~ Behavioral Health Interns ~
Dani Goldstein, Intern
Paterson: JFK High School
Hi, my name is Dani Goldstein! I am currently in my final year as a graduate student at Rutgers University, pursuing an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am passionate about being able to help children and adolescents improve their mental health and overall well-being. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients can gain insight into their individual needs through evidence-based interventions tailored to meet their personal goals. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the FSCS team and am looking forward to meeting and collaborating with you!
Emma Sparks : BH Intern
Paterson:New Roberto Clemente,School 15
My name is Emma Sparks and I hold a BA in Early Childhood Education from Ohio Wesleyan University. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University.
With a passion for grassroots community work, I spent years working in non-profit organizations and teaching in Paterson, New Jersey. I am grateful for the opportunity to engage with children and adolescents in the therapeutic setting, integrating my experiences in macro community work with micro clinical work. In my free time, I enjoy skateboarding, hiking, photography, singing, and making art.
Nicholas Martinez
Passaic: Paterson John F. Kennedy HS and Passaic HS.
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I am currently enrolled in the clinical and counseling psychology masters program at William Paterson. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to connecting with all cultures!
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Erika Olijslager
Paterson: School 2
Hello! My name is Erika Olijslager and I am a graduate student behavioral health intern at FSCS. I am in my final year at Rutgers University where I will earn my master's degree in rehabilitation counseling on the clinical mental health counseling track in the spring. I also earned my bachelor's of science at Rutgers University in public health with a minor in Spanish.
I am fortunate to be part of a scholarship training program focusing on interdisciplinary adolescent well-being called RUBY (Rutgers University Behavioral Youth), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I have spent my entire life working closely with youth and am excited to continue my work as an intern with the students at School 2 this year.
Nilufer Alkurt
Paterson: School 5
Paterson: Joseph A. Taub
Hello! My name is Nilufer Alkurt, and I am an intern at Full Service. I am pursuing my MA in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at William Paterson University, and I am in my final year of the program. I am currently working with students at School 5 and Joseph A. Taub. I am passionate about working with diverse youth populations and am excited to continue supporting their growth and development through this internship.​​​​​​​​​​​
Mervy Zegarra
Paterson: School 5
Paterson: Joseph A. Taub
Hello! My name is Mervy Zegarra. I am currently interning as a counselor at the Behavioral Health Clinic at School 5 and Joseph A. Taub. I am in my last year of graduate school at William Paterson University, majoring in clinical and counseling psychology.
It is an amazing experience working with the FSCS team helping students and the community in Paterson. It is wonderful seeing site coordinators, treatment coordinators and clinicians work together and do their best to serve the students in these schools. I am excited to be working with such a team.
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