I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a PhD in Social Work, with an emphasis on mental health education. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My professional work is informed by both extensive clinical training and deeply rooted life experience. I was raised by my grandmother and grew up surrounded by a large extended family where substance use disorders and mental illness were present. These experiences shaped my understanding of resilience, compassion, and the long-term effects of unaddressed emotional pain. I am a Christian Woman of God, a wife, a mother of two emerging adult children, and a grandmother to three. I have also experienced three miscarriages, which has deepened my sensitivity to grief, healing, and life’s most difficult transitions. I am a believer in Jesus Christ as the Lord of my life. My faith is central to who I am. When appropriate and aligned with a client’s values, I integrate scripture and faith-based principles into the therapeutic process. Clinically, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, and chronic medical conditions impacted by mental health challenges. I integrate evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies—grounded in compassion, understanding, and clinical integrity. I believe that all people are born precious and free. Along life’s journey, challenges may leave individuals feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. I am here to help you examine areas where you may feel stuck, while honoring your autonomy and inner strength. Therapy is a space for reflection, self-awareness, and growth—free from judgment and negative self-talk. Therapy can be life-changing. I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you as you move toward healing, clarity, and wholeness.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you’re facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My therapeutic approach is based upon your individual goals. I understand reaching out can be scary but if you take the first step, we can take the rest together.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Young Adults Parents Professional Women Working Women Single Mothers Married Women Divorced Women Older Adults
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past eight years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
Christian Counseling
I’ve been using Christian Counseling as needed in my practice for the past eight years. Christian counseling is a form of psychotherapy that is integrated into the methodology of traditional talk therapy along with beliefs and practices and the application of theological concepts. Christian counseling aims at navigating spiritual concerns.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I have formal training in IFS through and I integrate the model in my work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, and relational wounds. My clients often find IFS deeply validating and empowering, especially those who have struggled with shame, harsh self-criticism, or feeling fragmented. Over time, I have seen IFS help clients: Build healthier relationships with their inner world, understand and unburden protective parts rooted in past trauma, reduce internal conflict and emotional reactivity, and reconnect with a sense of wholeness and self-leadership.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach I regularly use in my clinical practice, especially with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. ACT is a behavioral therapy that focuses on helping individuals live more fully and meaningfully, even in the presence of painful thoughts, feelings, or experiences. Rather than trying to "fix" or eliminate suffering, ACT teaches people how to change their relationship to distress, build psychological flexibility, and take action aligned with their values. ACT aligns well with my belief that healing comes not from eliminating pain, but from learning how to make room for it, and choosing to live with intention anyway.
13 ratings with written reviews
October 3, 2025
I can’t recommend Yvonne enough. From the very first session, she created a safe and welcoming space where I truly felt heard and understood. She don’t just listen—she validate my feelings while also gently guiding me toward healthier perspectives. One of the things I value most is how she equip me with practical coping skills that I can apply in my daily life. Every session leaves me with tools that actually work, helping me manage stress, anxiety, and challenges in a healthier way.
July 28, 2025
She is relatable and she asks questions for a deep understanding allows me to vent
July 1, 2025
On my first session i can tell she was pure and genuine and she asked a lot of questions and even gave me a assignment and task to preform until our next session. i can tell from the first hour that she chose a great profession and that she has a passion for the words and solutions she offers. im very excited to see where my journey with her leads.