District Level

Mr. J.T. Yarem,  M.S., NCC, LPC 
K-12 Crisis Counselor, Counseling Department Chair
570-562-2121 ext. 1123 
jyarem@riversidesd.com

Mrs. Tina Wydeen, PhD, LCSW
Mental Health Supv.
570-507-0846
cwydeen@riversidesd.com

Mrs. Melissa Latona, PA-C, CAQ-Psych 
Physician Assistant, Behavioral Health Outpatient Services - LIU 18
570-569-2838
mlatona@liu18.org

Mrs. Jamie Hasiak-Lupini, MSW, LCSW, CTRP-C
Coordinator of Behavioral Health - LIU 18
Outpatient Direct Line: (570) 569-2838
jlupini@liu18.org

Riverside Jr.-Sr. High School

Mrs. Michelle Getts
Professional School Counselor for Grades 10-12
570-562-2121 ext. 1121 
mgetts@riversidesd.com  
 

Mrs. Laurie Mecca
Professional School Counselor for Grades 7-9 
570-562-2121 ext. 1122 
lmecca@riversidesd.com

Mrs. Elaine Orzel
Counseling Office Secretary for Grades 7-12 
570-562-2121 ext. 1124 
eorzel@riversidesd.com

Mrs. Nicole Brush
Licensed Professional Counselor in Grades 7-12
570-562-2121
nbrush@riversidesd.com

Mrs. Alexis Leonard-Martin, MAT, ATR-P
Mental Health Professional - LIU18
570-569-2838  
aleonard@liu18.org

Ms. Haley Erb
Mental Health Professional - LIU18

Riverside East Elementary 

Shannon Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor in Grades 3 - 6
570-562-2121 ext. 3372

Ms. Lindsay Brode
Mental Health Professional - LIU18
570-569-2838    
lbrode@riversidesd.com

Riverside West Elementary  

Ms. Samantha Valente
Licensed Professional Counselor in Grades K - 2
570-562-2121
svalente@riversidesd.com

Mr. Bob French, MS, LBS 
Behavioral Health Outpatient Therapist from LIU18
bfrench@liu18.org