Therapist profile
Yolanda Aguinaga, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Parenting
Continue with YolandaAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Spanish and English
About Yolanda
Yolanda Aguinaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common household and life pressures like stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and loss, and depression. She also addresses parenting-related strain and issues connected to self-esteem, anger, and relationship difficulties.
Yolanda uses straightforward conversation to understand what is happening at home and at work. She emphasizes the client's perspective and strengths when setting goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings, not just talking about problems.
Her background includes a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. These methods give a range of tools for managing overwhelming feelings, improving communication, and changing unhelpful patterns.
In practice she helps people break larger problems into smaller, manageable actions. That can mean working on coping skills for anxiety, routines to improve sleep, or strategies to reduce addictive behaviors. She also supports people dealing with complicated feelings after loss or major life change.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress by shifting attention toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for panic, low mood, sleep disruption, and habits tied to addiction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and naming strong emotions and improving emotional connection in relationships, which can help with communication problems and attachment issues.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to match methods to the client's goals and day-to-day needs. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or choosing audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to the online setting so that sessions remain practical and focused on tasks that matter at home.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues, and related concerns such as self-esteem and anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered methods to focus on practical steps and the client's strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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