Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New Hartford, NY

My background is in trauma-informed care, and those struggling with anxiety, trauma, work issues and everyday life stressors. I specialize in working with individuals in the health care & helping professions, who are struggling with work stress & life stress exacerbated by the profession they are in. I enjoy helping individuals identify professional self-care, and emphasize self wellness. I also specialize in supporting young adults, specifically college students in navigating through early adulthood transitions/adjustments. Additionally, I work with many couples surrounding communication struggles and unique martial issues.

I work with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ adults, with focus on helping you feel empowered and effective in your life. My approach pendulates between somatic, or body-based, techniques and guided conversation to cultivate self awareness, emotional regulation, insight, and meaning making. Using your goals, experiences, and preferences, we will co-create a path towards wellness, however that looks for you. You will come away from sessions feeling understood and valued, and with the skills and mindset to navigate life's obstacles.

Currently accepting new clients with immediate openings! We embrace the uniqueness of each individual. Our team of over 50 licensed therapists recognizes that there's no 'one-size-fits-all' in therapy. Every client brings distinct challenges, aspirations, and worldviews. Our focus? Tailoring our approach with the latest evidence-based practices. Key for us is a client's willingness to embark on a journey of change. Our diverse experience spans various demographics, ensuring a personalized experience. Proudly Veteran-owned, our practice is adept at addressing the needs of diverse groups and ages.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). I have experience working with individuals with both mental health and substance use issues and from different economic and cultural backgrounds. I have worked in a variety of behavioral health settings. My approach is tailored to meet your needs in an environment where you can feel safe and comfortable. I work collaboratively with you in helping you to develop coping skills to deal with those issues that might be impacting your daily living. Visit my website at ksmithcounseling.com to learn more about my services.

Most of my clients are mothers who are carrying the invisible mental load for their families. If you're feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or anxious we can work together on reducing these feelings. I am an empathetic listener who uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to work collaboratively with my clients to achieve their goals.

My practice specializes in solution focused therapy utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach giving real time tools to feel better quickly.

As a Bronx native, my commitment to supporting the wellness of underserved groups stems from my roots. The BIPOC community often faces disparities within our healthcare system and I am committed to providing quality, culturally competent care to survivors of trauma, race-based traumatic stress, those seeking to change generational patterns, those struggling to manage worries, fears and frustrations or those seeking self-awareness into their behavior patterns. My journey began as a NYC educator, where I developed a keen understanding of human learning and development and I continue to also support adolescence and fellow parents.

You are not broken, you do not need to be fixed, and you are enough. The circumstances you have faced and symptoms you experience are very real, but they do not define you. I strongly believe we as humans are resilient and capable of healing ourselves when we actively choose to. Through my years of working with survivors of trauma, I have found many symptoms, habits, and reactions to simply be adaptions; Ways in which the nervous system learned to cope with unsafe, chaotic, and/or unpredictable environments.