Yolanda Frederick
I’m a Licensed Therapist and Certified Grief Informed Professional with over 18 years of experience providing therapy and community-based services to adolescents, adults, and families. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, and life experiences—and I approach every client with genuine respect, openness, and care. Clients often describe me as warm, trustworthy, accepting, and empathetic. I’m also a great listener who believes in fostering hope and healing through compassion and collaboration. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore what’s weighing on your heart and begin your journey toward feeling whole again.
I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, and life experiences—and I approach every client with genuine respect, openness, and care.
I help clients work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and communication barriers. My approach is person-centered, which means our sessions will focus on your unique experiences and goals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you reframe unhelpful thought patterns, along with trauma-informed interventions to support your emotional safety and healing.
First session
In your first session, you can expect a calm, supportive conversation where we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and what’s been getting in the way. It’s an opportunity for you to share your story—at your own pace—while we begin building a trusting relationship and outline your path forward.
Strengths
What sets my approach apart is my commitment to meeting you where you are. I view every challenge as an opportunity for growth, and every session as a chance to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and hopeful.
Ideal clients
I’m especially passionate about working with people who are ready to embrace change, heal from past pain, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. Whether you’re processing loss, rebuilding confidence, or navigating life transitions, I’ll be there to support you—one step at a time—as you become the best version of yourself. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Treatment methods
Grief Therapy
With over 17 years of experience working with individuals and families navigating profound loss, I approach grief therapy as a compassionate, deeply personal process. As a Certified Grief Informed Professional, I understand that grief has no timeline or “right way” to move forward. I create a safe space for clients to process their emotions, honor their loved one’s memory, and explore what healing looks like for them. My approach blends emotional validation, narrative exploration, and meaning-making techniques to help clients reconnect with themselves and find hope and purpose beyond their pain. Together, we work toward transforming grief into growth—helping you carry your loss with greater peace and understanding.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My work is grounded in a person-centered approach, which means that you—not the problem—are at the heart of our sessions. I believe every individual has the inner strength and capacity to heal when provided with genuine empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. In our work together, I focus on building a trusting, collaborative relationship where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Through active listening and reflective dialogue, I help you connect to your own insights, wisdom, and goals. This approach empowers you to become an active participant in your healing journey, fostering personal growth, self-acceptance, and lasting change.
Compassion Focused
Compassion-based therapy plays a vital role in my work with clients who struggle with self-criticism, guilt, or emotional exhaustion. I help clients cultivate self-compassion by challenging harsh inner narratives and encouraging a more balanced, forgiving view of themselves. Drawing on mindfulness, acceptance, and emotional awareness techniques, I guide clients in learning how to respond to suffering with kindness rather than judgment. This approach is especially helpful for individuals experiencing burnout, grief, or anxiety, as it builds emotional resilience and helps them reconnect with their inherent worth. My goal is to help you extend the same compassion toward yourself that you so readily offer to others.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- District of ColumbiaLicense LC50080180
- MarylandLicense 14390
- VirginiaLicense 0904013406