Yaminah Polanco, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Yaminah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Yaminah is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Yaminah
- 2 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Together, we can explore what works best for you, and identify the areas in your life which you would like to change. I have years of experience helping individuals, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Strengths-based approaches.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Yaminah Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609410513.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06204700 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Yaminah Polanco offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Yaminah Polanco works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Yaminah Polanco speak?
Yaminah Polanco speaks English.
How many years of experience does Yaminah Polanco have?
Yaminah Polanco has 2 years of experience.
Where is Yaminah Polanco licensed to practice?
Yaminah Polanco is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Yaminah Polanco accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Yaminah Polanco does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Yaminah Polanco offer?
Yaminah Polanco offers clients Mindfulness Therapy.
How do I get started with Yaminah Polanco?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.