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Yolanda Patton, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Solution-Focused techniques
About Yolanda
Yolanda Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
Yolanda uses straightforward methods that look at how thoughts influence actions. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns. From there she guides small, practical changes that can reduce overwhelm and increase clearer choices in daily life.
Her background includes work in cancer care and hospice settings, where she supported people facing serious illness and end-of-life decisions. That experience informs how she discusses grief, chronic health challenges, and caregiver strain in sessions. She draws on clinical social work training to consider how health, relationships, and roles affect mood and coping.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused methods. Sessions tend to be goal-minded and action oriented, with a focus on what can be tried between meetings. The emphasis is on practical steps rather than long theoretical talks.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How CBT and practical approaches are used in online sessions
Yolanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful behaviors. CBT sessions often include noticing specific thoughts, testing them against evidence, and trying alternative responses to reduce distress.She also integrates client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's perspective and solution-focused methods that aim for clear, short-term goals. These approaches help when someone wants to solve a particular problem, regain routine, or manage symptoms related to chronic illness and grief.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Yolanda will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then suggest practical strategies to try. She checks in about progress and adjusts the plan based on what the person reports.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Discussing preferred pacing, homework tasks, and how to integrate strategies into daily life is a common part of online work with licensed professionals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
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 illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an approach that examines how thoughts lead to actions and emphasizes practical changes. Sessions are goal-oriented and focus on small, usable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience, including work in cancer care and hospice settings that informs her work with grief and chronic illness.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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