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Dr. Yesenia Garcia Velez

Psychologist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

-As a licensed clinical psychologist and counselor, I believe that mental health is an important part of a person's life to achieve stability and well-being. I have more than 18 years of professional experience focused on depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, stress, and relationship issues in children, adolescents, and adults. In recent years, I help youths, adults, and elderly people who facing issues of anxiety, depression, and trauma, decision making, and problem solving. I have worked with families struggling to manage their children diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, as well as autism spectrum disorders. One of my priorities is to offer psychological services to the parents, grandparents, and other loved ones of these children who become stressed and suffer from mental health disorders as a result of their attempts to help them.

-Como psicóloga y consejera clínica licenciada, creo que la salud mental es una parte importante de la vida de una persona para lograr estabilidad y bienestar. Tengo más de 18 años de experiencia profesional enfocada en depresión, ansiedad, trastornos del sueño, estrés y problemas de relacines en niños, adolescentes y adultos. En los últimos años, he estado trabajando con jóvenes, adultos y personas de edad avanzada con problemas de ansiedad, depresión, trauma, toma de decisiones y resolucion de conflictos. He trabajado con familias con hijos diagnosticados con TDAH, ansiedad y trastornos del espectro autista. Una de mis prioridades es ofrecer servicios psicológicos a los padres, abuelos y otros seres queridos de estos niños que se estresan y sufren trastornos de salud mental como resultado de sus esfuerzos por ayudarlos.

My approach to therapy

-Respect, communication, and trust are key for a therapeutic relationship in which we can work together to find solutions to problems and learn how to handle them.

-El respeto, la comunicación y la confianza son claves para una relación terapéutica en la que podemos trabajar juntos para encontrar soluciones a los problemas y aprender a manejarlos.

What you can expect from me

-In the first session, I like to review the important points about confidentiality, and what to expect from the sessions. In addition, I like to know your reason to seeking services at this time, and let you know how we will work together to achieve the therapeutic goals that develop according to your identified needs.

-En la primera sesión, me gusta repasar los puntos importantes sobre la confidencialidad y qué esperar de las sesiones. Además, me gusta saber su motivo de la búsqueda de servicios en este momento y dejarle saber cómo trabajaremos juntos para lograr los objetivos terapéuticos que se desarrollen de acuerdo con sus necesidades identificadas.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Carlos Albizu University, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Carlos Albizu University
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Connecticut)
  • 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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Humanistic, Play, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Children, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish, English