Yalanda Smith-Hudlin, LPCC

Yalanda Smith-Hudlin is an Ohio-licensed clinician with two decades of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. As an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she combines practical guidance with a respectful, strengths-focused approach to help clients build confidence and cope with life transitions.

She has extensive experience addressing common concerns such as parenting difficulties, anger management, and low self-worth, and she works to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes clear communication and collaborative goal setting, helping clients develop skills they can use in everyday life.

Yalanda creates an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and she honors that first step, supporting clients as they move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Yalanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills and improving daily functioning. One common focus is skill-building for stress and anxiety management - teaching coping strategies, relaxation practices, and problem-solving tools that reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. Another emphasis is on communication and parenting strategies - helping parents develop clear routines, consistent boundaries, and effective ways to connect with children and family members while addressing conflict constructively. She also works on emotional regulation and anger management, offering techniques to recognize triggers, shift unhelpful patterns, and respond to strong emotions with greater control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yalanda collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, coordinate around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care as life changes occur, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.