When you call to set up an appointment, the first person you speak with will be a member of our scheduling team! Our scheduling team spends a lot of time getting to know all of our therapists and their specialties, therapy styles, and personalities. When you call, the scheduling team member you speak with will gather information to get to know you and the circumstances bringing you into therapy. We then make our best efforts to set you or your child up with the best-fit therapist for your specific needs, goals, and resources.
Lisa Weiss, LCSW
Practice Manager
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and the Internship Director at Brave Minds. She earned her masters degree in social work from Rutgers University School of Social Work. She has been a part of the Brave Minds team since 2017. While Lisa is passionate about helping her own clients, she also enjoys managing the administrative side of the practice. “Helping potential clients feel heard and getting them connected with the best-fit therapist at the practice is the most rewarding part of working on the scheduling team. It’s a great feeling to know our callers are in good hands with the therapist we schedule them with.“
Brianna Albanese, LAC
Client Care and Relations Coordinator
Brianna completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with high honors. She attended NYU’s Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program and is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
Brianna has a goal of working with young children and adolescents in therapy, specifically focusing on anxiety, emotional regulation, attachment styles, and other areas of mental health treatment aligned with healthy childhood development.
Brianna is a native New Yorker who loves practicing self care through outdoor yoga, kickboxing, and baking! She is particularly excited about creating unique designs with her pies, and coming up with new flavors of biscotti to enjoy with Sunday morning coffee.
Linda Farag, LSW
Quality Assurance and Operations Coordinator
Linda earned her masters degree in social work from Rutgers University School of Social Work. She is passionate about making sure each and every person who calls is met with a sympathetic listener ready to set them up with a therapist who can help them accomplish their specific personal goals.
Linda is passionate about helping clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, stress management, trauma, racial trauma, and chronic illness. She is particularly interested in working with young children and adults.
When not studying, Linda enjoys spending time with her cat, creating abstract paintings, and putting together new recipes.
Meet Georgia
Georgia Inggs, BS
Senior Scheduling Specialist
Georgia completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Motion Pictures Production from the University of Miami. She is currently enrolled in NYU, obtaining her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Georgia is passionate about mental health awareness, advocacy, and education. As a part of the scheduling team, Georgia values the importance of making clients feel heard, safe, and understood when taking that first step towards working with a therapist.
Personally, Georgia loves spending time outdoors, doing yoga, and creating art. She was born and raised in New Jersey and loves hanging out down the shore.
MEET TORI
Tori Forlenza, MA
Scheduling Specialist
Tori Completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Rowan University. She received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. Tori believes that taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health and is passionate about advocacy, awareness and inclusion.
She understands that seeking help can be difficult, so being a part of the scheduling team will allow her to assist those in need of our services and provide them with a safe, inclusive and open space to take the first step.
In her free time, Tori likes to read, play with her dogs and spend time with family.
Flora Fei, BA
Scheduling Specialist
Flora completed her undergraduate degree in Media Production from Emory University, and has been passionate about raising mental health awareness and advocacy through media. She volunteers regularly as a crisis counselor and grief group facilitator, and is looking to return to graduate school soon to become a marriage and family therapist.
As part of the scheduling team, she strives for creating a safe and supportive space for those taking the first step in seeking therapy, as she understands that it takes bravery to reach out for help.
In her personal time, Flora loves shooting analogue photography, hiking and cuddling with her dog, reading, and exploring different cuisines.
John Vangeli, BA
Scheduling Specialist
John earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz. He is deeply passionate about the mental health field and aspires to return to graduate school to become a licensed clinical social worker.
As a member of the scheduling team, John is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive experience for individuals taking the first, and often most difficult, steps toward beginning therapy. . He understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and strives to make the scheduling process as comfortable and stress-free as possible by approaching every interaction with kindness, empathy, and care.
During his leisure time, John enjoys writing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his friends and family.