Dr.Yesenia Zetino, Ph.D.

Dr. Zetino works with children and families navigating anxiety, mood and behavioral concerns, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Her clinical focus is on young children and early childhood, and she especially enjoys helping children find ways to understand, process, and communicate their feelings. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and values understanding each child within the context of their family, culture, and everyday life. She also works with LGBTQ+ clients and parents, providing an affirming and supportive space where families can feel comfortable.

Dr. Zetino takes a warm, collaborative approach and works to create a therapy environment where children and families feel respected, understood, and supported. With children, she uses play therapy and other age-appropriate activities to help them work through difficult experiences, build coping skills, and develop emotional awareness. She also works closely with parents to better understand their child’s behavior and develop strategies that can be used at home. Her approach draws from Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which she tailors to each child and family’s needs.

Dr. Zetino completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the YCS Institute for Infant & Preschool Mental Health and has trained in community mental health, university counseling, private practice, and pediatric medical settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Houston, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston.