Yesenia Velazquez

About Yesenia Valazquez

Yesenia Velazquez, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. She is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, Yesenia helps young individuals build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen their ability to manage life’s challenges.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, Yesenia connects with and supports a diverse range of children, adolescents, and families, helping them feel comfortable and heard throughout the therapeutic process.

Education & Background

Yesenia earned her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University.

Prior to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing one-on-one therapeutic support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her experience as an RBT provided valuable insight into child development, behavior, and individualized care. These experiences continue to inform her thoughtful and developmentally attuned approach to therapy.

In addition to her work as an RBT, Yesenia has experience providing counseling services to elementary and middle school-aged clients, supporting them through various emotional, behavioral, and social concerns.

Areas of Focus

Yesenia works with children and adolescents who may be experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Behavioral concerns
• Social difficulties
• Self-esteem issues
• Stress and everyday life challenges
• Difficulties developing effective coping skills

She helps clients identify their strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools applicable both at home and in school.

Therapeutic Approach

Yesenia takes an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to the unique needs, strengths, and developmental stage of each client. Her work primarily incorporates:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

She strives to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported in expressing themselves openly. Through therapy, Yesenia helps children and adolescents develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, strengthen self-esteem, and manage anxiety in ways that are practical and empowering for their everyday lives.

More About Yesenia

Outside of the therapy room, Yesenia enjoys practicing yoga, going for runs, and prioritizing wellness and balance in her daily life. She values spending quality time with family and friends and enjoys exploring new restaurants and local coffee shops.