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Yessenia Ayala

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

What if improving your relationships isn’t starting together, but starting with you? As a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with individuals who are curious about their relationship patterns and ready to create meaningful change from the inside out. You may feel stuck in recurring dynamics, find yourself questioning how your family background shapes your relationships, or want to communicate more effectively. Together, we create a space to gain clarity, better understand what’s driving these patterns, and begin making intentional shifts toward healthier, more balanced relationships.

My approach to therapy

While many people begin by seeking couples therapy, I offer a different kind of starting point: one that focuses entirely on you—your role, your experiences, and your growth within the relationships that matter most. In our work, we’ll unpack the patterns influencing how you show up with others and build insight that supports lasting, meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

Recognizing that something in your relationships isn’t working the way you want it to can feel frustrating, confusing, or even isolating. Therapy can be a space where you feel supported in understanding yourself more deeply and exploring new ways of relating. If this feels like your kind of starting point, feel free to reach out!

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Participatory, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Seton Hall University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New York, New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Attachment Based, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    808 Union Street Ste 2B
    Brooklyn, NY 11215