- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution focused work
About Yvonne
Yvonne Copeland is an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Yvonne also addresses issues like self-esteem, parenting strain, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
Her main work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns that keep people stuck. She integrates mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without acting on them. Solution-focused and motivational interviewing strategies are used to find practical steps and build on strengths.
Sessions begin with a focused first meeting to understand why someone is seeking help and who matters in their life. Yvonne asks about current difficulties, coping strategies, and goals, then outlines steps they can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at making small, concrete changes over time.
She has worked with adults from young adulthood through the senior years across a range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family challenges. That breadth informs practical ideas for managing daily demands and relationships.
Yvonne uses tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to create short-term plans and longer-term skill building. She talks through strategies, practices, and homework in clear language. Progress is reviewed regularly and adjusted to fit each person’s goals.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Yvonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach noticing thoughts and feelings without immediate reaction; it supports stress management and emotional regulation.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and find practical steps forward. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help finding motivation for change, such as reducing substance use or improving health routines. These approaches are described and chosen together so the plan fits the person’s goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss what helps most and adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process looks at goals, current challenges, and how much time someone can commit to practice between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or allow sessions when someone prefers not to be on camera. Therapists help match the session style to daily routines and technical needs rather than assuming a single format will suit everyone.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addiction, and life transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns, and adds mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Yvonne has 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Alabama LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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