Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New Hartford, CT

As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is my goal to help others discover the solutions and strategies that they feel will work best to solve problems and lead to a more balanced life. As well as having a passion for supporting moms and families, I am also passionate about LGBTQIA issues and assisting those struggling with substance use. I enjoy using humor, analogies, and relating issues from everyday life to pop culture references that are meaningful for the individual I am working with. I am only able to offer telehealth at this time. Email is the best way to reach me for inquiries.

As your future therapist, I am committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and nurturing environment. I am deeply passionate about the transformative work of therapy. My role is to offer support and guidance as we embark on a journey of self-discovery together. Throughout our sessions, we will delve into your past experiences, explore your future aspirations, and tap into your internal resources.

It is my goal to provide clients with a safe and supportive space to reflect on their experiences and help them to explore new tools and strategies including learning healthy and effective coping skills and mindfulness to make life feel more manageable. I have a special interest and passion for working with adolescents and offer a variety of modalities that allow children to safely explore and express their thoughts, feelings and behaviors within the therapeutic space.

Hello, I am glad you are here. My private practice is virtual and based in CT. I am accepting new clients and doing Telehealth sessions remotely. Please email to set up a consult. I am an LCSW working as a Social Worker for the past twenty plus years. I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents who are dealing with all types of stressful situations and issues. I can help decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety by working collaboratively with clients to improve quality of life, relationships, and improve overall functioning and outlook.

Cassie Manger, LCSW, the compassionate owner of Meraki Counseling LLC has a specialization in children and families from the University of Saint Joseph, Cassie brings over a decade of unique and invaluable experience to her work. Her passion lies in assisting clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual beliefs. Cassie's expertise extends from Autism Spectrum Disorder, to Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, psychosis, paranoia & co-occurring conditions. She excels in guiding individuals through life transitions & challenges connected with cultural diversity, & immigration-related issues.

Currently telehealth only! Feeling a little lost and disconnected? Struggling through another work or school day? Having difficulty feeling understood? I get it, I'm a millennial who has lived through several "once in a lifetime" economic crises, student loans, the fear of being a forever renter, social injustices, and the pressure to hit certain life milestones in a society that hasn't caught up with our needs. I'm here to help you develop the tools that you need to navigate these new and challenging terrains. My goal is to help my clients combat symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, everyday stress, and more!

Andrea and Associates has been developed to bring clients the experience of working with a therapy collective. Holistic, collaborative, and integrative, Andrea and Associates is always looking to work with other professionals to the extent that most effectively responds to clients’ individual and collective needs. From counseling and group therapy for individuals and families to multidisciplinary services and holistic services, people’s needs vary. Andrea gets that!

I provide support, education, and assistance to individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, gaming and Internet addiction to name a few. I also work with families and loved ones to offer education about addiction and recovery, how to create healthy boundaries, establishing effective communication, and how to take care of yourself during this process of healing. It's important to meet my clients where they are in their journey and create a nonjudgmental and positive environment to promote empowerment within each individual. Areas of focus may include relapse prevention, shame and guilt, codependency issues and goal setting.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in Teaching. I have worked, counseled, and taught at the higher education level for the last 15 years, including working and volunteering here in CT as well as in Guatemala and Guyana. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relationship/familial conflict, workplace conflict, career goals and planning, commitment issues, navigating the world with a disability, boundary setting, body image issues, interpersonal issues, ecological grief, spirituality development, and accessing inner creativity and authenticity.

Welcome. Do you need a safe space to talk about what you're going through? A space to discuss what is challenging, confusing, upsetting, disconnecting, or distressing? Besides being seen, heard, and understood, therapy can be a space where you can work on your "stuff". This may be addressing your past; building healthier relationships; managing stress from the outside world; adjusting to difficult changes; increasing self-confidence; finding healthier lifestyles; as well as learning coping and wellness skills.

Hello! I look forward to meeting you, which is truly an honor and a delight! It takes me up to 4 sessions to truly get to know you, and tailor the right therapeutic approach to your treatment. My approach is systems-based; we are all a part of a system: environmental, familial, internal, etc. We are navigating each part of ourselves to grow and to overcome challenges. My services are great for people who want to try new therapy modalities; who value the outdoors, and who want to heal from stress.

Nancy Hernandez is a Bilingual-Bicultural (Spanish) Masters Level Clinician with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Nancy received her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Southern Connecticut State University and her Master’s degree in clinical social work with a concentration on children and families from Southern Connecticut State University. She has experience working in a variety of settings including, school social worker, outpatient clinical child and adolescent services, in addition to long term and short-term geriatric facilities.

I focus on working with adults regarding a variety of issues from mild situational anxiety to severe mental health concerns. My career spans over 15 years working in Behavioral Health settings, and five years conducting individual psychotherapy. I provide a person-centered approach utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed modalities such as IFS to create effective coping strategies alongside my clients. I am EMDR Certified and utilize somatic re-experiencing for management of trauma symptoms.

Because being relaxed and stressed simultaneously is impossible, it is not unusual for an individual to experience insurmountable emotions they find themselves unable to regulate. By taking a few minutes out of your day to read my profile, you have made the decision to take the first step in seeking answers to inexplicable emotions impacting your life. Thank you for investing in yourself…you’re TOTALLY worth it!