- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- EMDR use
About Yolanda
Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough is an Arizona LCSW with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, separation, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels heavy and what gets in the way. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. She draws on a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand and the person in the room.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then helps clients try different responses. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, or working through traumatic memories with structured techniques. She keeps explanations simple and checks in often to see what feels useful.
Yolanda works in both English and Spanish. She has long experience supporting people through big life changes, losses, and identity questions. Her approach aims to help people understand their feelings and take manageable next steps when guilt, shame, or grief are present.
To begin, she asks people to describe the immediate problem and what they hope to change. From there she and the client set short term goals and adjust the approach as needed, focusing on progress that fits everyday life.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when guilt or shame lead to avoidance and people want to live differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for working with memories that still feel raw and disruptive.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods make sense based on their goals, needs, and what feels manageable. That decision can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep short check-ins or longer focused sessions. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can make a session easier to attend when schedules or energy are limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, family and relationship issues, and self-esteem problems, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses conversational work to name patterns, and practical techniques from therapies such as ACT and CBT to try different responses to those feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 27 years of professional experience and has worked across a range of settings supporting people through loss, transitions, and trauma.
What credential and location are listed for her?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details before scheduling a session.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.