Yalexa Vicente
Yalexa is a graduate-level counseling intern who creates a comfortable, supportive space where clients can be themselves. She enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults, focusing on building genuine and trusting connections. Her approach is warm, down-to-earth, and client-centered, tailoring her counseling style to each individual’s needs and goals. Yalexa often incorporates creativity into sessions to help clients express emotions in ways that feel natural and manageable. She supports clients in improving emotional regulation, building self-awareness, and developing practical tools for personal growth and mental health.
education & expertise
Yalexa is a counseling intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She provides thoughtful, client-centered care and is dedicated to helping individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth. Her clinical interests include anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. She understands how anxiety can show up in everyday life, such as overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to relax. Yalexa works with clients to build practical, personalized tools that help them confidently manage these experiences.
MORE ABOUT Yalexa
Yalexa is a proud Dominican woman born and raised in New York, whose cultural background plays an important role in how she connects with others and understands diverse experiences. She values authenticity, connection, and creating spaces where people feel comfortable being themselves. Outside of counseling, Yalexa enjoys journaling, staying active, and spending quality time with loved ones. She has a strong appreciation for creativity and self-expression, which she often incorporates into her work with clients to make the therapeutic process feel more approachable and meaningful.
