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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 12 ratings

Yohanna Tamayo

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

About me

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is bilingual in Spanish and English, with a primary focus on conducting therapy in Spanish. As a woman, mother, and wife, I deeply believe in the inherent value, love, and potential of each individual. I hold a strong belief in the infinite love of God for all of us, and I am a firm advocate for the possibility of change. I have witnessed the transformative journeys of my clients and recognize the power within each person to grow and thrive.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I always begin with an introductory session, where you'll have the chance to share your story and what you hope to achieve through therapy. I approach each client's pain, loss, or trauma with empathy and compassion. I am passionate about my profession and strive to give my best in every session. My goal is to encourage my clients to be proactive and inspire positive changes from our very first appointment.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a therapist, I pride myself on my active listening skills and my focus on the individual needs of each client. I promote self-love, self-respect, creativity, courage, and self-esteem, while fostering empathy and recognizing the unique strengths and character of each person. I believe that everyone has the potential to "add color, dreams, hope to their life" and to rewrite their best version, deserving of respect and love.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve women or men who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem, often rooted in past or ongoing experiences of emotional, psychological, or physical abuse. Many of the women I work with are survivors of domestic violence and are now navigating the complex path of reclaiming their voice, autonomy, and sense of worth. These clients may also hold themselves to extremely high standards—perfectionists who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from their own needs while trying to meet the expectations of others. They often appear competent and high-functioning on the outside, but internally, they may feel anxious, depleted, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism and self-doubt.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief

Other specialties

Anger Management
Domestic Violence
Health/Medical Issues
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Parenting
Post Partum
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I identify as

Christian
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core part of my therapeutic approach, and I’ve used it for more than 5 years in my practice and effectively with clients experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, stress-related disorders, and others. My experience with CBT involves both structured, manualized interventions and more flexible, client-centered adaptations.

Gestalt

As a therapist, my experience using the Gestalt treatment method has been both rewarding and transformative—for my clients and for myself. Gestalt therapy emphasizes awareness, presence, and the here-and-now experience, which aligns with my belief that healing begins with a deep understanding of one’s current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 12 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

July 9, 2025

Aunque esta fue la primera vez que conocí a Yohanna, me hizo sentir como si la hubiera conocido por años. Yohanna tiene unas ideas increíbles sobre las técnicas que usaremos.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Yohanna

June 12, 2025

I felt very safe opening up to Yohanna. She created a space where I could be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Her presence radiated love and empathy, which made me feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Yohanna

June 10, 2025

Yohanna was very kind, warm and understanding. I look forward to my next session.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Yohanna

Yohanna Tamayo is fully booked.