Yanely Grullon, LPC, LMHC

Yanely Grullon is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York and Pennsylvania who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University and holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in plain terms, indicating advanced training and state licensure.

Over 11 years Yanely has worked with children, adults and families, including immigrant and refugee communities, young students and professionals, and people of color. Her experience spans trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, cross-cultural and acculturation challenges, relationship conflict, stress management, career and work concerns, and other mental health conditions. She also addresses issues such as grief, parenting difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and body image struggles.

Yanely practices an integrated approach that blends strength-based work with solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She emphasizes an empathetic, non-judgmental therapeutic stance that helps clients recognize and build on their strengths while collaboratively developing practical strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Yanely provides services in English and Spanish, and she tailors interventions to each person or family's needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Yanely commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client’s own goals and perspectives. This approach relies on empathetic listening and unconditional acceptance to help clients build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and navigate life transitions or relationship concerns.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, sleep and eating challenges, and improving coping strategies.

In addition, Yanely integrates Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate, focusing on concrete goals and small, achievable steps to create change. This brief, goal-oriented method helps clients move forward quickly by highlighting strengths and past successes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yanely works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she may combine techniques to tailor care to each individual or family.

Online therapy with Yanely is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for people balancing work, school, caregiving or geographic constraints. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support and maintain progress over time with licensed professionals and therapists.