Yolanda Lee

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical coping skills

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Yolanda

Yolanda Lee is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She places an emphasis on strengthening self-esteem, motivation, and confidence while guiding clients through life transitions and loss.

Background and approach

Yolanda approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, shaping conversations and care plans to reflect individual needs and goals. With three years of professional experience, she draws on evidence-informed methods to support coping, reduce distress, and rebuild a sense of direction.

Her work is grounded in collaboration; she seeks to understand each client’s priorities and to offer compassionate support as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Yolanda aims to create a therapeutic space where practical skills and personal narrative come together to promote steady progress and renewed hope.

Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Yolanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. CBT typically focuses on concrete skills and small, achievable changes that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client’s perspective and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life transitions. In addition, mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting clients who struggle with stress or persistent worry.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and she works together with each person to decide which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape an individualized path forward.

Online therapy with Yolanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives and varied routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, panic attacks, and young adult issues.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused strategies to match each person’s needs and goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with the listed concerns.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C017438.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She conducts therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessIsolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacksYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English