- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- English and Spanish
About Yolanda
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and concerns tied to identity and LGBT issues. She also addresses family-related patterns and family of origin issues that continue to affect present life.
Yolanda trained at Fuller Theological Seminary where she earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy. Her early experiences with therapy shaped her decision to enter the field and inform how she approaches care. She has worked in community mental health settings in East Los Angeles, helping people from underserved neighborhoods access support.
Her work often focuses on how childhood roles and expectations influence current relationships and behavior. She uses approaches that look at attachment and interpersonal patterns, while also offering practical techniques to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Sessions include conversational work to notice patterns and concrete skills to try between meetings.
Yolanda offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She has experience supporting people living with trauma, substance of mood disorders such as bipolar, ADHD, and challenges like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family difficulties. She also works with issues around abandonment, communication problems, and forgiveness.
People who meet with Yolanda can expect a focus on what is happening now and how past family experiences play a part. She combines reflective conversation with tools from evidence-based practices to help clients test new behaviors and notice change over time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds. Online work with this approach looks at patterns in how people connect and react in relationships and helps identify different ways to relate to others.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what the client says. In virtual sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, offering questions and reflections to clarify priorities and feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Online CBT often includes short exercises, homework, and structured skills practice that fit into daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That process may include trying different strategies and adjusting what is used over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow use of brief skill-practice between meetings to keep therapeutic work tied to everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and LGBT-related concerns, among other topics listed in her profile.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions mix attachment-focused conversation with client-centered listening and practical CBT skills for managing mood and anxiety.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has five years of experience and trained at Fuller Theological Seminary, earning an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Medical Family Therapy emphasis.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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