70 schanck Road Freehold NJ 07728
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Treatment
Our Practice
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, including specialization in addiction services and trauma. We provide a neutral ground to individuals, children, families, and couples. medication management counseling marriage counseling
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
Our Treatment Focus
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Our Patient Promise
Our Treatment Focus
Our Patient Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Empowering You to Achieve Happiness
Introducing TMS (Trancranial Magnetic Stimulation)
We are excited to now offer TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is for those struggling with depression and not feeling relief even when taking psychotropic medications. TMS treatment is approved for adults and adolescents aged 15 and above. TMS is covered by most insurances. Call our office for a free consultation and information session and no obligation. Multiple insurances accepted. Call 732-577-7930 and begin your new life!
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling services are designed to help you overcome personal challenges and achieve your goals. Our licensed counselors provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies for positive change.
Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling services can help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you are facing challenges related to intimacy, trust, or other issues, our experienced therapists can help you work through them and achieve greater satisfaction in your relationship.
Family Counseling
Our family counseling services are designed to help families overcome challenges related to communication, conflict, and other issues. Our licensed therapists work with families to identify strengths and weaknesses, improve communication and problem-solving skills, and develop a stronger sense of cohesion and support.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Our child and adolescent counseling services are designed to help young people overcome a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and more. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to help children and teens develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and achieve greater success in school and other areas of life.
Addiction Counseling
Our addiction counseling services can help you overcome substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Our licensed therapists use a variety of evidence-based techniques to help you develop coping skills, build a support network, and achieve lasting recovery. We also provide support for family members affected by addiction.
Trauma Informed Counseling
Trauma-informed counseling is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and understands the pervasive nature and impact of trauma. Our therapists are trained to focus on understanding a client’s complete history to provide effective care. The key principles include prioritizing safety, building trust, and empowering survivors.
Meet the CEO and Owner of Serenity Counseling Center
Rosemarie Genovese - Licensed Professional Counselor and Owner of Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC.
Rosemarie Genovese, LPC and Owner of Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC.
Rosemarie has over 20 years' experience helping clients reach their goals and skills to cope with life challenges. She handles cases involved with adults, couples, and families. Rosemarie also works with grief, trauma, women’s issues, anxiety/depression, bipolar disorder, specialization in addiction treatment, MAT, legal issues such as DUI and substance abuse assessments. Rosemarie believes that life can stand in the way of pursuing your dreams. Rosemarie guides her clients from feeling “stuck” and help them to move forward to live a meaningful life. Rosemarie believes in a holistic approach in helping clients utilize mind, body, and spirit with a primary focus on Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Rosemarie offers non medication assistance for Major Depressive Disorder and OCD through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in our safe and comfortable environment facilitated by our board-certified psychiatrist. Our therapeutic environment and utilizes multiple evidence-based treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Our practice is skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tailored therapy for children including play therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Counseling. Strong healthcare services professional with a master's degree in science with special focus in Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University.
Our Associates at Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC
Olivia Donini, LCSW, Yoga Instructor
Olivia Donini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in using mindfulness, movement, art, play, and breathwork in therapeutic work with children, teens and adults. She received her masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in NYC and has experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's experiences to cultivate growth, healing and relief. Therapy with Olivia is grounded in a client-centered approach, where she collaborates with you to determine the best ways to meet your personal needs and goals. As a registered yoga teacher and trained mindfulness instructor, Olivia uses compassion and acceptance to help others improve emotional, mental and physical resiliency.
Nancy Larsen Bond, LSW
Nancy Bond, Licensed Social Worker who earned her Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, Graduate School of Social Work.
She has been counseling for more than 10 years, and has an extensive background working in various medical and mental health settings.
Nancy’s work is tailored to helping others using strength-based approaches and integrating various treatment therapies to best meet the needs and goals of her clients.
Her expertise spans through childhood, adolescence, teens, and adults in treating anxiety, depression, stress management, personal growth, grief, and loss.
Her methods are designed to empower and support individual’s, couples, family, and LGBTQ, to bring their focus on improving relationships, effective communication, and self-worth, to reach their own personalized goals.
Nancy meets clients where they are, and partners with them on their journey to find meaning, healing, and hope.
Laura Christopher, LPC
Laura has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey for over ten years. In her experience as a therapist, Laura has had the privilege of working with clients who have experienced emotional and physical trauma. Laura's counseling style is empathetic, open, and warm. Laura wants to assure you while in presence, you are in a safe space for you to share and explore whatever may be weighing on you. Your therapeutic relationship with Laura will be based on trust, compassion, and a desire for growth. Laura gravitates toward humanistic psychology with a focus on cognitive behavioral explorations. Laura approaches every client as an individual and develop a treatment specifically tailored to each of her clients needs. Laura has always been drawn to helping people; even more so, Laura feels passionate about allowing people a safe space to ask for help without astigmatisms or judgements. Taking the first steps toward a better, more fulfilling life takes courage and vulnerability. Laura is committed to her clients' well-being and guides them through their emotional struggles. Laura believes mental health therapists are compasses for clients to find their path to a happier self. Laura is committed to helping you through all obstacles. She looks forward to taking this journey with you!
Sarah Shasho, LCSW
Sarah Shasho is a Licensed Social Worker who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work through Concordia College. She then went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Sarah has experience treating clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, social anxiety, ADHD, and substance abuse. In her practice she uses a variety of treatment approaches including, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner child therapy, Expressive Arts, Music Therapy, Child-centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Sarah believes in creating a warm and safe environment for clients to truly heal and maximize their full potential. In addition, she focuses on each client’s individual strengths and helps clients to use their strengths to overcome the challenges they are facing in life.
Colleen Devaney, LAC, NCC, Ed.S., Mental Health Professional
Colleen is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She is a dedicated clinical counselor eager to guide you on your therapeutic journey. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University, and an Education Specialist degree, Colleen brings a wealth of experience to her clinical practice. Colleen has worked with clients of all ages throughout her counseling career, including adults, adolescents, and children. Colleen has extensive knowledge of depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, addiction, and trauma-related disorders. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Colleen views each client as a multifaceted individual. She collaborates closely with clients to identify therapeutic goals and crafts tailored approaches to assist them in achieving these goals, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life. Central to her clinical work, Colleen emphasizes the importance of respect, empathy, and validation within the therapeutic environment. She aims to create a safe, nurturing space where clients feel understood and at ease when opening up. Colleen is passionate about helping her clients find fulfillment and joy in their lives and looks forward to working with you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Amir Sarrafian, MA/Ed.S, NCC, LAC
Amir is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master's in Professional Counseling with an Education speciality from Seton Hall University. Amir graduated with his Bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in Psychology at Drew University. Amir is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and has been working as a mental health associate for over 3 years at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Amir has had experience working with a wide range of clients who have been suffering from depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Amir strives to create a comfortable environment for his clients with a focus on unconditional empathy and an awareness of intersectionality. Amir believes that though each individual has a different upbringing and struggles, we all experience the same complex emotions that make us human and deserving of professional care. His goal is to not only learn from and teach his clients but ensure that they can become the best versions of themselves in the coming future.
Eric Diamond MA, LCADC
I have 25 years of experience working with co-occurring clients struggling with addiction (substance abuse, sex, gambling, etc...) I am familiar with all treatment modalities utilizing the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders. I have obtained a Masters degree in Addiction Studies from Farleigh Dickinson University. I am also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. My philosophy of working as an addiction counselor requires patience, dedication, and a desire to help people especially when one is in crisis. I provide confidential counseling and support to individuals and families. Goals in treatment include educating and encouraging a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle for each client.
Mike Natalewicz, LAC
Mike is a Licensed Associate Counselor that received a dual Master’s degree in School Counseling and Professional Counseling with a concentration in Sport Psychology from Seton Hall University. Mike received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The College of New Jersey. Mike has extensive experience in counseling teenagers and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, confidence, self-esteem, and trauma. Mike specializes in assisting youth athletes to better manage mental health challenges that arise in sports or other areas of life to improve athletic performance and overall well-being. Mike incorporates mindfulness techniques that focus on the development of motivation, imagery, goal setting, resiliency, attentional control, and relaxation. Mike’s humanistic counseling approach emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative environment to assist clients in reaching their therapeutic goals. Mike is dedicated to helping every client reach their full potential within themselves by providing a safe space of support and trust to explore their personal challenges. Mike considers therapy as a gateway for self-love and living a more fulfilled life. He looks forward to working together on your path to development and growth! families.
Nicole Panza Kania
I will help you create more positive thought patterns and ways of looking at life and their situation. I have had a strong interest in human behavior since high school. I feel that I am very empathetic, and understanding of others, can easily see others' points of view, and I have been told I have a calming personality. I believe these natural qualities and personality traits make me a great therapist.
My Therapy Style
I use several different styles of therapy. First I like to use the Client-Centered approach to meet and get to know the client, create a treatment plan, and goals based on their needs and wants, and build rapport.
Secondly, I use the psychodynamic approach to help the client figure out where their unwanted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are coming from so that we can begin to uncover their origins and get to the heart of the issues. I use Motivational Interviewing to help the client process their thoughts and emotions so they can better understand themselves.
Finally, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help them create more positive thought patterns and ways of looking at life and their situation. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a very important part of the process of helping people change and I do not judge clients or push them into anything they do not want to do.Our mindfulness counseling services can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and inner peace. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you learn mindfulness techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
Insurances We Accept
