- Attachment focus
- CBT methods
- 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 people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Yolanda earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy. Her early experience in community mental health involved serving underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles. That background shaped her interest in accessible, practical support for everyday problems.
Her approach brings together attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral strategies. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. In sessions she helps clients identify thoughts and actions that get in the way of their goals and practice small changes.
She describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirmative and has experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Yolanda has worked with people navigating blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, abandonment and attachment concerns, and other relational challenges.
People can expect conversations that focus on practical steps and clearer patterns. She also supports coping with life changes, work stress, and conditions such as ADHD and bipolar disorder by breaking issues into manageable pieces and tracking progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current worries about closeness and trust. Online sessions can focus on recognizing these patterns and practicing different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client so they can explore concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and avoidant patterns.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Yolanda will discuss options and recommend steps based on a client's goals, preferences, and what shows up in the first sessions. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills training, relational work, mindfulness practice, or a mix of methods.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how she is offering sessions. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into daily life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to meet from quieter surroundings. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular appointments while trying new strategies learned in therapy.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Yolanda address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and LGBT issues among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in clinical settings, including community mental health in East Los Angeles.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT and practices in California.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering at the time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.