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Yolanda Fajardo-Vela

LPC, LPCC

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela , LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Texas

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About Yolanda

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela is a licensed therapist based in Texas with 15 years of experience supporting people through change, loss, and emotional strain. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and she applies a blend of practical skills and empathetic listening to help clients move forward.

Her work focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Yolanda helps individuals identify strengths, set realistic goals, and address thoughts and patterns that no longer serve them.

Drawing on client-centered principles along with cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies, she creates a collaborative environment where emotional safety and clear objectives guide the process. She frames therapy as a partnership that uncovers the answers already residing within each person, and she emphasizes steady, practical steps toward growth. Taking the first step requires courage, and Yolanda aims to support that bold beginning while helping clients work toward the version of themselves they want to become.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the person access their own strengths and goals. This approach supports those navigating life changes, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional work of healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to shift them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for anger, trauma-related reactivity, and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. A licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to explore what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with real-life circumstances and values.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so people can engage in care when and where it works for them. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, access support during busy schedules, and receive consistent guidance from a therapist without adding travel time.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela have?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela has 15 years of experience working in the mental health field.

Is Yolanda Fajardo-Vela a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. Her license details are TX LPC 84165 and NM LPCC CCMH0110551.

In which languages does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela provide therapy?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela provides therapy in English.

Where is Yolanda Fajardo-Vela located?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela is based in Texas.

How can I work with Yolanda Fajardo-Vela as my therapist?

You can work with Yolanda Fajardo-Vela through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela work with international clients?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Yolanda Fajardo-Vela 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesForgivenessGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas, New Mexico

Languages

English

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