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Online therapist

Yaosmel Olivares

Compassionate, practical support for real-life stressors

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Yaosmel

Yaosmel Olivares is a licensed mental health counselor with 11 years of professional experience. He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and also holds an LPC credential. He focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and career or executive coaching.

He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of the effort it takes. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels heavy.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to immediate concerns like motivation and confidence. He also supports those navigating grief, anger, or major life changes. Yaosmel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and make steady changes.

He works collaboratively to set goals and adjust methods as progress is made. He pays attention to co-morbid issues such as impulsivity, isolation, control struggles, and family problems. His work includes attention to relationship and family-related difficulties, as well as career transitions and life purpose questions.

He also addresses experiences like jealousy, emptiness, and challenges common to young adults and people in midlife shifts. He encourages small, doable steps that fit each person’s life. Sessions are offered in English and Yaosmel accepts international clients.

He practices from Florida and combines a straightforward, encouraging style with skill-building exercises. He aims to help people feel heard while they work toward clearer next steps.

Practical therapy approaches and online access

Yaosmel uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and everyday life changes. One common approach is skill-based work to reduce anxiety and manage stress, which teaches breathing, grounding, and planning strategies to handle upsetting moments. Another approach emphasizes motivation and confidence building through short-term goals and feedback, useful for career shifts, executive coaching, or getting unstuck.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem to fit. If something does not feel helpful, they adjust together so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or those living outside the therapist's state. Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits them best. This format makes it easier to keep sessions consistent while handling work, family, or travel commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and career or executive coaching. Other focuses include family problems, impulsivity, loneliness, and life purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
Therapy is conversational and practical, with an emphasis on building coping skills and setting clear goals. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and focused on actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, motivation, confidence, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials, listed as FL LMHC MH17691 and AZ LPC LPC-21930, and practices from Florida.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English

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