Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in New Hartford, CT
I am also a school psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents for many years.
I have been practicing psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and couples therapy for over thirty years. I believe that all of us are attempting to better understand our emotions/actions in order to develop a stronger sense of self and to achieve more satisfying personal relationships and careers. While I have completed five years of postdoctoral training geared toward working with highly motivated, insight oriented patients, I have worked in many different communities with diverse populations and am quite comfortable with assisting men, women and children from all walks of life in achieving their personal goals for growth.
I am also a school psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents for many years.
I have been practicing psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and couples therapy for over thirty years. I believe that all of us are attempting to better understand our emotions/actions in order to develop a stronger sense of self and to achieve more satisfying personal relationships and careers. While I have completed five years of postdoctoral training geared toward working with highly motivated, insight oriented patients, I have worked in many different communities with diverse populations and am quite comfortable with assisting men, women and children from all walks of life in achieving their personal goals for growth.
Going forward we will partner so that I can understand who you are, what experiences you've had and what your strengths are. By using various therapy method, I guide my clients into feeling in control of their futures. Working with individuals, families and groups, I have created a practice that is driven by taking the journey with you to personal development and growth.
Going forward we will partner so that I can understand who you are, what experiences you've had and what your strengths are. By using various therapy method, I guide my clients into feeling in control of their futures. Working with individuals, families and groups, I have created a practice that is driven by taking the journey with you to personal development and growth.
I help struggling teens and adults, distant couples, and hurting families.
For nearly 25 years I have helped people overcome mental illness, ADHD, addictions, grief and other challenges. We often start by discussing the neuroscience (in everyday language) at the root of the problem and build interventions from there. Christian counseling, including prayer ministry, is available for those who seek it.
I help struggling teens and adults, distant couples, and hurting families.
For nearly 25 years I have helped people overcome mental illness, ADHD, addictions, grief and other challenges. We often start by discussing the neuroscience (in everyday language) at the root of the problem and build interventions from there. Christian counseling, including prayer ministry, is available for those who seek it.
I treat adults, couples, adolescents, as well as children and families.
I am also the co-owner of Beyond Rooted Therapy which includes many specialized contracted providers & includes Personal Wellness/Fitness Programs (goal setting), DBT skills training/coaching,Yoga, Mindful Awareness, as well as Parental Supports including healthy boundary setting, and guidance navigating educational supports for school avoidance, IEP & 504.
I treat adults, couples, adolescents, as well as children and families.
I am also the co-owner of Beyond Rooted Therapy which includes many specialized contracted providers & includes Personal Wellness/Fitness Programs (goal setting), DBT skills training/coaching,Yoga, Mindful Awareness, as well as Parental Supports including healthy boundary setting, and guidance navigating educational supports for school avoidance, IEP & 504.
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults as a Specialized Trauma Informed Clinician in Private Outpatient Practice, Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospital Programming and Community-based settings, supporting high-risk and dual-diagnosis clientele.
I create a safe, non-judgmental space to support the development of emotional and physical regulation skills, while developing personal autonomy and building upon personal strengths. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, attending to the whole person, blending evidence-based and experiential modalities.
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults as a Specialized Trauma Informed Clinician in Private Outpatient Practice, Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospital Programming and Community-based settings, supporting high-risk and dual-diagnosis clientele.
I create a safe, non-judgmental space to support the development of emotional and physical regulation skills, while developing personal autonomy and building upon personal strengths. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, attending to the whole person, blending evidence-based and experiential modalities.
I enjoy working with adults, couples, and teens (from the age of 15) of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, and interests.
Humor, directness and empathy are part of my personality and practice. We will develop your capacity for self-reflection, healthy boundaries, and positive communication. When it is time, we can engage in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to smooth out memories and experiences that continue to interfere with your best functioning.
I enjoy working with adults, couples, and teens (from the age of 15) of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, and interests.
