- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-informed methods
- Collaborative planning
About Yvette
Yvette Carreon is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years in the mental health field. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and the strain that comes with life changes. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people who want clear tools they can use day to day.
She blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions aim to identify patterns that get in the way and develop step-by-step skills to reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are used to support behavior change and emotional regulation.
Yvette draws on long experience supporting people facing trauma, abuse, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and challenges related to identity and relationships. She works with issues including abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, and coping after loss or separation.
Her California-based practice emphasizes practical strategies that fit into daily life. She encourages collaborative planning so clients leave each session with tangible next steps. The approach is adaptable depending on what a person needs most in the moment.
People who want a straightforward, skill-focused approach with a practitioner experienced in a wide range of concerns may find this a good match. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to ensure they fit your needs.
She blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions aim to identify patterns that get in the way and develop step-by-step skills to reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are used to support behavior change and emotional regulation.
Yvette draws on long experience supporting people facing trauma, abuse, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and challenges related to identity and relationships. She works with issues including abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, and coping after loss or separation.
Her California-based practice emphasizes practical strategies that fit into daily life. She encourages collaborative planning so clients leave each session with tangible next steps. The approach is adaptable depending on what a person needs most in the moment.
People who want a straightforward, skill-focused approach with a practitioner experienced in a wide range of concerns may find this a good match. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to ensure they fit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Yvette commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can identify their own answers. CBT breaks down thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce anxiety or depression. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that best match those needs. Adjustments are made over time if something isn’t working, so the plan evolves with progress and feedback.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between appointments. Some formats also make it simpler to use mindfulness exercises, practice skills in the moment, or bring notes into a session. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to help clients find manageable, real-world strategies that fit their daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations alongside structured techniques to build skills and problem-solve real-life challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns and clinical approaches.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.