Janelle is the therapist, coach, and consultant you want by your side when life feels overwhelming. She has dedicated her career to helping professional women of color and couples transform experiences of pain, loss, and discomfort into pathways for growth and healing. Janelle’s expertise empowers clients to gain clarity, heal, and implement strategies to reach their life goals with confidence and resilience. Her success is measured by the lasting impact she’s made, working with clients in both private practice and the nonprofit sector.
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Since 2014, Janelle has provided individual, family, group counseling, and coaching services to teens, adults, families, and couples. She has worked across diverse settings, including VNSNY Hospice Bereavement, Pathways to Graduation for re-entry youth, NY Court-mandated Alternative to Incarceration programs, NYC Foster care, and outpatient clinics.
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Although Janelle has cut back on client hours, she is now focused on developing the next generation of clinicians and expanding her thriving practice. She is deeply committed to ensuring that both her clients and her team of professionals continue to grow and succeed.
Janelle’s mission is to transform pain into power and help the voiceless find their voice. She understands firsthand the difficulty of finding the right therapist and the nerves that come with seeking help. That’s why she’s committed to creating a safe, relatable, and empowering space where clients can turn their toughest moments into sources of strength, grit, and purpose.
Janelle THompson, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS
CEO & Clinical Director| New Jersey & New York
DR. LaShaun Daniels-Edney, LCSW
Senior Therapist & Clinical Supervisor | New Jersey
Dr. La Shaun Daniels-Edney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Consultant for Simply Redefining Wellness and Counseling. With over a decade of experience in social work, she specializes in a faith-based integrative approach to therapy, combining mental health and spirituality. La Shaun is dedicated to serving and empowering black and brown communities in New Jersey, particularly those facing vulnerability, oppression, and poverty.
​La Shaun's therapeutic approach emphasizes cultural sensitivity, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for women of color. She supports clients dealing with various challenges such as trauma, loss, grief, depression, postpartum issues, and other mental health struggles. La Shaun utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
La Shaun holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Montclair State University. She earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and successfully defended her dissertation at Regent University earning her Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies.
sydney Burney, LMFT
Lead Therapist | New Jersey & New York
Sydney Burney is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in both New York and New Jersey. She has worked with populations ranging from children to older adults. Her personal experiences, education, training, and passion in the field led to her attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with certification in Early Childhood Development and then a Master of Science Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy.
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For the last decade, Sydney has gained increased knowledge in working with individuals, families, couples, the LGBTQ population, and domestic violence survivors. In working with these populations, she assisted them with navigating through trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parental challenges, PTSD, and loss/grief. Her theoretical orientation in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, positive affirmations, prayer, persistence, and poetry has assisted her in working effectively with clients. These tools help create an open mind of reframing negative thoughts and actions into positive ones.
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Sydney aims to become an integral part of clients’ support system on their journeys of accomplishing goals, working through difficult times, and offering hope for them to reach their greatest potential!
“In the moments you think about you, don’t forget your inner beautiful.”
gABRIELLE tYNES-lABONTE, LPC
Lead Therapist | New Jersey
Gabrielle is an experienced and compassionate therapist dedicated to helping teens and adults improve their emotional health and overall well-being. With over a decade of experience in education and mental health, Gabrielle brings a unique perspective to her work, focusing on empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges through self-awareness and emotional resilience.
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Known for her outgoing and curious nature, Gabrielle is deeply committed to getting to know her clients and building meaningful connections. Her ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds—regardless of age, ethnicity, or life experience—sets her apart as a therapist. She also incorporates humor into her sessions, which helps create a relaxed environment where clients feel comfortable opening up.
Gabrielle specializes in working with clients experiencing anxiety, mild to moderate depression, and postpartum mood disorders. She thrives on supporting older teens and adults who are motivated to take charge of their mental health and make meaningful changes. Gabrielle’s therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based techniques to promote growth, insight, and healing.
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When she's not working, Gabrielle enjoys listening to music, dancing, reading, crafting, and taking walks—activities that allow her to de-stress and recharge. She lives by the quote, “You cannot save people. You can only love them,” by Anais Nin, which reflects her belief in empowering clients to find their own path to healing while providing a space of support and care.
