Yelitza Chaves, LMHC
Bilingual Florida LMHC focused on empowerment
- English and Spanish
- 13 years experience
- CBT and Motivational Interviewing
About Yelitza Chaves
Yelitza Chaves is a bilingual English-Spanish licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of professional experience. She has worked across private and community sectors, crisis stabilization units, schools, outpatient services, and corporate wellbeing programs, bringing a broad base of clinical experience to each therapeutic relationship.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation concerns, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses relationship and family issues, sleep difficulties, career stresses, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of attachment and caregiver concerns. Yelitza emphasizes practical skills as well as emotional understanding to help clients regain balance and forward momentum.
Grounded in an integrative approach, she combines client-centered care with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. Yelitza centers the client as the expert in their own life and works collaboratively to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and develop strategies that fit each person’s values and circumstances.
Warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, she aims to empower individuals to navigate change and build satisfying, sustainable ways of living. Yelitza continues to refine her practice by studying additional ethical, evidence-based methods to better serve diverse needs.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation concerns, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses relationship and family issues, sleep difficulties, career stresses, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of attachment and caregiver concerns. Yelitza emphasizes practical skills as well as emotional understanding to help clients regain balance and forward momentum.
Grounded in an integrative approach, she combines client-centered care with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. Yelitza centers the client as the expert in their own life and works collaboratively to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and develop strategies that fit each person’s values and circumstances.
Warm, nonjudgmental, and goal-oriented, she aims to empower individuals to navigate change and build satisfying, sustainable ways of living. Yelitza continues to refine her practice by studying additional ethical, evidence-based methods to better serve diverse needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yelitza Chaves have?
Yelitza Chaves has 13 years of 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 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 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Yelitza uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the person’s own goals and values lead the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can build on existing strengths.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. CBT focuses on clear goals and step-by-step strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.
Motivational Interviewing helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change by strengthening their own motivation and commitment. It works well for issues such as parenting goals, career transitions, and increasing follow-through on treatment plans.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yelitza works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors a mix of techniques that best fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure the therapy feels relevant and achievable.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from home or work.