- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness support
About Yolanda
Yolanda Patton is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her work on the person in front of her. She practices Client-Centered Therapy and aims to create a calm space for people managing anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, focused on listening first and building a plan together.
She draws on six years of clinical experience, including extensive work in cancer care and hospice settings. That background informs how she supports people facing chronic illness, pain, or end-of-life concerns. She also helps with grief, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles that often come with caregiving or health crises.
In sessions she combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, try small changes, and track what works. The emphasis is on simple, doable steps rather than long lists of homework.
Her training includes a bachelor’s degree in social work, a master’s degree in social work, and a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies. Yolanda uses that training to pay attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - when people talk about what’s bothering them.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by change, health worries, or loss, she helps you take the next practical step. Start by sharing what’s most urgent, and then work toward clearer routines and coping tools that fit your life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. Online sessions can mirror that by giving time to tell your story while the therapist reflects and helps set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect actions and mood; online work often uses brief exercises and thought records to test small changes between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, which fits well with focused online check-ins and structured sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and how you prefer to work. Together you can try one method and adjust if it’s not the best fit for your situation.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care during health challenges or when juggling work and caregiving. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they match your schedule and daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centered, meaning she listens first and builds goals with each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to offer practical tools and short-term strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in cancer care and hospice settings. That experience shapes how she supports people facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is available.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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