Humor, directness and empathy are part of my personality and practice. We will develop your capacity for self-reflection, healthy boundaries, and positive communication. When it is time, we can engage in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to smooth out memories and experiences that continue to interfere with your best functioning.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about navigating life? You’re not alone. Stress, strained relationships, restlessness, or feelings of emptiness can leave anyone feeling weighed down. Sometimes past challenges or trauma continue to shape how we cope today.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about navigating life? You’re not alone. Stress, strained relationships, restlessness, or feelings of emptiness can leave anyone feeling weighed down. Sometimes past challenges or trauma continue to shape how we cope today.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in CT, experienced in treating children, adolescents and adults facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Sometimes, we just need more support to feel our best and you deserve to feel fulfilled and empowered to live your best life. A lot of us have experienced a traumatic event, intrusive thoughts, unpleasant experiences and/or relationships that may be responsible for ongoing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Everyday life stressors, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression can be very difficult to manage on your own. I am passionate about helping others to feel their best, learn REAL skills that will help reduce these negative symptoms so you can feel empowered and FREE to move forward with living a fulfilling life.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in CT, experienced in treating children, adolescents and adults facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Sometimes, we just need more support to feel our best and you deserve to feel fulfilled and empowered to live your best life. A lot of us have experienced a traumatic event, intrusive thoughts, unpleasant experiences and/or relationships that may be responsible for ongoing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Everyday life stressors, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression can be very difficult to manage on your own. I am passionate about helping others to feel their best, learn REAL skills that will help reduce these negative symptoms so you can feel empowered and FREE to move forward with living a fulfilling life.
Life can be difficult and no one gets by without some pain at different points in their life. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify and change how they are interacting to achieve better relationships and outcomes-to help you lead happier, healthier, more contented lives. I enjoy working with people on the myriad of issues during the course of a relationship and family life-in life in general. I'm licensed and dedicated in working with addictions and marriage and family issues. Let's meet and discuss how we can work together to meet your goals.
Life can be difficult and no one gets by without some pain at different points in their life. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify and change how they are interacting to achieve better relationships and outcomes-to help you lead happier, healthier, more contented lives. I enjoy working with people on the myriad of issues during the course of a relationship and family life-in life in general. I'm licensed and dedicated in working with addictions and marriage and family issues. Let's meet and discuss how we can work together to meet your goals.
After many years as a psychotherapist, I am now focusing my work on bereavement support and on companioning others through end-of-life care as a certified doula. I am also a Companion Animal end-of-life doula and can be present as you make decisions for your pet and can be with you at any point in the end-of-life process. I can provide grief support individually or in groups for you or your agency.
Additionally, for 40 years I have taught movement forms and am a board-certified dance/movement therapist. I am a yoga teacher and am certified in Yoga for Osteoporosis. I am a certified qigong teacher.
After many years as a psychotherapist, I am now focusing my work on bereavement support and on companioning others through end-of-life care as a certified doula. I am also a Companion Animal end-of-life doula and can be present as you make decisions for your pet and can be with you at any point in the end-of-life process. I can provide grief support individually or in groups for you or your agency.
Additionally, for 40 years I have taught movement forms and am a board-certified dance/movement therapist. I am a yoga teacher and am certified in Yoga for Osteoporosis. I am a certified qigong teacher.
Life has offered me the gift of experience. I am here to offer my clients insight into life’s toughest challenges with creative curiosity, clarity, and compassion. With certifications in EMDR, IFS, GOTTMAN, and more recently, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment, I’ve got you covered. " Life gets better with Practice!"
Life has offered me the gift of experience. I am here to offer my clients insight into life’s toughest challenges with creative curiosity, clarity, and compassion. With certifications in EMDR, IFS, GOTTMAN, and more recently, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment, I’ve got you covered. " Life gets better with Practice!"
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Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My name is Genesis Otero, LCSW. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are not only looking to heal from these struggles but are also seeking support in moving forward with their Christian faith. If you’re ready to explore a path toward healing, clarity, and growth—and you’re open to incorporating faith into your journey—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My name is Genesis Otero, LCSW. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are not only looking to heal from these struggles but are also seeking support in moving forward with their Christian faith. If you’re ready to explore a path toward healing, clarity, and growth—and you’re open to incorporating faith into your journey—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
I simply want perspective clients to know that I know how hard it is having to ask for help. That I work with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues because I too had those issues. My nervous system was out of sorts for years. After many years as a therapist I work very hard to ensure that everyone I work with feels safe and accepted as they are. Therapy, while challenging at times, should always feel like a safe place to be exactly as you are or otherwise this just won't work. I will do everything I can to help you reach your goals, while still working together in a way that feels comfortable.
