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Kenia Rijo

Kenia Rijo

Online Therapy

LCSW

New York, Connecticut

About Kenia
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.
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
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!
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
I am aware that considering seeking therapy is a big deal. Especially, if you grew up in an environment that told you to keep your problems to yourself or that it is viewed as a sign of weakness. Let us deconstruct those ideas that have not served us. We matter! As such we need to allow ourselves to be helped. I would tell someone that is hesitant in seeking therapy to give it a chance. At most, you will learn something about yourself that you did not realize before.
Interested in talking?
(862) 414-4322
Costs and Insurance
$180 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC / UBH)
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Stress
Approaches
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused