Yolanda Danforth, LPC

Yolanda Danforth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who brings a community-minded background and practical clinical experience to family-focused therapy. She spent the last three years working as a school counselor in a public school system in Georgia, supporting students and families across a wide age range and developing skills in crisis response, behavioral supports, and family collaboration.

While earning her LPC, Yolanda gained experience addressing addictions and domestic violence in both individual and group settings, which informed her person-centered and trauma-aware approach. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy to help clients address patterns of thought and behavior, build concrete coping strategies, and cultivate present-moment awareness.

Yolanda earned a Master of Counseling with a community approach from Augusta State University (now Augusta University) in 2010. Her practice emphasizes family dynamics and related concerns such as blended family challenges, family of origin issues, fertility and parenting stress, and emotional difficulties like guilt, shame, and loneliness. She aims to help people move into their next chapter with clearer purpose and practical tools for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yolanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work, offering clear, goal-oriented methods that translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress by teaching practical coping strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and short-term goals, helping people build on small successes and move toward specific relationship or family improvements.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yolanda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to match family dynamics and individual concerns, adjusting the pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping clients maintain continuity of care and apply new skills in day-to-day life.