Yvette Lanausse , LCSW has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, School of Social Work. She follows the ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Yvette Lanausse Vega, LCSW is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. This means that she has completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work, provided 3500 supervised hours of clinical therapy and related professional activities and passed two licensing exams. Licensed Clinical Social Workers are licensed and regulated in the state of California by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Yvette has significant experience in working with individuals with chronic pain, adjustment to new medical diagnosis, trauma, and anxiety, depression and life transitions. Yvette uses the “mind body connection” in her work. She believes that the mind has influence on our behavior and the good news is that addressing and challenging your thoughts can have lasting positive effects on your well-being.
Specialty Areas
Trauma
Women’s Health Issues (endometriosis, postpartum depression, etc.)
LGBTQIA (Gender and Sexual Minorities)
Transgender Health Issues
Chronic Pain Management
Theoretical Approach
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Strategic Intervention
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 23031