Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough , LCSW

Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough, LCSW, brings 27 years of clinical experience to her practice, supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, grief, and life transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she centers each interaction on empathy and respect, creating a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside deeper emotional processing so clients can move toward greater well-being and a more fulfilling life.

Yolanda is experienced in helping families and individuals navigate difficult changes, from separation and caregiver stress to chronic illness and mood concerns. She attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, and isolation, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals of each person. Fluent in English and Spanish, she meets clients where they are and values the courage it takes to begin therapy.

In sessions Yolanda combines evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance, supporting clients as they build insight, improve communication, and develop tools to manage symptoms. She aims to partner with clients through the process of healing and growth, honoring each step toward greater clarity, forgiveness, and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Yolanda uses a blend of evidence-based approaches to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful life changes, which can be helpful for chronic stress, grief, and life transitions. For clients processing traumatic memories, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, provides a structured method to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and promote adaptive healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Yolanda collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds, keeping the relationship and the client's experience central to treatment planning.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, chronic illness, or geographic limitations. Yolanda provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their life. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in remote formats, allowing clients to engage in meaningful work from wherever they feel most comfortable.