- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Motivational interviewing
About Yelitza
Yelitza Chaves is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and supports people navigating relationship and family issues, career stress, sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on listening and helping people use their existing strengths. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She uses client-centered methods to understand what matters most to each person.
Clinically, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete goals and small steps that fit daily life. Techniques are presented in simple terms and practiced in session.
Chaves has worked across private practice, community settings, crisis stabilization, schools, outpatient services, and corporate wellbeing. That mix informs how she adapts tools for different stressors and life stages. She pays attention to cultural context and multicultural concerns when relevant.
People meet to clarify goals, try straightforward coping strategies, and review what works between sessions. The focus may include family of origin issues, attachment questions, communication problems, or caregiver stress when those are part of a person’s story. Progress is measured by practical changes and improved day-to-day functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. In online sessions this means time spent clarifying values, priorities, and what the client already does well. It helps when someone wants a respectful conversation about family dynamics or personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Online CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing small experiments between sessions. This approach is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find and strengthen motivation to change. It is brief and practical, often used alongside goal-setting to support changes in parenting habits, work routines, or health behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to use based on goals and preferences. She will try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Ask about specific session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career strain, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and building on a person’s strengths. Practical tools and goal-focused work are combined with collaborative conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience across private practice, community services, crisis units, schools, outpatient care, and corporate wellbeing.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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