Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 70 ratings

Yamira Manrique-Rutgers

LPC, 8 years of experience

Solution oriented
Empowering
Direct

About me

Hola! If you are looking for a psychotherapist who is empathetic, open-minded, occasionally funny, and most importantly someone who will push you take the driver's seat in your own treatment, then I am the therapist for you. I’m here to help you to take back ownership of your own life when your symptoms have made you feel powerless. I am trained in a variety of modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT and psychodynamic therapy. I can take from these modalities what I think will most benefit my clients' progress.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, I will gather psychosocial information about you that will help me paint a thorough picture of who you are and what your needs are. I will ask you what your specifics goals are for treatment, and I will also let you know what I require from you to make this an effective working relationship.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have worked with a variety of populations, from the homeless to high-power and affluent clientele. This has allowed me to develop a great sense of empathy as I have truly seen how mental health problems do not discriminate base on race, gender, or wealth. I hold each of my clients with unconditional regard and respect, but I am also not afraid to push my clients when it is needed.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with people who are highly motivated to improve but don't yet have the tools necessary to make those improvements. I enjoy working with 18+ individuals with a history of trauma or emotional dysregulation.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Eclectic

Hello I used an eclectic approach to treatment. I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT, and psychodynamic therapy. What modalities I use depends on needs of my clients.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I am trained in CBT and have been using this modality since 2013. I use CBT to help patient challenge distorted thinking. I ran CBT groups in a residential treatment facility.

Psychodynamic

I used psychodynamic therapy in the treatment CPTSD and dissociative disorders.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I am intensively trained by Behavioral Tech in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which I use when it is appropriate. Currently I run DBT groups in residential treatment facility

Trauma Informed Care

I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy by co-developer, Kate Chard. I have also been trained in the ISSTD model for treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. Currently I run Trauma Education and CPT groups in a residential treatment facility

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 70 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

July 7, 2025

She is a wonderful therapist who creates a perfectly calm and judgement-free zone.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 6 with Yamira

May 22, 2025

I appreciate her challenging me to be the better version of myself.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Yamira

May 1, 2025

Yamira’s achievements and dedication have truly impressed me. She consistently challenges me in thoughtful ways and puts in great effort to explain the reasoning behind actions. Her communication is direct yet compassionate, and she offers strong support throughout. She is thorough, insightful, and highly committed.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Yamira