Business Details
9 Years
experience
Virtual Mental Health Therapy and Life Coaching Services
Serenity Wellness and Therapy was founded in 2017 by Kaity Rodriguez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to address the unique mental health needs of the Black community and people of color. Our virtual practice integrates therapy, life coaching, and cultural sensitivity to help clients heal from trauma, overcome anxiety and burnout, and build confidence through personalized care. With expertise in individual therapy, relationship counseling, and success coaching, we provide practical tools for lasting change. Our team combines clinical excellence with lived experience, including Kaity's background as a former Miss New Jersey USA and Priya Basak's 15-year career in education-focused mental health. We specialize in treating high-achievers struggling with perfectionism, couples seeking connection, and individuals rebuilding after relationship trauma.Our approach emphasizes identifying root causes of distress while developing actionable strategies for personal growth. Through telehealth services, we serve clients across New Jersey and offer coaching nationwide. Our commitment to confidentiality and client-centered care ensures a safe space for healing and self-discovery. We maintain professional affiliations like the National Association of Social Workers to uphold industry standards. Our practice bridges traditional therapy with modern life challenges, focusing on measurable outcomes and holistic wellness.
Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Success Coaching
Breakup Recovery
Career Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We specialize in culturally sensitive therapy for the Black community and people of color
- Our team includes LCSWs with 10+ years of clinical experience
- We combine traditional therapy with practical life coaching strategies
- Virtual platform offers accessible care across New Jersey and beyond
- Founder's personal experience with perfectionism and anxiety informs our approach
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients manage anxiety, overcome perfectionism, and heal from trauma. We specialize in treating high-achievers struggling with burnout and women facing confidence challenges. Through virtual sessions, we combine evidence-based techniques with practical tools for stress management and boundary setting.
Relationship Counseling
This service addresses relationship challenges including communication breakdowns, love language conflicts, and co-dependency patterns. We help couples reconnect and individuals recover from breakups through virtual sessions. Our approach focuses on building healthier relationship dynamics and improving communication skills for lasting results.
Success Coaching
Success coaching targets specific goals like workplace confidence, habit formation, and dating effectiveness. We help clients transition from therapy to actionable growth through structured coaching plans. This service focuses on future-oriented development rather than past trauma resolution, with specialized tracks for career and relationship goals.
Breakup Recovery
This specialized service supports individuals grieving relationship loss or breaking unhealthy dating patterns. We address emotional exhaustion from past relationships while building self-esteem. Our approach combines trauma-informed care with practical strategies for developing healthier future relationships.
Career Coaching
Career coaching focuses on workplace confidence, goal setting, and overcoming professional burnout. We help clients develop assertive communication skills and resilience strategies. This service includes personalized action plans for career advancement and work-life balance tailored to high-achieving professionals.
People
Kaity Rodriguez
Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kaity is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, burnout, and self-esteem issues. As a former Miss New Jersey USA, she understands confidence challenges and specializes in culturally sensitive therapy for the Black community.
Priya Basak
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Priya brings 15 years of experience in mental health, specializing in anxiety and depression treatment. Her background in education helps her support stressed parents and young adults, focusing on building executive functioning skills and creating safe therapeutic environments.
Questions
How do I start therapy sessions?
Click our booking link or call 862-200-9051 for a free consultation. We'll determine if our services fit your needs, then schedule your first session for paperwork and goal setting.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, therapy is protected by federal law. Information is kept private except in cases of child/elder abuse, self-harm, or threats of harm to others, or legal subpoenas.
What happens during initial sessions?
First sessions cover paperwork, confidentiality, and your background. By sessions 3-4, we create a personalized treatment plan with specific goals for your therapeutic journey.
How can therapy benefit me?
Therapy helps develop coping skills, manage emotions, improve communication, and build self-esteem. We focus on practical tools for anxiety, relationship issues, and overcoming past trauma for measurable life improvements.
What are your service locations?
Our therapy practice is 100% virtual. We accept clients in New Jersey for therapy services and offer coaching nationwide across the United States through secure online sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We're out-of-network with all NJ insurance companies but offer lower-cost options. We provide documentation for potential reimbursement and work with clients to make mental health care accessible.
Reviews (4)
Tia Holloway
Oct 30, 2018
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Kaity is a phenomenal clinician that makes therapy inviting. She is extremely creative as it relates to curating an atmosphere that is conducive for healing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is considering or may even have reservations about therapy. Give her a call... you will not be disappointed.
Blue Counseling & Wellness Center
Oct 18, 2018
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Kaity is an amazing therapist and speaker! She is caring and always makes sure that her clients are getting the best possible treatment. Kaity is also very poised and engaging which will captivate any audience.
Curtis James
Oct 02, 2018
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Kaity is one of the best counselors I have ever had the pleasure to meet! She has a kind soul, and is one of the best in Essex county.
Marvelyn Brentum
Sep 06, 2018
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I am confident in referring anyone to Kaity. She provides excellent service and care to her clients. She creates great space for clients to feel comfortable to share their lives with her. Kaity is one of the BEST therapists around!
