Bridgewater Staff
Tanja Frade, MSW
Tanja received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2000 and her Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in January of 2008. She also received her social work license in the fall of 2008. Currently, she is accumulating supervision hours and is in my final three months of supervision prior to testing for a clinical license.
Prior to starting at GenPsych in June of 2009, Ms. Frade worked for the past ten years in non-profit agencies. She started her career working with the developmentally disabled population while receiving her undergraduate degree. Tanja was quickly promoted at Alternatives Inc. from part-time employee to Assistant Manager. She began working at Easter Seals in the fall of 2001 and provided case management services through ICMS for adults leaving state psychiatric hospitals. That is where Tanja developed my passion for working in the mental health field. She returned to Alternatives Inc in 2004 to begin working with high school students and adults diagnosed with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Tanja provided individual and group counseling as a Clinical Specialist. During that time, Ms. Frede developed and facilitated a Women’s Issue group for adult women. She changed positions at Alternatives Inc in 2005 and resumed working with the adult mental health population, primarily providing individual therapy and occasionally family therapy sessions for clients receiving housing and case management services through Alternatives Inc.
During her time at Alternatives Inc, Tanja chaired the Quality Counsel to ensure quality care to all clients receiving services through the agency. Additionally, she developed and facilitated a depression and coping skills group. Lastly, she developed and facilitated a Crisis Intervention Training and assisted in the development of a Safety Training Program for staff.
Tanja has interests in treating anxiety, depression and psychosis. She enjoys helping families with newly diagnosed loved ones navigate the complex mental health care system. Having a family member newly diagnosed with a mental illness can be a very trying time emotionally, and Tanja is passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping individuals and families work through the fear and pain associated with this difficult and life-changing event. Ms. Frede enjoys providing cognitive and behavioral coping skills, including mindful awareness and relaxation techniques to assist people in reducing symptoms.
Georgette Jungels, LCADC
Substance Abuse Program Administrator
Georgette is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 1994. Georgette has been working in the addiction field for almost 20 years. In 2004, she became a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Additionally, she has over 30 years’ experience working with adolescent clients. Georgette attended Loyola University in Chicago and Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, earning her Bachelor of Art degree in Philosophy.
Georgette has a range of experience with clients in various levels of care. She has worked in an inpatient facility as a counselor at Honesty House in Stirling, NJ. Also, she has worked in an outpatient facility, Somerset Treatment Services, where she worked in the methadone program. In 1999, Georgette started her own counseling agency, Family Consulting Services. In this practice, she provides substance abuse treatment to adults, adolescents and families. Georgette has also been an LCADC instructor teaching drug and alcohol courses to aspiring counselors.
In November 2005, Georgette became a published author in Addiction Magazine. She was asked to write an article, “Maximizing the Use of Medication in a Counseling Practice” about her experiences with using medication in addiction counseling. Georgette believes in treating addicts with the utmost respect and hopes to influence the addiction field by changing the way addicts are perceived and treated in today’s society.
Erika Sensbach, LAC, MA
Clinical Coordinator, Adult Partial Care and AM Intensive Outpatient Programs
Erika graduated with honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University College in Florham in 2009 with a Masters in Counseling. She also currently has her Licensed Associate Counselor(LAC) certification and is working towards the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)certification.
Prior to her experience here at GenPsych, Erika has worked and interned in a variety of different settings. These include: the Mental Health Association HOMI (Homeless Outreach Mental Illness) department. The population included homeless adults who suffered from mental illness and/or substance abuse. Erika has utilized the Methadone Maintenance (MM) modality at Morris County Aftercare (MCAC) to help treat the adult population struggling with opioid dependence. Erika has utilized the Methadone Maintenance (MM) modality at Morris County Aftercare (MCAC) to help treat the adult population struggling with opioid dependence. Erika has also gained experience working with children, young adults and their families from a holistic treatment view point at Stepping Forward Counseling Center (SFCC).
She is working with clients experiencing relationship issues, poor communication skills, depression, eating disorders, family conflict and addictions. Her focus is on building a therapeutic relationship in an environment where the client and family can formulate positive communication and work on resolving issues in the here and now.
Courtney E. Gregory
Courtney is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the State of New Jersey. She is in the process of obtaining her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certification. Courtney received her Master of Art and Master of Education degrees in Psychological Counseling: Mental Health and Wellness from Columbia University: Teacher’s College. She has worked with a range of clients from adolescent to adults to couples counseling. Courtney completed her graduate internship at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, NJ working with mental health and substance abuse clients. Next, she worked at an adolescent inpatient facility (Straight and Narrow in Paterson, NJ) counseling clients in substance abuse. She currently co-facilitates groups in Hoboken, NJ using Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy as a means to prevent relapse from clients with depression and anxiety. She is specialized in addictions, CBT, family therapy and mindfullness. Her focus is to help clients gain insight into their concerns, gain an empowered sense of self and minimize negative influences.
