- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Yonna
Yonna Swingholm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience. She practices in California and lists areas she addresses such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and family of origin issues. She draws on several therapy methods and works to match approaches to client goals.
She trained with a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University and has worked in multiple states and contexts, including with military and special operations communities. She has also lived and worked alongside many Native Tribes across North America. Those experiences inform how she listens and plans therapy, but she does not present a single fixed method.
Her style mixes relationship-focused work with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Sessions begin with clarifying the main goals a person brings. From there she suggests techniques aimed at those goals and checks in to see what fits.
She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches alongside existential ideas about meaning and choice. She is a certified yoga and meditation instructor and has trained others on combining holistic practices in healthcare settings. These interests can appear in conversations about coping, stress management, and building daily routines.
People who want direct, practical help with patterns that began in childhood or with long-standing anxiety and relationship concerns often contact her. Her process centers on identifying clear goals, trying approaches, and adjusting methods based on what the client reports works best.
Approaches used in online sessions
Yonna often draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a relationship that guides which steps come next; it helps with people who need time to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.She also integrates mindfulness-based practices to help with stress regulation and grounding. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client identify goals together, try techniques, and adjust based on what is most helpful and realistic for the client's life and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tools to work in virtual appointments, and the therapist will help choose methods that match the client's goals and daily routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and family of origin issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses an integrative method that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and cognitive-behavioral techniques, adapting methods to match each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked in varied settings including with military communities and Native Tribes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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