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Hello! I am Dawniel (don Yell), I’ve been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2006 and have been working in private practice since 2020. Recently I became an EMDR certified therapist. Alongside that, I draw on cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and mindfulness approaches, always centered on your strengths, not just your struggles.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience working with adults, families and children.
I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or who have been dealing with the effects of trauma or grief.
First session
During our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and compassionate environment where your experiences and feelings are valued. Getting to Know You We’ll start by discussing your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and any concerns you might have. I’ll listen carefully to understand your background, strengths, and what has brought you here. Building a Safe Space Creating a safe and trusting environment is my priority. You’ll have the space to share at your own pace, and I’ll be here to support you with empathy and understanding. Collaborative Planning Together, we’ll discuss your goals for therapy and develop a plan tailored to your needs. Questions and Comfort Feel free to ask any questions or share any concerns. My aim is to create a collaborative, empowering experience where you feel heard, respected, and supported. Next Steps We’ll talk about the next sessions and how we can work together to help you move toward your goals. Remember, therapy is a journey, and I’ll be here with you every step of the way.
Strengths
What I bring is a strengths-based, empathetic ear, giving space to process your feelings, weigh your options, and be truly heard, without judgment or rush.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is navigating anxiety, depression, or experiencing the lingering effects of past trauma or grief. Your goals may be to learn and or practice more coping skills or to develop ways to think about things differently. Or your goals may be less about “fixing” something and more about feeling more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself again.
Origin story
What draws me to this work is helping people move from feeling stuck to feeling like themselves again. That shift and the resilience I see in clients every day is what keeps me committed and motivated.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I’ve been using DBT in my practice for the past five years. It’s helped many clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use DBT 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.
Eclectic
I’ve found that using an eclectic method can be an effective and adaptive way to create a more personalized and impactful therapy experience. I’m trained in multiple evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT and EMDR.
EMDR
I have recently been certified as an Emdr therapist and believe it can be very useful and supportive with trauma. EMDR aims to facilitate the brain's natural healing process by reprocessing traumatic memories so they are stored in a less distressing way. The bilateral stimulation is believed to enhance communication between the brain's hemispheres, aiding in the integration of traumatic memories.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 43165