Yeneisy Fernandez, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
English and Spanish

About Yeneisy

Yeneisy Fernandez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related challenges such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress.

Her style emphasizes clear, direct conversations about feelings and patterns. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice what gets in the way of change. Sessions often focus on naming emotions, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small, workable changes between meetings.

Yeneisy uses several therapeutic approaches depending on what fits the person and problem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her practice and is used to look at emotional responses and how they shape interactions. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with thoughts, behaviors, and values-based action.

She offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with people dealing with chronic illness, body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the effects of major life stressors. Her background supports people who need practical tools as well as clearer emotional understanding.

To begin, she asks clients to identify immediate concerns and realistic goals. Early sessions focus on building practical steps that fit daily life and on noticing patterns that keep problems going.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their emotions and the interaction patterns that follow. It is often used when feelings feel intense or hard to put into words and when relationship patterns are getting stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, while also learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings rather than letting them dictate behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using EFT to map emotional responses in sessions and ACT or CBT techniques for practical skills and homework between meetings.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fit with work or caregiving schedules, shorter check-ins when days are busy, and the ability to meet without traveling. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to keep steady progress while adjusting methods to what works for the client.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She favors straightforward conversations that name emotions and patterns. Sessions focus on practical steps and noticing what keeps problems repeating.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and she practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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