Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Yolanda works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Yolanda
Yolanda Ellis is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience helping people navigate difficult relationships and manage anger. She practices in New York and offers a straightforward, respectful approach. Yolanda focuses on clear goals and practical steps so clients can see progress in everyday life.
She works with people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, anger, and low self-esteem. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and pace.
Background and approach
Yolanda listens closely and helps clients set realistic, manageable goals. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Conversations aim to identify patterns, build coping skills, and try new ways of responding to stress.
Practical tools and small behavior changes are part of the work. Yolanda adapts her approach depending on what each person needs. She emphasizes patience and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her goal is to help clients feel more in control of reactions and relationships. She encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. Yolanda offers guidance and support through the process of change.
Small shifts in thinking and behavior often lead to better day-to-day functioning and more satisfying connections.
What Yolanda works with
Everything Yolanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Yolanda's practice.
Evidence-based techniques for online work
Yolanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful reaction patterns and practicing alternative responses to anger; this helps people interrupt escalation and try different ways to respond. Another approach centers on communication skills for relationships, teaching concrete ways to express needs and listen without increasing conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to figure out what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they set priorities and try methods that feel practical and doable for everyday life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or fit counseling into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep steady progress while balancing other commitments.
Questions people ask about Yolanda
What kinds of problems does Yolanda help with?
She helps people dealing with relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting stress, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in social work settings and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, NY LCSW, and practices in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.