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Master Social Worker, LLMSW

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4452 Vernor West Detroit, MI 48209
You don’t have to navigate this alone—support is here for you, in English or en Español. Life brings constant changes, and sometimes those changes feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. Maybe you're a pre-teen or teen trying to understand yourself in a rapidly changing world. Maybe you're a parent doing your best but feeling stuck, tired, or unsure. Or maybe you’re facing a major life transition and wondering what comes next. Whatever brings you here, you deserve a space where your full self is seen, understood, and supported.
La vida cambia constantemente y a veces esos cambios se sienten pesados o confusos. Seas un preadolescente, adolescente o padre/madre dando lo mejor que puedes, o estés pasando por una transición importante, mereces un espacio donde seas visto, escuchado y apoyado en todo tu ser.
As a bilingual clinical social worker, I offer a warm, culturally grounded, and collaborative therapeutic space. I don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” model or a disconnected, apolitical approach to healing. Instead, I honor your lived experience and adapt our work to who you are.
Call or Yexenia Vanegas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (248) 665-8967

My Practice at a Glance

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4452 Vernor West

Detroit, MI 48209 map

(248) 665-8967
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I offer therapy in-person or virtually. I'm available weekdays 10am-6pm. We start with a consultation to make sure I'm the best fit.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (248) 665-8967
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

4452 Vernor West

Detroit, MI 48209 map

(248) 665-8967
My website
I offer therapy in-person or virtually. I'm available weekdays 10am-6pm. We start with a consultation to make sure I'm the best fit.
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Priority Health
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I am in-network for BCBS, Priority Health and Aetna. I can also provide a sliding scale for private pay to keep therapy affordable."
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967
"
I am in-network for BCBS, Priority Health and Aetna. I can also provide a sliding scale for private pay to keep therapy affordable."
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6851117804 Supervised by Wendy Cortes (Maine / 6801110796) Yexenia Vanegas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended University of Michigan, Masters Social Work, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Parent Child Interaction Therapy International 2025
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I have over 10 years of expereince working with kids, teens and families as a public school teacher and now clinicial social worker.
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967
"
I have over 10 years of expereince working with kids, teens and families as a public school teacher and now clinicial social worker.
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Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (248) 665-8967
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (248) 665-8967


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I use a person centered approach with clients to create an individualized goal map to meet your needs. With this goal map we can decide what the best forms of treatment will be- PCIT, CBT, Art based, ERP, Motivational Interviewing or a curated mix- I have something uniquely for you.
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967
"
I use a person centered approach with clients to create an individualized goal map to meet your needs. With this goal map we can decide what the best forms of treatment will be- PCIT, CBT, Art based, ERP, Motivational Interviewing or a curated mix- I have something uniquely for you.
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (248) 665-8967

Location

Primary Location

4452 Vernor West

Detroit, MI 48209

(248) 665-8967

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer therapy in-person or virtually. I'm available weekdays 10am-6pm. We start with a consultation to make sure I'm the best fit.
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (248) 665-8967
"
I offer therapy in-person or virtually. I'm available weekdays 10am-6pm. We start with a consultation to make sure I'm the best fit.
Photo of Yexenia Vanegas, Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Yexenia Vanegas
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (248) 665-8967