Yesennia Gonzalez, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Yesennia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Yesennia is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Yesennia
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I’m Yesennia, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California offering online therapy in English and Spanish. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, Postpartum, and substance use concerns. You may be balancing family expectations with personal goals, struggling with overthinking or self-doubt, navigating new life transitions and adjustment, or feeling pressure to hold everything together. You may be questioning your relationship with alcohol or drugs, or feeling overwhelmed by a family member’s substance use.
As a first-generation Mexican American and daughter of immigrants, I bring personal perspective and professional experience to our work while recognizing that your story is uniquely yours. My background includes over 10 years of supporting individuals and families in child welfare, legal, and community settings. I understand how culture, family relationships, generational experiences, and systemic barriers can influence emotional well-being and the decision to seek support.
My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I offer compassionate support and honest feedback, drawing from evidence based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches. Together, we may work on managing anxious thoughts, understanding depression, navigating change, or exploring substance use and your readiness for change. For those affected by a loved one’s substance use, we can explore boundaries, family dynamics, and ways to care for yourself while navigating concern, guilt, or uncertainty. My approach is culturally responsive and trauma-informed, tailored to your goals, values, and pace.
Caring about your family and culture can coexist with making choices that support your well-being. Whether you’re adjusting to a new chapter, changing patterns that feel difficult to break, or learning to prioritize your needs, therapy can offer space to understand yourself and take manageable steps forward. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.
I look forward to getting to know you and supporting the changes that matter to you.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
- Curative
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Yesennia Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821891979.
- LCSW · California · 129311 · Renews March 2027
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Yesennia Gonzalez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Yesennia Gonzalez 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 Yesennia Gonzalez speak?
Yesennia Gonzalez speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Yesennia Gonzalez have?
Yesennia Gonzalez has 3 years of experience.
Where is Yesennia Gonzalez licensed to practice?
Yesennia Gonzalez is licensed to practice in California.
Does Yesennia Gonzalez accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Yesennia Gonzalez accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Yesennia Gonzalez accept insurance?
Yes, Yesennia Gonzalez accepts Cigna and Curative.
Does Yesennia Gonzalez accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Yesennia Gonzalez 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 Yesennia Gonzalez offer?
Yesennia Gonzalez offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Yesennia Gonzalez?
Yesennia Gonzalez 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 Yesennia Gonzalez?
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.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.