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Entry 349212Alabama / United States

Yolanda Townes

Yolanda Townes, LPC

Alabama 10 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Trauma and Life Changes

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  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem work
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Yolanda

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 10 years of experience, Yolanda Townes helps people recover from trauma and abuse, manage anger, and rebuild self-esteem. She also supports those facing career questions and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.

Yolanda centers work on reducing isolation and social anxiety. She helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Conversations often include figuring out values and life purpose alongside concrete skills for day-to-day coping.

Her style draws on Client-Centered Therapy to foreground the person's perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are combined with Motivational Interviewing to support small, sustainable changes.

Yolanda also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns and early influences that shape current reactions. She explains how patterns developed and collaborates on ways to try new behaviors. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.

Cost varies with location and services are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How her methods translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting to the person's perspective. Online sessions using this approach often involve open conversation about what matters most to the client and checking in on how strategies are working between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In web or phone sessions CBT can include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and assigning brief practices to do between appointments.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve attention. These practices can be guided in-session and then practiced independently throughout the week.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how a remote format could fit into your routine.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she focus on?

She focuses on trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes, with additional work on social anxiety, isolation, guilt, and forgiveness.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her approach includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and relational patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credential and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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