Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Yolanda works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Yolanda
Yolanda Pender offers straightforward support for people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, or life transitions. She helps clients talk through difficult interactions, sort priorities, and build practical steps forward. Yolanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Texas and brings 18 years of counseling experience to her work.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on real-life problem solving rather than jargon. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, achievable goals they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Yolanda uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to find their own reasons for change.
Narrative and solution-focused ideas help reframe personal stories and use strengths to solve current problems. She has worked with civilian and military-connected people and has experience addressing communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, infidelity, and family of origin concerns. Yolanda also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career transitions, and women's issues.
Sessions are practical and paced to the client's goals. Conversations often include role-play for difficult talks, brainstorming options, and setting simple action steps. The aim is steady progress you can notice in daily life.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Yolanda lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Yolanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, and relationship patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may blend techniques as needs evolve. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust plans so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for fuller conversational work and role-play, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, family, or busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Yolanda
What kinds of problems does Yolanda help with?
She works with relationship conflicts, parenting strain, anger, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career changes, and other life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and conversations that address day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she bring?
Yolanda has 18 years of counseling experience supporting civilian and military-connected people in a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Yolanda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible options.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.