Genesis Orozco

Genesis Orozco has served our community since 2017. Genesis started off as an intern during her Masters program for Full Service Schools, Englewood. She was hired as a Children and Family Therapist in 2018. Genesis has conducted a variety of groups in Spanish and English within DCPS ranging from grief to acculturation groups. Genesis served as the sole therapist for Windy Hill Elementary from the Spring of 2020 until the Winter of 2021. She served a large population of students and conducted multiple school wide interventions. Genesis enjoyed training incoming interns and new staff. Genesis became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in November of 2021. She later joined the Rapid Response Team in January of 2022. She then took on the role of Licensed Clinical Supervisor for the Rapid Response Team in August of 2022. Genesis has enjoyed training new responders and assisting in expanding CGC’s Rapid Response Team. Genesis has also enjoyed training CIT officers through the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Baker Act threat assessments and de-escalation techniques. Genesis has served as part of Child Guidance Center’s Cultural Competency Committee since its founding in 2022.

Genesis obtained her BA in psychology with a focus on child development from the University of North Florida in 2014. Genesis then earned her MS in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Originally from Iowa, Genesis has been in Florida since 2012 and has now made FL her home. She looks forward to continuing serving the mental health needs of our community.