LCSW, 15 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to supporting you through life's challenges. Together, we will explore your unique journey and work towards healing and fulfillment. My goal is to meet you where you are, guiding you toward your most optimal path. I will provide you with valuable tools and insights that empower you to discover the healed person within.
The first session will consist of me hearing your story. This will allow me to gather the information from your perspective. I will also inquire on what outcomes you expect and if you are familiar with counseling. We will communicate the goals you have for counseling. At the end, we will reach a mutual understanding of expectations and roles/responsibilities.
I have over 20 years experience as a social worker. I have worked with various populations and am an intuitive counselor. In turn, I have been able to establish a best practice approach with the most optimal outcomes for clients.
I work well with individuals who want change but don't know how to move forward. I have experience with various populations and able to provide positive outcomes during a crisis or conflict in their lives. I enjoy helping others navigate the developmental milestones we encounter while living our lives.
16 ratings with written reviews
August 1, 2025
I have needed a therapist for several years because the one I used previously passed away. I saw an ad on TV for grow therapy and selected Yvonne, who was a wonderful match! She made me feel very comfortable and was easy to talk to- she is a good listener & seemed to readily understand what I was saying. Looking forward to working with her.
July 30, 2025
500 characters is not enough to describe my experience with Yvonne, so I’ll just say this: she was made for this. If you want to truly elevate yourself in any way, heal, transform, she’s the perfect fit. Wonderful human being!
July 28, 2025
Yvonne was amazing, I felt an immense relief as we talked about difficult things and how to solve them step by step.
My practice for this treatment has shown positive outcomes. Mindfulness therapy provides care for clients with the intent of thought patterns that are disrupting emotions or actions. Clients can practice this method on a continuous basis to assist with anxiety, fear or other such emotions. This technique offers one of the tools for a coping mechanism during stressful or significant events. I am a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional.
Narrative therapy helps me to meet the client were they are at. This method provides the client to tell "their story" in the most authentic way. Clients are able to reveal events that have shaped who they are and why they think or behave in certain ways. Through narrative therapy, the client and I are able to determine deep rooted thought/behavioral patterns.
I have worked with clients who are trans or nonbinary. I was also certified back in early 2000's to provide gender affirming therapy. The journey for gender affirming transition is complicated and sometimes confusing for the client. This type of therapy helps the client with affirmation and validation. This technique also offers coping mechanisms for clients.
CBT is a foundation for effective outcomes for clients. CBT is a method to assist clients with thoughts that hinder someone from moving forward and/or behaviors. As a therapist, I assist with changing these thoughts and behaviors within the context of the client's perspective and narrative.