Yaritza Pineiro , LMHC

Yaritza M. Pineiro is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and has developed expertise working with young adults and adults across mental health and addiction settings.

Her therapeutic practice integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and a client-centered orientation. This blended approach enables her to combine skill-building, emotion regulation strategies, goal-focused work, and collaborative exploration of each person's needs. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories.

Pineiro emphasizes a tailored, collaborative process in which clients and therapist set goals and select techniques that fit the client's preferences and life circumstances. Her background in mental health and addiction services informs a practical, strengths-based approach aimed at helping people manage symptoms, improve coping, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yaritza Pineiro uses evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused modality designed to help process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pineiro collaborates with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors techniques and priorities so treatment feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexible ways to engage in care - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from home or other settings where in-person visits may be difficult.