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Yelitza Chaves

LMHC

Yelitza Chaves , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Yelitza

Yelitza Chaves is a bilingual therapist who provides care in both English and Spanish and brings 13 years of professional experience to her work. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Florida, she has supported people across private and community sectors, crisis stabilization units, schools, outpatient services, and corporate wellbeing settings. Her practice focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she often integrates strategies to help clients navigate life transitions.

Yelitza approaches therapy from an integrative perspective that centers the client - she believes each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are key resources for change. Her style emphasizes respectful collaboration, clear goals, and practical steps, while maintaining an intentional, nonjudgmental stance. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused practices to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Clients work with Yelitza to build skills, clarify values, and move toward a more satisfying life at a pace that fits them. She affirms the courage it takes to seek help and aims to empower people to discover sustainable ways to improve wellbeing using ethical, evidence-informed approaches.

Therapeutic methods and flexible online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It is practical and skill-based, often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach that helps strengthen motivation for change by exploring a client’s values and ambivalence; it is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about moving forward. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on goals and existing strengths, emphasizing small, concrete steps that lead to measurable improvements and is helpful for people seeking short-term, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yelitza collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines these approaches in a way that aligns with what the client wants to accomplish and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care through life changes, reduce travel time, and provide access to licensed professionals from a range of locations, while supporting consistent progress toward therapy goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Yelitza Chaves have?

She 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?

She 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?

She 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 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

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