Team
Jacqui Hurwitz, LPC, RPT
Founder, CEO
As a Professional Counselor, I specialize in holistic wellness and trauma-centered care, guiding individuals across the lifespan as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. My practice is rooted in creating a safe, accepting, and collaborative environment where clients feel supported throughout their healing journey. I believe in the power of community and wellness, and I value standing alongside my clients as they work toward growth and self-discovery.
Using a range of trauma-conscious therapeutic modalities, I integrate expressive techniques and a multicultural counseling approach to honor the unique experiences of each individual. My goal is to foster empowerment, resilience, and lasting change through compassionate, personalized care.
Areas: Trauma, attachment, relationships, immigration and acculturation. Women’s issues. Racism and oppression.
Michelle Hurwitz, LCSW
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
I’m proud to offer non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and sex-positive therapy with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I support individuals and couples going through changes and transitions that happen across the lifespan. Helping folks navigate challenges surrounding immigration, culture, and identity is my special interest. I especially value my work in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for women to explore marriage, sex, pregnancy, motherhood, parenting, family, and social injustices. Let me assist you on your journey to improve your mental health and wellness.
Areas: Mental health and Aging (University degree specialty) mood disorders, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, trauma, parenting and immigration.
Abbey Centeno, Practice Manager
As the Practice Manager, I oversee the daily operations that keep our practice running smoothly, from coordinating provider credentialing to supporting client communication and scheduling. A key part of my role is bridging the gap between our clinical team and the people we serve, ensuring that every experience with us is organized, responsive, and rooted in care.
I began my path in care in 2018 as a Licensed Caregiver and have remained committed to supporting others with empathy, patience, and respect. With over seven years of experience in customer relations, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds, which has taught me to meet each person where they are. When you reach out to Protea Counseling, I’ll likely be the first person you speak with. I’m here to help guide you through the process and make sure you feel welcomed, informed, and supported — from your first call to every step along the way.
Zuleika Hernandez, LAC
With a decade of experience as a therapist, I am passionate about guiding others through their challenges and insecurities. I find great fulfillment in witnessing clients learn, grow, and embrace change. I believe that transformation comes through experience, and I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Person-Centered Therapy. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I’m here to help you navigate your worries and struggles. Thank you for considering me as a resource on your journey toward healing. If you think I can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Area’ s: Depression, Anxiety, grief, self-esteem.
Erin Wojcik, LSW
"I believe every person holds the innate potential to grow and evolve. Many of the patterns we develop are rooted in past experiences—once helpful for survival, but now they may be keeping us from fully engaging with the present. In our work together, we’ll gently explore these patterns, bring conscious awareness to your responses, and empower you on your healing journey. It would be my honor to walk alongside you—because no one deserves to walk the path of healing alone."
Logan Murphy, LSW
Holds LSW licensure in both NJ and PA. They received their master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University and bachelor’s degree in Social Work from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Having over a decade of social work experience, they strongly believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy. Logan pulls from a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including person-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, intersectionality, and trauma-focused approaches.
Logan is passionate about working with marginalized populations and specializes in LGBTQIA+ issues, including those that impact transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. They strive to create a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment where you can feel validated, supported, and respected regardless of identity or beliefs
