ANDY LAPIDES, MSW, LCSW, BCD
clinician

Andy is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York state and is board certified by the American Board of Clinical Social Work. He completed his master's of social work (MSW) at Fordham University and bachelor's of science in social work at New York University.

Andy trained in gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy & Training in New York City from 2005 to 2008 where he completed his certificate as a qualified gestalt therapist. He continued his studies in psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical & Applied Psychoanalysis in Livingston, NJ from 2009 to 2012, and group psychoanalysis at The Center for Group Studies in New York City from 2013 to 2016. He is presently an adjunct professor at the Rutgers University School of Social Work.

Andy works with a variety of clients, particularly couples, men, adult survivors of abuse, LGBTQA+ clients and others. His practice utilizes an integrative framework emphasizing relational work. Client's often comment on Andy's strong listening skills, sensitivity, genuineness, and use of humor.

Outside of his professional life, Andy enjoys traveling, live music, hiking, NYC, the arts, and more.

(New Jersey lic.#: 44SC05377700)

(New York lic.#: 077727)

Andy can be reached at email: alapides@morrisguildpsych.com

Phone number is the main number: (973) 532-2149

DIANE NAAR, MSW, LSW
clinician

Diane is a licensed social worker in New Jersey with a Master's of Social Work (MSW) from the Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work and undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She also was an exchange student at Cambridge University, UK.

Diane has been working in the field of social work for the past thirty years in a variety of contexts, particularly human services management and leadership in social service organizations. She has also been an adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work.

She works with a variety of clients, particularly women, men, parents and others. Her practice utilizes an approach emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered psychotherapy, and other methods of treatment. Client's often comment on Diane's empathy, ability to motivate others, set boundaries, and empower others.

In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hiking, swimming and playing her ukulele with other musicians.

(New Jersey license #: 44SL00369400)

Diane can be reached at: dnaar@morrisguildpsych.com

Phone number is: (908) 800-2075

Yilians "Yils" Gonzalez, MSW, LSW
clinician

Yils (pronounced Jill) Gonzalez is a licensed social worker (LSW) in the state of New Jersey with a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University School of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Hablo español y estoy aquí para ayudarte a navegar tus desafíos en un espacio de confianza y sin juicio. No dudes en ponerte en contacto.

Currently, Yils works with clients of all kinds, particularly adults, teens, women, men, and those in the LatinX community. Her approach utilizes an integrative framework emphasizing empowerment, trauma-informed, and culturally competent practice.

Clients often comment on Yils’ use of genuineness, gentleness, and warmth.

Outside of her professional life, Yils enjoys spending her downtime listening to podcasts and hanging out with her goofy Labradoodle, Guinness.

(New Jersey license #: 44SL07185100)

Yils can be reached at: ygonzalez@morrisguildpsych.com

Phone number: (973) 370-0694

KEIMY SILVA

social work intern

Keimy Silva is a social work intern currently completing her Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. With previous experience in a psychotherapy practice and an internship in a school setting, Keimy brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her role. She specializes in working with LatinX clients and teenagers, offering bilingual services in Spanish and English.

Keimy can be reached at: ksilva@morrisguildpsych.com

Phone number is: (908) 801-6793

ADITYA "ADI" VEMURI
marketing consultant

Aditya is a marketing consultant entering his freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he plans to major in Business Administration at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business.

In his free time, Aditya enjoys watching football, spending time with his family and dog, and playing tennis/basketball with his friends.

Aditya can be reached at: avemuri@morrisguildpsych.com

ANDY LAPIDES, MSW, LCSW, BCD clinician

DIANE NAAR, MSW, LSW clinician