Hello and Welcome! My name is Yolanda Butcher. I received my undergraduate and graduate degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral issues in outpatient settings. My approach to therapy is individualized, compassionate, collaborative, and holistic. I strive to ensure an environment that is safe, culturally sensitive, affirming, and mutually respectful. This approach fosters trust and allows you to feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings. I believe a client's experience of therapy and the therapeutic relationship is a significant factor in the success of therapy. I hope to provide you with a safe and secure space for your healing journey.
My areas of specialty include trauma/abuse, life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, stress management, grief and loss, family/relationship issues, self-esteem issues, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, chronic illness, and alcohol and substance use disorders. My counseling approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Integrative Therapy, supportive counseling interventions to guide you on your path to achieving your goals.
It takes courage and commitment to change. You have the power to transform your life. It's a journey, but you're not alone. Let me help you achieve the outcome(s) you want from therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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I have only had okie session so far over the phone but this far chatting on the website and my first meeting with her was very helpful and she really dug deep into the different areas I needed help, with a compassion that made me feel very comfortable
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief