- Skills focused
- Nonjudgmental approach
- Experience driven
About Yvonne
Yvonne Schlueter-Promes is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with more than three decades of experience in mental health. She uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. Her style is open and nonjudgmental, and she aims to create a friendly, steady space for people to talk through what matters to them.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. In sessions she focuses on building practical skills - for example coping tools for anxiety, routines for sleep and eating concerns, and strategies to manage anger or impulsive behavior. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship issues.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in agency-based counseling from Wayne State College. That training and her long clinical experience inform a straightforward approach that emphasizes skill building and gradual change. She has worked with many different concerns over the years, including ADHD, bipolar issues, parenting questions, adoption and attachment concerns, and coping with life changes.
Yvonne describes herself as consistent and approachable. She aims to help people grow practical skills that fit their daily lives and responsibilities. People who want clear strategies and a steady therapeutic presence often look to her for support.
Sessions are offered in English and Yvonne accepts international clients. Cost and scheduling vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. In sessions she focuses on building practical skills - for example coping tools for anxiety, routines for sleep and eating concerns, and strategies to manage anger or impulsive behavior. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship issues.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in agency-based counseling from Wayne State College. That training and her long clinical experience inform a straightforward approach that emphasizes skill building and gradual change. She has worked with many different concerns over the years, including ADHD, bipolar issues, parenting questions, adoption and attachment concerns, and coping with life changes.
Yvonne describes herself as consistent and approachable. She aims to help people grow practical skills that fit their daily lives and responsibilities. People who want clear strategies and a steady therapeutic presence often look to her for support.
Sessions are offered in English and Yvonne accepts international clients. Cost and scheduling vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Nebraska
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Yvonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and attachment-informed ideas. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then commit to actions that match their values. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship to support growth and problem solving.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That allows room to adjust the plan if something feels off or new needs arise.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can still focus on practical skills, brief coaching between sessions, and step-by-step behavior plans that fit daily life. It can also make scheduling easier for people juggling work, caregiving, or service and civilian life transitions by reducing travel time and helping sessions fit into a busy week.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Yvonne commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, emphasizing clear tools and steady support. She blends CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based ideas, and a person-focused way of working.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 33 years of experience in the mental health field, including agency-based counseling work following her graduate training.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska and holds a Master of Science in Education with a focus on agency-based counseling.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.