- Thoughts and habits
- Bilingual English Spanish
- LGBT affirmative
About Yolanda
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She chose this path after positive early experiences with therapy and now brings five years of clinical work to her practice. She offers services in English and Spanish and engages with people from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community.
She began her career in community mental health agencies, serving people in East Los Angeles and nearby areas. That experience shaped her focus on removing stigma and making therapy approachable for underserved communities. Her training included a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy.
In sessions she focuses on thoughts and everyday habits alongside relational patterns. She uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Sessions are conversational and aimed at building practical strategies.
Yolanda supports people dealing with grief, anger, relationship concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life transitions. She also attends to specific concerns such as ADHD, body image, and family of origin issues. Her work often centers on improving communication and emotional regulation.
Her style blends empathy with clear, usable tools. She helps people name patterns, practice new habits, and set small goals between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
She began her career in community mental health agencies, serving people in East Los Angeles and nearby areas. That experience shaped her focus on removing stigma and making therapy approachable for underserved communities. Her training included a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy.
In sessions she focuses on thoughts and everyday habits alongside relational patterns. She uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Sessions are conversational and aimed at building practical strategies.
Yolanda supports people dealing with grief, anger, relationship concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life transitions. She also attends to specific concerns such as ADHD, body image, and family of origin issues. Her work often centers on improving communication and emotional regulation.
Her style blends empathy with clear, usable tools. She helps people name patterns, practice new habits, and set small goals between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and safety in the therapeutic bond. It looks at how early attachment patterns affect current relationships and helps people notice and change those patterns in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors directly, helping people identify unhelpful thinking and practice new habits to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own goals and pace, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection so the client can discover solutions that feel authentic.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That might mean a heavier CBT focus for thinking patterns, attachment work for relationship issues, or a blend that includes mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support continuity of care across locations for international clients. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help match session length and rhythm to the client's routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented, blending attachment work, client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to build everyday habits and clearer thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in community mental health and private practice settings in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.