I am a knowledgeable therapist - Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, who takes a non-judgmental, open-minded, practical approach, with an understanding that we are all different. Utilizing this approach, along with evidenced-based practices, I educate, encourage and empower clients to increase growth and healing.
I have first-hand experience with the military culture. I am a veteran and I was a military spouse. I understand the challenges that the military can bring - from military trauma, separation due to deployment, to combat-related stress.
I am currently independently licensed in Washington state and Kentucky, specializing in addictions, primarily substance use. I am experienced working with individuals who struggle with mental health disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma and issues coping with daily life stresses. I am no stranger to teens and young adults as I have worked in a youth group home setting.
I look forward to working with you towards wellness and wholeness!!!
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yvette Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Yvette is great at understanding what my concerns are and calms my anxiety. She helps me to stop over analyzing. Gives me tools to keep my thoughts and plans in order.
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Yvette is a great listener. She pushes me to do my best and challenge my thought patterns.
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Yvette is direct and communicates well. I am not one to take feedback well and she has managed to navigate this fact and gotten me to a place of honest reflection. Highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Yvette for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She's always there and super helpful!
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Yvette for 8 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette has constantly showed the ability to be empathetic, meet me where i am, but also calls me out when needed and guides me into being a better person. I'm so grateful for her help and support!
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Ms. Smith has been very supportive and attentive. She challenges my way of thinking in the best way without diminishing my experiences.
Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I felt comfortable the first time I had therapy with Yvette Smith
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
I really appreciate the feedback I receive from Yvette because she tells you what you need to hear. That actually has been helping me work through my trauma to move forward and learning who I am.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Yvette Smith is a very nice and respectful therapist. She always has helpful thoughts, and provided a safe space to be open and honest. I highly appreciated working with her.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Yvette is a great listener, has good insight, and offers helpful feedback.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I've just begun a therapeutic relationship with Yvette. From the start, she has been attentive, inquistive, and helpful. I'm not a big fan of online therapy, but Yvette really goes above and beyond to make sure you don't feel that online distance. If you're new to therapy, I highly recommend starting with someone like Yvette!
Written on Dec 25, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I knew I was ready for change and growth when I started therapy. I knew some things would be hard and some things I may not want to do. Yvette meets me where I am and is always empathetic, but gentle when trying to get me to change my habits. I have had multiple “ah ha” moments since beginning therapy. I’m so happy I decided to try it. Grateful to have Yvette in my corner to cheer me on when needed, but also to hold up the mirror when needed.
Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Hands down she’s the best. She doesn’t hold back what you need to hear the good and bad. She actually listens to you and then send the feedback your way. I really appreciate her so much
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Yvette has helped me clear the unbearable fog of too many thoughts in front of me. Through our conversations, I am guided to more suitable directions in which to focus my thinking on.
Written on Sep 03, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Yvette is a gifted therapist! She is so dedicated to my healing, growth and strength building. She is honest and direct, and also empathic and compassionate.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette is amazing! She says the things I need to hear and think about..and in a way that makes me feel comfortable and as if she’s a been trusted friend that I’ve had for many years. She’s kind, straightforward & very much appreciated.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, adhd, and parenting issues
Yvette is wonderful at listening and encouraging you to challenge your assumptions in order to live a more fulfilled life.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Yvette is great and has been very helpful for me!!
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 7 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, eating disorders, and self esteem
Yvette was instrumental in helping me through some difficult situations. Highly recommended!
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
I have had other therapist where I felt like they were joust doing their job. Which isn’t really a knock on them because they’re doing it well, but they lack that personal aspect that you should feel with your therapist.
Yevette seems to ask more personal questions to get to the root cause of whatever said issue is. She is genuine and doesn’t placate to false thoughts or emotions but instead comes up with other angles to view these thoughts or emotions to help see things more positively.
Honestly, she’s amazing.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Fantastic therapist with remarkable empathy and incredible compassion. High recommendation!
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Yvette Smith is so wonderful to work with and I feel like she is very skilled at asking the right questions to dig deeper and get to the root of the issue.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Yvette is a very knowledgeable source of help. She is tasked with helping total strangers who pop out of nowhere with confusing, overwhelming requests, and is able to back us out and help us focus on one thing at a time. She brings respectful candor, helping her be relatable and human. She helps you see where you are succeeding on your own and challenges you potentially difficult questions to consider. She doesn’t force you to answer or act and i genuinely think she could help almost anyone if they give her a chance. Therapy isn’t spoon fed, it’s guided. Yvette is a great, friendly guide. I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, coping with life changes, and adhd
Yvette is the reason why I stay with better help. She’s is honestly amazing and has helped my self esteem and building boundaries that respect myself and others. She deserves a pay raise.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and adhd
Yvette is a dedicated therapist and healer. I appreciate how committed she is to my growth and healing, and also appreciate her direct and also compassionate approach.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
She is a good listener and an encouraging person. I would like to speak with her more.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Yvette is wonderful - I cannot say enough good things about her. She told me the truth even when it was hard and helped me realize how capable and empowered I already was, if I just used what I had in a healthy way. Our sessions have been transformative and truly beneficial. She's the best!
