Team Biography
Yasmine Velez, AMFT License # 159693
As a first-generation Latina, Yasmine understands the challenges that can come with balancing cultural values, family expectations, and personal growth. She strives to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and able to navigate life’s complexities.
Yasmine works with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family conflict. She also has experience working with children and adolescents, as well as collaborating with parents and caregivers to support their child’s emotional and behavioral well-being. This work has strengthened her ability to support both individuals and families in meaningful ways. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She integrates a range of therapeutic modalities to ensure care is individualized, effective, and supportive of growth.
Yasmine is passionate about therapy and believes it provides a valuable space for healing, insight, and personal growth. Her goal is to offer a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel supported and empowered.
Training & Qualifications | Counselor in Montebello, CA
What It Is Like To Work With Me
Working with me means having a space where you can show up as you are without fear of judgment. Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to, and I am committed to helping you feel genuinely heard and understood. I believe therapy should be both supportive and practical. Together, we will explore challenges, build on your strengths, and use therapeutic tools that help create meaningful change while making each session feel worthwhile and impactful.
Specialties
She specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and family conflict. Her approach focuses on fostering self-awareness, healing, and meaningful change in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & PTSD
Process painful experiences safely and regain control of your story.
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
Learn tools to calm your nervous system and find clarity.
Relationship Challenges
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect with those who matter most.
Family Conflict
Navigate complex family dynamics with structure and support.
Life Transitions
Move through major changes with confidence and emotional resilience.
Identity & Self-Worth
Explore who you are and what you need to feel whole and grounded.
Visit Our Mental Health Clinic
Book Appointment:
Monday - Friday: 9AM – 6PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed
Clinic Hours:
Directions:
MONTEBELLO
NEWPORT BEACH
🚨 Important Notice: Emergency Situations 🚨
If you are experiencing a crisis, feeling unsafe, or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For mental health emergencies, you can also contact:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 (Available 24/7)
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
📞 Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741
Our practice does not provide emergency services. If you need immediate help, please seek emergency support.