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Yaminah Polanco

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Managing your day-to-day activities is tough sometimes. From work to relationships and tending to your children, life can be overwhelming! This can really make you feel unaccomplished, with low energy, and maybe not your normal self. Sometimes we experience situations like this. But, things can get better for you! You CAN feel less overwhelmed. You CAN feel happier! It is really important for you to achieve your goals, so let me help you find the path towards your happiness again!

My approach to therapy

Together, we can explore what works best for you, and identify the areas in your life which you would like to change. I have 10 years of experience helping individuals, utilizing a strengths-based approach. I specialize in coping and emotional management, career counseling, relationship/marital concerns and family conflicts.

What you can expect from me

I understand that what you are experiencing is impacting your life and happiness. You deserve to feel better. Please reach out to me so that I can help you begin your journey of self-improvement, independence, and success.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers Newark, NJ
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    Spanish