Yanitza Quiles, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Yanitza

Yanitza Quiles is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with common issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable for people from different backgrounds. Her style is collaborative and warm, and she treats sessions as a space to problem-solve together.

Yanitza has 17 years of clinical experience helping people with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and career transitions.

Background and approach

She also supports those facing mood disorders, ADHD, postpartum concerns, and caregiver stress. Her work includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, and end-of-life or hospice-related challenges. Her practical methods draw on client-centered and solution-focused strategies.

She uses mindfulness and somatic techniques to help clients notice bodily responses and calm down when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change and take small steps forward. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set manageable goals.

She views clients as the experts on their lives and acts as a guide to uncover strengths and next steps. Parents and family members will find an emphasis on realistic strategies they can use between meetings. Outside of work she is a mother of two and values everyday routines that support mental health.

She also enjoys CrossFit, listening to audiobooks, and true-crime podcasts. Prospective clients should expect straightforward talk, respect for cultural background, and a focus on practical progress.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's goals and experience, helping people feel heard and guiding them to discover their own solutions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and manage stress in daily life. Motivational interviewing helps people sort through mixed feelings and find their own motivations for change, which can be useful when someone is unsure about next steps.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about what matters most, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear. The aim is to find practical methods that feel useful and doable for the individual or family.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules. Video and phone allow more verbal interaction, while chat and messaging can support check-ins and brief problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family life and to continue work on goals from home.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, family and intimacy issues, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other areas.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining mindfulness, somatic awareness, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Master of Arts and has 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

Where is she based and what is her license?

She practices in Massachusetts and is a LICSW with the registration MA LICSW 118381.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 17 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English, Spanish

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