Meet Our Counselors
Lizandra Portalatin, MA, LPC
Lizandra is the Founder and Owner of Grace Space Counseling, a private practice located in Clark, NJ, serving clients in New Jersey and Florida. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with advanced training in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and perinatal mood disorders. She is an integrative counselor, using the best of EMDR, CBT, and DBT therapies to meet the needs of her clients. Lizandra also provides Integrative Christian Counseling and Integrative Biblical Counseling for clients seeking these services.
Lizandra believes that each person is unique and special and follows their individualized path to healing and restoration. She uses a warm and empathic approach to come alongside each client to help facilitate growth and wholeness.
Lizandra earned her Master’s Degree (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling and two Bachelor of Science degrees from Liberty University—one in Psychology & Christian Counseling and the other in Psychology & Life Coaching. She also holds several certificates from the American Association of Christian Counseling in Women’s Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Children’s Counseling, Life Coaching, Advanced Life Coaching, Leadership Professional Life Coaching, Marriage Coaching, Health & Wellness Coaching, and Financial Life Coaching.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (License #37PC00930500) in the State of New Jersey and a Registered Telehealth Provider in the State of Florida (#TPMC3707). She is also a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
Meet Kenouz, LAC
Kenouz is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey, practicing under the supervision of Lizandra Portalatin, LPC. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and grief. Kenouz works with adults, young adults and couples, supporting clients through life transitions, relational challenges, and other stressful life experiences. She is an integrative counselor, using EMDR, CBT, and DBT therapies to meet the needs of her clients. She also offers Integrative Christian counseling for those who desire to incorporate their faith into the counseling process.
Kenouz believes counseling should be a place where you can come as you are—a place where you do not have to have the right words, have everything figured out, or pretend that you are okay. She brings a warm, genuine, and compassionate presence to her work, meeting each client where they are and creating a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from various therapeutic approaches to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, work through the challenges they are facing, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
Having personally experienced seasons of emotional struggle, Kenouz understands that healing is not always a straight path. She recognizes how important it can be to feel truly understood rather than judged or rushed. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients as they navigate difficult seasons, find hope, and discover their own strength along the way.
Kenouz earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. She also offers integrative Christian counseling for those who desire to incorporate their faith into the counseling process.
Meet Maggie, LPC
Maggie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey(NJ #37PC00788800) and serves as a Clinical Supervisor for our associate-level counselors working toward independent licensure. She is passionate about supporting emerging therapists as they build clinical skills, professional confidence, and a strong ethical foundation for their work.
Maggie’s supervisory style is collaborative, supportive, and growthoriented. She draws on her 15+ years of clinical experience and integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help supervisees strengthen their conceptualization, intervention, and reflective practice skills.
Maggie earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Nyack College’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kean University.
Meet Aileen, LAC
Aileen is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey NJ (37AC00547300) under the supervision of Maggie Labocki, LPC (NJ#37PC00788800). She is dedicated to helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. She works with adolescents, young adults, and couples who are dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, career and relationship concerns, and spiritual or ministry-related struggles.
Aileen’s approach is client-centered and collaborative, grounded in warmth and trust. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop practical tools for emotional regulation, effective communication, and cognitive flexibility.
Whether you're working through daily stressors or exploring deeper emotional patterns, Aileen strives to create a safe and compassionate space for growth and healing. Her goal is to help clients build resilience and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Aileen earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling and her bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University. She also holds a certificate in holistic health coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, which further enriches her integrative approach to wellness.