Our Dedicated Staff

Ajita Shah, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, PMH-C

Ajita is the owner and director of Serene Mind. She strives to bring balance to people’s lives by addressing their fears, experiences, and needs in a safe, therapeutic environment. Ajita is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, teaching her clients usable skills that can be translated into any area of their life. As a certified perinatal mental health provider, she also promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of perinatal mood disorders.

Ajita has experience in a variety of clinical settings working with individuals, adolescents, and families. Ajita brings a strong systems-based approach to treatment, to improve not only the well-being of the individual, but to also improve their functioning throughout the many parts of their life.

Degrees, Credentials, Recognitions, & Awards:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling from Yeshiva University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), License #37PC00596100
  • Additional Behavior Pharmacology Certificate,
    Rutgers University
  • Perinatal Mental Health Certified
  • Specialties and Training include: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy
  • 2017 Women of Distinction Award Recipient

Jodi Crehan, MSW, LCSW, ACS

Jodi is an experienced clinical social worker with education in addiction treatment and experience working in various levels of care and treatment settings. She works with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, dual-diagnosis substance use, self-esteem issues, mood disorders, school issues, and family dynamic issues.

Jodi utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach that recognizes the individual and unique needs of each and every client she works with.

She utilizes multiple treatment modalities in her client-centered therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT).

Degrees, Credentials, Recognitions:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ramapo College
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Sarah McKenzie, MA, LMFT

Sarah is a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working in various settings, including in-home therapy, outpatient therapy and community behavioral health. She works with a variety of clientele, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Throughout her work, Sarah has treated individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment disorders, mood disorders, and interpersonal issues.

Sarah’s approach to therapy is client centered and strength-based. She understands that every individual is different and seeks to use therapy to meet the client’s unique needs.  She utilizes various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and  Structural Therapy.

 

Degrees & Credentials:

  • Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stockton University
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Certification in Adoption Therapy from Rutgers University