I simply want perspective clients to know that I know how hard it is having to ask for help. That I work with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues because I too had those issues. My nervous system was out of sorts for years. After many years as a therapist I work very hard to ensure that everyone I work with feels safe and accepted as they are. Therapy, while challenging at times, should always feel like a safe place to be exactly as you are or otherwise this just won't work. I will do everything I can to help you reach your goals, while still working together in a way that feels comfortable.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients. I am dedicated to helping people heal from past wounds so they can live a life with joy and confidence. I specialize in trauma therapy, and I have a passion for helping people of all ages use art as a means of expression and self-discovery. I utilize Internal Family Systems informed approaches as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process past experiences and find relief from distress. I work with individuals, couples and families to navigate the impact of trauma, build healthier relationships, and develop the tools needed for personal growth.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients. I am dedicated to helping people heal from past wounds so they can live a life with joy and confidence. I specialize in trauma therapy, and I have a passion for helping people of all ages use art as a means of expression and self-discovery. I utilize Internal Family Systems informed approaches as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process past experiences and find relief from distress. I work with individuals, couples and families to navigate the impact of trauma, build healthier relationships, and develop the tools needed for personal growth.
I work with adults and adolescents, and am skilled at addressing a range of issues and concerns, including: stress, anxiety and depression; life transitions; complex trauma; attachment wounding and self esteem struggles.
Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.
I work with adults and adolescents, and am skilled at addressing a range of issues and concerns, including: stress, anxiety and depression; life transitions; complex trauma; attachment wounding and self esteem struggles.
Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.
We specialize in treating depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addictions, individual and relationship issues, adolescents and families.
Treating depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addictions, individual and relationship issues, adolescents and families. We employ insight oriented therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and more. We incorporate educated advice on exercise, nutrition, meditation and more.
We specialize in treating depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addictions, individual and relationship issues, adolescents and families.
Treating depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addictions, individual and relationship issues, adolescents and families. We employ insight oriented therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and more. We incorporate educated advice on exercise, nutrition, meditation and more.
I work with adults and adolescents who want support in better understanding themselves and moving toward a more grounded, authentic version of who they are.
My approach is relational and client-centered, with an emphasis on tailoring therapy to each person’s unique hopes, needs, and goals. I am deeply committed to trauma-informed care and hold space for both individual lived experiences and the impacts of intergenerational trauma.
I work with adults and adolescents who want support in better understanding themselves and moving toward a more grounded, authentic version of who they are.
My approach is relational and client-centered, with an emphasis on tailoring therapy to each person’s unique hopes, needs, and goals. I am deeply committed to trauma-informed care and hold space for both individual lived experiences and the impacts of intergenerational trauma.
We are currently accepting telehealth patients! You may find yourself constantly worrying—about work, relationships, or whether you’re living the life you “should.” You’ve tried to quiet your mind, but the “what ifs” keep looping. Maybe you feel stuck in doubt, perfectionism, or the pressure to keep it all together, while inside you feel uneasy. We specialize in depth psychotherapy that uncovers the roots of persistent worry and self-criticism. Our approach is relational, reflective, and change-driven—moving beyond quick fixes to long-term clarity. We see folks virtually in CT and FL.
We are currently accepting telehealth patients! You may find yourself constantly worrying—about work, relationships, or whether you’re living the life you “should.” You’ve tried to quiet your mind, but the “what ifs” keep looping. Maybe you feel stuck in doubt, perfectionism, or the pressure to keep it all together, while inside you feel uneasy. We specialize in depth psychotherapy that uncovers the roots of persistent worry and self-criticism. Our approach is relational, reflective, and change-driven—moving beyond quick fixes to long-term clarity. We see folks virtually in CT and FL.
I have practiced as a Master's Social Worker (2003), then Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006. Over the course of more than two decades, I have accumulated extensive experience working with individuals facing substance use disorders and mental health challenges. My practice is guided by a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based modalities. My philosophy is rooted in collaborative partnership, empowering clients to achieve meaningful and lasting change according to their own vision and goals.
I have practiced as a Master's Social Worker (2003), then Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006. Over the course of more than two decades, I have accumulated extensive experience working with individuals facing substance use disorders and mental health challenges. My practice is guided by a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based modalities. My philosophy is rooted in collaborative partnership, empowering clients to achieve meaningful and lasting change according to their own vision and goals.
Grace Valley Clinical Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
1 Endorsed
Bloomfield, CT 06002
I’ve supported youth and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.
You are not a diagnosis—you are a person with a story, and your experiences matter. I blend trauma-informed techniques with practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based coaching. Whether we’re processing loss, working through family conflict, or developing better emotional regulation, therapy with me is collaborative and empowering.
I’ve supported youth and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.
You are not a diagnosis—you are a person with a story, and your experiences matter. I blend trauma-informed techniques with practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based coaching. Whether we’re processing loss, working through family conflict, or developing better emotional regulation, therapy with me is collaborative and empowering.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.