Jannette Velez-Nieves (She/Her)

I believe in the healing power of a genuine, supportive therapeutic relationship. Person-centered therapy guides my approach by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel fully accepted. I empower clients to explore their emotions, values, and goals at their own pace. This approach honors each person’s unique story and promotes self-awareness, self-trust, and lasting personal growth.

CBT is a powerful tool I use to help clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns that affect emotions and behaviors. With CBT, we work together to understand how thoughts influence actions and develop healthier coping strategies. I use this approach with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, helping them build resilience and achieve meaningful, practical change in daily life.

ACT helps clients accept difficult emotions and thoughts while staying committed to their values and goals. I use ACT to support clients struggling with stress, identity issues, and emotional pain. This approach encourages mindfulness, self-compassion, and flexibility—empowering clients to move forward, even in the face of life’s challenges, by living a life aligned with what truly matters to them.

I specialize in working with individuals affected by PTSD, using trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods like EMDR and CBT. My goal is to help clients process trauma at their own pace in a safe, supportive environment. I bring experience working with veterans, survivors of abuse, and first responders, guiding them in building resilience, reducing symptoms, and reclaiming their sense of control.

Depression can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I work with clients to uncover underlying causes, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild a sense of hope and purpose. Using a strengths-based approach combined with CBT and solution-focused therapy, I help individuals shift thought patterns and regain motivation. Together, we’ll explore strategies that support healing, connection, and meaningful life changes.

I help individuals struggling with anxiety identify triggers, manage physical symptoms, and change negative thinking patterns. Through personalized CBT, mindfulness, and grounding techniques, clients learn practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Whether you're facing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety, I offer compassionate support and proven strategies to foster lasting relief and confidence.