Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Yvette Watts, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904011540
- NPI
- 1306467758
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Yvette 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
- Person centered approach
- Strengths based work
- Creative interventions
About Yvette
Yvette Watts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like attachment, body image, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
Her background includes work across state agencies and community programs, and experience as a Red Cross Mental Health Volunteer. That practical experience shaped how she approaches everyday problems and relationship concerns. She trained at Virginia Commonwealth University and has built practice experience with adults and some work involving couples and older adults.
In sessions she uses a person-centered, strengths-based stance. She pairs that outlook with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and concrete skill-building. Sessions can include practical exercises, mindfulness, and creative tools such as art or music when those methods fit the concern.
Yvette aims to help people develop coping skills for life’s changes and stressors. Conversations focus on clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and what works day to day. She discusses options for session style and treatment together with each person.
Her approach is hands-on and practical. She listens for what is getting in the way and offers behavioral steps to try between meetings. People who want straightforward, skills-focused support for anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or midlife changes often find this style useful.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Yvette describes her work as grounded in person-centered, strengths-based practice and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Two approaches she commonly uses are mindfulness-based practices and practical skills training. Mindfulness exercises teach simple attention and breathing strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Practical skills training focuses on step-by-step behavioral changes, communication tactics, and coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.She also integrates creative techniques such as guided art or music exercises when they suit a person’s goals. These methods are used to access emotions, build insight, and try new ways of responding to difficult situations. The therapist and client decide together which approaches to try, making the choice based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed plan.
For online work, confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can shorten time spent traveling, allow scheduling around work or family commitments, and make it easier to keep frequent brief check-ins. Other practical benefits include using digital tools for between-session exercises and sharing creative work in-session. The therapist will help outline a plan that fits daily routines and treatment goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach combined with evidence-based techniques and practical skill building.
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 volunteered with the Red Cross in mental health roles.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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