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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
Medication Management with Maria, APN
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.
Medication Management with Maria, APN
Medication Management with Maria, APN
Medication Management with Maria, APN
If you are looking for more than a counseling session and feel you may be a candidate for medication management, we can set you up with our APN on staff who can provide assistance.
Befriending Anger Olivia, LSW
Medication Management with Maria, APN
Teen Art Group with Laura, LPC
This group will work with Adolescents age 13-18. It is an 8 week program.
Details about this program are below
Teen Art Group with Laura, LPC
Medication Management with Maria, APN
Teen Art Group with Laura, LPC
This group is designed to use creative outlets, such as drawing, painting collage, or sculpting, to explore difficult emotions and issues. Through these outlets teens can gain a platform to share experiences, receive peer support, and build self-esteem. Ages 14-18. Every Saturday at 11:30am.
GeneSight DNA Genetic Testing with Maria, APN
GeneSight DNA Genetic Testing with Maria, APN
GeneSight DNA Genetic Testing with Maria, APN
GeneSight Psychotropic is a pharmacogenomic test which means that it analyzes how your genes may affect medication outcomes. The GeneSight test analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA. Results can inform your doctor about how you may break down or respond to certain medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
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 15 years experience helping clients reach their goals and skills to cope with life challenges. She handles cases involved with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Rosemarie also works with grief, trauma, eating disorders, 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 provides a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment and utilize various treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group 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.
Medication Management with Maria
Medication Management with Maria, APN
Maria Piantanida PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Radford University and a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Maria is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults develop the skills they need to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life. When she is not working, she enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with her family and her dogs.
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Medication Management with Joan D Palermo
Title/Role: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Email: joan.serenitycounselingcenternj@gmail.con
Phone (ext): (732) 660-5279
Location: Gable Bldg. 70 Schanck Rd. Freehold, NJ 07728
Professional biography: Rutgers University graduate 1980- Bachelors of Science in
Biology-worked in various research labs.
Associates Degree and Registered nurse - 1990
Monmouth University - Family Nurse Practitioner -2014. Worked in sub-acute rehab, ED,H
holistic health, IV vitamin drips and PRP injections, Urgent care.
PMHNP certification - 2021- Worked in the psychiatric field during Covid remotely.
Nursing encompasses the body, mind and spirit and health and illness are delicately dependent
on the inherent balance among the trio.
My favorite quotes are:
“Where there is love there is life' ' Mahatma Gandhi.” “We can do no great things, only small
things with Love” Mother Teresa.
Some goals with my job as Serenity Counseling Center LLC are to help as many clients as I can
by learning as much as I can about them in order for them to find balance, health, stability and
happiness in their lives through a holistic, therapeutic relationship which we can grow over time.
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Nicole Kania, LPC
"Nicole has been a counselor for over 10 years. She graduated from Monmouth University with her master's in mental health counseling and has worked with many difference populations, including children, teens, and adults, with most of her experience in children with behavioral and developmental disabilities and parent coaching. Nicole believes in having a strong, nonjudgmental, and caring relationship with her clients so they feel open and comfortable to process the struggles they are experiencing in their life. Nicole uses a client centered approach to therapy, as well as using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivation interviewing, creative arts therapy, and leadership training for parents."Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Associates at Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC
Sadaqah Barr, Office Manager, Reiki Practitioner
Sadaqah has been working for Serenity Counseling Center over the last few years as our manager and Reiki Practitioner. She has been in the medical field and mental health field for over 15 years. Sadaqah owns her own Reiki business "Spiritual Balance and Tranquility Center" as well as her own medical billing company Therapeutic Billing for Mental Health Providers, LLC. which is now part of Serenity Counseling Center’s billing company. Sadaqah focuses on Mind, Body and Spirit. Sadaqah is currently studying at Stockton University to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and studying to obtain her certification in Mediumship. Sadaqah has volunteered at the Military Veterans Hospital Mental Health Facility and many other Mental Health Facilities.
On her spare time, she loves to volunteer, spend time with her four children and family as well as traveling.
Olivia Donini, LSW, Yoga Instructor
Olivia Donini is a Licensed 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, LSW
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.
Jazmin Williams, Mental Health Professional
Jazmin is an advanced master's student at New York University studying Mental Health and Wellness Counseling. Jazmin received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Kean University. Jazmin has extensive experience working with children and families specifically with children and their developmental abilities. Jazmin provides a welcoming and comfortable environment for her clients with a focus on motivational, empathetic, and a non-judgmental united environment to inspire clients in reaching their therapeutic aspirations. Jazmin incorporates mindfulness and motivational techniques to uplift clients through the evolving process of setting goals, improving their self-esteem, inner strength, overcoming challenges, finding inner peace, and resiliency. Jazmin’s goal is to collaborate with her clients to determine the best ways to meet their needs and aspirations. Jazmin desires providing her clients with an environment they feel safe and at peace in. To Jazmin, therapy is a space for self love and empowerment. Jazmin looks forward to taking a walk along your most beautiful journey towards becoming the best version of you.
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.
Our Therapy
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
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
Addictions, Depression & Anxiety
Relationships
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.
Group Therapy
Our therapeutic groups are specifically designed and include :
Art Therapy-Children
Befriending anger for teens-Adolescents
Healing Yoga- Adult
We now provide psychiatric services and medication management.
Insurances We Accept
