Our Providers

Learn more about our providers and their specialized experience here. We provide parenting therapy, perinatal and postpartum therapy, grief support for miscarriage and infant loss, trauma therapy, therapy for teens, therapy for children, family therapy, and infertility counseling. If you are unsure which provider would be the best fit, please reach out for a free consult. We would love to match you up with the therapist that will be the best fit for you!

Nicole Bolognini, LCSW, PMH-C

Specialties: Pregnancy / Postpartum mental health; Adult children of emotionally immature parents; trauma and anxiety treatment with EMDR; grief therapy / miscarriage / infant loss

Nicole Bolognini is the owner of Skylands Wellness, LLC. Nicole is a licensed clinical social worker Certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. Nicole has worked with families and children throughout her 15+ year social work career. She earned a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in clinical social work. Nicole has advanced training in trauma and EMDR treatment, child development, attachment, and perinatal mental health. She was named the Clinician of the Year in 2013 by the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Nicole also previously served as the Director of Counseling in a large community mental health agency in northern New Jersey.

Nicole is the mother of three children and is passionate about the wellness of women and their families in the perinatal period. When not at work, Nicole can be found in the mountains or on the lake with her family, including therapy dog-in-training, Rio.

Credentials & Trainings (i.e. Fancy-Schmancy Stuff)

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker #44SC05399600
PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker #CW022640
EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification, Postpartum Support International
Seleni Institute Maternal Mental Health Intensive (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Perinatal Grief & Loss)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Training on Basic Infertility
Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual 2019
Certificate in Non-profit and Public Management, Rutgers University
NJ Certified School Social Worker
Two-Part EMDR Training, EMDR Institute, Inc.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – Level One
Stewards of Children, Darkness to Light
12 Hour Sandplay Therapy Training
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Learning Collaborative
Child First / Finding Words – New Jersey
Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy, PESI

Jessica Gallego, MSW, LCSW

Specialties: Men’s issues; parenting; children and teens; therapy with teachers & educators

Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate from Rutgers University Clinical Social Work program with a concentration in adolescent development. She has extensive experience working with families throughout the life course in the community and school settings. Jessica builds strong therapeutic relationships, even with the youngest of clients. Jessica has a deep understanding of complex family dynamics and the impact of trauma through the life course. Jessica has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Systems Theory, and various Family Systems modalities.

Jessica provides services in our Newton (Sussex County) office and telehealth services. Jessica works with both children and adults, with a focus on strengthening families, building strong therapeutic relationships, and developing lasting change.

Jessica is a mother of 2 young children and has first hand understanding of the challenges facing modern parents. Jessica joined Skylands Wellness in 2022.

Melany Jimenez, MSW, LCSW

Specialties: Adolescents and children, young adults in transition, new parents, families

Melany is a licensed social worker with 8 years of experience as a social worker serving individuals and families in a variety of settings. Melany provides psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish. Melany earned a Master’s of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She has worked with survivors of intimate partner violence, children with behavioral and emotional needs, patients and families facing end of life decisions, parents, children and teens. Melany has specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sandplay therapy, advocacy for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence survivors, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Melany is passionate about helping young adults and adolescents overcome anxiety and develop a strong sense of self during life transitions, such as having a first child, transitioning to college, or adjusting to peer changes in high school. Melany approaches clients with warm, energy and a commitment to positive change.

Credentials & Trainings (i.e. Fancy-Schmancy Stuff)

NJ Licensed Social Worker
Introduction to DBT Informed School Counseling Strategies-DBT in Schools, LLC, 2022
Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy and Parenting Level I-Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute, 2020
Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2019
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Basic and Advanced Training-CARES Institute, 2018
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Parts I and II, 2018
Sandplay Training Parts I and II, 2018
40 hour Domestic Violence Training Course
40 hour Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy Training Course
Certified Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate
The John Hopkins University School of Nursing Danger Assessment Certification