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 1 month
I find her friendly, calm, and understanding to listen to me and all I've got to say.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and a
Kind thoughtful and focused on what is important
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Yvette is amazing and has helped me a lot with my trauma and building myself up so that I can now stand on my own two feet and work through things on my own. She has been so immensely helpful and is very caring and supportive (and also very funny). I would recommend Yvette to anyone and has loved having her as my therapist!
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse
Yvette is an amazing therapist. She helped my with confidence and self worth so much. She listens and gives tangible advice that I can implement when I am feeling down or anxious.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette helped me a ton during a period of post partum mood issues with my first son. Highly recommend her for anyone experiencing postnatal mood issues.
Written on Oct 02, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Yvette is an amazing counselor, I highly recommend her for anybody needing help or direction with their life!
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a great listener and makes me see thing in a different way I might not have seen.
Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Yvette is awesome! I strongly recommend her
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Yvette is very kind and I feel comfortable talking to her
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
She is the best and I’m lucky to have her!
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette is thoughtful and she really listens. I am happy that she pays attention to the little details that I told her and she is able to respond thoughtfully.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and anger management
She’s wonderful. I love her spirit and positive energy she approaches to therapy. Her on point analogies have been especially helpful in getting me to reframe difficult situations
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am happy to know that Yvette Smith is very straight with me. And helps me navigate my thought process
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s the best!
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Yvette is a great therapist. I love that she responds to your messages in the chat box so quickly. You'll enjoy working with her.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette is awesome. I never feel judged when chatting with her. She helped me clarify a lot of my thoughts and always seeks to understand where I’m at. She is a lovely human being that I am very grateful for!
Written on Jan 07, 2022 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Yvette is kind and approachable.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 10 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have been in and out of therapy for a number of years, but I have never found someone who understands me and has been able to help me quite like Yvette. She is kind, understanding, patient and makes me feel so comfortable in our sessions. She helps me reason through things and provides me perspective when I lose it. I could recommend her enough.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Yvette is such a good therapist and I would highly recommend her. She has been helping me so much since I have started with her. She has a really good approach, she listens very carefully and she has a great attitude, she is very positive and she has given me a lot of good insights into things. Thank you!
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning anger management
Yvette is such a great person and she definitely gets me thinking about what my problems actually are. She has given me many useful tools to navigate my home, church, and work life and she is very straightforward, which I appreciate:)
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, adhd, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She’s such an amazing therapist. I’ve only been with her for a couple of months now and she’s helped me so much
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Yvette is the only counseller that’s been able to help me, I think I would still be in a dark place without her support
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks
Yvette has been great to me. Very understanding and insightful therapist who despite how I feel she helps me by giving me pointed and concise support.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Yvette has helped me so much. She is extremely compassionate but also will be real with me, and that’s what I need. She’s really made my mental health so much better. I’m very thankful for her!
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Smart, efficient, extremely professional
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Yvette is really nice, she’s always open to ideas of what could be wrong and I never feel judged
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Yvette is a great counselor, and her treatment methods may be contrary to some, but she is very versatile in her ways and is able to adapt well to different therapy participants to get her meaning/methodology across. I highly recommend Yvette, and anyone who uses her should be able to get the help they need
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Yvette has been a help in moving forward in life and understanding relationships. She has been a motivator and shows sincerity in her counselling approach. She is a good listener. She has good skills and takes a professional approach. She is confident and enthusiastic and meaningful. Her comments are valuable. I have grown in receiving therapy
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Yvette is very kind and knowledgeable. She helps me get to the root of the problem and provides me with great feedback and encouragement. Yvette is very prompt in responding to me and respectful of my time.
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Yvette is very responsive and flexible. She provides wonderful insights and suggestions. She has helped me develop strategies and set goals for adapting to big life changes. I have seen 9 therapists over the last 20 years and Yvette has helped me more than anyone. She is truly the best!
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Yvette has been an absolute light and has made such a difference in my life in such a short period of time. She is highly responsive, leads sessions with care and is a joy to speak with. For my first experience with therapy I couldn’t be more thrilled to have been paired with Yvette.
Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think Yvette is one of the best counselors I’ve ever had, I appreciate how honest she is with me and doesn’t let make excuses, i was really hesitant to even start therapy but now I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Can’t completely express how wonderful Yvette has been. So thankful I was partnered with her. Have had seven therapist throughout the years. She has helped me more than all of them combined
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Yvette has really helped me put my problems into perspective and alter my expectations
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Yvette has been very professional, patient and supportive in addressing my concerns. Her approach to assisting me work through my goals has been personalised to my needs. She is very relatable and down to earth.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Yvette and I have only had one session together but it was extremely helpful. She is very responsive and has checked up on me since then. I feel confident in her expertise and speaking with her was very easy.
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
I only worked with Yvette for a short period of time, but she was EXTREMELY helpful. She helped me come up with some good tools to use to help with my anxiety and helped me to understand that sometimes I don’t need to know the origin of everything.
She is upfront and honest, which I appreciate! Thanks so much, Yvette.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I appreciate Yvette’s counsel that really helped me in my situation. I will continue my sessions and I would recommend BetterHelp to others
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had one session so far, but she’s already helped me immensely with recommending I keep a journal to track my feelings and by helping me process my emotions. I’m really looking forward to having more sessions with her, I’m have hopes again that I can feel better and normal again with her help.
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Yvette Smith is by far the best counsel I have received in finding guidance in life. I can't thank her enough for her perspective and giving tools to deal with life’s challenges. As a gay black man, problems can be intersectional in balancing our mental health. She provides excellent comfort and understanding in her weekly sessions. Eventually, our sessions felt like talking to a great friend and went beyond a cordial therapist-client relationship. She is friendly, attentive, and very resourceful in providing tools in dealing with your mental health. I will gladly go to her for any problems that may pop up because not only does she excel as a counselor, but an overall wonderful person. I will gladly recommend her to anyone seek help.
Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Yvette is amazing! She has helped, encouraged, corrected, supported, and directed me in many ways. Sharing the same faith has been so helpful in our sessions, and I thank the Lord for connecting me with Yvette.
Written on Mar 14, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 4 months
Yvette is a qualified, down to earth, empathetic, and kind counselor. She has lots of experience dealing with various types of mental ailments and suffering. She has helped me see certain things in a new perspective and I appreciate her insight
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Still early in the process with her, and have only had 1 session in video, but quite a few texts. She responds quickly and thoroughly and definitely is trying to understand the situation and offer advice and ask questions...
Written on Mar 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve only been working with Yvette for a few weeks but she’s a consistent and approachable person to speak with. She’s offered insights into my messages that I hadn’t noticed and I like that she pushes me without feeling like I’m being pushed.
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Yvette is great. I like her straightforward approach. It's good to have someone understand you concerns but also tell you when you're in the wrong. I'd reccomend her services to anyone looking for counselling.
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Yvette is a great counselor. She is real, honest, and to the point. She tells you like it is in a caring way. It feels like you are talking to a friend with really good advice and not a counselor.
Written on Feb 14, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Yvette is the solution to all my prayers, she helped me grow up, opened my eyes and mind and helped me change the way I think of my problems, I really love having her as my counselor, she is a professional.
Written on Feb 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s amazing, amazing personality, feel very comfortable around her, very safe to talk to her about all my worry’s, without feeling like I’m being judged and is very helpful, if she was this side of the world I’d choose her as a friend, great counsellor
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Yvette has given me tools to help me focus on keeping my emotional reactions in control and regroup myself during a great change in my life. She is direct and honest. She also acknowledges my success and helps me to recognize my areas of struggle. I also enjoy that we can work on things piece by piece at my pace. I have A LOT going on right now with family dynamic changes, my job, and personal growth trying to move all those pieces at the same time is complicated. She also makes no judgement when I just speak my mind and I really love that.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Really great counselor. I feel like Yvette doesn't let me lie to myself and offers ideas and perspectives I've never considered which help me to better understand and deal with things. She's friendly and encouraging, and from the get-go she made me feel as comfortable as possible during our interactions - which I'm grateful for as I was very anxious about how it might be awkward and I wouldn't feel like I'm getting any help at all. Fortunately it's the opposite!
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Yvette is a great therapist who is genuine and well spoken with a great insight and a very non-judgmental attitude. She is easy to talk to and always responds quickly to my messages.
Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Yvette is very non judgemental and share related stories to help me understand how i am. She kicks my butt when needed though
Written on Dec 31, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I think that Yvette is attentive and shares advice that I can apply to life. She is very consistent and patient with me
Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Yvette is a very direct and knowledgable counsellor. She has been able to cut through the nonsense to see where the root of a lot of my problems lie. Time and again she helps me see things in an objective manner and provides me with the honesty I need to come out of myself and look at things from a less emotional point of view. I know that I can trust her to bring sense to my irrational ways of thinking and help me to cut the world down to a size that I can easier handle.
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
It has been a delight to work with Yvette. She is very empathetic and patient, whilst not being afraid to be truthful when the time required it. She will always go the extra mile and does it with a friendly smile.
