
Yolanda Adams-Johnson
LCSW
Therapist in Louisiana
Continue with YolandaPractical, strengths-focused therapy for women
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Sessions
- Online
- Listed in
- Louisiana
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
- CBT and client-centered
About Yolanda
Yolanda emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives. She uses that perspective to build practical steps forward. Sessions often focus on identifying strengths, setting small goals, and practicing skills that ease daily demands.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a space where people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try different, healthier patterns. These approaches are mixed to fit what each person needs in the moment.
Yolanda also supports people dealing with body image struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, and mood disorders. She can address issues related to post-traumatic stress, process addictions, and self-harm with attention and care. Spiritual concerns from a Christian perspective can be included when clients want that explored.
Families, routines, and roles can change quickly, and Yolanda focuses on small, doable changes that improve day-to-day life. She aims to make therapy a practical part of moving toward clearer purpose and better emotional balance.
How Yolanda uses practical approaches for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's experience. It aims to give people space to tell their story and to be treated as the expert in their own life. This approach can help when someone feels stuck, unheard, or unsure about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often useful for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and mood-related concerns by turning insights into day-to-day changes.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Yolanda collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends listening with practical exercises so plans feel realistic and doable.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, offering more flexibility around work and caregiving demands. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday routines so people can try new ways of coping without major disruption.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Yolanda commonly address?
She works with grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then using practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when helpful to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
Yolanda has eight years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and community care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.