nurturing space.

Dana’s client-centered approach empowers clients to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. Whether you’re seeking help for a child, adolescent, or family, Dana is committed to providing effective, personalized mental health care to foster well-being and positive change. Although Dana specializes in working with children, adolescents and teens, her adult clients also adore her and have seen amazing results through working with her. 

When Dana isn't working and  using her Therapist Super Powers (TSP) to help her clients, she enjoys baking, reading, traveling and focusing on her fitness and health. 

Allan is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) providing care and support for clients in and around Toms River, New Jersey. Allan is a compassionate and skilled therapist at BTS, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, work-related stress, trauma and general self-care. With a client-centered approach, Allan integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help clients achieve their mental health goals. He is passionate about empowering his clients to build resilience, improve communication, and create lasting positive change.

Allan holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stockton University and is dedicated  to provide exceptional care to you or your loved ones. Start your journey with Allan today and take the first step toward healing and growth.

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