- LMFT in California
- Bilingual English Spanish
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative
About Yolanda
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings five years of clinical experience and a personal connection to the work that began in childhood. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and works with people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in medical family therapy. Early work in community mental health shaped her approach, especially helping people in underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles. That background informs how she talks about access and stigma around getting help.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, self esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and career transitions. Her practice includes attention to attachment and family of origin issues.
Yolanda draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered conversations to build trust and cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing appear when they fit a person's goals.
People can expect a collaborative tone that emphasizes skills and small changes. Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices in relationships and daily life. Those interested in working with her should confirm current session options before scheduling.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in medical family therapy. Early work in community mental health shaped her approach, especially helping people in underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles. That background informs how she talks about access and stigma around getting help.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, self esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and career transitions. Her practice includes attention to attachment and family of origin issues.
Yolanda draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered conversations to build trust and cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing appear when they fit a person's goals.
People can expect a collaborative tone that emphasizes skills and small changes. Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices in relationships and daily life. Those interested in working with her should confirm current session options before scheduling.