- Strengths-based support
- Spanish and English
- Values-focused work
About Yolanda
Yolanda Aguinaga is a licensed professional counselor with 32 years of experience practicing in Pennsylvania. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Yolanda aims to help people take the first steps toward change and to build on the strengths they already have.
She focuses on practical, everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with addictions. She also supports people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, sleep or eating problems, and the emotional aftermath of trauma and loss. Codependency, attachment wounds, and communication struggles are among the recurring issues she addresses.
In sessions she uses clear, straightforward methods. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns, and Client-Centered methods to bring warmth and acceptance to conversations. She also incorporates tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they suit a person’s goals.
Yolanda offers therapy in English and Spanish. She believes change begins with small, sustainable steps and with feeling supported while taking them. People who prefer a respectful, strengths-based approach may find her style helpful.
To begin, she asks people to reflect on what matters most to them and then works together to try practical, doable changes. Sessions aim to be compassionate and direct, helping people build skills for coping with life’s challenges.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and general life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with mood, sleep, and anxiety concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting people where they are, which builds trust and supports exploration of difficult topics.Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss different methods, and try techniques that match your goals and preferences. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments can be made together until you find a useful way forward.
Confirm the therapist’s available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue work with a licensed professional when location or travel would otherwise be a barrier. Ask about language options and scheduling when you set up your first appointment to make sessions work for your life.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Yolanda address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and communication problems, sleep and eating issues, and many related concerns including codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on strengths and small steps toward change. She combines values-focused and skills-based work with empathic listening.
How much experience does she have?
Yolanda has 32 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the platform or when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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