
Yessenia Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
Let's Connect (571) 946-4861

Yessenia Arias (she/her) is a bilingual, bisexual, Bolivian-American psychotherapist in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. She attended the College of William & Mary for her undergraduate degree and Boston College for her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She was born and raised in Arlington VA and throughout her career has worked in the D.C. and the Northern Virginia area providing individual, group, and couples therapy in Spanish and English. Recently, Yessenia has focused her practice on specializing in the immigrant community, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, survivors of domestic/interpersonal violence and sexual assault.
She has experience with issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bullying, disordered eating, and stress with adults, teens, and children as young as 10+ years old. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, pulling from various treatment modalities to best fit the needs of her clients. She introduces tools ranging from mindfulness practices to CBT.
As a therapist of color, Yessenia is a strong advocate for her clients and hopes to offer spaces for folx to explore aspects of their identities. Yessenia is currently taking new clients and couples on Monday and Tuesday evenings in person or virtually in Arlington, VA for ages 8+ years old.
Call or Email Yessenia Arias now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 946-4861
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $215
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network

Yessenia Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 946-4861
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701009962 Yessenia Arias
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Boston College, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2015
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701009962
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Racial Identity
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Multicultural Identities and Issues
- Parenting
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Washington, DC 20005
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Yessenia Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (571) 946-4861