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Yulisa Aquino

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and practical support. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while working toward meaningful and lasting change.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, and family conflict. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to help you build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and reach your personal goals.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply looking for support, I'm here to help you take the next step toward healing and growth.

My approach to therapy

believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Structural Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you better understand yourself, strengthen relationships, and develop healthy coping skills.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, explore your goals, and talk about your personal history at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Together, we'll create a plan that supports your unique needs and helps you move toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard from the very beginning.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Kean College of New Jersey
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Structural Family, Strategic Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Humanistic, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Experiential
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish