Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (646) 779-8618
What if improving your relationships isn’t starting together, but starting with you? As a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with individuals who are curious about their relationship patterns and ready to create meaningful change from the inside out. You may feel stuck in recurring dynamics, find yourself questioning how your family background shapes your relationships, or want to communicate more effectively. Together, we create a space to gain clarity, better understand what’s driving these patterns, and begin making intentional shifts toward healthier, more balanced relationships.
While many people begin by seeking couples therapy, I offer a different kind of starting point: one that focuses entirely on you—your role, your experiences, and your growth within the relationships that matter most. In our work, we’ll unpack the patterns influencing how you show up with others and build insight that supports lasting, meaningful change.
Recognizing that something in your relationships isn’t working the way you want it to can feel frustrating, confusing, or even isolating. Therapy can be a space where you feel supported in understanding yourself more deeply and exploring new ways of relating. If this feels like your kind of starting point, feel free to reach out!
Call or Email Yessenia Ayala now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 779-8618
Let's Connect (646) 779-8618
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $210
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Daniel H. Cook
- IBA
- Meritain Health
- Northwell Health
- Web TPA
- Out of Network
Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 779-8618
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 001881 Yessenia Ayala
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Seton Hall University, M.S Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 779-8618
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 779-8618
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 779-8618
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Yessenia Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 779-8618