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Bianca Gambrah, EdD (Candidate), LMHC, CLC, OWDS
Clinical Therapist | New York
Bianca Gambrah is a licensed therapist and faith-driven coach with over a decade of experience helping professionals, couples, and leaders transform stress, grief, and trauma into opportunities for healing, growth, and purpose. Specializing in trauma recovery, leadership coaching, relationship therapy, and stress management, she blends her expertise in EMDR, Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2), CBT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy to create a supportive and transformative space for personal and professional breakthroughs. Bianca’s approach integrates evidence-based strategies with a deep commitment to faith and mental wellness, empowering her clients to live fulfilled lives grounded in purpose.
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Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean and African diaspora heritage, Bianca is passionate about helping individuals navigate cultural identity, generational trauma, and spiritual growth. She partners with organizations to promote mental health awareness, leadership development, and resilience, particularly in faith-based and professional spaces. Whether working one-on-one or with groups, Bianca brings a compassionate, results-oriented approach to guide her clients toward wholeness and success.
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Bianca works with motivated adults (21-65) who are ready to heal, strengthen their relationships, and thrive in both their personal and professional lives. If you’re ready to embrace growth and transformation grounded in faith, culture, and purpose, Bianca is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
carlene B. Charlemagne, LAMFT
Associate Therapist | New Jersey
Carlene Charlemagne is a passionate Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach who helps people break free from limitations and embrace a transformation that brings joy, fulfillment, and abundance to every area of their lives. She knows firsthand what it's like to feel unfulfilled and depressed and turned to prayer, counsel, and meditation to find joy and purpose. Carlene enjoys working with adults and couples helping them navigate transitions, anxiety, stress, and difficult moments in their lives.
Carlene believes that everyone has someone to help, guide, and connect them in areas that require transformation. She helps individuals and couples align the pillars of their lives—spiritually, physically, emotionally, relationally, and financially—to experience harmony and success. She's seen the incredible transformation that occurs when people understand their seasons, take necessary actions, and connect with their purpose.
Carlene uses a systems-based approach to asses clients' areas of growth and build on their strengths. Working together, Carlene and her clients uncover the different seasons of life, empowering them to transform their pillars of happiness. As individuals embrace their authentic selves and gain clarity on who they want to become, the begin to experience a fulfilling and peaceful life.
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Carlene received her Master's of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Carlene is currently pursuing her licensure hours under the supervision and leadership of Sydney Burney.
ZuShanna Turner, MHC- LP Associate Therapist | New York
ZuShanna Turner is an Associate Therapist, Educator, and Maternal Health Advocate. She has a heart for young adults, teens, mothers, and women. Her mission is to not just support or encourage her clients but impact their lives far beyond the therapy room.
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ZuShanna uses a Christian faith-based integrative and culturally sensitive approach to meet the needs of all her clients. She believes that every individual possesses the strength and potential to work through life problems and that most issues are developmentally and environmentally based. She seeks to help her clients discover their potential and learn skills and strategies that will help them heal, achieve their goals, and gain mental, emotional, and spiritual balance.
ZuShanna received her Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Education in Counseling. She also holds a provisional license as a School Counselor and a post-master certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. She is pursuing her licensure hours under the supervision and leadership of Janelle Thompson.
When ZuShanna is not working with clients or tending to her family of 5, she enjoys working out, hanging with friends, trying new foods, and traveling with her family.
Karizzma hAMILTON , MHC- LP
Associate Therapist | New York
Karizzma Hamilton is an Associate Therapist, Youth Leader, and Resident Wellness Coordinator. She has a heart for young people and advocates strongly for active communication, self-efficacy, agency, mindfulness, and boundary-setting.
Her personal mission is to never stop learning, growing, living intentionally, empowering, encouraging, serving, and inspiring growth in anyone that she encounters. She desires to spark positive change and provide resources to help develop self-actualized future leaders and dreamers, equipping them to navigate the world through their unique lenses.
Karizzma received received her Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Education in Counseling. She also holds a provisional license as a School Counselor and a post-master certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. She is pursuing her licensure hours under the supervision and leadership of Janelle Thompson.
Karizzma uses a Christian faith-based, trauma-informed, integrative approach to meet the needs of all her clients. She believes that mental health is health and that every client is born with everything they need to succeed on the inside of them, they just need the proper resources and environment to help cultivate those things.
When Karizzma is not working with clients, serving at her local church, or braiding hair, she enjoys playing video games, hanging with friends, and traveling.
