MEET OUR CLINICAL STAFF
The People Who Care
This is the team that will get your life back on track and guide you through the recovery process. Our staff of experts have gone through a rigorous training program in order to provide you with the support you need. We’ll be here for you and your loved ones, helping you recover and become the person you know you can be.
ANDRES ESCOBAR, LCADC, CCS
Program Director & Administrator
856-742-0900 x101
My name is Andres Escobar and I have been working in the field of substance use counseling since 2000. I have been working as a program director at My Father House Inc since 2015. Prior to becoming the Program Director, I held various roles within the organization. In my role as a primary counselor for Hispanic and non-Hispanic clients, I deliver individual, group, and family therapy services. I’m passionate about helping individuals explore, confront, and resolve issues in their life.
My biggest achievement so far is my personal transformation which has been a long journey. I came from Nicaragua in 1998 I went to Rowan college and completed the ESL program. I completed my bachelor’s degree at Rowan University and I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Masters's in Addiction Counseling. I was able to learn English as my second language and I've been able to provide services for Hispanic clients, white Caucasians, and African American clients.
CHASTITI FITZGERALD, LCADC
Substance Abuse Counselor & Adolescent Drug Court Liaison
856-742-0900 x105
My name is Chastiti Fitzgerald. I am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and have been a part of My Father's House for the past five years. I have a B.A. in psychology from Rutgers, M.S. in Addiction Counseling from Drexel University, and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in psychological and counseling studies from Regent University. When treating clients, I operate from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model using various therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and REBT. When appropriate and at the client's request, I will integrate faith-based methods aimed at fostering resiliency, self-awareness, hope, empathy, and increased self-worth and confidence to support a better recovery outcome.
RICHARD ROSS, CADC & LEON ROSS
Substance Abuse Counselor & Drug Court Liaison
856-742-0900 x108
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JESSICA ZIELINSKI, CADC
Substance Abuse Counselor
856-742-0900 x107
I began my journey at MFH in March of 2016 when I started my internship at Camden County College. Over the next 6 years, I worked in various roles at the agency. I now enjoy spending time with my clients, teaching them how to use creativity to heal the soul, and spreading the hope recovery can bring. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Health Counseling from Drexel University, and successfully obtained my Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (CADC) in July 2021.
CHRISTINA DIMATTEO, CADC-IT
Substance Abuse Counselor/ Case Manager
856-742-0900 x109
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WILLIAM GITTENS, CADC-IT
Substance Abuse Counselor
856-742-0900 x104
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KATHLEEN CLEARY UNDERWOOD, CADC-IT
Case Manager
856-742-0900 x106
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DAVIDE COLBACCHINI, CADC-IT
Outreach Coordinator
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DR. JOSEPH RANIERI, DO
Medical Director
Dr. Joseph N. Ranieri is the founder and director of the Center for Healing Light & Integrative Medicine as well as a caring, compassionate family practice physician. Dr. Ranieri takes a special interest in combining the best of alternative holistic medicine with evidence-based conventional medicine.
Dr. Joseph N. Ranieri is a family medicine doctor in Sewell, New Jersey. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
EDENA WALDEN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
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SUSAN EDEN, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
856-742-0900 x112
Hi, my name is Susan Eden-Darnley. I am the Medical Liason at My Father's House. I started my position in April of 2021.
I became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993 after graduating from Camden County Vocational Technical School.
I have had the opportunity to work in many different areas of nursing including Long term care, Home Health and Medical Billing.
The past 10 years of my career have been spent working in the field of Addictions. My experience includes Detox, Residential and Outpatient levels of care. I work alongside the Clinical Team and the psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ensuring that our clients Mental health and Medication Assisted Treatment needs are met.
