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Yamel Muñoz

Therapist(She/Her/Ella)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My passion for helping people is rooted in the belief that all individuals are worthy of a healthy, positive, functional life experience. Life isn’t always easy and curveballs are expected. However, we can learn how to maneuver those hits that life throws at us so that we grow from being victims to becoming survivors. I have had the honor of working with clients from all walks of life and it is always amazing to see the growth, no matter how big or small, in each and every one.

My approach to therapy

I approach therapy like any other social relationship. We first start off building a foundation of trust. During the first session, I get to learn what has brought you into therapy, and you will determine if I am able to assist you. Depending on the severity of what has brought you into therapy, it can be short-term or long-term. I do actively advocate to my clients to be an active participant and if something is not working, I am open to changes in therapy style and/or therapy modalities.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a mutual working relationship. The environment created is one of active participation and support. I encourage my clients to empower themselves with the knowledge and tools to be the very best versions of themselves they seek.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Simmons College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Select Health - Colorado, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish, English
  • Location
    5040 Corporate Plaza Drive Suite 7D
    Colorado Springs, CO 80919