Yourdeline Sertyl

Hi, I'm Yourdeline, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in anxiety, boundaries, and self-esteem. I work with adults who are high functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside. The ones who have it together on paper but can't seem to quiet their minds or stop people pleasing long enough to actually rest.

My approach is direct, warm, and collaborative. Sessions with me feel like a real conversation, not a lecture. I'll challenge you, support you, and help you understand the patterns that have been keeping you stuck.

I have a particular passion for working with first generation and Caribbean Americans navigating the unique pressures of family expectations, cultural identity, and unlearning what they were taught about emotions and boundaries.

I am currently accepting new clients virtually in New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.

My approach is integrative ; meaning I pull from different evidence based modalities depending on what my client needs. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness based techniques, and psychoeducation to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation. I'm direct, warm, and solution focused while also creating space for deeper emotional exploration. I meet clients where they are — whether that's just starting to understand their anxiety or actively working through long standing patterns around boundaries and self worth.

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I'll ask questions to better understand what's bringing you in, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. There's no pressure to have everything figured out before we start.

We'll also use that first session to identify your goals together, so we're aligned on what you want to work toward and how we'll get there.

My goal is simple: I want you to leave feeling heard, understood, and clear on what we'll be working toward together. Many clients tell me they feel comfortable opening up right away because the session feels more like a conversation than an interview.