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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Yolanda
LCSW in California with six years' experience, Yolanda Patton focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also concentrates on compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and issues related to aging, chronic illness, and end-of-life care. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Yolanda holds a Master of Social Work and a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies.
Yolanda frames therapy around how thoughts shape actions. She talks with people about patterns of thinking and practical steps to change unhelpful habits. Sessions emphasize clear, doable strategies rather than abstract theory. She draws on experience supporting people in cancer care and hospice settings to address grief and illness-related stress.
Her approach is straightforward and rooted in conversation. She helps people name what they are feeling, test unhelpful beliefs, and try small changes between sessions. Solution-Focused tools are used to set concrete goals and measure small gains. Cognitive Behavioral techniques help challenge thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood.
Yolanda pays attention to how life stage and long-term conditions affect day-to-day coping. She supports adults navigating young-adult transitions as well as later-life concerns tied to aging and chronic health issues. Her background in hospice work informs how she addresses loss and preparing for end-of-life decisions.
Practical matters are part of the work. She can help people build short-term plans for stress management, reduce compassion fatigue, and strengthen self-esteem through behavioral practice. People who choose to work with her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client's concerns and encourage self-directed insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote work this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing behavioral experiments between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and small, measurable steps that can be tracked between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as the work progresses.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding travel time. Remote sessions also let people practice skills in their everyday routines, then bring observations back to therapy. Ask about scheduling options and format details when you set up the first session.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem concerns. Additional attention is given to aging, chronic illness and hospice‑related issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide conversations, thought work, and goal-focused plans.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience. That includes work in cancer care and hospice settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.