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Serenium Therapy and Wellness in the Spotlight
At Serenium Therapy and Wellness, we’re honored to be featured in top-tier media outlets and local New Jersey publications, sharing insights on mental health, innovative therapy approaches, and wellness.
Explore our latest press features below.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in VICE! Therapist Andrea Wiggs, LPC, provided expert clinical insight into relationship dynamics by highlighting five common ways partners accidentally invalidate each other, sharing how shifting focus from “being right” to emotional validation fosters deeper trust, security, and mutual understanding.
NJBIZ – Trends in Healthcare Panel Discussion Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJBIZ! Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications Keri Roberts joined an expert panel on New Jersey’s evolving healthcare workforce, sharing how Serenium’s proactive peer mentorship program helps prevent clinician burnout by supporting the human needs of mental health professionals.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Real Simple! Therapist Nicholas DeSisto, LPC, NCC, provided expert clinical insight into protecting your time and mental sanity during autumn transitions, offering practical strategies for setting daily boundaries, offloading mental clutter, and saying no without guilt.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Real Simple! Therapist Nick DeSisto, LPC, provided expert clinical insight into how everyday physical clutter and environmental stressors at home impact mental health, offering actionable strategies to reduce visual noise and cultivate a calm, restful living space.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Bustle! Licensed Social Worker Aliyah Price-Perry provided expert clinical insight into building confidence while living with vitiligo, explaining how recognizing yourself as a whole person beyond physical appearance helps foster body appreciation, self-respect, and emotional well-being.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJ Family! Therapist & Supervisor Donna Lauro, LCSW-R, provided expert insight into the viral trend of “looksmaxxing,” guiding parents on how to distinguish healthy self-care from extreme behavior and offering strategies to foster non-judgmental conversations that build lasting self-worth in teen boys.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Parents! Therapist Sierra O’Neill provided expert clinical insight into why parents struggle to enforce consequences, explaining how reactive threats made out of frustration often lead to unrealistic discipline that undermines long-term consistency.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJBIZ! Owner Alan Tunit was recognized in the prestigious “People to Watch: Healthcare Leaders 2026” spotlight, sharing his vision on expanding behavioral healthcare access across New Jersey and discussing how responsible AI innovation can reduce administrative burdens to maximize human connection in patient care.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Good Housekeeping! Licensed Associate Counselor Andrea Wiggs provided expert insight into navigating summer relationship friction by sharing low-effort ways for couples to stay cool and connected that encourage gentle intimacy without overexertion.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Healthline! Therapist Victoria Romanyuk provided expert insight into how “wellness stacking” can help manage a busy schedule by reducing impulsivity and fostering a sense of structure that supports long-term emotional well-being
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJ Family! Clinical Director Allison Devlin provided expert insight into combating digital burnout by implementing a 30-Day Digital Reset that helps families put down their devices and refocus on meaningful connections.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Real Simple! Our expert team provided deep insight into the profound impact of disconnecting from digital devices by silencing “always on” noise that serves as a mental health necessity for emotional well-being.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Good Housekeeping! Licensed Associate Counselor Nichelle Serrano provided expert insight into relationship dynamics by teaching couples how to shift toward productive communication that ensures arguments remain constructive rather than destructive.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Gloria! Our team provided expert insight into navigating the challenges of aging by adopting a “growth mindset” through passion projects and continuous learning that keeps the spirit young and resilient.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Oprah Daily! Our clinical experts provided expert insight into the limitations of AI in mental health by emphasizing the importance of human empathy and rapport that remains essential for true therapeutic healing.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Green Living! Clinical Director Allison Devlin provided expert insight into the power of non-verbal communication by explaining how the simple act of a hug can foster a sense of security and belonging that is essential for emotional healing.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Very Well Mind! Therapist Joseph Vacchiano provided expert insight into the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon by explaining how our brains notice and confirm patterns that shape our perception of personal truths and reality.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJBIZ! Our leadership team provided expert insight into our practice’s evolution from Mindful Healing to Serenium by establishing a new brand identity that better reflects our mission to provide a calm, balanced, and holistic approach to wellness.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Union News! Our clinical team provided expert insight into the philosophy behind the name “Serenium” by explaining how to find balance during major life transitions—like menopause or divorce—that provides patients with tools for both the present and the future.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in The Knot! Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jacqueline Canovan provided expert insight into navigating difficult pre-wedding discussions by approaching them with open communication and teamwork that helps couples find solutions together.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in Authority Magazine! Clinical Director Allison Devlin provided expert insight into creating a healthy relationship with technology by sharing five tactical strategies, including “No Phone Zones” and a 30-Day Digital Reset, to help individuals reclaim their focus and emotional well-being.
NJBIZ – Expansion into Central Jersey and Bergen County Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in NJBIZ! The feature highlights our strategic expansion into Hackensack and Cranford, underscoring our commitment to making high-quality, insurance-friendly mental health care accessible to more communities across New Jersey through both in-person and hybrid therapy models.
TAPinto Hackensack – Grand Opening in Bergen County
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in TAPinto Hackensack! The feature celebrates our grand opening at 2 University Plaza, highlighting our mission to provide the Bergen County community with a sanctuary for healing through a blend of traditional and innovative therapeutic approaches.
AOL – The Long-Term Impact of Pandemic Trauma Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in AOL! Therapist Nicholas DeSisto provided expert clinical insight into the lasting psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining why many individuals are still processing collective trauma and how to navigate the journey toward emotional recovery.
USA Today – Navigating Health Anxiety and Pandemic Echoes Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured in USA Today! Therapist Nicholas DeSisto provided expert clinical insight into the rise of health-related anxiety in a post-pandemic world. Nicholas explains how “news-cycle triggers” can affect our nervous systems and offers actionable grounding techniques to manage fear and uncertainty.
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was featured in NJBIZ! Director of Communications & Marketing Keri Roberts explores the rise of “AI anxiety” in the modern workplace. Keri breaks down how rapid technological shifts impact employee mental health and shares how organizations can cultivate environments of psychological safety.
ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato
Back to School Anxiety Tips
As students across New Jersey head back to school, the transition can bring excitement, but it can also bring anxiety for children, teens and their families. From social media and academic pressure to fitting in, changing schools and balancing extracurricular activities, young people today are facing a number of challenges. Keri Roberts, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications at Serenium Therapy & Wellness, and Dina El Nabli, Editorial Director of New Jersey Family join ONNJ to talk about the trends families are seeing and ways parents can help!
ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato
Summer Time Mental Health Tips for Parents
Serenium Therapy and Wellness was recently featured on ONNJ Mornings! Communications Director Keri Roberts provided expert insight into managing summer-time stress for parents by sharing strategies for juggling childcare and work that allow families to stay cool under seasonal pressure.
Cranford Radio – Bernie Wagenblast
Serenium Therapy & Wellness Opens Cranford Office
At Serenium Therapy & Wellness, we understand that people seek therapy for many different reasons — whether it’s navigating a major life event, managing ongoing emotional challenges, or simply maintaining good mental health, just like you would your physical health.
We were honored to sit down with radio host Bernie Wagenblast to talk about how therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. Joining Bernie were our very own Allison Devlin, Clinical Director , and Keri Roberts, Marketing Director , who shared insights into our mission-driven approach and the services we offer at Serenium.
With offices in Brick, Manalapan, Cranford, and our newest location in Hackensack, we’re committed to making quality mental health care accessible to communities across New Jersey.



























