Yelitza Chaves, LMHC
- 13 years experience
- English and Spanish
- CBT and DBT
About Yelitza Chaves
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, helping clients identify strengths and set achievable goals while addressing patterns that interfere with wellbeing. She brings particular attention to concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and the emotional impacts of divorce, aging, or family-of-origin dynamics. Fluent in English and Spanish, Yelitza guides people through both acute challenges and longer-term growth by blending evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance. Whether clients seek short-term strategies or deeper therapeutic work, she aims to support meaningful change and improved quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yelitza Chaves have?
Yelitza Chaves has 13 years of professional experience.
Is Yelitza Chaves a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH20809.
In which languages does Yelitza Chaves provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Yelitza Chaves located?
Yelitza Chaves is located in Florida.
How can I work with Yelitza Chaves as my therapist?
You can work with Yelitza Chaves through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yelitza Chaves work with international clients?
Yelitza Chaves does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yelitza Chaves cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Convenient Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a supportive, collaborative relationship. It helps people explore feelings and values while identifying strengths that can guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together. Yelitza works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors interventions from these methods to fit what will be most helpful. This collaborative planning helps clients try targeted strategies while keeping adjustments flexible.
Online therapy with a licensed professional makes those approaches available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care during life changes, and make it easier to access support from home or work. Yelitza integrates these delivery methods with her clinical approaches to meet each client’s needs where they are.