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Ella Yapo

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a compassionate, empathic, optimistic and natural problem solver, my commitment can empowered my clients to identify; and gain understanding required to make changes and find the relief that they deserves. I am a licensed therapist with 4 years of experience working in psychiatric impatient and outpatient unit. In my most recent position as a program therapist in the hospital, I was fortunate to work with all population and all major mental illnesses.

My approach to therapy

My approach to treatment is based on a client-centered pedagogy, utilizing both educational research and evidence based practice.

What you can expect from me

I hope to built a great therapeutic alliance that will allow my patients to feel comfortable exploring thoughts, feelings and emotions in a safe environment. I have help clients navigate through PTSD symptoms, grief, relationships issues, etc which at times challenge their MH.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Bellevue University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Iowa)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English, French, Spanish