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Yazmin Cardena

Yazmin Cardena, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 6+ years of experience

Stress and anxiety focused counselor

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  • Goal oriented
  • English and Spanish
  • Practical skills

About Yazmin

Yazmin Cardena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, goal-focused approach to sessions. Yazmin aims to help people manage stress and anxiety while addressing related concerns like depression, grief, and relationship strain.

She has worked in outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, and private practice. That range means she is familiar with both one-on-one therapy and group settings. Yazmin has provided care for issues such as bipolar disorder, self-harm behavior, chronic pain, and complicated grief.

Her work includes supporting people facing addictions, eating and sleep problems, parenting stresses, and career-related distress. Yazmin also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and struggles with guilt or shame. She pays attention to how family of origin and immigration issues can affect present-day coping.

Yazmin describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together. She uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs and pace. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practical skills, and understanding emotional patterns.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and Yazmin accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the Start Therapy steps and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Texas, Oregon

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and choosing actions that match what matters most. It can help when anxiety or stress keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce unhelpful thinking and manage mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, abandonment, and connection concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process lets sessions shift as needs change and helps people focus on practical steps that matter to them.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Yazmin’s profile notes international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English and Spanish, but session formats are not listed explicitly here. Asking about format options when scheduling will clarify whether a given session type fits your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Yazmin commonly help with?

She addresses stress and anxiety along with depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, and self-esteem struggles.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps, emotion awareness, and skill building to manage day-to-day challenges.

What kind of clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience in outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, and private practice working with individuals and groups.

Where is Yazmin licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with credentials listed as TX LPC and OR LPC.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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