Yolaunie Findley
Hi there! Welcome to my practice. What would your life look like if anxiety, stress, or self-doubt no longer held you back? Do you find yourself overthinking, worrying about everything, or feeling emotionally drained? Life can feel challenging at times, and therapy can be a meaningful place to begin navigating those challenges with support. You deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. You don't have to have everything figured out to deserve support, and you don't have to face life's challenges alone. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for a change, therapy can be a place where you can finally focus on you. I believe healing and growth happen one step at a time. Together, we can work toward celebrating the small wins, because those moments often lead to the biggest growth. I support individuals experiencing concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate and culturally informed approach to therapy and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My goal is to create a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where you feel respected, understood, and empowered to work toward your personal goals. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. I look forward to meeting you and navigating life's challenges together, one step at a time.
First session
I know starting therapy can be difficult and coming into the first session you may have a lot of anxiety. My goal during our first session is to make you feel safe, heard, and understood. You can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment during our first session. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences, concerns, and goals at your own pace. During our initial meeting, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, explore relevant personal history, identify strengths and challenges, and begin clarifying what you hope to achieve through the therapeutic process. Together, we will establish meaningful goals that align with your unique needs and values. I strive to foster a collaborative relationship built on trust, cultural humility, authenticity, and respect. By the end of the first session, you can expect to have a clearer understanding of the therapy process and feel supported in taking the next steps toward growth, healing, and overall well-being.
Strengths
You don’t have to have the right words, know exactly what you need, or have everything figured out before you join our session. One of the strengths I bring to therapy is creating a space where you can simply be yourself—honest, imperfect, and human. I’m a good listener, and I genuinely take the time to understand the person behind the symptoms or challenges they’re experiencing. I’m compassionate, patient, and nonjudgmental, but I also believe in being honest and helping you look at things from a different perspective when needed. I don’t believe therapy should feel like I’m talking at you or telling you what to do. We’ll work together. I’ll meet you where you are, help you identify what you need, and introduce tools and strategies that fit your life and your goals. What I think makes my approach stand out is that I care about both the big breakthroughs and the little wins. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, and progress can look different for everyone. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported while also helping you build the confidence and skills to create meaningful change in your life.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, or challenges related to self-esteem and personal growth. I also work with children facing emotional, behavioral, social, or developmental difficulties, helping them build coping skills, emotional awareness, and resilience in a supportive environment. I value working collaboratively with clients and families who are open to self-exploration, growth, and developing practical tools for managing life’s stressors. Whether a client is seeking healing from past experiences, support through a current challenge, or guidance in reaching personal goals, I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive, and compassionate space where they feel heard, empowered, and supported.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma-related concerns, life transitions, and personal growth challenges. I help clients recognize patterns of thinking that may be keeping them stuck, build healthier coping skills, and develop greater self-awareness and confidence. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences, empowering them to make positive changes both inside and outside of therapy.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients increase self-awareness, practice mindfulness, and respond to challenges with greater flexibility and self-compassion. By focusing on personal values and committed action, I support clients in creating meaningful change while learning to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions more effectively.
Psychodynamic
I incorporate psychodynamic principles into therapy to help clients gain insight into how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be influencing their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that increasing self-awareness can be a powerful step toward creating meaningful and lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique experiences. Together, we explore recurring patterns, attachment styles, family dynamics, and emotional experiences that may contribute to current challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or unresolved trauma. While understanding the past is valuable, I also focus on helping clients apply these insights to develop healthier coping strategies and improve their present-day functioning.
Humanistic
My approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic principles, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I believe each person has the capacity for growth and healing when provided with a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment. My role is to collaborate with clients, helping them develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their sense of self, and identify their own values and goals.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is an important part of my therapeutic approach, helping clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. I incorporate mindfulness techniques to help individuals slow down, become more present, and respond to life's challenges with intention rather than reacting automatically.
Location
Virtual sessions