Management Team
Dr. David Timpanaro, CEO
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
John Vitug, BCBA (VP of ABA Services)
David Timpanaro is the owner and CEO of Step Up Family Services. Dr. Dave has completed his BA in Psychology, MS in Human Services, and his PhD in Multidisciplinary Human Services.
Dr. Dave has been working within the in-home service field of social services for over 20 years.
Dr. Dave has use his personal life experiences to develop his p
David Timpanaro is the owner and CEO of Step Up Family Services. Dr. Dave has completed his BA in Psychology, MS in Human Services, and his PhD in Multidisciplinary Human Services.
Dr. Dave has been working within the in-home service field of social services for over 20 years.
Dr. Dave has use his personal life experiences to develop his passion for working with children and families that may have experience similar life events and experiences. Dr. Dave's passion has evolved to helping each person take that first step toward their goals. Dr. Dave believes that we can accomplish anything as a team and that Step Up Family Services is the first step to getting there.
John Vitug, BCBA (VP of ABA Services)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
John Vitug, BCBA (VP of ABA Services)
John has been practicing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for 6 years with experience in the field working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 9 years. John obtained his Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology in 2011 from Kean University and completed his coursework to
John has been practicing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for 6 years with experience in the field working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 9 years. John obtained his Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology in 2011 from Kean University and completed his coursework to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Florida Institute of Technology. John is currently pursuing his doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis with his dissertation on Acceptance and Commitment Training. His specialty is working with children and adults with severe challenging behaviors.
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci has completed her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2004. Staci is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Staci has experience working with children, families, and adults across many mental and behavioral needs. Staci is also certified to provide clinical supervision to ou
Staci has completed her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2004. Staci is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Staci has experience working with children, families, and adults across many mental and behavioral needs. Staci is also certified to provide clinical supervision to our provisionally licensed clinicians.
Staci is responsible for supervising all of the clinical providers within Step Up Family Services and is the director of our outpatient program.
Staci is passionate for the people we work with and wanted to find other ways to reach more people. This is where our outpatient program began.
Lia Timpanaro, Program Coordinator
Danielle Cadott MS LAC BCBA (ABA Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Lia has a BA in Psychology and a Minor in Women's Studies. Lia has over 20 years of experience working with children. Lia's experience includes general behavioral and mental health and Autism.
Lia is a fundamental part of how Step Up Family Services grows and connects with our children, families, and clients, providers, and referring agencies.
Danielle Cadott MS LAC BCBA (ABA Clinical Director)
Danielle Cadott MS LAC BCBA (ABA Clinical Director)
Danielle Cadott MS LAC BCBA (ABA Clinical Director)
Danielle has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2012 and a Licensed Associate Counselor since 2009 (soon to be Licensed Professional Counselor). She received her B.A. in Psychology from The Catholic University of America, M.S. in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University and completed her Certification in Behavior Analys
Danielle has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2012 and a Licensed Associate Counselor since 2009 (soon to be Licensed Professional Counselor). She received her B.A. in Psychology from The Catholic University of America, M.S. in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University and completed her Certification in Behavior Analysis through the University of North Texas. She also completed the Florida Institute of Technology Organizational Behavior Management certificate program in 2019 as well. She has worked in the field of ABA for over 13 years in various roles and settings including schools, in-home services and group homes for individuals from 18 months to 94 years of age. Danielle also has experience running social skills and sibling groups, providing in-home supervision and assessment services and working in a drug rehabilitation unit and emergency shelter. Danielle has supervised several technicians who went on to become BCBA’s themselves!
Outpatient Therapists
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci has completed her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2004. Staci is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Staci has experience working with children, families, and adults across many mental and behavioral needs. Staci is also certified to provide clinical supervision to ou
Staci has completed her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2004. Staci is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Staci has experience working with children, families, and adults across many mental and behavioral needs. Staci is also certified to provide clinical supervision to our provisionally licensed clinicians.
Staci is responsible for supervising all of the clinical providers within Step Up Family Services and is the director of our outpatient program.
Staci is passionate for the people we work with and wanted to find other ways to reach more people. This is where our outpatient program began.
Melissa Jacobs, LCSW, CDCES
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Clinical Social Worker, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) with extensive experience working with children, teens and adults with diabetes and chronic illness. As an LCSW and CDCES, I understand the overwhelming feelings and challe
Clinical Social Worker, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) with extensive experience working with children, teens and adults with diabetes and chronic illness. As an LCSW and CDCES, I understand the overwhelming feelings and challenges that having diabetes can add to one’s life and one’s family life and I look to bring this experience to our work to help reduce these challenges.
Additionally, I work with clients facing depression, stress and anxiety. I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment where each individual feels heard and respected while they move towards a greater understanding of their own concerns and solutions to problems. I use an eclectic, client-centered approach based on the needs of each individual. I work with parents to help them understand developmentally, how to be an effective parent and help their child cope effectively. I focus on helping clients improve communication, coping and resiliency. As an experienced leader of parent and teen/child groups I facilitate improved understanding of client’s experience in an interactive, supportive and empathic way. We will work collaboratively to achieve your goals.
Jennifer Lenci, LCSW
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Henry Rowlette, LCSW, PhD
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and her Art Therapy Certificate from Caldwell University and her master’s degree from Rutgers University.
Jennifer has worked with diverse and multicultural populations. She has training and experience effectively working with children and adolescents
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and her Art Therapy Certificate from Caldwell University and her master’s degree from Rutgers University.
Jennifer has worked with diverse and multicultural populations. She has training and experience effectively working with children and adolescents who present with diagnoses including Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jennifer also has experience with children and adolescents who exhibit school refusal and has provided therapy to teenagers who are pregnant, on probation, and have been incarcerated within the juvenile justice system.
Jennifer has provided family therapy to those that are experiencing difficulties due to disruption within the family system due to loss, separation, and divorce.
Jennifer has worked in several therapeutic settings including residential, public school, and in-home settings. Establishing a positive and trusting client-therapist relationship is fundamental in Jennifer’s beliefs. She believes in providing a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment for all clients. She believes in empowering each individual by using a strengths- based approach during therapy in addition to a variety of other approaches including cognitive- behavioral therapy and play/art therapy techniques with younger clients.
Henry Rowlette, LCSW, PhD
Staci Chmielewski, LCSW (Outpatient Clinical Director)
Henry Rowlette, LCSW, PhD
Dr. Henry Rowlette, LCSW has a bio coming soon.