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Yelitza Chaves, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Spanish and English
About Yelitza
Yelitza Chaves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and changes in life circumstances. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Chaves frames therapy around what each person already knows about themselves. She listens for strengths and then suggests small experiments to test new habits and thoughts. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with concrete tools to manage emotions, improve sleep, and handle relationship or work stress.
Her background includes work in private and community settings, crisis stabilization units, schools, outpatient services, and corporate wellbeing. That range informs her approach to everyday problems, from caregiver stress to midlife questions and financial worries. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues when they affect current coping.
In practice she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and build momentum.
Sessions include check-ins on progress and specific homework when useful. People can expect clear priorities each week and tools they can use right away. Chaves encourages practical steps for improving mood, sleep, and daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and daily habits by giving specific skills to practice between sessions.Client-centered work keeps the session focused on the person's priorities and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person set goals that matter to them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds practical skills for regulating intense emotions and improving relationships. It offers breathing, grounding, and communication exercises that can be practiced in real situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the person gives feedback and the therapist suggests concrete next steps.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about which session structure would best fit daily life and work commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, sleep problems, depression, and career or relationship stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and goal-focused, using clear tools and experiments to change thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience across private practice, community settings, crisis stabilization units, schools, outpatient services, and corporate wellbeing.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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