At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 016710
- NPI
- 1952078511
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Bilingual English Spanish
- Goal focused sessions
- Practical emotion skills
About Yesenia
Yesenia Vazquez is a bilingual mental health counselor who speaks English and Spanish. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, based in New York with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She works with issues like motivation, confidence, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they feel. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people set small goals that feel doable.
Her approach draws on methods that include Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. She uses these tools to help clients make practical changes, manage intense emotions, and build healthier habits. The work often mixes talk, skill practice, and planning for real-life steps.
Yesenia aims to support people through transitions like grief, separation, or career shifts. She also supports those coping with trauma, attachment struggles, or family-of-origin concerns. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities shape each session.
For people who worry about starting therapy, she keeps early sessions focused on immediate concerns and simple coping strategies. The goal is to make progress feel possible from the first meetings, and to adjust pace and focus as needs change.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation step by step. It is often useful for goals like shifting habits, increasing motivation, or making big life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs a space to sort out feelings, gain clarity, and feel heard without judgment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving in day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will try approaches that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process guides which tools are used over time.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or parenting. It also lets people choose communication styles that feel comfortable, such as talking without video or shorter check-ins when needed. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Yesenia help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her scope also includes trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, with a focus on listening and setting small, practical goals. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and focused on immediate coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with teens and adults on mood, motivation, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I have sessions from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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