About Us

About mental illness

Learn About mental illness treatment by Renewed Light, founded to help others relight their path and experience a new freedom on their journey to recovery. Regarding mental wellness, Renewed Light offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists, therapists, and counselors. Access support groups, counseling services, and practical tips to improve mental well-being. Through effective treatment at our facility in South Jersey we aim to help break the bondage that mental health have caused the mind so that light and truth can enter, setting one free.

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Kyle Rooney

Chief Clinical Officer

Kyle is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Clinical Supervisor in New Jersey. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Atlantic Cape Community College, teaching Psychology, and is a member of the college’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Addiction Counseling Advisory Board. With extensive experience in addiction counseling across all levels of care, Kyle has held various clinical and leadership roles, including as a therapist, group facilitator, and executive director. He previously worked as a Care Coordinator for the NJ Work First Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Initiative, conducting assessments for the Board of Social Services and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Trained in CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT, Kyle also received ASAM and MI training from Dr. David Mee-Lee. He earned his master’s degree in counseling psychology in 2018 from Rosemont College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Personally impacted by addiction, Kyle uses his experiences to inspire hope in others. He enjoys crabbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, camping, traveling, and following Philadelphia sports and Notre Dame football.

Danielle Merritt

Mental Health Therapist

Danielle Merritt- Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Anthony Valori

BA, CSW Case Manager

Anthony graduated from McDaniel College in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. He has worked in the Human/Social Services field since 2013 with a variety of different populations such as; adults with IDD, children with Autism and other behavioral issues, Homelessness, Severe Mental Health , and Substance Use Disorder. He has been with the agency for 2 years and his ultimate goal is to help others live their best life and overcome difficult times. WE DO RECOVER

Jasmine Ingram

Utilization Review Supervisor

Hi, my name is Jasmine Ingram and I’m the utilization review supervisor at Renewed Light. I’ve been working in behavioral health for 7 years. I started off as direct support for clients struggling with Mental health/Substance Use Disorder. I transitioned to VOB’s and worked my way up to doing Utilization Reviews. I love helping people and it’s gratifying to get coverage for clients who need treatment.

Abigail Baehr

Group Facilitator

Abigail Baehr has been working in the mental health field since 2017, providing support to both groups and individuals. Passionate about helping others navigate their mental health challenges and interpersonal patterns, she utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach to treatment that focuses on each individual's unique needs and experiences. In her free time, Abigail enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. You can often find her at the beach, camping, fishing, hiking, or kayaking on the weekends!

Our Facility

Renewed Light Program Vision

Breaking the bondage that mental illness has caused the mind so that light and truth can enter, setting one free.

Everyone deserves access to quality mental health programs with experienced professionals. Only recently has the stigma of mental health disorders started to diminish. However, mental health is equally as important as physical health. Mental health disorders can equally cause distress and hinder an individual’s growth if it is not diagnosed and treated correctly.

At Renewed Light, our programs are tailored to fit one mission:

To Provide access to advanced treatment in mental health.

By providing advanced mental health treatment we aim to improve a person’s overall quality of life. Our plans are customized to fit each individual’s specific needs. We recognize that mental illness can affect each person differently and therefore their plan must match their symptoms and causes. Our caring staff is experienced and understands all of the struggles that come with suffering from a mental health disorder.

Our custom treatment plans may include: