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Shari N. Warner, JD, LMFT
Founder and Exec. Dir.
Shari is an accomplished professional with an extensive background as a practicing attorney. Currently, she serves as the Owner and Clinical Director of Serendipity Counseling and Consulting, LLC, a highly regarded group mental health practice located in Tamarac, Florida.
Full Bio
In addition to her work at Serendipity, she is the Founder and Clinical Director of Serendipity Women’s Mental Wellness Center, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers mental health services to women and girls in Florida who are uninsured and struggling to access affordable services.
Shari’s innovative approach to mental health care has resulted in the creation of CaribbeanTherapists.com, an online directory connecting Caribbean people with mental health providers from similar backgrounds. Her contributions to the mental health industry remain invaluable, and she continues to demonstrate unwavering dedication to helping individuals and communities access the support they need.
Steven A. Warner
Director
Steven is a highly experienced and respected radio personality, having spent over 20 years in the industry in South Florida. Known by his popular on-air name, “Sir Rockwell”, he is the host of the region’s most successful Caribbean-formatted online radio show.
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In addition to his radio work, Steve serves as CEO of RDB Entertainment Group, the parent company of the widely acclaimed online radio station, RockDaBox.net. Steve’s highly popular and syndicated “Wake Up & Live” show runs Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am. As an industry leader, he also served on the Advisory Board for the Broadcast Department at City College in Fort Lauderdale, where he frequently guest lectured on the subject of online broadcasting. Steve’s broad experience also encompasses hospitality and restaurant management, as well as corporate event planning, production and management.
Tennille R. Palmer
Director
Tennille comes to us from the Culinary Industry where she is formally trained as a Pastry Chef. Tennille currently works in management with a major restaurant supply distributor while maintaining her skills as a baker and cake maker for private clients.
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Tennille is mother of 2 and in her off time is a “Dance Mom” for her daughter who competes. We welcome Tennille to the Board and look forward to her contributions.
Our Clinical Team
Shari N. Warner, JD, LMFT-QS
Clinical Director
Shari, the CEO, and Clinical Director of Serendipity Counseling and Consulting, LLC is a former litigation attorney who followed her passion for helping others and established her own mental health practice.
Full Bio
Since June 2016, Shari’s practice has been dedicated to assisting women overcome issues of insecurity, low self-esteem, and lack of self-confidence. In May 2020, Shari founded Serendipity Women’s Mental Wellness Center, Inc. to cater to the rising demand for mental health services for women unable to afford such services. With the Center, Shari aspires to create a community of women and girls who are better able to manage their mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
Maureen Johnson, LMHC-QS
Lead Therapist
Maureen is a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience in the field. She is highly educated, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Hunter College and her Master of Arts degree in psychology at Long Island University in New York. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University.
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Maureen is not only a licensed mental health counselor but also a certified parent educator and a certified trainer for trauma-informed care. Her experience spans several areas of mental health treatment, including dependency, community agency, and private practice. Throughout her career, she has worked in various capacities, including as an in-home therapist for children with mental health challenges and those diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. Maureen’s rich experience also includes working on a crisis hotline.
Zakirah Archable, MFT Student Intern
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (Practicum Student)
Zakirah is a student intern in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at Capella University. My approach is rooted in collaborative therapy, where I work alongside clients to identify strengths, navigate challenges, and develop healthy, meaningful solutions. I believe in a holistic approach to mental wellness, recognizing the connection between emotional, relational, physical, and personal well-being. I work with individuals and couples, providing a supportive and compassionate environment that fosters growth, resilience, and positive change.
Mona Singhal, MFT Student Intern
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (Practicum Student)
Mona is a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student at Syracuse University. She is passionate about helping women, couples, and families navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety and parenting stress. Mona approaches therapy through a systemic and relational lens, recognizing that our relationships, family experiences, and broader social contexts shape how we understand ourselves and connect with others.
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Before entering the mental health field, Mona spent more than a decade working in education as a teacher, school leader, field supervisor and parent consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a certification in Special Education from Fordham University. Her extensive experience supporting children, parents, and educators provides a unique foundation for her clinical work, particularly with families navigating parenting, developmental transitions, and changing family dynamics. Mona strives to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
When she’s not working or studying, Mona enjoys spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, reading, and exploring South Florida with her family.
Julie Emile, MFT Student Intern
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (Practicum Student)
Julie is a second-year graduate student therapist in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at Nova Southeastern University, providing systemic and relational therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Grounded in evidence-based and strengths-based approaches, Julie works collaboratively with clients to navigate life transitions, improve communication, heal relational distress, and foster deeper connections. She strives to create a warm, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel understood and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. As a student therapist, Julie provides therapeutic services under the direct clinical supervision of Shari N. Warner, JD, LMFT.
Full Bio
Before entering the mental health field, Mona spent more than a decade working in education as a teacher, school leader, field supervisor and parent consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a certification in Special Education from Fordham University. Her extensive experience supporting children, parents, and educators provides a unique foundation for her clinical work, particularly with families navigating parenting, developmental transitions, and changing family dynamics. Mona strives to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
When she’s not working or studying, Mona enjoys spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, reading, and exploring South Florida with her family.