Yanitza Quiles , LICSW

Yanitza Quiles is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to working with individuals, couples, and families. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she emphasizes culturally aware mental health care and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, career concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Her work is collaborative and respectful, grounded in the belief that people already possess resilience and inner resources that can be strengthened in therapy. When clients feel stuck, she offers guidance and partnership to help them move forward, blending the roles of mentor, guide, and coach as needed.

As a mother of two daughters, she takes a particular interest in supporting women through different life stages and transitions. Outside of clinical work she enjoys CrossFit, listening to Audible books, and following true-crime podcasts. Yanitza recognizes the courage it takes to begin change and welcomes the opportunity to meet clients where they are, working together to shape the life they want with realistic, collaborative steps.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Yanitza Quiles blends client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to support change in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting clients with empathy and respect, helping them explore their priorities and build on existing strengths - it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping with stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps clients clarify their values and increase readiness for change, especially useful for career shifts, habit change, or ambivalence about treatment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Yanitza works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access therapy from home, manage busy routines, and maintain continuity during life transitions while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful progress.