Written on Dec 05, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Yvette is wonderful. She truly listens and responds with thoughtful, helpful dialogue and useful techniques for managing anxiety. She is incredibly accessible and offers a variety of ways to communicate, as well as various times to schedule sessions. I definitely recommend her.
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Yvette has been great! Fantastic support and great insight
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
So far Yvette has been very kind and receptive. Every time I speak to her she guides me to right direction and her suggestions are super valid. speaking your mind definitely relieves part of your mind burden and Yvette’s smile makes it much easier
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I cannot sing enough praise for how incredible Yvette is. I have regained confidence in myself and learned new techniques on how to keep myself mentally strong and open. I have turned many people to BetterHelp off of my experience with Yvette.
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
She is helpful and has given me resources to think about.
Written on Oct 25, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Yvette Smith is phenomenal. She listens with no judgment and is incredibly insightful. One session with her helped me tremendously. She's terrific.
Written on Sep 11, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Yvette is very easy to talk and very encouraging. She shares a lot of useful tips for things that help in my everyday life. She allows me to talk about things that are troubling me but also keeps me focused.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Yvette is really good at what she does. I felt very comfortable sharing my concerns with her. I never felt judged or dismissed and the guidance offered helped me in so many ways that I will carry on with me for the rest of my life.
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Has been super super helpful on my journey! Took me from living inside my head and my anxiety to being able to be present and enjoy my life. Deepened my current relationship and made them better. Can't recommend enough.
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Yvette is kind and understanding and gives good advice :)
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think Yvette is an excellent counselor. I’m not in a good spot right now personally, lots of relationship and family stuff, but she’s really helping me get a grip on my life and take control. I wouldn’t be able to take the steps forward that I have without her help.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
In the short amount of time, Yvette has given me great insight through her support, as well as her resources. I will say that through her expertise, I was able to successfully navigate through struggling with childhood traumas, ptsd, panic attacks, and general feelings of confusion and guilt.
I highly recommend her as an excellent and caring counsellor.
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Yvette is wonderful. She's easy to talk to, understanding, non-judgmental. I feel so lucky to have been paired with her. I really look forward to our conversations. My life has improved so much since I've started communicating with her and I'm so grateful I've signed up for therapy.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She is a very honest person and that’s what I need in my life now.
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks
She's amazing. Yvette understands the individual she is working with and adapts to their way of opening up and talking about their situation at least that has been my experience thus far.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Yvette is doing an incredible job of helping me better understand my personal feelings and navigate the emotional damage done by loving an addict. She has helped me realize I was not a cause of his addiction but I was a casualty of his battle with addiction.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Yvette is clearly an expert in her field. She's kind, empathetic, and practical, and has been more than willing to work with me at my own pace, using the techniques that are most comfortable for me. She is warm and easy to talk to, and has checked in on me to offer advice and encouragement through messaging between our phone sessions. I feel much better and much more in control of my anxiety since I started working with Yvette.
Written on Apr 20, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Even during the first session I saw that Yvette cares about helping me, listening, letting me be heard, and is willing to be direct and honest and say what I didn't even realize I needed to hear. Every session so far with Yvette has "a-ha!" moments that give me new insight and direction, and she supports me throughout each week in addressing what I'm experiencing and working on the very realistic goals we set together for me. Would recommend her to anyone who would benefit from being cared for, understood, guided, and learning about themselves and the challenges they're facing.
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Yvette has helped me immensely in a short period of time, she’s given me tools to help manage my concerns and I’ve already seen the benefit!
Written on Mar 30, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Yvette takes time to listen and understand, and also has a vey lovely and caring personality making her an easy person to open up to and share with. Thanks for your guidance and wisdom!
Written on Mar 29, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks
Thus far in our therapy relationship Yvette has been wonderful. Very understanding and supportive. I greatly appreciate being able to talk to her without judgement.
Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Very friendly and very professional. She is particularly insightful and clearly listens to what you are saying.
Written on Mar 14, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Yvette listens intently, understands and gives helpful, professional advice in a very friendly manner, and always replies to my journals objectively and positively. She is kind and approachable.
Written on Mar 13, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Good feedback when I am reluctant to open up and show parts of me, helpful and understanding even with my past of bad behaviors and current struggles.
Written on Mar 08, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I did not think this way of counseling would benefit me in anyway but my experience with the app and my counselor, Yvette, was a good one. I enjoyed the conversations, guidelines etc we had. I'm getting better each day.
Written on Mar 02, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and anger management
Awesome. Simply awesome
Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks
Yvette is considerate and thoughtful during my sessions. She brings a positive and upbeat energy, which helps make difficult topics more comfortable.
Written on Feb 20, 2020 after therapy with Yvette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
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