Jarely Galeas

Collaborative, skills-based support for life transitions

LMHC, LPC New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Jarely

Jarely Galeas is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, career transitions, and challenges tied to family dynamics or caregiver strain.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience and licenses as an LMHC and LPC, she blends practical skills with an empathic presence to support clients through life changes and emotional pain. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, working with each person to develop a treatment plan that aligns with their values and goals.

Jarely uses cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based and client-centered techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and build more effective coping responses. She also integrates elements of emotionally-focused work and motivational interviewing when relevant to strengthen connection and sustain change.

Clients can expect a warm, interactive style that prioritizes being seen and heard while encouraging active participation in the therapeutic process. Jarely aims to help people recognize their strengths, experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving, and move toward healthier, more satisfying relationships and daily routines.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Jarely often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, while ACT emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions to support coping with life transitions and ongoing challenges.

She also uses a client-centered stance to create a collaborative environment where clients' perspectives guide the pace and focus of work. Selecting the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist partners with each person to decide what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it possible to maintain regular progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow the therapist and client to adapt session methods as needs change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, career issues, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, caregiver stress, and related family dynamics.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The style is warm, caring, and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration and respect. Therapy blends active, skills-based work with empathy to help clients feel seen while practicing new ways of thinking and relating.

What is the clinician's professional background?

The therapist has 10 years of experience working in clinical settings and uses a mix of approaches to tailor care to each client's needs. She aims to build treatment plans together with clients to support lasting change.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with license details NY LMHC 011214 and GA LPC LPC016407, and she practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work for therapy here?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York, Georgia

Languages

English, Spanish