Yanitza Quiles, LICSW

Yanitza Quiles is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 17 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she places strong emphasis on culturally informed care and aims to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration where clients feel heard and valued.

As an LICSW she holds an independent clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment. Her work addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, caregiving and aging-related stress, ADHD and bipolar considerations, and career or life-purpose transitions. She integrates client-centered methods with mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when appropriate, tailoring techniques to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Yanitza believes people carry strengths and resilience that can be mobilized with compassionate guidance, and she often functions as a mentor or coach when clients feel stuck. A mother of two daughters, she has a particular passion for supporting women across life stages. In her spare time she enjoys CrossFit, listening to audiobooks, and true-crime podcasts, and she welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with those ready to pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yanitza Quiles integrates client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work, which is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to manage stress and emotional reactivity, supporting people coping with anxiety, grief, or trauma symptoms. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people clarify ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change, often useful for career shifts, lifestyle changes, and caregiving decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yanitza works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds and as priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Yanitza is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during breaks, or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities, allowing consistent progress even when life is busy.