Emily Yanez

My communication style

Therapy with me is a space where your lived experience is honored, not pathologized. We can explore what healing looks like on your terms — with room for culture, identity, grief, anger, tenderness, humor, and your truth. I take a trauma-informed, relational, culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and LGBTQ+ affirming approach to therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path began through my work with foster + probation youth. Bearing witness to their pain and the impact of systemic injustice pulled me toward this work. I also know firsthand the power of therapy as a client. I learned that healing comes from creating space where people feel seen, safe, and respected.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a collaborative and evolving process. In the beginning, I focus on understanding what feels most pressing or meaningful to you right now—whether that's relief from symptoms, navigating a life transition, or simply feeling more like yourself.

Our first session

Trust and rapport building are key. I hope to set the tone, and you set the pace. In our first session, I'll invite you to share what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and any concerns you have about starting therapy. There's no pressure to tell your whole story all at once—we go at a pace that feels safe and respectful for you.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
• Spiritual, Non-denominational