Yolanda Patton, LCSW

Yolanda Patton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on supporting people coping with anxiety and depression that arise from life transitions. She integrates a practical approach that examines how internal thoughts influence behavior, helping individuals understand and shift patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Her background includes extensive work in cancer care and end-of-life support, including hospice services, where she has supported both patients and families through difficult journeys. This experience informs her sensitive approach to grief, chronic illness, and the emotional demands of serious medical situations.

Yolanda holds a bachelor’s degree in social work, a master’s degree in social work, and a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies. She emphasizes whole person care - addressing mind, body, and spirit - and recognizes how these elements interact to shape thoughts and actions. Taking the first step toward therapy can take real courage, and she affirms the importance of that decision while offering steady, compassionate guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Yolanda Patton offers therapy using approaches that are practical and client-focused. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a supportive relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their own goals; it is helpful for people seeking empathetic guidance through life changes and emotional challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and workable solutions in the present and near future, supporting clients who want actionable steps to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yolanda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods and adjusts pacing so therapy aligns with the individual’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat meetings, or text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and busy schedules. These options make it easier to access care from home, manage ongoing commitments, and maintain continuity of support with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt to changing needs.