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Yolanda Fajardo-Vela, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Yolanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Yolanda. View 27 reviews
Great news, Yolanda is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas and New Mexico

Recent reviews

I love her style of therapy

Sep 2024

Yolanda is professional, positive and kind. For the past 20 months she has walked me back from the pit of despair and back into a life! She is a Godsend. I have never stuck with therapy until Yolanda came into my life. She helped me with breathing techniques to ground me back into reality. She has spoken truth into me so I don't fall into the lies of the enemy and remain in the darkness of guilt and shame. I truly thank God for Yolanda...and I hope I always have her cheering me on to faith and good works in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jun 2024

More about Yolanda

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LPCC

I am licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 25 years of professional work experience in the mental health industry. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, trauma & coping with life changes.

A therapist can be a facilitator to help us navigate the path of healing that can often get overwhelming and emotional safety is key in your healing on your counseling journey. You will find that the answers lie inside of you, and a counselor can help you find those answers, hone in on your strengths, set realistic goals for yourself and excavate thoughts that no longer serve you. It takes work, but I believe you can do this, and we get back the work that we invest in ourselves. Taking the first step takes courage, let’s walk on your new journey together as you embark on becoming your best self, your highest version of you. I am proud of you for moving forward!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356529853.

  • LPC · Texas · 84165 · Expires July 2025
  • LPCC · New Mexico · CCMH0110551 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Yolanda Fajardo-Vela

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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I love her style of therapy

Sep 2024

Yolanda is professional, positive and kind. For the past 20 months she has walked me back from the pit of despair and back into a life! She is a Godsend. I have never stuck with therapy until Yolanda came into my life. She helped me with breathing techniques to ground me back into reality. She has spoken truth into me so I don't fall into the lies of the enemy and remain in the darkness of guilt and shame. I truly thank God for Yolanda...and I hope I always have her cheering me on to faith and good works in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jun 2024

Yolanda is a genuine and person-centered therapist. She has a calming way about her and also has a personable style that evokes trust. The homework has been very helpful and having an unbiased ear has been healing. Thank you, Yolanda, for caring and listening to me.

May 2024

Yolanda did a great job listening and encouraging me—making me feel heard and empowered.

May 2024

I’ve enjoyed and have been enjoying my sessions with Yolanda. I feel like Yolanda is giving me the tools and homework necessary to help guide and push me in the direction I want to be in. I feel heard and remembered when we meet. I felt discouraged coming back to therapy, I felt like I couldn’t dive deeper, and Yolanda has changed that for me.

Feb 2024

Yolanda is wonderful! She really listens and gives great tools to help with my anxiety. She is kind and gracious. She always helps me see the bigger picture and points me towards God.

Feb 2024

Love working with Yolanda. She is very attentive and listens to me. She has given me many strategies to continue my life while dealing with anxiety and depression.

Oct 2023

Yolanda is a kind, compassionate and wise counselor! She is a miracle worker in my life!

Oct 2023

From Day 1 Yolanda my sessions have been productive. I’ve felt heard and understood!

Aug 2023

I came into my counseling journey full of doubt, confusion, skepticism, and unacknowledged trauma. Yolanda helped guide me through it all in a bold yet gentle way where I am now in a place of peace after just 6 sessions. I have grown so much in my self awareness, confidence, and overall understanding of the "Why" behind my emotions. She is truly a blessing and I will be forever grateful.

Jul 2023

Yolanda has helped me imme sely in just 2 sessions. She is giving me tools so I can calm myself, rather than just waiting for a therapy session to make me feel better. After 50 YEARS of anxiety, I'm going to overcome it, with Yolanda's help. Praise God.

Feb 2023

Yolanda is by far the most supportive and knowledgeable therapist. I have learned so much with Yolanda.

Dec 2023

Yolanda has such an open approach to therapy for her clients! She makes me feel at ease almost immediately. Her self help & breathing exercises have tremendously helped me thus far. Thanks, Yolanda!

Nov 2023

Yolanda has helped me through my hardest days, of inspiring words, and also sharing many helpful resources of help. I highly recommend!

Oct 2023

Yolanda is an OG that cares about her job. From taking notes to suggesting techniques to cope with stress and anxiety. 10/10 would recommend her.

Oct 2023

Yolanda is great! She has been so helpful to me and my journey. She listens well, has a great attitude, and has helped me learn so much. I will always appreciate the help she has provided me.

Jun 2023

She gives a lot of homework which is awesome!! I love her open and welcoming attitude!

Jun 2023

Yolanda is a great listener, very calm, relatable and offers techniques that are easy to use on a daily basis.

Jun 2023

So grateful to Yolanda, incredible therapist, she helped tremendously. Always took the time to explain and answer any questions as to why, which really helped me manage my anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing. The tools provided I continue to work on even when all is going well. Yolanda was definitely a blessing for me. Thank you Yolanda.

Mar 2023

Yolanda has an incredibly disarming and comforting presence. She taught me many key tools to reduce/manage my anxiety and depression. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Mar 2023

She’s a great therapist. Not only does she teach tools, she also used her personal experiences to help with my understanding of what I was going through

Mar 2023

Yolanda is very helpful, supportive, understanding and a great listener. I look forward to talk to her and get her advices and support. She is the best.

Mar 2023

Very professional, yet makes you feel like a friend & not a patient. Gives a wide range of advice as far as coping mechanisms. She made me look forward to my sessions. Would recommend.

Feb 2023

Yolanda has been empathetic and so knowledgeable every step of the way. Her recommendations have been helpful and she listens to me.

Feb 2023

Yolanda is absolutely wonderful, and the breath of fresh air I needed to really tackle my anxiety. She has brought new perspective and tools to my issues and the difference is night and day. I am hopeful about healing my anxiety for the first time ever, and it's all thanks to Yolanda.

Feb 2023

Yolanda has helped me continue to face my anxiety heads on as well as my past trauma. She is an amazing listener and supportive

Jan 2023

I have been very impressed with the site and would recommend it to anyone that is looking for this kind of help.

Nov 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Yolanda Fajardo-Vela works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela speak?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela speaks English.

How many years of experience does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela have?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela has 15 years of experience.

Where is Yolanda Fajardo-Vela licensed to practice?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico.

Does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Yolanda Fajardo-Vela does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Yolanda Fajardo-Vela offer?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Yolanda Fajardo-Vela?

Yolanda Fajardo-Vela can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Yolanda Fajardo-Vela?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.