Yariela Sequeira

Yariela Sequeira is the Founder and CEO of More Than Counseling, LLC, based in Miami, Florida, where she brings over two decades of experience in mental health counseling, education, personal growth, and corporate events. Her journey into the field began in her 20s through her family’s educational and consulting agency, where she developed an early passion for supporting individuals in their personal and professional development. Since establishing her private practice in 2018, Sequeira has provided individual, group, and family counseling to diverse populations, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, anger, and other life transitions. She is licensed in her field, holding a master's degree in psychology with a minor in organizational psychology, as well as an MBA. She has pursued additional training and certifications in a variety of clinical modalities, including alternative approaches such as energetic healing and mystery teachings. Throughout her career, Sequeira has remained committed to expanding the way mental health and well-being are understood and supported. Her professional experience includes supporting families, single parents, individuals involved with the criminal justice system, people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and clients facing complex emotional and social circumstances. She has also served as a faculty member and psychoeducation professional, sharing her knowledge through counseling education, workshops, community events, guest lecturing, and educational video content. Sequeira has been involved with professional organizations including the American Academy of Psychotherapists, where she has presented at conferences, as well as other professional mental health associations. Her commitment to service extends beyond her clinical practice through volunteer work with organizations and institutions including Children’s SOS Villages, a psychiatric hospital in Nicaragua, different orphanages, and Camillus House. Sequeira’s approach to her profession is grounded in humanity, authenticity, transparency, and genuine connection. She attributes her success to treating clients with the same compassion and respect she would extend to a friend or family member, creating an environment where people feel safe to be honest about their experiences and challenges. She believes that difficulties are a natural part of the human experience and emphasizes the importance of normalizing those experiences while maintaining professional boundaries and thoughtful self-awareness. Beyond individual counseling, she applies this human-centered philosophy to workplace wellness, helping organizations address occupational stress, communication challenges, psychological safety, leadership, and team dynamics. Her advice to young women entering the field is to find the professional style that feels authentic to them, remain true to their values and strengths, and understand that not everyone will resonate with their approach—and that authenticity is ultimately more important than universal approval.