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Hello and welcome. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it on your own. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable opening up at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, or self-esteem challenges, my goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported. With nearly 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I work with individuals to build practical skills for healing and growth. Together, we’ll focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, communication, and lasting change. Reaching out can feel difficult, but it’s an important first step. I’m here to walk alongside you and support you as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and emotional well-being I invite you to schedule your first session so we can begin this journey together!
For some, therapy can feel anxiety-provoking; for others, it brings a sense of relief. Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Our first session is an opportunity to connect, explore your experiences, and identify your needs while beginning to set meaningful goals. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where you can openly discuss concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-care, self-discovery, and healing. Together, we will focus on strengthening communication skills, developing healthy boundaries, and building tools to support your emotional and overall well-being. Let’s begin.
I bring a strong clinical foundation rooted in empathy, active listening, and effective communication, allowing me to quickly build trust and meaningful therapeutic relationships. My approach is highly individualized, honoring each client’s unique experiences, core beliefs, values, and cultural background. I specialize in helping clients identify and work through the underlying roots of their challenges, fostering deeper insight and lasting change. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective, I empower individuals to reshape unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and create new, more fulfilling life narratives. I am passionate about supporting clients in their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and improved emotional well-being, while equipping them with practical tools to sustain long-term growth.
Are you ready to break free from the patterns that hold you back and create lasting change in your life? I work with adults who are committed to overcoming anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I provide practical tools to help you regain emotional balance, control, and a deeper sense of well-being. For those processing trauma, I offer a trauma-informed approach that creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to rebuild resilience, restore trust in yourself, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. If you're seeking personal transformation—whether it’s breaking unhealthy habits, improving motivation, or managing life transitions—I use Motivational Interviewing to clarify your values, set achievable goals, and strengthen your commitment to growth. I also work with parents, caregivers, and professionals to manage stress, improve relationships, and cultivate healthier family or work dynamics. My goal is to empower you to not only understand your experiences but to develop effective coping strategies, so you can lead a more confident, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
If your mind feels like it won’t shut off—racing thoughts, constant worry, or overthinking everything—you’re not alone. With over 20 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients overcome recurring thoughts, manage anxiety and depression, and improve daily life. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect—and use that insight to shift patterns, address root causes, and create a healthier, more confident you.
Motivational Interviewing
I integrate Motivational Interviewing (MI) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful change. While CBT helps reframe harmful thought patterns, MI focuses on “change talk” to create an environment of acceptance, compassion, and safety. Together, these approaches help you explore what matters most to you, build insight, and move toward real, lasting change—at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you accept difficult emotions and take meaningful, values-driven actions—even when life feels overwhelming. Instead of trying to eliminate challenging feelings, ACT teaches you how to change your relationship with them, so they no longer hold you back. Widely used in treating substance use disorders, ACT equips you with strategies to tolerate discomfort, navigate challenges, and build healthier, more resilient coping skills—without relying on substances. Together, we’ll focus on living a life that aligns with what truly matters to you.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
As children, we develop different “parts” of ourselves to navigate life’s challenges. When life feels safe and predictable, these parts work together like a supportive family, guided by your core self—the oldest and wisest part of you. Trauma, whether big or small, can disrupt this harmony, creating internal conflict and emotional distress. In therapy, we can help restore communication between these parts, fostering self-understanding, resilience, and emotional balance. You’ll learn to work with all parts of yourself, not against them, to move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care means creating a safe, supportive space where your experiences are fully understood and respected. Trauma can influence how we think, feel, and respond to the world, and my approach ensures that every interaction considers your past experiences and current needs. Together, we’ll build trust, foster safety, and develop practical coping strategies that empower you to navigate life with resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of control.
3 ratings with written reviews
January 21, 2026
For our first meeting, I’m encouraged!
May 24, 2025
Yvonne is the best therapist I have ever worked with. I cannot recommend her enough. If you need help, she is an excellent support. I am so fortunate to have met her on this platform!
February 1, 2025
Yvonne is amazing. She is the best therapist I have ever worked with and has helped me so much. 10/10 would recommend!