Therapist profile
Yumi Lemaster, LCSW
LCSW focused on family and related concerns
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About Yumi
Yumi Lemaster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, and parenting-related struggles among her areas of focus. Yumi also notes experience with body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and family of origin problems.
She centers her work on following the person's lead and listening closely to what matters most. Sessions include practical skills, education about how emotions and behavior connect, and chances to practice new ways of responding. She emphasizes feedback during therapy so adjustments can be made as goals shift.
Her background includes work as an Army social worker supporting soldiers through PTSD, grief, substance concerns, domestic violence intervention, parenting, and life transitions. That experience shaped her use of clear, skill-based strategies alongside supportive conversation.
Yumi draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She often teaches coping techniques and offers hands-on tools to try between sessions.
Her style is straightforward and practice-oriented. People who want concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, or dealing with family and parenting stress may find this approach useful. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Yumi often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. DBT teaches practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can help with anger, intense feelings, and relationship strain.She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to pay attention to how relationships and personal values shape feelings. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life, and adjust methods as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, caregiving, or school, avoid travel, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills in real-life settings and to bring handouts or worksheets into sessions electronically. Licensed professionals can help plan how therapy fits into your routine.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Texas, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family concerns does she address?
She works with stress, relationship strain, family of origin issues, parenting stress, and related topics like communication problems and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
She follows a client-centered style that also uses CBT and DBT techniques to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including time as an Army social worker supporting service members with trauma, grief, and adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure noted in HI and VA and she lists Texas as her location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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