Therapist profile
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 129677
- NPI1922585330
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Yolanda
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and offers care in both English and Spanish. Her work includes stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT issues.
Yolanda began her clinical path after her own early experience with therapy. She has worked in community mental health settings in East Los Angeles and has supported people from underserved backgrounds. That background informs a straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and clear skills.
Her practice draws on Attachment-Based approaches to look at how past relationships shape current responses. She also uses client-centered techniques to prioritize each person’s goals and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies are used to address patterns of thinking, emotion regulation, and moment-to-moment awareness.
In sessions she helps people identify triggers, name emotions, and try out different reactions. She talks through communication patterns and works on concrete tools for handling anger, workplace stress, and family conflict. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and identity-related concerns.
Yolanda works with individuals and with people aged 12 and up. She accepts international clients and offers a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current reactions. Online sessions use that lens to map patterns in relationships and test new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and perspective. In remote sessions the therapist follows the client’s lead and prioritizes what matters most in each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online work can include guided exercises and homework to practice new skills between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best given their concerns, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as needed, and the client helps guide adjustments.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options that do not require travel. Therapists and licensed professionals use these benefits to help clients practice emotion regulation, communication skills, and anger management without changing everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship issues, grief, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD and related topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends attachment-focused thinking with client-centered conversation and practical CBT and mindfulness exercises to change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including work in community mental health settings in East Los Angeles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices from California.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts 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 by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.