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Vanessa Bretado Yagel

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a graduate from New Mexico State University with a master's degree in counseling and guidance. I have been practicing for 14 years. I enjoy working with clients who are suffering from everyday struggles like work-life balance to anyone suffering with a mental illness.

My approach to therapy

I use an eclectic approach because not everyone fits the same mold. I have a toolbox full of tools that I am ready to teach you. I specialize in trauma, sexual issues and relationships.

What you can expect from me

I help you create a safe environment in where you can feel empowered and grow and ultimately be able to reach your full potential.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at New Mexico State University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (New Mexico), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
    New Mexico, Texas
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Psychotic Disorders, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Psychoanalytic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Jungian, Structural Family, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English