Yalanda Smith-Hudlin, LPCC
Helping parents and individuals manage stress and change
Book with Yalanda- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Yalanda
Yalanda Smith-Hudlin is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 20 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and listens closely so parents and individuals can talk about what is most pressing. She lets people set the pace and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life.
Yalanda often helps clients who are struggling with parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and motivation. She also supports people facing major life changes, caregiver stress, relationship communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify small shifts that make daily routines feel more manageable. In the therapy room she creates an open, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation. Yalanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and teach skills people can use between sessions.
When appropriate she breaks down problems into clear steps and practices new ways of responding. Her style is direct but kind, with a focus on immediate tools and long-term patterns. She helps clients build confidence and coping strategies rather than only talking about problems.
Progress is viewed as a series of small, achievable changes. Yalanda works with English-speaking adults in Ohio and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules. To begin, the site’s Start Therapy button leads to a short matching questionnaire and scheduling options.
What Yalanda works with
Everything Yalanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Yalanda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Yalanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce worry and manage sudden symptoms. Another approach targets anger and communication by helping people notice triggers, practice different reactions, and rehearse calmer responses in everyday situations.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Yalanda will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Together you can test techniques in sessions and decide which ones to use between meetings.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted, and live chat or text-based messaging fit quick check-ins or brief skill practice. These options make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, school schedules, or caregiving routines while still getting regular support.
Questions people ask about Yalanda
What concerns does Yalanda commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is straightforward and supportive, focusing on practical skills and small changes. Sessions combine conversation with concrete tools to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Yalanda has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related mental health roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and provides services based from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Yalanda provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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