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Yolanda Vela, LPCC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 25 years of professional work experience in the mental health industry. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, trauma & coping with life changes.
A therapist can be a facilitator to help us navigate the path of healing that can often get overwhelming and emotional safety is key in your healing on your counseling journey. You will find that the answers lie inside of you, and a counselor can help you find those answers, hone in on your strengths, set realistic goals for yourself and excavate thoughts that no longer serve you. It takes work, but I believe you can do this, and we get back the work that we invest in ourselves. Taking the first step takes courage, let’s walk on your new journey together as you embark on becoming your best self, your highest version of you. I am proud of you for moving forward!

Professional experience

15yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Women's Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy

License information

NM LPCC CCMH0110551

TX LPC 84165

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yolanda Vela. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

So grateful to Yolanda, incredible therapist, she helped tremendously. Always took the time to explain and answer any questions as to why, which really helped me manage my anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing. The tools provided I continue to work on even when all is going well. Yolanda was definitely a blessing for me. Thank you Yolanda.

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Yolanda has an incredibly disarming and comforting presence. She taught me many key tools to reduce/manage my anxiety and depression. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

She’s a great therapist. Not only does she teach tools, she also used her personal experiences to help with my understanding of what I was going through

Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Yolanda is very helpful, supportive, understanding and a great listener. I look forward to talk to her and get her advices and support. She is the best.

Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Very professional, yet makes you feel like a friend & not a patient. Gives a wide range of advice as far as coping mechanisms. She made me look forward to my sessions. Would recommend.

Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Yolanda has been empathetic and so knowledgeable every step of the way. Her recommendations have been helpful and she listens to me.

Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue