Allison Devlin, LCSW, CASAC is the Clinical Director of Serenium, leading a team of 100+ professionals. With an MSW from NYU and over 20 years of experience across emergency rooms and crisis units, she specializes in evidence-based recovery and motivational interviewing. Allison carries on a family legacy of establishing pioneering Therapeutic Communities for addiction across North America.
Allison provides clinical insights on overcoming “phubbing” and digital distractions to help parents foster deeper, technology-free connections and strengthen emotional bonds with their children in a hyper-connected world. – NJ Family
Representing Serenium, Allison outlines the launch of specialized digital detox programs designed to combat technology fatigue and improve mental health outcomes for professionals and families across New Jersey. – NJBIZ
Moving Back With Parents: Making the Transition Work for Everyone Quick Overview Is moving back with parents becoming more common? Yes. As of 2021, approximately 57% of young adults aged 18 to 24 live with their parents, and about half of all 18 to 29-year-olds were living with at least one parent. Key points: You’re…
Spiraling Anxiety: Is It Anxiety, ADHD, or Both? Quick Overview What is spiraling anxiety? It’s when anxious thoughts build on themselves, creating an escalating cycle that feels hard to stop. Key points: New Jersey based therapists accepting new clients Understanding Spiraling Anxiety What Does It Feel Like? Spiraling anxiety happens when one worrying thought leads…
8 Things Not to Say to Your Aging Parents: Communication That Builds Connection Quick Overview Why does communication with aging parents matter? How we speak to our parents affects their dignity, independence, and well-being, as well as the quality of our relationship with them. Key points: New Jersey based therapists accepting new clients Understanding Communication…
How to Set Healthy Boundaries With Family—Without Guilt or Conflict Healthy boundaries protect your mental health, strengthen relationships, and create mutual respect. Setting boundaries with difficult relatives can feel uncomfortable, especially if you were raised to prioritize harmony or avoid conflict. But boundaries are not punishments or ultimatums. They are personal commitments to interact in…
The Impact of Winter on Mood and Mental Health in New Jersey As fall turns into winter in New Jersey, many people notice subtle shifts in their mood, energy, and motivation. Days grow shorter, sunlight fades earlier, routines change, and time outdoors often decreases. For some, these changes barely register. For others, they can quietly…
New Year’s Resolutions Fail—and How to Follow Through This January Every year, January 1 arrives with a familiar sense of possibility. New year. Clean slate. Fresh start. Many people feel a genuine emotional shift as the calendar turns. Motivation spikes. Goals feel clearer. Change feels possible. Yet by mid-January or early February, that momentum often…
Why the State of the World Is Causing So Much Anxiety and How Therapy Can Help If you have been feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted lately, you are not imagining it and you are not alone. At Serenium, we are seeing a significant shift in why people are seeking therapy. For the first…
Introvert vs Social Anxiety: Understanding the Difference Quick Overview Do you relate to both? You aren’t alone. In this article, our Serenium therapists explain how to figure out which one is actually driving your behavior. A Therapist’s Advice on Overcoming Social Avoidance: “Avoidance is the worst thing you can do when you feel anxious about…
ADHD Clutter Anxiety: 7 Decluttering Strategies That Actually Work Quick Overview What is ADHD clutter anxiety? It’s the feeling of stress and overwhelm that can come from managing clutter when you have ADHD. Key points: Looking for help from a therapist for either individual sessions or couples therapy? Serenium has 100+ therapists at multiple locations in NJ and…
Is FNAF Good or Bad for Mental Health? What Players Should Know The FNAF Phenomenon and Mental Health Questions Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) is one of the most talked-about horror video game franchises of the last decade. Its mix of jump scares, mystery lore, and psychological tension has made it a cultural phenomenon with…
