Yolanda was born in New York and then moved to Miami Florida. Yolanda received their Bachelor’s in Social Work at Limestone College in Greenville SC.

Yolanda has 20 years in social services and with that passion in helping people, Yolanda received their Master’s in Counseling at Webster University Greenville SC.

APPROACH
She believes that individuals are distinctive, and her goal is to assist individuals that challenges appear impossible but are not.

Yolanda provides individuals with compassion, empathy, and assist them find happiness within themselves and their relationships with others.

Yolanda incorporates an emphasis on :

• Cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focus therapy approach to counseling
• Treats individuals, families and couples with compassion and unconditional positive regard
• Helps adolescents with their triggers and coping skills
• Incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered approach and solution-focus therapy with empathy and care

HISTORY
Yolanda has been working as a social worker in skilled nursing homes and helping individuals adjust to challenges and life changes.

She has worked with a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and behavioral issues.

At the present time, she is a counselor for Department of Juvenile Justice and helping adolescents cope with their challenges and daily decisions.