Yonna Swingholm, LCSW, LICSW
Calm, practical guidance for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Yonna- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington, California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Yonna
Yonna Swingholm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work and practices in California as an LCSW and LICSW. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals guide the work.
She uses an integrative approach that centers the relationship between therapist and client. Yonna combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas to help people clarify struggles and try new patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify clear goals and then pick practical steps toward them. Her background includes work with military communities and long-term collaborations with Native tribes across North America. She is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor and has taught on integrating holistic treatment into healthcare.
These experiences inform a broad set of tools she can offer. Yonna helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, parenting concerns, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. She also addresses career doubts, midlife questions, and concerns related to sexual assault, sexual dysfunction, and LGBT matters.
In sessions, she focuses on listening, clarifying what matters most to the client, and then trying approaches that fit those priorities. The emphasis is on practical change - small experiments, new coping skills, and reflection that can fit into everyday life.
What Yonna works with
Everything Yonna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Yonna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Yonna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Yonna’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist offers empathic attention and helps the person name what matters most, which can support parenting worries, relationship stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with change. Mindfulness therapy adds simple practices to notice the present moment without judgment. Short breathing or grounding exercises can reduce stress and help with anger, grief, and overwhelm. Finding the right mix is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This keeps the work focused and responsive to each person's needs. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good check-in during a break. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people send short updates or try brief coaching between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around daily routines.Questions people ask about Yonna
What concerns does she address?
Yonna works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach with clear goals and practical tools. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness are often combined with listening to shape each session.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with military communities and Native tribes, bringing a broad background to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in California. The listing notes CA LCSW and WA LICSW.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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