Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Yolanda Patton, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 62682
- NPI
- 1922328129
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Yolanda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- End-of-life support
About Yolanda
Yolanda Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues related to aging and geriatric matters, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
She uses approaches that look at how thoughts shape actions, and she helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. That often means setting short, practical goals and trying small changes between sessions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused when that fits the person's needs.
Her background includes extensive work in cancer care and hospice settings, supporting people facing serious illness and the challenges around end-of-life planning. That experience informs how she talks about chronic illness, caregiving strain, and grief. She draws on what she's seen work for other people in similar situations.
Yolanda trained in social work and holds a master's degree in social work. She also completed a certificate in interpersonal trauma studies. She frames problems in everyday terms and prefers clear steps over jargon. People can expect practical suggestions and tools to try between visits.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person's concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to understand what matters most. This approach can help with coping, grief, and life changes by letting the client's own goals guide the work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical techniques to test and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, actionable steps and short-term goals. It helps people identify strengths and quick changes they can try between sessions to see what makes a difference.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion can start in the first session and adjust over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, medical appointments, or transportation limits. It also supports shorter check-ins when time is tight and lets people use tools from CBT and solution-focused work between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable steps and changing unhelpful thoughts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in social work settings, including cancer care and hospice environments.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers