Our Team.
The Positive Intentions LLC counseling team consists of dedicated counselors who are committed to providing high-quality mental healthcare to our community and neighboring areas. Our counselors participate in regular training to demonstrate our commitment to ethical and exceptional counseling. Our experts have a wide range of skills and work together to ensure that each client receives the best possible care.
Carina Lehman
LPC, NCC, LAC (NJ)
Clinical Manager
Hybrid Licensed Professional Counselor
Carina Lehman is a dedicated counselor with a certification in school counseling and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Centenary University in New Jersey. With eight years of experience in the mental health field, she has established herself as a compassionate and skilled professional committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of mental health. Throughout her career, Carina has honed her expertise in addressing a wide variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, personality disorders, crisis counseling, and anxiety disorders. She offers compassionate and effective counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Carina’s therapeutic style is rooted in an eclectic person-centered approach, while her sense of humor and relatability complements her professional demeanor. She utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT to help clients develop practical skills and strategies for managing their mental health. She also places a significant focus on mindfulness and grounding techniques, empowering clients to cultivate a sense of presence and self-awareness that can be transformative in their healing journey. Carina strives to guide her clients toward mental wellness with confidence and hope (...and maybe a little humor, too.)
Note: Carina is not accepting new clients right now, as she confidently ensures that our staff receives her guidance to uphold exceptional care standards.
Jamie Kovacs
M.A., LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 15 years of experience working in various behavioral health settings and as a counselor. Jamie received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Centenary University. She has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. She is passionate about instilling hope in others to work towards reaching their goals. Jamie has experience collaborating with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and career challenges. Jamie takes a strength-based approach during sessions to allow growth and to work on developing coping and communication skills.
NOTE: Jamie is not accepting clients as she focuses on providing exceptional support and guidance to our pre-licensed counselors.
Tiffany Lara
M.S., NCC, CCTP
Mental Health Counselor
Meet Tiffany Lara, a dedicated mental health professional with a wealth of experience. Tiffany's academic journey, which includes a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse from Grand Canyon University, forms the foundation of her practice. Her profound understanding of human behavior and therapeutic interventions guides her in helping clients on their transformative journey toward improved mental well-being.
Throughout her career, Tiffany has demonstrated her expertise by facilitating therapy groups and providing tailored support to individuals grappling with substance abuse and various mental health challenges. Her hands-on experience has honed her ability to address the intricacies of these conditions, allowing her to offer personalized care that values each client's unique journey.
Tiffany's approach centers on fostering a nurturing and inclusive space where clients feel empowered to understand and confront their struggles. By instilling confidence and equipping individuals with the necessary tools, she empowers them to navigate their mental health challenges with resilience and determination.
Choosing Tiffany means embarking on a journey towards holistic well-being. With Tiffany, you're not just seeking a mental health professional – you're an active participant in your own mental health journey.
Tina Myers
BEd, MEd, MA, NCC
Virtual Mental Health Counselor
Tina is a dedicated and compassionate pre-licensed therapist with a rich background in education and a focus on providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and couples. Having spent several years as a teacher, Tina has honed her skills in working primarily with 11-15-year-olds, though she also has substantial experience with younger children and high school-aged youth. She brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these age groups into her therapeutic practice. She has also worked with adults of all age groups over the last two years and has experience working with domestic violence.
Tina believes in creating a strong rapport with her clients, fostering a safe and open environment where individuals feel comfortable to share and explore their thoughts and feelings without holding back. Her approach is client-centered, and she integrates humor into her sessions, making therapy an engaging and relatable experience. She is not easily offended and maintains a sex-positive stance, ensuring that all topics can be discussed freely and without judgment.
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Tina has considerable experience in couples counseling. She helps couples navigate relationship issues, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bonds.
Angela Romano-Lucky
MEd, MA, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
With over 25 years of experience working with adults facing various mental health disorders, and an additional seven years dedicated to children and adolescents, Angela specializes in the treatment of depression and anxiety. She firmly believes in the possibility of recovery for everyone. As a passionate advocate for those who may not have a voice, Angela emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health through a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. She recognizes that good nutrition and quality sleep are vital components of overall wellness.
Angela views her role as a counselor not only as a guide but as an educator, empowering individuals to tap into their internal resources for healing. Compassionate and committed to justice, she believes that knowledge is a powerful tool for self-advocacy.
Alexa Cruz
MA, NCC
Hybrid Mental Health Counselor
Alexa Cruz is an energetic, compassionate, and dedicated mental health professional with experience in various settings. Throughout her thirteen years of clinical experience, Alexa provided counseling to individuals who struggled with substance abuse and mental health, medication-assisted treatment, case management, and residential treatment with adolescents who experienced trauma, mood disorders with suicidal and self-injurious behaviors, and adults who struggled with addiction and trauma. Alexa has a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Alexa’s therapeutic style utilizes a person-centered approach with a strength-based model to build self-esteem and engagement at the start of the therapy process. Once therapeutic rapport is built, she incorporates a realistic approach with a combination of cognitive behavioral, behavioral, and solution-focused techniques to support client’s gain mood stability, mentoring, and assistance in gaining progression in therapy. Her philosophy is that every client is different and unique and has their way of showing motivation for change in treatment. The focus is on the success of the client’s needs in achieving his/her goals while continuing growth at their own pace. Alexa has a passion for encouragement and support to identify internal strengths, build self-confidence, understand how the client’s emotions affect their thoughts and behaviors, and identify individual morals and values to achieve health and safety in life.
