My name is Kimberly Yantuche-Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, stress, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger and impulse control, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy. I have always had a passion for helping others. My journey has included advocating for others, volunteering in schools and the community, interning as graduate student, or working at non- profits with the underserved, unrepresented minority population. A great part of my life has been supporting and uplifting those around me see their capacity to strive, persevere, and achieve. I feel I aligned myself towards a career that gave me the opportunity to continue to help, advocate, and serve those in need of support.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
What is expected in one's first session is to review confidentiality and limits of, complete an assessment by exploring what has brought one into therapy, current life stressors, sxs, bxs, and coping abilities, while building rapport, and setting a foundation for a healthy therapeutic relationship.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My approach is to create a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental safe space where my clients can freely explore, express, and work through their feelings and emotions as well as strengthen and grow their self-esteem, and achieve personal transformation.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am dedicated to creating a platform where clients can communicate their current life stressors and/or triggers while learning about themselves and their ability to grow and heal. I do this by communicating empathetically, helping clients to feel heard, acknowledged, validated, and praised.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am prepared to serve Latinx, transitional age youth (18-24),and adults.