Yolanda Batres-Espinoza, LMFT
Hopeful guidance through life changes
Details
| Name | Yolanda Batres-Espinoza |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Yolanda
Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She trained at Fuller Theological Seminary and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She offers sessions in English and Spanish and welcomes people from different backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
She began her own therapy journey as a child, which shaped her decision to become a therapist. That experience motivates her to create a calm, respectful space where people can tell their stories and be heard.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to each person, from stress and anxiety to grief and relationship struggles. Her approach blends Narrative Therapy with attachment-focused and client-centered methods. She helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and then try new ways of thinking and acting.
She also draws on cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques when a practical skill or coping tool would help. Yolanda has worked in community mental health settings and with underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles. That background shaped her understanding of cultural context and everyday stressors.
She pays attention to communication patterns, family history, and the meanings people give their experiences. She supports people dealing with trauma, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other issues. Common focuses include attachment and abandonment histories, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, anger, and rebuilding after loss.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts among the things Yolanda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Yolanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Yolanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Yolanda commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. This approach helps when old narratives limit choices or create pain, such as in struggles with identity, shame, or relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is another focus and looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional responses; it can be useful for people coping with abandonment, attachment issues, or ongoing relationship stress.She also practices client-centered work that places a person’s experience at the center of sessions. That means the therapist listens closely, mirrors what is said, and helps the client steer the direction of change. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort and she will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break or a quieter moment. Messaging and live chat work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a written back-and-forth feels easier. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help maintain continuity between traditional appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Yolanda address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and narrative-focused, with a client-centered stance. She combines story work with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
She earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and has five years of professional experience, including community mental health work in East Los Angeles.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices out of California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted, and she provides services to people in locations where a California LMFT may practice remotely.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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