Yolanda Batres-Espinoza , LMFT

Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a compassionate, bilingual approach to working with individuals and families. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy, and she is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a specialization for addressing traumatic stress and its effects. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she combines formal training and lived experience to support people facing a range of concerns.

Her interest in psychotherapy began in childhood after receiving therapy herself, a journey that motivated her to pursue a career helping others. Yolanda started her professional work in community mental health agencies, serving underserved communities in East Los Angeles and supporting families who had not previously accessed mental health care. She identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and practices with an affirmative stance for LGBTQIA+ clients.

Yolanda has experience treating trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and a variety of mood and stress-related concerns. She provides services in both English and Spanish and meets with individuals and families ages 12 and up, drawing on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Approaches Yolanda Uses for Online Therapy

Yolanda often uses Attachment-Based Therapy, which focuses on patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships and helps people address issues like attachment wounds, abandonment, and family-of-origin concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a strengths-based approach that centers the client's goals and experiences and is useful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and fostering personal growth. Additionally, she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yolanda works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so care remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Yolanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, and family commitments and allow therapy to continue even when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to support treatment progress and maintain continuity of care.