About YaYa
Treatment Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Focus Area:
Academic Stress
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Boundary Issues
Client-Centered Therapy
Compassion Focused
Confidence Issues
Couples Therapy
Cultural Diversity Issues
Eclectic
Family Therapy / Marriage Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Group Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Intergenerational Trauma
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Men's Mental Health Issues
Midlife Transition
Motivational Interviewing
Negative Body Image
Peer Relationship Struggles
Person-Centered Therapy
Personal Development Counseling
Relationship Counseling,
Get to know more about YaYa
YaYa is a New York State Mental Health Counselor (Limited Permit), a Southern girl with an adoptive New York spirit. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she returned to her family's roots in New York to pursue higher education. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University—Pleasantville and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Manhattanville College. She also holds a Level 1 Gottman Certificate.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A new client should know that YaYa tailors her approach to each individual she works with. She recognizes that every person’s situation is unique and requires a thoughtful, intentional method. Her goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and understanding environment where clients can genuinely connect with themselves and their experiences.
Process for Working With Clients
Her typical process for working with clients involves collaborating with them to explore their current emotions and challenges while developing a clear, actionable plan. Her ultimate goal is to empower clients to resolve dilemmas, overcome obstacles, heal emotional wounds, and achieve their full potential.
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