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Yaritza Pineiro, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- EMDR informed work
About Yaritza
Yaritza Pineiro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience based in New York. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults and young adults on issues like stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, grief, and problems with self-esteem and relationships.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central method to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on client-centered techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and EMDR as described in her background. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and steps that can be tried between meetings.
Yaritza has worked in mental health and addiction settings. That experience informs a structured, goal-oriented way of working that looks at both thinking patterns and everyday behaviors. She often helps people with coping during life changes and managing mood symptoms.
When addiction or substance use is involved, she addresses motivation and relapse prevention alongside emotional regulation skills. For trauma-related concerns she integrates approaches intended to reduce distress and improve functioning while pacing work to the client’s readiness.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the listed steps to begin work with her.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Yaritza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot patterns of thinking that lead to distress and to practice different responses. CBT sessions tend to focus on clear goals, short exercises, and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which translates well to remote work.She also uses client-centered strategies that prioritize the client's perspective and DBT-informed skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Client-centered work involves listening and reflecting the person’s concerns, while DBT skills training teaches practical techniques for managing intense emotions and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yaritza will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative plan can change as progress is tracked and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about language options when arranging sessions so the chosen approach and logistics match practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and grief, self-esteem, and relationship or parenting stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to try new skills between meetings.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings with young adults and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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