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Yarlin Cepeda(She/Her/Hers)

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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A
Rhode Island
Maternal Mental Health - Trauma-Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Mood disorders-Emotion regulation-

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Professional statement

Yarlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with specialized training in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. She works with individuals of all ages as well as extensively with teens and college students navigating academic stress, identity development, and life transitions.

Yarlin’s practice is grounded in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach, and she is deeply committed to creating an affirming space for BIPOC clients as they navigate systemic stress, intergenerational trauma, and personal growth.

Yarlin draws from CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based practices to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and lasting change. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish and provides telehealth services to make care accessible and flexible for your needs.

Yarlin es Consejera de Salud Mental Asociada con Licencia y formación especializada en salud mental perinatal. Apoya a personas durante la fertilidad, el embarazo, el posparto y la crianza temprana. Trabaja con personas de todas las edades, así como con adolescentes y estudiantes universitarios que enfrentan el estrés académico, el desarrollo de la identidad y las transiciones vitales.

Su práctica se basa en un enfoque culturalmente receptivo e informado sobre el trauma, y está profundamente comprometida con la creación de un espacio de afirmación para clientes BIPOC mientras enfrentan el estrés sistémico, el trauma intergeneracional y el crecimiento personal.

Yarlin se basa en la TCC, la TCD, los Sistemas Familiares Internos (IFS) y prácticas basadas en la atención plena para apoyar la regulación emocional, la autoconciencia y el cambio duradero. Ofrece terapia en inglés y español y ofrece servicios de telesalud para que la atención sea accesible y flexible según sus necesidades.


Message to clients

Hi, I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m honored to support you. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, and I support clients through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting. I also work extensively with teens and college students facing academic stress, identity development, and life pressures.

As a Latina therapist committed to culturally responsive care, I’m especially passionate about holding space for BIPOC clients navigating systemic stress, intergenerational trauma, and identity-related challenges.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and strength-based. Together, we’ll build a space for healing, growth, and empowerment wherever you are in your journey.

Hola, me alegra que estés aquí. Empezar terapia requiere valentía, y es un honor para mí apoyarte. Trabajo con personas que atraviesan transiciones vitales, traumas, ansiedad y agobio emocional.

Tengo formación especializada en salud mental perinatal y apoyo a mis clientes durante la fertilidad, el embarazo, el posparto y la crianza temprana. También trabajo extensamente con adolescentes y estudiantes universitarios que enfrentan estrés académico, desarrollo de identidad y presiones vitales.

Como terapeuta latina comprometida con la atención culturalmente sensible, me apasiona especialmente brindar espacio a clientes BIPOC que enfrentan estrés sistémico, trauma intergeneracional y desafíos relacionados con la identidad.

Mi enfoque es cálido, colaborativo y basado en las fortalezas. Juntos, construiremos un espacio de sanación, crecimiento y empoderamiento dondequiera que te encuentres en tu camino.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 2 years


Postpartum Support International (PSI), Perinatal Mental Health Trained , 2025
Nova Southeastern University, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2024

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00287-A

Supervisor: Jessie Ortiz (LICSW ISW03261)


Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Maternal Mental Health - Defined by Postpartum Support International (PSI), encompasses the emotional well-being of individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period, recognizing that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are common, treatable conditions that deserve compassionate, evidence-based care and support

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid (through United Health)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
  • Initial session:$225 (60min)

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