Joanna Flora
Joanna FloraOwner, Clinician Director | Professional Art Therapist
Joanna, the visionary behind Flora and Associates, wears many hats with grace and determination.
Melisa Varcardiponi
Melisa VarcardiponiClinical Supervisor & Licensed Social Worker
Melisa Varcardiponi is a licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience working with families.
Megan Gagg
Megan GaggTrauma Specialist & Licensed Social Worker
Megan is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey and has experience working in the child welfare system.
Andrea Jauh
Andrea JauhLicensed Professional Art Therapist
Andrea Jauh is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over 8 years of experience. She received her Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University.
Meghan Kershinar
Meghan KershinarAdministrative Assistant
Meghan Kershinar is the “doer of all things” the person behind social media marketing, billing, and all administrative operations.
Alissa Paulison
Alissa PaulisonLicensed Art Therapist
Alissa Paulison is a Licensed, Board Certified, Nationally Credentialed Art Therapist with over five years of experience
Daniella Maffei
Daniella MaffeiLicensed Social Worker
Daniella is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey and has experience providing mental health services for adolescents and teens.
Colleen Garrone
Colleen GarroneM.Ed, MA, LPC, NCC, Certified School Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor
Colleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
Erin Scheidle
Erin ScheidleClinical Supervisor & Licensed Professional Counselor
Erin, the heart behind her clinical work, brings nearly a decade of experience, dedication, and compassion to the mental health field.
Gina Santini
Gina SantiniLicensed Associate Counselor
Gina Santini is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey and a certified School Counselor in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Jax “Rabbit” Flora
Jax “Rabbit” FloraTherapy Dog
Jax is our intuitive snuggling red lab. Jax specializes in being a weighted blanket to help soothe our clients and gives needed sensory input and deep pressure. He is exceptionally observant of our clients play and often becomes a character in their story lines.
Kole “Coyote” Flora
Kole “Coyote” FloraTherapy Dog
Kole is our very energetic and loveable silver lab pup! Kole is exceptionally playful and definitely knows how to put a smile on the faces of our clients. He is an expert at stealing paint brushes, guarding the session door for privacy and giving tons of kisses.

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