LMFT

Yolanda Batres-Espinoza, LMFT

Experience5 years
LocationCalifornia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish

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About Yolanda

Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She trained at Fuller Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy, and brings a personal commitment to mental health that began in childhood. Her background includes work in community mental health settings serving underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles.

Yolanda practices from an affirming perspective and lists areas of focus that include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses related issues such as attachment difficulties, family of origin problems, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and forgiveness.

Her training includes evidence-informed methods and she integrates approaches aimed at helping clients build coping skills and greater emotional insight. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are arranged to suit client needs.

Yolanda emphasizes collaboration and aims to help people develop practical tools and new perspectives so they can move forward with clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how patterns formed in relationships shape current emotional responses and interpersonal behavior; it can help clients explore connection, trust, and attachment-related hurts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to lead discussions while the therapist reflects and supports growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches as the relationship and goals evolve, and the therapist will check in regularly to ensure the plan remains helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can access care from different locations and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and use approaches like CBT and mindfulness in ways that translate to daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

The therapist works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related family and attachment issues.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, used in an integrative way to match client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has five years of experience providing mental health services in community and clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

The provider is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential CA LMFT 129677 and practices in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Therapy is available in English and Spanish, and the therapist accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How does billing 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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

What Yolanda can help with

Yolanda Batres-Espinoza works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

How Yolanda approaches therapy

Yolanda's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Yolanda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 5 years of clinical experience.