Therapist profile
Yolanda Adams-Johnson, LCSW
LCSW - Grief and parenting support
Continue with YolandaAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Faith-informed options
About Yolanda
Yolanda Adams-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of professional experience. She helps people who are navigating grief, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sessions may also address faith-related questions from a Christian perspective when clients want that included.
Her approach centers on listening to each person's story and recognizing the strengths they already have. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In practice this means talking through current struggles, testing small changes, and noticing what shifts in daily life.
Yolanda is experienced with a range of related concerns including caregiver stress, communication problems, body image, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She has also supported people dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic internet and exercise patterns.
Sessions are straightforward and focus on practical steps as well as the personal meaning behind challenges. She invites clients to set clear goals and to try concrete strategies between meetings. That mix of steady listening and action is meant to help people regain some control when home life feels heavy.
People considering work on parenting issues or on grief often start by clarifying immediate priorities, such as improving daily routines, reducing conflict, or processing a loss. The first appointments usually focus on what matters most now and on simple next steps to try before the next session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and personal goals. Online sessions using this approach often begin by asking what matters most right now and then organizing the work around those concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test small changes between sessions; online meetings can be used to review those exercises and plan the next steps.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what techniques seem most helpful and adjust the approach over time based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means starting small, checking what works, and changing course when something doesn't fit.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent with appointments while they try practical strategies at home and report back on progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Yolanda has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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