About Yolanda
Yolanda Patton is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She draws on six years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Yolanda keeps conversations straightforward and compassionate so people can take small steps forward.
She uses approaches that look at how thoughts shape actions and choices. That often means talking through patterns, trying new ways of responding, and setting clear, doable goals.
How Yolanda works
Sessions tend to focus on what feels most urgent in day-to-day life and on coping skills that can be used right away. Yolanda has a background in cancer care and hospice work, where she supported people facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns. That experience informs how she helps people cope with chronic pain, long-term illness, and the emotional impact of ageing.
She also supports young adults navigating major life transitions. Her training includes a bachelor’s degree in social work, a master’s degree in social work, and a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Yolanda describes her approach as whole-person care that considers mind, body, and spirit. Starting therapy can feel daunting. She encourages small initial steps and works at a pace that fits each person.
Conversations aim to be practical, respectful, and focused on real-life changes.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Yolanda primarily uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through stress, grief, and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which looks at how thoughts and beliefs affect feelings and actions. CBT often involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yolanda will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time so they match what is helpful in practice.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins; live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use tools that fit daily life.
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