OUR TEAM
Here to Help
At Roots & Resilience Wellness, our growing team of specialists treats patients at the office located in Marlboro NY, and online from anywhere. Our professionals provide expert care you can trust. We are happy to be a key part of your mental health journey.
Nicole M. Serini
LMHC-PLLC
Nicole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and founder of Roots & Resilience Wellness, providing psychotherapy virtually, or in-person, to teens and young adults in New York. She has been immersed in the field of Psychology for the past 15 years throughout the course of her education, internships, volunteerships, and working professionally as a therapist in the field. Her passion is to help individuals heal, grow and connect with themselves through self-exploration, awareness, and working together to create a tailored treatment plan to help each individual reach their goals.
Jillien A. Shaw
“When our youth experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their life to unravel. My passion is to help guide people who have experienced trauma/stress to a state of healing. I’ve helped my clients find a healthy perception of self, that they can be healthy, complete, and at peace.” Jillien Shaw is the newest member of the Roots & Resilience team! She has 15 years of experience working with young people. Jillien has an impressive educational and work history, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice; working as a Police Officer at one time, a Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in working with teens and young adults struggling with an array of mental health issues.
Theresa Amelio
MHC-LP
Meet Theresa Amelio! MHC-LP, a wonderful addition to our small, but growing team here at Roots & Resilience Wellness! Theresa is a former Educator and School Counselor of over 25 years who decided she wanted to connect on a deeper level with individuals, outside of the classroom. Theresa provides in-person and virtual therapy to children, adolescents and adults . She believes strongly in building a healthy therapeutic alliance based on trust, empathy and connection. For the past decade, Theresa has worked in the mental health and substance abuse counseling fields, and is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-t). Theresa works collaboratively with her clients to help them identify and challenge limiting beliefs and co-create empowering perspectives to facilitate growth, and fulfillment.
Marie Altavilla
Masters Level Graduate Intern
Marie Altavilla is the newest member of the R&R Team! She is in the final stages of her graduate Mental Health Counseling program at St. Bonaventure University, and completing her internship hours at Roots & Resilience Wellness under the supervision of Nicole M. Serini LMHC. As a former educator of 25 years, Marie connected with individuals in the classroom and now, Marie will be utilizing her counseling skills and experience connecting with individuals in the community in a therapeutic way. Marie is warm, welcoming, intelligent, compassionate and eager to begin her final educational milestone this year during her practicum in the therapy office at Roots & Resilience Wellness! We will be offering Marie’s services at a reduced fee for service from August 2024 to May of 2025.
