Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

Asking for help is the first step, I want to help you.

Every now and then you may stumble on one of life’s many challenges whether it be interpersonal, familial, marital, or within yourself. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and the first and most important step is to just show up. Life is filled with many uncertainties; you do not have to do it alone. I am here to join you on your journey.

I became a counselor to help build marriages and families. My heart hurts to see people argue, fight and grow apart because of mistakes, selfishness, or general misunderstanding. I am passionate about keep families intact and want to see them grow.

Minority owned, Christian marriage counseling practice. That aims to renew, restore, and enhance marriages and families from a Biblical prespective. I have over 10+ years in the Biblical Counseling field. I recieved my certifications with BBC Counseling and N.A.M.E.S. I specialize in marriage, family and individual spiritual growth, repair and restoration of relationship.

I am not a Therapist, I am a Coach. I like to educate and support people in growth. It gives me tremendous joy to see people transcend their limitations and thrive.

Hi, If you are reading profiles here it’s likely things could be better, for you or a loved one and you are seeking professional help to get to a better place.     I applaud you for opening your self for new possibility s and willingness to explore options. That is sign of good health and dynamism to take steps towards resolution. I am a Clinician with over 25 yr’s experience in mental health field. After completing graduate school in Clinical Psychology, I worked in various   capacities and found my true calling, that is Crises intervention and Individual and Family Coaching on coping with substance abuse and mental illness. I specialize in working with well family member in recognition of specific mental health and substance abuse issues including personality disorders and guide the family and individual towards treatment and rehabilitation. I have provide individual, family and group sessions on information, education and coping skills  to improve adaptation of individual and family. I provide education on learning about the illness or condition, level of treatment best suited, role of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and advocacy in healing journey. With my involvement families have a better understanding of what they are up against and what steps to take and role they can play in the recovery process and have decrease in stress and anxiety. My goal is to support well family members have a good quality of life though it’s hard being caregivers . I help create a family action plan and connect the consumer with local and state resources to decrease family burden. If you are interested we can talk on phone , first 15 minutes of consultation are free.   I see clients in my office in Highland Park and Livingston New Jersey. Those who are at a distance I provide telephone  and zoom based services.   What you are going thru, I get. I have family member with mental health issues and I have sought psychotherapy and coaching for myself when I needed and that’s why I do what I do with passion. I wish you good luck.  

Began as an elementary school teacher, continued my education to become a counselor to assist children & families with issues both in & outside the classroom.

Licensed Professional Counselor

I enjoy working with individuals and helping each one during a time in their life that is challenging.

I am a LPC with 15 years experience working with adults on an individual basis or couple counseling.

I started my professional career studying to become a sociologist and professor. The classroom experience was very rewarding, but I was drawn to social service work because I wanted to engage with people on a more direct level. My experiences in social work gave me the opportunity to work with people from all backgrounds including seniors, homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, formerly incarcerated individuals, and the LGBTQIA+ community. These experiences were foundational for me and helped me grow and understand myself better. Becoming a psychotherapist has allowed me to collaborate even more closely with people. I enjoy the work of listening, connecting, and being present. I work with individuals on a range of issues, but have a particular interest in complex relational or interpersonal traumas. I also enjoy working with individuals wishing to explore gender and sexual expression, as well as multiple race, class and cultural experiences.

During this time of uncertainty, I would like to help you feel more grounded and connected. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, open, warm and caring. Together we work towards creating a supportive space where you can better understand yourself and create more authentic experiences in your life. I work with a wide variety of concerns, from intimate relationships to friendships to work/career matters. One of my practice specializations is helping adults from diverse communities process complex trauma and abusive childhood experiences. For more about my background and training please visit my website: beacontherapist.com. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you. Please feel free to reach out for a phone consultation.

My path to becoming a therapist was one that came natural from an early age. While I did not know that I would become a clinical social worker, I did know without a doubt that I was supposed to be a helping professional. Early experiences with grief and loss shaped my path such that I became even more determined to create meaning from these experiences. Time and education illuminated my trajectory more clearly and led to fulfilling my purpose as a therapist. My greatest takeaway from this beautiful work is the strength of the human spirit to survive. This motivates me and I find it a privilege to be a part of someone's story. As humans we are really more alike than we are different, and we all deserve someone with whom we can connect and develop a genuine and supportive relationship.

My core values shape my approach to therapy by influencing how I live my life daily. I believe it’s important to live a life outwardly that is congruent with who you are when no one else is looking. My hope is that my clients feel a genuineness that creates a sense of safety and comfort in therapy sessions. Overall, I believe the core characteristics of the heart are what fuels lasting change. The attainment of knowledge, embodiment of faith, and willingness to engage in new experiences add to this foundation.

I am the person that my family, friends, co-workers, etc count on. While that is a honor, it can also be tough and I found myself needing to seek support to express my feelings of not being able to support and meet everyone's expectation. It was at that point that I discovered a lot about myself. I felt grateful for the person that helped me that I wanted to be able to guide others in their healing journey. I am motivated by being able to support others in marginalized communities see the value in seeking mental health support. Like I tell my clients, I want to help you rebuild the relationship with the most important person you know, you!

Welcome! My name is Kenia Rijo and I am the Founder of Mind, Body And You Therapeutic Services. I have over a decade of experience in clinical settings working with individuals navigating life transitions, identity and anxiety. I am fluent in Spanish which allows for one to be able to serve a large range of clients in their healing journey. In my work I believe it is important to work together to help you develop coping skills, reduce anxiety and stress, cultivate self-love and compassion, and find peace using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. But most importantly our relationship will center on building a better and healthier you as whole- in mind, body, and spirit. It can feel like life is happening too fast and you may feel like you need air to breathe. Together we can work on setting manageable and realistic goals. In the process of wanting more for yourself, you may miss all the small victories that are just as important. Let’s work together to allow you the space to become your authentic self.

I love to see people win regardless where they are in life. I believe they can live the life of their dream. I became a therapist to help individuals, couples and families who are stuck in an unhealthy place in life mentally, emotionally and physicall. Yet, they have a desire to move forward to a victorious life of love, joy and peace.

I believe no matter what happens in a person life, they should keep living. My goal is to help and encourage them to keep moving forward. I am committed to assisting my clients with navigating through life's challenges and identifying their strengths for a better quality of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from various walk of life. I have a BA, Business Management and an MMFT degree from Campbellsville University. I have my state license Kentucky, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate in Kentucky. I am a champion for families. I co-author a book with my husband, "Make It Last Forever" I use an eclectic approach to help clients resolve core issues, relieve distressing emotional symptoms, and to gain new insights into how past experiences are impacting their ability to achieve their life's goal. I will also help couples with creating a pathway for obtaining a blissful marriage through premarital and marriage counseling. Clients who are living in a stuck position and are ready to move, contact me. I am ready to provide support for all individuals, couples and families who are seeking and ready to begin their journey of a positive and better change for living life.

I am a former Licensed nurse. I never felt that I was fully helping my patients beyond giving a medication or bandaid. Always overworked and unfulfilled. Once I was introduced to Hypnotherapy I knew that was my calling. Seeing clients have breakthroughs and make real life changes is what keeps me motivated. I love and believe wholeheartedly in Hypnotherapy , this does not even feel like “work” . 

I am a licensed nurse that changed careers to certified Hypnotherapist to assist in deeper, more holistic healing. I offer hypnotherapy sessions through phone or zoom nationwide. Please see the website link.