- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Yaritza
Yaritza Pineiro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with young adults and adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship strain. She helps people manage mood shifts, cope with life changes, and improve self-esteem.
Her style centers on practical skills and clear goals. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT strategies to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions often include straightforward conversations, skill practice, and short-term tools to try between meetings.
Yaritza also incorporates client-centered principles, which means she pays attention to each person’s priorities and pace. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses EMDR as one option to address distressing memories. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help ground attention and reduce rumination.
She has worked in mental health and addiction settings, supporting people dealing with substance use, bipolar disorder, panic, and grief. She helps with communication problems, family conflict, isolation, and challenges common in early adulthood like finding direction after school or starting a career.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People who want to begin are asked to follow the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to discuss concerns and goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Yaritza uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions focus on clear strategies, short practice tasks, and checking progress over time.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools teach concrete ways to manage intense feelings, handle conflict, and reduce impulsive behaviors. When trauma is a factor, EMDR is an additional option aimed at processing distressing memories through structured techniques.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through your concerns and goals and suggest which methods to prioritize. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of remote work is flexibility - sessions can fit around study, shifts, or commutes. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or audio-only when bandwidth is limited, while others allow full conversation and skill practice. Talk with the therapist during the first appointment about what will fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and young adult issues such as life transitions and identity questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills and strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health and addiction settings with young adults and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided through the platform.
What steps do I take to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
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