Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor (LMHC) based in Florida. I received my Masters from Florida A&M University. I have been in this field for over 15 years and having worked with a wide range of clientele from children to the seriously mentally ill. I will do my best to help you find skills and resources to work through any problem or issue you may have at this time.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, review any assessments you've completed and 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. You will have the opportunity to ask any relevant questions you may have and we will go from there.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having being in this field for over 15 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for assisting you with identify and understanding the root cause of your challenges/issues/problems to create a custom plan of action that leads to progress and resolution.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients who may be facing different issues and challenges. I believe in treatment focused on helping you "see" and understand you.
About Yolanda Smith
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Supportive
One of the top goals of my practice is to create a “safe space”. Taking a more humanistic approach I strive to provide counseling that is emotionally s supportive, encouraging, and validating. My primary concern is your well being therefore I will encourage you to openly and freely discuss your feelings, concerns, and problems in a safe, nonjudgmental “space.”
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I do my absolute best to focus my treatment modality based on the need(s) of the clients who work with me. I like to utilize your strengths and available resources (internal and external) to find solutions to your problems. We will work together to resolve problems in an effort to turn perceived weakness into strengthens. Using client centered, compassion led, culturally sensitive techniques I strive to build a strong therapeutic alliance by demonstrating unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence throughout duration of our time together.
Psychoeducation
I truly believe Knowledge is Power. I strive to provide you and/or your family with tools and resources to help you understand what it is that you are experiencing. With this knowledge my goal is to empower you with awareness so that you are better able to navigate your care.