Es posible que hayas escuchado frases como: “ya pasó, sigue adelante, deja eso atrás.” Sin embargo, si el dolor persiste, si sientes un nudo en la garganta, si sientes que se estruja el corazón, si impacta tu día a día, si debes aparentar que todo está bien, es muy probable que estés experimentando respuestas asociadas al trauma. La terapia ofrece un espacio seguro y confidencial donde puedes procesar lo vivido, validar tus emociones y desarrollar herramientas para sanar y avanzar. El enfoque terapéutico centrado en el trauma permite trabajar de manera profunda y respetuosa con tu historia, fortaleciendo tu bienestar emocional. Este proceso suele recomendarse en un mínimo de 10 sesiones de terapia individual para lograr cambios significativos y sostenibles. You may have heard things like, “Just move on,” “let it go,” or “that’s in the past.” But if the pain is still there, if your heart feels heavy, if it affects your daily life, if you have to pretend everything is fine, or if it takes great effort just to get through your responsibilities, you may be experiencing trauma-related responses. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space where you can process what you’ve been through, validate your emotions, and develop healthy ways to heal and move forward. A trauma-focused approach allows us to work gently and effectively with your experiences while strengthening your emotional stability and sense of control. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), bilingual in English and Spanish, with extensive experience providing trauma-focused individual therapy. I earned my Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida, and have been practicing as a mental health professional since 2017. Prior to working in the United States, I obtained my Bachelor’s degree and practiced as a Psychotherapist in Cuba for eight years.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our initial session, we're diving into the crucial process of building trust. I'm here to genuinely understand your unique journey and what brings you to therapy. Together, we'll explore your goals, ensuring that our therapeutic journey is tailored to empower and support you in achieving the positive changes you seek. It's not just a session; it's the beginning of a collaborative and transformative partnership. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth together!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My superpower? I'm not just a listener; I'm your non-judgmental ally on this journey. I'm here not just to help, but to propel you forward. Guiding clients to master strategies, I'm all about fostering personal growth and ensuring you never give up on yourself. Let's transform challenges into triumphs together!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I thrive on working with individuals who are bravely facing the challenges of Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD or navigating through difficult situations that disrupt their normal functioning. Whether it's adolescents navigating the tumultuous journey of youth or adults grappling with life's complexities, I'm passionate about guiding my clients towards a brighter and more resilient version of themselves. Let's embark on this transformative journey together! Para algunas personas, el trauma psicológico ocurre después de haber vivido abuso físico, sexual o emocional. Sin embargo, la realidad es que el trauma también puede desarrollarse tras experiencias de vida que nos hieren profundamente y superan nuestra capacidad de afrontamiento, como un divorcio, abandono, la separación de los hijos, pérdidas significativas, enfermedades, o cambios drásticos en la vida. El trauma no depende solo del evento, sino de cómo ese evento impacta emocionalmente a la persona. Por eso, dos personas pueden vivir situaciones similares y reaccionar de maneras muy distintas. En terapia, trabajamos para procesar estas experiencias, reducir el impacto emocional, fortalecer recursos internos y recuperar la sensación de seguridad y control, permitiendo que la persona continúe su vida con mayor estabilidad, resiliencia y autocompasión. “Mi cliente ideal es una persona que siente que ha llegado el momento de expresar, validar y procesar sus experiencias, y de trabajar de manera consciente en la sanación del trauma.”
Trauma-Focused CBT
This is a research based treatment that I've been mastering since I also work with children and teenagers that are placed in a foster home. Understanding the trauma and dealing trauma related issues is tough but worth it. The person will develop healthy and adaptive coping skills to deal with the symptoms that is experiencing, this is crucial to improve the mental health. For this approach, it is recommended at least 10 sessions of Individual Therapy.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I've been working with this approach and it helps the person to be present and take the best of every moment. Sime of the benefits of Mindfulness are: Decreased Depression, Increased Emotional Regulation, Reduced Anxiety and Stress, Better Memory, Cognitive Improvements, Stronger Relationships, When to Use Caution, and Better Physical and Mental Health.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This approach is great for the person to trust his own decisions or building healthy interpersonal relationships. It helps the person to develop a stronger sense of self-identity and self-worth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy aims to stop negative cycles. It helps to to break down things that make you feel bad, anxious or scared. By making your problems more manageable, CBT can help you change your negative thought patterns and improve the way you feel. Your thoughts are very powerful, lets use it on our favor. I like this approach because the person increase the positive self-talk and also the self-esteem.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 24, 2025
Yoany is so warm and welcoming with her energy. I’m so glad to continue my therapy sessions with her, her presence gives off compassionate and I’m excited on what’s to come on the self reflection and the self love journey.
May 16, 2025
Right away, she was asking questions to understand what I needed and provided goals and challenges to work on.
April 11, 2025
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