I really appreciate Yovani, she has really helped with my anxiety and also just finding my voice in some situations with work and family. She is always so kind and understanding , but also direct when needed. I appreciate her sharing experiences with that are similar it really helps put things into perspective.
Yovani Ayala, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Yovani is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Yovani. View 44 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and 1 more
Recent reviews
She is supportive and kind and has been so helpful to me. Highly recommend.
More about Yovani
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LISW-CP
Hi! My name is Yovani. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, residing in North Carolina, with over 10 years experience in providing clinical counseling. I have training and certifications to assist clinical disorders of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Personality, Adult ADHD. I provide tailored treatment approaches with each client, approaches to individualize each person's desired goals. I center my interventions with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and my approaches in providing therapy are supportive, empathetic, direct and goal oriented. Its important for me to connect with my clients and build a therapeutic relationship, work together to achieve goals in building blocks, continuing to progress from the previous sessions' work. In helping you to feel better, we will celebrate progress and achievements, we will be compassionate to the struggles and mistakes, we will build resiliency and continued motivation, and we will work to learn how to maintained the learned skills to use after end of treatment care.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Yovani Ayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376968933.
- LCSW · North Carolina · C011006 · Expires August 2025
- LISW-CP · South Carolina · 14722 · Expires December 2026
- LCSW · California · 108975 · Expires July 2026
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Yovani Ayala
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I really appreciate Yovani, she has really helped with my anxiety and also just finding my voice in some situations with work and family. She is always so kind and understanding , but also direct when needed. I appreciate her sharing experiences with that are similar it really helps put things into perspective.
She is supportive and kind and has been so helpful to me. Highly recommend.
Yovanni has been great! Would highly recommend her !
She’s really amazing. She’s real and shares real experiences to help become more relatable to you. I’m glad I found her in my darkest days.
I love her. She is so sweet and understanding. I feel that she is open about her experiences which makes me not feel alone. She is knowledgeable and nonjudgemental. I recommend.
Yovani listens carefully and always provides great insight for several issues/situations.
Had about four sessions with Yovani and I’m grateful for her. She’s helping me get through my current situation as well as pass things I’ve been through. She’s the second theparpist I’ve had on here and I’m glad I switched to her. Will continue with her going forward.
Going strong with Yovani! By far, the best therapist I’ve ever seen. I plan to continue my therapy with her.
Yovani is the best! I feel heard every session and every time I come away with encouragement and/or strategies to use. Yovani challenges me and provides great perspective. I’m so thankful to have found a therapist I’m comfortable with!
My time with my therapist has been amazing! She's friendly and professional and I feel like I can count on her in my times of need. She's a great listener and has been able to guide me through my problems while making me feel seen and heard. She is absolutely amazing!
Right off the bat I’ve had success, starting first thing in the morning thanks to Yovani
Yovani is a great therapist. She is attentive and responsive. Cultural relevance is a plus.
Yovani is SO personal able. She really creates a safe and open space to talk through anything. She feels like someone I’ve known forever. Can’t recommend her enough. She has helped me through some of the hardest stuff.
Yovani is kind and thoughtful. They make me feel heard and valued.
Always checking on me when I feel like I’m ok. It’s great to share my concerns about whatever comes to mind.
I feel that Yovani respects me, is incredibly patient, and really shows that she cares about what it is that I’m working on or going through at the moment. She is an incredible listener.
I can’t put it in words but she’s amazing.
She's so sweet and empathetic. She really is there for me when my emotions are over flowing and I need help sorting things out.
Es muy paciente, profesional, lo más importante sabe escuchar y quiere ayudar.
Yoga I has been a tremendous blessing. She has no hidden agenda. She listens well and offers an open setting to pursue my goals.
Very sweet therapist! I enjoy talking to her and expressing myself. She is so helpful to me & my situations!
Yovani is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is a great listener and understands the issues I have been dealing with. She’s very compassionate and helpful with her suggestions. I highly recommend her !!
Yovani is so kind, understanding, knowledgeable and gives super helpful advice! She really made me feel comfortable and helped me reflect. The way she explains things is amazing and she is very encouraging - I can't express enough how great of a therapist she is. Highly recommend!
Yovani Offered practical helpful tips and a listening ear during a life transition that I’m very grateful for.
Very kind and thoughtful about things that are really sensitive. I dont express myself well and often go on tangents but she was mindful of that. I trust that our sessions will move life in the right direction.
Yovani is one of the best therapists I have ever come across. She is delicate in the way that she listens and provides suggestions. She relates back to her own experiences, which makes it super easy to open up as it is a two-way platform. I find myself very reserved when it comes to talking about my personal issues, but she managed to break that barrier down within the first 30 minutes of our session. She is like the mentor I have never had, and anyone would be lucky to have her, even if it is just for a few sessions
Great therapist. 10/10
I’ve been meeting with a Yovani for the past few weeks and I truly enjoy speaking with her. She has a amazing way of breaking things down and having an individual reflect within themselves to find an answer to their troubles.
My therapist is amazing and if any other therapist are even half of what she is, I wouls highly recommend to everyone.
She’s a great encouragement to my daily life and journals. She really cares about learning about your experiences and what problem areas you want to fix on. As much listening and understanding she gives, she brings light to other point of views and techniques I wouldn’t have thought to think. It changes your thinking on your situations and how to challenge yourself to do something different. She’s amazing honestly.
Easy going and very supportive!
She has been wonderful and would highly recommend
Yovani has helped me SO much over the past couple months. I feel listened to, empathized with, and guided in ways that I haven't felt talking to family or friends. She's helped me redirect my thinking and focus on myself, my happiness, and growth. I am SO grateful to her and for her. I can't express it enough!
Nice to talk to
Yovani is warm and compassionate. She will sit with you through an experience, validate your feelings, and challenge you in ways that will help you improve. I was nervous it would take a few different therapists to find a good match on BetterHelp, but I am very happy with who they found for me the very first time around. I look forward to continuing my counseling relationship with Yovani!
Yovani is great at her job. She listens when you need it, encourages you when you can't do it for yourself, and always makes sure to be there when you need her. I am growing and feel happier every day with her help.
Yovani Ayala is an amazing therapist! She was able to help me with all my needs and created a safe space to discuss my feelings. She was always there to listen and give advice!
Absolutely wonderful, thoughtful, kind, and considerate therapist, with good insights, a great deal of patience, and excellent memory for my concerns and needs. Intuitive, serious, and gentle. Yovani is truly gifted and caring. She’s excellent!
She’s amazing! She cares and she listens to you, and gives amazing feedback and kind words
Wonderful!
She’s very easy to talk to and non-judgmental. Very open and great for you to vent and get out all of your thoughts and emotions. She has a more casual and relaxed vibe like you’re speaking with a friend so it’s comfortable.
Yovani has made therapy such an easy experience. She is very easy to open up to and really listens and gives feedback that truly helps! Thank you Yovani for all you do!
She is amazing so far. She really listens and how her approach is it’s amazing I love having her as my therapist
Thank you. Yovani Ayala is a wonderful counselor.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yovani Ayala offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Yovani Ayala 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 Yovani Ayala speak?
Yovani Ayala speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Yovani Ayala have?
Yovani Ayala has 10 years of experience.
Where is Yovani Ayala licensed to practice?
Yovani Ayala is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California.
Does Yovani Ayala accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Yovani Ayala 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 Yovani Ayala offer?
Yovani Ayala offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Yovani Ayala?
Yovani Ayala 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 Yovani Ayala?
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