UMR Therapists in Yonkers, NY

I’m Yurilka Hernandez founder of Psychotherapy today , a licensed clinical Therapist based in New York - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling and psychotherapy services catered to their needs. Since 2015, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Patient well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles. Get in touch with me today for more information.

In my years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with many clients in multiple settings. What I have discovered is that as humans, we all shared similar emotional experiences. Emotions, such as sadness, anxiety, worries, trauma, and difficulty coping with everyday life stressors is arduous. Theses emotions can impair how we function, view the world, and how we perceive ourselves. While experiencing turmoil in our lives, many stigmatize mental illness and never seek help. Interestingly, I have discovered that when we are going through these challenging periods in our lives, professional help is essential.

Are you struggling to find happiness? Are you ready for a change in your life? With over 15 years in the field of social work, I have developed a passion for helping others in their pursuit of happiness, success and self-love. My focus is helping others to strengthen the relationship they have with themselves and their loved ones. Self-care is encouraged, promoted and supported. Communication skills are improved and enhanced. Through my coaching & therapeutic techniques clients develop adequate coping skills, increase self-esteem and improve their overall daily functioning and are able to attain their life goals.

Welcome to my virtual profile/Bienvenidos a mi perfil virtual! Let's connect & see if we are a good fit. Even if you began struggling with depression/anxiety during the pandemic or have a history of mental illness, I believe I can help. My specialty is in providing psychotherapy to English & Spanish speakers. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD. complex trauma, complicated grief or Bipolar disorder let's work together to support you in managing your emotions and/or learning coping strategies. Life is difficult & you are not alone. I believe in listening to your needs and making a plan together to face any challenge.

The most therapeutic element in psychotherapy is the relationship between us. You invite me into your interior self which is a special, even sacred, place hiring me as a guide during this phase of your life's journey. Ultimately, our goal is to do things better by initiating new ways of being or putting aside some of the old. Therapy is not escape; it is not blame. It is about better facing the challenges of life, helping ourselves find our way through where we now are, and sometimes it's also about finding our way back to ourselves.

Hi! You've taken a huge step, and I'm sure you're wondering how this works and whether it's the right fit for you. I specialize in providing therapy and mental health services to English and Spanish speakers. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, OCD or Bipolar disorder? Are you having trouble managing your emotions and/or controlling yourself? Are you having trouble with relationships or parenting? Is someone in your life or you struggling with substance abuse? If so, I am here to help.

My clinical background includes working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, children and families in the foster care setting, victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse and assault, and clients with generalized anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. I particularly enjoy working with young adults struggling with depression and anxiety who want to work on their self-esteem and create a stronger sense of self-worth. I am also passionate about working with mothers, some of whom are struggling to adjust to motherhood, find their voice, and recognize their value within the family system.

Dating, maintaining healthy relationships, and keeping it spicy in the bedroom can be challenging and feel overwhelming. Whether you are single or in a relationship, couple’s therapy can help. My work with Couples focuses on issues of communication, intimacy, infidelity, trust and sexual difficulties. If you are single, and are looking to work through past or prospective relationships, we can work on helping identify the factors getting in the way of finding, or maintaining healthy relationships. 

As a licensed clinical social worker, it is my desire and goal through the utilization of an integrative approach to therapy, each client will find healing and restoration from the broken places of their relationships and past experiences. Working together to discern, process and embrace challenges impacting your quality of life. To learn how to find peace within yourself by understanding how adverse experiences are connected to impulsive behaviors and decision making.

As a mental health counselor I have experience working with adults and young adults with anxiety, depression, adjustment, grief and a variety of other issues. I also specialize in working with ex-pats and the struggles associated with living abroad. I work from a holistic standpoint and implement mindfulness and wellness techniques into my work with clients. I have an eclectic approach when it comes to therapy and work to find the most successful strategy based on the clients unique set of plans, goals and experiences.

For me, helping others reach their goals so that their lives can be even better is incredibly fulfilling. What goals are you currently looking to achieve, and how can we get there together?

As interactive, solution-focused therapists, our treatment approach aims to provide support and practical feedback as we help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, we help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal and/or family concerns, as well as psychological issues. We utilize an integration of DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches as we help our clients develop constructive skills and coping strategies, as well as discover an understanding and acceptance of what underlies their struggles with emotions, stress, self-esteem, relationships, and communication.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience helping others. As a therapist, I believe that all people have innate resilience and numerous personal strengths and abilities. I also believe it’s natural for people to feel vulnerable at times. In my work, I have found that providing a safe environment and being non-judge mental are the keys to a successful therapeutic alliance. I have helped individuals focus on self-awareness and the identification and achievement of self-directed goals.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of providing mental health services to adults, couples, families & groups. My motto is Mental Health Therapy Can Benefit Everyone!!! Changes in mental health is largely about brain health by changing your thoughts and self-limiting beliefs. Thoughts impact your nervous system. Changing thoughts leads to changes in behavior. New behaviors can bring about better coping strategies, less depression & anxiety, gratefulness, and clarity of life goals for success. Based on new advances in neuroscience you can rewire your brain for happiness in love, work, family, inner peace, & finances.

You're entering a space where you can be unapologetically you! That means you're free to laugh, cry, scream, and vent. I will be with you through each stage of emotion and I am going to challenge you to be in that moment, to feel, and to understand your emotions. I believe that healing begins when a client shows their authentic sense without worrying about being judged for what they are thinking or feeling. I create an atmosphere where the client understands that it is ok to not be ok but I also push the client to independently develop their own mental resilience and identify what they need to push forward through their struggles.

I favor an eclectic, person-centered approach that focuses on each individual's needs. I will help you build a "toolbox" of skills to help you with everyday stressors. Together we will also look at the "bigger picture"—your hopes and dreams—and prepare to write the next chapter of your life. I am a compassionate therapist with many years of experience who will be committed to increasing your capacity for mindfulness, resiliency, improved relationships, and overall happiness and vitality.

I am experienced in helping clients recapture the person they previously were. Many clients say to me, "I just want to go back to being the person I used to be", and that's exactly what we focus on. Clients also often say to me, "I just don't know what to do or what I want", and we work together until we figure out how to alleviate their confusion. We achieve this in various ways, most often through exploration of the presenting issues, examination of past relationships and significant experiences as well as decision-making and behavioral patterns.

Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.

Looking and finding a therapist can simultaneously be a daunting and hopeful process. Perhaps you're wondering How does therapy work? I believe it's our ability to create an authentic relationship as patient and therapist that matters most. We are two equal participants working to solve the problems you are struggling with. The goals are that you will know yourself better, develop the tools to change and accept those parts of yourself that get in the way of living, working and loving well.