About Yolanda
Yolanda Ellis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for people facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. She uses clear, respectful language and a steady presence to help people talk through what feels stuck. Her goal is to make each session feel focused and useful for everyday life.
Yolanda draws on 11 years of experience in New York to shape flexible plans for each person.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that cause strain and helps identify small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions include straightforward conversation, problem-solving, and steps you can try between meetings. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.
That means adapting the pace and focus to match where someone is right now. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to raise hard topics and test new ways of responding. Yolanda works with parents who feel overwhelmed by parenting duties and with people who want better communication in close relationships.
She also helps those managing anger and working to rebuild self-worth. Her approach keeps goals practical and reachable so progress shows in small, steady ways. To begin, she invites clients to describe the immediate struggles and what they hope will change.
From that starting point, she and the client set realistic steps and keep checking in to adjust the plan as needed.
Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits
Yolanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear problem-solving and improving everyday interactions. One common approach emphasizes skills for managing anger and strong emotions by identifying triggers and practicing new responses; this helps people reduce reactive moments and handle conflict more calmly. Another approach targets communication and relationship patterns, teaching clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries so conversations feel safer and more effective.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yolanda will work with each person to understand goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection and read nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing reflection between sessions or quick troubleshooting when immediate questions come up. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions and try new skills in real life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also works with
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English