Raritan Bay outpatient team

Michele Inzelbuch, LCSW LCADC has been working with individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse concerns since 2005, First Responders for over 5 years and Gambling addiction for 2 years. Her experience includes settings of inpatient hospitalization, partial care hospitalization, Intensive outpatient, outpatient, halfway houses and private practice. Within these environments, she has conducted group, individual and family counseling. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University and Master’s Degree in Social Work from Monmouth University. She works in the therapeutic techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy and 12-step-based treatment, believing that these techniques empower your acceptance of the past and present situations and create a future self, filled with meaning and empowerment.

Michele believes the sky is the limit and has faith in all those she works with can find their meaning of success and achieve long-term sobriety, stabilization and gain life-changing behaviors. People with mental health and addiction issues can feel alone and misunderstood and have lost primary support systems over time. Through education and support for both you and those affected by your substance use and mental health, those support systems may be returned and new support networks can arise. You are never alone.

Tracy has been a Registered Nurse since graduating from Felician College in 1989. Most of her nursing career has been spent in the Psychiatric and/or Substance Abuse fields. Starting as a Staff Nurse in an acute Inpatient Psychiatric unit of a general hospital, she has moved on to hold various positions such as Charge Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing. Tracy has worked in a variety of settings including Adult Day Programs; Inpatient and Outpatient Detox and Rehabs; Supportive Housing Programs; and Methadone Clinics. Starting with RCA Raritan Bay in November of 2020, Tracy has been the Outpatient Nurse. As the program has grown, her role has expanded from running the Outpatient Vivitrol Program, to also include presenting weekly and monthly educational nursing groups to PHP (Partial Hospital Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) patients respectively, assisting patients to obtain medication refills, and processing State Disability/FMLA paperwork. Tracy enjoys her relationships with her colleagues and patients and hopes to remain with RCA Raritan Bay until she retires, whenever that may be!

Bridgette Devlin, MA is an Intensive Outpatient Therapist, with years of working in the field providing clinical treatment to adults with substance abuse issues, chronic mental illness, and acute emotional distress. Bridgette attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Moravian University. She then obtained two master’s degrees from Kean University, in Forensic Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Bridgette works with clients to help them towards long-term sobriety and continue to, or begin to, address any underlying mental illness. Through active listening and empathizing, Bridgette can achieve a genuine understanding of her client’s struggles and anticipate subsequent needs. Bridgette spends quality time working with her clients and choosing the best treatment option that fits their individual needs. Bridgette recognizes each person is on their own journey and works with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.  Bridgette enjoys working with individuals who are actively seeking to create positive change in their lives.

Natasha Raza, LPC, has over 5 years of experience counseling and working in the mental health and wellness industry, with a focus in CBT and substance abuse. As a counselor, Natasha utilities motivational interviewing to achieve desired change through individual and group therapy, crisis management, and intervention services. She looks forward to continuing to help client in their goals toward recovery and wellness!

With a decade of experience in addiction treatment, Caitlyn Higgins, LPC, LCADC, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ramapo College and Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. Caitlyn’s experience in addiction treatment began as a Detox Unit Treatment Associate before moving into other roles, including Utilization Review, Primary Therapist, Program Coordinator, and Program Director. As the Director of Outpatient Services at Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay, Caitlyn works closely with clinical staff to develop, plan, and implement strategies for our patients. Never one to let a program or service grow stale, Caitlyn stays on top of changes and updates to ensure programs meet each client’s needs.