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Yezmin Name Almanza

Therapist(she/her)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

The better you know yourself, the better your quality of life becomes.

I’m a warm, grounded, bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) who helps adults slow down, understand their inner world, and reconnect with clarity during times of change. My work centers on compassion rather than judgment, and I believe therapy should feel both human and hopeful.

I support clients through major life transitions, stress, relationship shifts, cultural identity concerns, grief, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about your next chapter, I offer a space to reflect, realign, and regain a sense of possibility.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, relational, and rooted in curiosity. Together we explore your story at a pace that feels safe, using both reflective dialogue and practical tools. I see therapy as a space where depth and lightness can coexist—sometimes serious, sometimes warm and humorous, always authentic.

I draw from trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive perspectives, helping you notice patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop skills that support lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you’re becoming.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a gentle introduction to your story, your goals, and what’s bringing you in. I’ll ask questions to understand what you’re navigating, what support looks like to you, and what you hope will feel different. Together we’ll outline a direction for therapy that feels both supportive and doable.

You can expect a warm, calm environment where you’re encouraged to speak freely, be yourself, and take your time. Many clients leave the first session feeling relief, clearer about their needs, and more hopeful about the path ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    Not specified
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Relational, Transpersonal, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish