- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
About Yolanda
Yolanda Aguinaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and related issues including ADHD and body image. She offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Yolanda frames clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on practical steps that build on strengths. She uses clear, direct conversation and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage overwhelming feelings and handle difficult choices. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and practice small changes that feel doable.
Her background includes long-term work with people coping with loss, trauma and life transitions. She has supported those dealing with grief, substance challenges, and recurring anxiety patterns. Her experience includes helping people who struggle with communication, commitment concerns, and caregiver stress.
Yolanda draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches guide both short-term skill building and deeper work on patterns that repeat across relationships and choices.
Sessions are practical and paced to the person. Yolanda often focuses on skills for managing difficult moments, exploring values and goals, and improving day-to-day coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify what matters most and teaches simple practices to act in line with those values despite uncomfortable feelings. It can help people who avoid social situations or get stuck in worry by focusing on meaningful action rather than trying to eliminate unpleasant thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It offers hands-on exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and gradually try different behaviors, which can reduce anxious patterns over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when stress leads to volatility or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss what techniques seem useful, try them, and adjust based on what the client notices. This collaborative process helps match strategies to the client’s goals and daily life.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals generally combine conversation with worksheets, breathing or grounding exercises, and behavior experiments that translate into real-world practice.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and body image.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions use listening and practical skills practice. The focus is on identifying patterns, trying small changes, and building everyday coping skills.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 32 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.