Yazmin Cardena, LPC
Collaborative counseling for life’s toughest transitions
- Goal focused support
- Trauma grief and mood
- Individuals couples and groups
About Yazmin Cardena
Yazmin Cardena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who works with individuals and groups across the life span. Her background includes work in outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, and private practice, giving her a broad perspective on the concerns people bring to therapy.
She supports clients navigating depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress and anger management, trauma and abuse, complicated grief reactions, chronic pain and chronic illness, and challenges related to self-harm. Yazmin also helps with family and relationship difficulties, couples conflict including civil divorce, and behavioral and discipline concerns, while incorporating suicide assessment and risk reduction when needed.
In addition, she works with self-image and self-esteem concerns, including support for bariatric patients and those pursuing healthy lifestyle change. Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration, with therapist and client working together to clarify goals and build a plan that fits the client’s needs. Yazmin recognizes that starting therapy can feel difficult at first and aims to support clients as they work through obstacles and move toward recovery.
She supports clients navigating depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress and anger management, trauma and abuse, complicated grief reactions, chronic pain and chronic illness, and challenges related to self-harm. Yazmin also helps with family and relationship difficulties, couples conflict including civil divorce, and behavioral and discipline concerns, while incorporating suicide assessment and risk reduction when needed.
In addition, she works with self-image and self-esteem concerns, including support for bariatric patients and those pursuing healthy lifestyle change. Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration, with therapist and client working together to clarify goals and build a plan that fits the client’s needs. Yazmin recognizes that starting therapy can feel difficult at first and aims to support clients as they work through obstacles and move toward recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yazmin Cardena have?
Yazmin Cardena has 6 years of experience.
Is Yazmin Cardena a licensed therapist?
Yes. Yazmin Cardena is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She is licensed as TX LPC 75821 and OR LPC C8431.
In which languages does Yazmin Cardena provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Yazmin Cardena located?
Yazmin Cardena is located in Texas.
How can I work with Yazmin Cardena as my therapist?
You can work with Yazmin Cardena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yazmin Cardena work with international clients?
Yes. Yazmin Cardena works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yazmin Cardena cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Yazmin Cardena, LPC, draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be used effectively in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills that support steadier mood, improved coping, and clearer decision-making. It is often helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially useful when emotions feel intense, conflict escalates quickly, or self-harm urges are part of the picture. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be included as well, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while making room for them and moving toward actions that align with personal values.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yazmin collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to support without needing to commute. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay consistent during busy weeks or periods of change.