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Yasemin Bek

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

Great to meet you!

I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to make the process feel supportive and approachable. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I'm committed to helping you build self-awareness, strengthen your confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and strengths-based interventions, to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. Together, we'll identify obstacles that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical coping strategies, improve communication and relationships, and foster greater self-compassion. I believe healing happens through both insight and action, and I work alongside my clients to build resilience, confidence, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your personal history, current challenges, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I'll ask questions to better understand your experiences while also giving you space to share what feels most important. Together, we'll begin identifying goals for therapy and develop a plan that reflects your individual needs. My priority is to ensure you leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. John's University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at SUNY Old Westbury
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Management, Relational, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Gestalt, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Turkish