Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issues
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Mindfulness informed
Goal oriented
Trauma aware
About Yonna
Yonna Swingholm is a clinical social worker with 25 years of psychotherapy experience. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University and practices with the LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her background includes work with military communities and long experience living and working with Native Tribes across North America.
Yonna uses an integrative approach that centers the therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes clear goals and practical steps people can take between sessions. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are a common part of her work, alongside mindfulness and meditation practices she brings from her yoga and meditation instructor experience.
Sessions begin by clarifying what a person most wants to change. Then techniques are chosen to match those goals rather than following a fixed formula. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client guides the pace and focus.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also works with issues such as addiction, sexuality and intimacy, parenting concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Yonna integrates motivational interviewing and existential ideas to help people reflect on values and purpose. She also uses trauma-focused strategies when needed. Many clients find the combination of practical tools and mindfulness practices useful for everyday challenges.
How mindfulness and practical methods work online
Yonna uses mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and build new habits. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep, stress, and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and tests them with small, doable behavioral steps to reduce anxiety and lift mood.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That shared decision-making is part of how treatment is planned and refined over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports using guided mindfulness exercises and homework between sessions to keep progress moving forward.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life changes, addictions, sexuality and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works from an integrative, client-centered stance and combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to match each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years as a psychotherapist and holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University, with extensive experience with military communities and Native Tribes.
Where is she licensed and located?
She lists California as her location and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials; specific state licensure details are noted in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work together?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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