Yolanda Deleon

Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with diagnostic privileges and a first-generation Dominican American. With more than 15 years of experience supporting students at an Ivy League university, I bring extensive experience helping individuals navigate academic, personal, interpersonal and life challenges.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client centered. I listen without judgment and provide evidence based tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, to help you build coping skills, recognize your strengths, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.

I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns while developing practical tools to manage stress and improve daily functioning. I use evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.

Our initial session will focus on building rapport and establishing a foundation for our work together. You will have the opportunity to discuss the concerns that brought you to therapy, as well as your goals for treatment. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly. Together, we will begin to identify priorities, clarify treatment goals, and develop a collaborative plan to guide our ongoing work.