New to Grow
Hello, I’m Yesenia Vazquez, LMHC. I believe that effective therapy starts with meeting you where you are. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, or difficult life changes, offering sessions in both English and Spanish. I blend the structure of CBT and DBT with a compassionate, client-centered approach to help manage behavioral issues and emotional stress. My goal is simple: to partner with you and help you build the life you want to live.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is simply a safe space for you to land. I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so my priority is to make you feel comfortable, heard, and understood. We won’t rush and you don’t need to have all the answers. We will just sit down, get to know each other, and talk about what has been weighing on your mind. Whether we speak in English or Spanish, I will meet you exactly where you are with zero judgment. Together, we will take that first step toward helping you feel like yourself again.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is my ability to connect with clients across languages and generations, meeting you exactly where you are with genuine empathy. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I ensure that you can express your deepest thoughts and feelings in the language that feels most natural to you. I bridge the gap between compassionate listening and practical action; while I offer the warmth and safety of a client-centered approach, I also equip you with concrete tools from CBT and DBT to create real change. Whether I am helping a child articulate their feelings, guiding a teen through social pressures, or supporting an adult through a life transition, I am fiercely committed to helping you not just cope, but truly thrive.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are those who are ready to find their footing again but need a steady hand to guide the way. Whether you are a parent worried about your child’s behavioral struggles, a teenager navigating the pressures of growing up, or an adult feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or a major life transition, I am here for you. I am best positioned to serve individuals who need a therapist who can truly meet them where they are—culturally, emotionally, and linguistically (English/Spanish). My practice is a safe haven for those seeking not just to talk, but to transform; I work best with clients who are looking for a blend of deep empathy and practical, evidence-based tools (CBT & DBT) to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they truly want to be.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my practice, I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a powerful framework to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate the complexities of intense emotions and interpersonal conflict. By balancing the dual pillars of radical acceptance and proactive change, I empower my clients to build a "life worth living" through the mastery of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach is deeply collaborative; I provide a validating environment where we work together to transform overwhelming moments into opportunities for growth. Whether helping a child understand their "big feelings" or guiding an adult through a difficult life transition, I integrate practical, skill-based tools that foster resilience, self-compassion, and lasting behavioral change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In addition to my work with DBT, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps clients of all ages uncover the powerful connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When working with children and adolescents, I use CBT to turn "scary" or "sticky" thoughts into manageable puzzles, using creative and age-appropriate tools to build emotional resilience. For my adult clients, I provide a structured and goal-oriented environment where we can identify and challenge deep-seated cognitive distortions that may be fueling anxiety, depression, or stress. My practice is centered on the idea that while we cannot always control the world around us, we can gain mastery over how we interpret and respond to it. By teaching practical skills like cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation, I help my clients move from feeling stuck in negative cycles to feeling empowered and in control of their mental well-being.