Yvonne Estrada is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people take the first steps toward feeling steadier and more confident. She works with issues like addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She aims to meet each person where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.
Her sessions are tailored to the individual. Yvonne listens to what matters to you and builds a plan that fits your needs. She uses clear, practical conversation rather than technical language so people leave with ideas they can try between visits.
Over seven years of practice have included work with people coping with relationship breaches such as infidelity, stress from first-responder roles, and complex situations like polyamory or non-monogamous relationships. She also supports people managing self-harm urges and multicultural challenges that affect daily life.
Her methods draw from approaches that focus on thoughts, feelings, and past patterns. That combination helps people identify unhelpful habits, learn new ways to respond, and reduce the hold of painful memories. Sessions emphasize skill-building alongside understanding how earlier experiences shape current behavior.
Yvonne speaks English and practices in California. She encourages anyone who is nervous about starting therapy to know that taking the first step matters, and she works together with clients to find a path forward.
Approaches used in online therapy and how they help
Yvonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that feed worry, shame, or self-criticism and then test new, more helpful beliefs through small experiments. This approach is practical and useful for issues like low self esteem, anger, and some addiction-related patterns.
She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach noticing habits of mind and body without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity and help with managing intense emotions that follow trauma or ongoing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit your situation. Clients and the therapist make decisions collaboratively and adjust strategies as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, or choose a shorter check-in on a workday. It also allows people to continue therapy when schedules or location make in-person visits difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem
Additional focus areas
First responder issuesInfidelityMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harm
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and LGBT-related issues, and also addresses self esteem concerns and related topics like infidelity and first responder stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and tailors sessions to each person. The work focuses on practical skills, understanding patterns, and applying changes between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, anger, and multicultural issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an LMFT, which is a licensed marriage and family therapist credential, and she practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.