Yolanda Patton

Yolanda Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage anxiety and depression tied to life changes. She draws on practical approaches to work through overwhelming thoughts and the daily habits they create. Yolanda communicates plainly and aims to make the first steps feel doable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She frames care around the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and looks at how those parts connect in everyday life. Her background includes work in cancer care and hospice, where she supported people and their loved ones through difficult transitions. That experience informs how she talks about grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.

Yolanda uses tools that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior. She also uses short-term problem solving to set clear goals and track progress. These methods are practical and focused on what someone can try between sessions.

With six years of professional experience, she balances empathy with direct, simple steps people can take. Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work, and she holds a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies. She holds a California LCSW credential.

Many people seeking help bring stress, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, or the strain of chronic conditions. Yolanda supports individuals navigating aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and guided. This approach helps when someone needs space to process emotions and decide their next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence actions and mood, then tests small changes to reduce anxiety or lift low mood. It is useful for managing worry, depressive thinking, and unhelpful patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on clear, short-term goals and practical steps to reach them. It can help people who want fast, action-oriented shifts for coping, self-esteem, or stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful.

Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals tailor session structure and pacing to what fits a person’s routine and goals without promising a particular outcome.