About Crespo Mental Health
Raquel A. Crespo, LMHC – Founder of Crespo Mental Health
Director & Bilingual Psychotherapist
Raquel Crespo, MA, LMHC, is the founder of Crespo Mental Health. Crespo Mental Health was created to be a safe place for individuals of all ages and all walks of life to bring their struggles, challenges, worries, and fears to caring professionals who embrace, accept, and partner with them in their journey toward better mental health.
Raquel earned her MA in Mental Health Counseling at Yeshiva University’s Graduate School of Psychology and her BA in Psychology at St. John’s University. She is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client.
In addition to her work in private practice, Raquel is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University educating the future counselors of tomorrow.
Raquel’s professional experience includes working as Clinical Coordinator for JBFCS, Preventive Services Case Planner, and Adult Literacy Therapist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a member of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association. Before commencing her counseling career, Raquel was involved in educating adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Silvia Juarez, LMHC
Bilingual Psychotherapist
Silvia Juarez, LMHC, is a bilingual psychotherapist who provides therapy in both English and Spanish. She trained as a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and later became licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York, where she has practiced psychotherapy for more than 20 years.
Silvia has extensive experience working with Hispanic clients and individuals from diverse backgrounds navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.
Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and integrative. She incorporates psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients explore their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Silvia is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood while developing greater insight and emotional well-being.
Outside of her clinical work, Silvia enjoys spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, and sharing meaningful time with loved ones.
Jazmin Mera, MHC-LP
Bilingual Psychotherapist
Jazmin Mera is a bilingual Mental Health Counselor with a Limited Permit in New York. She earned her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College and has experience working with children, adolescents, and survivors of abuse, including clients navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Jazmin takes a trauma-informed, client-centered, and holistic approach to therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life experiences while developing strategies that support healing, growth, and emotional well-being.
She prioritizes creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and developing greater insight into themselves. Jazmin also brings a culturally responsive perspective to her work and provides therapy in both English and Spanish.
Jazmin practices under clinical supervision while completing the requirements for full licensure.
Outside of her clinical work, Jazmin enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and seeking out new experiences.
Nayelis López, MHC-LP
Bilingual Psychotherapist
Nayelis López is a bilingual Mental Health Counselor who earned her graduate degree from Manhattan College in 2025. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and works with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other challenges affecting emotional well-being.
Nayelis takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic methods tailored to each client’s individual needs, experiences, strengths, and goals. She helps clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and better understand patterns that may be affecting their well-being.
Nayelis is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable working toward meaningful change.
She practices under clinical supervision while completing the requirements for full licensure.
Outside of her clinical work, Nayelis enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, listening to music, and exploring new places.
Jacqueline Dolce, MHC-LP
Bilingual Psychotherapist
Jacqueline Dolce is a bilingual Mental Health Counselor–Limited Permit (MHC-LP) who provides therapy in both English and Spanish. She works with adolescents, adults, and families from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds, helping clients identify their needs, clarify goals, and determine appropriate supports and referrals when needed.
Jacqueline has experience working with concerns including depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and substance use. She approaches each client with sensitivity and respect, recognizing that emotional and behavioral concerns are often shaped by life experiences, relationships, culture, and individual circumstances.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s needs. Jacqueline is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and comfortable working toward meaningful change.
As an MHC-LP, Jacqueline practices under clinical supervision while completing the requirements for full licensure.
Nuvia Cosma
Practice Administrator
Nuvia serves as the Practice Administrator at Crespo Mental Health. She supports the practice with scheduling, billing, insurance processes, clinician onboarding, and day-to-day administrative needs. As a primary point of contact for clients and staff, she helps ensure communication is clear and that the process of getting started with care feels organized and welcoming.
Nuvia enjoys working with people and helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Her priority is making sure clients have the information and assistance they need as they connect with our practice.
Tahreem Joarder
Master’s-Level Counselor-in-Training
Tahrim is a master’s-level counselor-in-training at Northwestern University, where he is completing his Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialization in Child Assessment and Intervention. He is interested in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, grief, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.
His developing counseling style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive, with an emphasis on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves and exploring their experiences.
Tahrim’s work is influenced by cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches, which he adapts to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and goals. He aims to help clients feel heard, develop a greater understanding of themselves, and build practical tools for navigating challenges with greater confidence.
Tahrim provides counseling as part of Crespo Mental Health’s Pro Bono Counseling Program under the supervision and guidance of licensed mental health professionals.
