Yolanda Ellis, LCSW
Compassionate practical help for parents and relationships
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Yolanda
Yolanda Ellis is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She works with people who are navigating relationship tensions, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and steady support.
Yolanda focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps parents sort priorities, set boundaries, and find routines that lower stress. With relationship concerns she looks at patterns that keep the same fights repeating and helps people try different ways of communicating.
Background and approach
When anger gets in the way, she teaches ways to recognize triggers and pause before reacting. With self-esteem work she helps clients notice strengths and build small, achievable goals. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
She tailors the pace and structure to what a person needs that week. People can expect collaborative goal-setting and concrete strategies to practice between sessions. Yolanda emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
Yolanda practices in New York and carries the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
What Yolanda works with
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- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How evidence-based approaches and online sessions work together
Yolanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. One common focus is practical problem-solving, which breaks big issues into smaller steps and teaches concrete behaviors to try at home. This can help with parenting routines, everyday conflicts, and clearer communication.Another frequent emphasis is on emotion regulation and anger management. That involves noticing early signs of strong feelings, using pause strategies, and practicing alternative responses. These skills aim to reduce reactive behavior and create space for calmer choices during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Yolanda will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they set priorities, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is helpful for longer conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or brief practice between sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility so people can keep momentum despite a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Yolanda
What concerns does Yolanda commonly address?
She helps people with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She favors practical, respectful conversations that lead to clear steps. Sessions focus on problem-solving and skills people can use between meetings.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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