- Person centered method
- Evidence based techniques
- Creative interventions
About Yvette
Yvette Watts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Her work also covers concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, communication struggles, and issues related to sexual health and intimacy.
She has a background working across state agencies and community programs, and has served as a Red Cross mental health volunteer. That range of settings shaped her practical approach to common life problems. Yvette draws on the foundation she developed at Virginia Commonwealth University and her years in the field.
Her style is person-centered and strengths-based. She combines that with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns. She also uses creative tools when helpful, including art, music, and mindfulness practices.
In sessions she focuses on building coping skills for everyday life. She supports clients who are navigating divorce or separation, midlife questions, isolation or loneliness, and veteran or armed forces related issues. She also attends to multicultural concerns and trauma-related stress.
Yvette typically works with adults and with couples on relationship and sexual health topics. She emphasizes practical steps - communication skills, grounding methods, and small behavior changes - to help people manage feelings and move forward. To start, she asks about current struggles and what matters most to the client.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Many of Yvette's methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps with stress, worry, and symptoms that get in the way of daily life.Another strand uses skills training and mindfulness to help people tolerate difficult feelings and build self-regulation. That approach can be useful for managing symptoms of grief, impulsivity, and overwhelming emotions. She also integrates creative practices such as art and music to open new ways of expressing difficult material when talking alone feels hard.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what is used based on how the client responds. This collaborative process helps identify the best mix of techniques for each person's needs and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Ask about the current online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time so clients can schedule around work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach and relies on evidence-based techniques together with creative tools like art, music, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in mental health across state agencies and community programs and has served as a Red Cross mental health volunteer.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Virginia LCSW and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.