Yolanda Carter

(LMHC, MCAP)

About Me

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Master Certified Addictions Professional and Life Coach working in the state of Florida. I have 13 years experience working as an Addictions Counselor and 12 years experience working as a Mental health Counselor and Life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, substance dependancy, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse including survivors of human tracficking.

My counseling style is warm, welcoming and interactive. Acknowledging that everyone is a unique being, I take an Integrative apprach to therapy. Integrative Therapy is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client. Integrative Therapy is holistic in nature, and takes into consideration the clients' affective, behavioral, cognitive and physiological level of functioning, as well as spiritual dimention of life. I use my professional judgement to decide which approach to therapy bests fits your needs in that moment. I may use different approaches consecutively through the various stages of the therapeutic process or a single combination of therapy throughout the therapeutic process. 

You have taken a big step towards improving the quallity of your life experience by seeking out a therapist to work with you and to support you on your journey. Congratulations! I am here to support and empower you. Let's connect and start your shift.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMHC #MH-13151 (Expires: 2023-03-31)

Reviews

Written by B.O. on Jun 15, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Yolanda is amazing. I hope this review doesn’t cause her to become to busy for me:) but if so she deserves it. She is such an amazing listener and comes from a place that I feel is real. I trust her and know she cares.

Thank you

Written by T.H. on Jun 11, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

Yolanda is very professional and supportive. She's very good at making me feel at ease and discussing the things that make me anxious. Highly recommend!

Written by K.I. on Apr 28, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

The sessions with Yolanda have been very pleasant and efficient. I’m not sure why i didn’t start sooner. But I’m glad i started and I’m able to work through the many things i been fearful of. Yolanda is a great listener and her knowledge on dealing with anxiety has helped me a lot on our last sessions.

Written by Z.A. on Apr 20, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 8 months on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Yolanda is beyond her years in wisdom, empathy and practical tactics.

Written by E.M. on Mar 02, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Yolanda is great. She has great incite and cares. I would recommend her.

Written by A.L. on Feb 23, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

Yolanda has helped me so much in recovering from a hard time. She is always there to hear me out and makes me comfortable speaking about my problems.

Written by M.I. on Feb 03, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Yolanda is truly skilled at listening and helping me to think about challenges I face in a different (and healthier) light.

I could not be more appreciative of the impact she’s left in a very short period of time.

Written by I.V. on Jan 14, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Thank you for always having valuable insight and advise!

Written by F.R. on Jan 13, 2021 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 months

Yolanda is very caring. She respects your opinion and offers sound advice. I feel because of her understanding abs expertise I am improving each and every day.

Written by J.M. on Dec 23, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Very good insights

Written by R.E. on Dec 15, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Yolanda is such a pleasure. She is always positive and offers helpful advice. I have tried several therapists in the past and none have been as effective as Yolanda. I was apprehensive at first to use an online mental health company but it was the cheapest option, and I’m really glad I did. She never judges when I’m late or need to reschedule and always greets and conducts meetings with a smile and calm demeanor. Her advice is always relevant and effective, and I always feel comfortable telling her what’s going on. She is different than most therapists in that she shares as much as listens which I really need in a therapist and haven’t previously encountered. She really cares about the personal growth of her clients and it’s refreshing and heart warming. I can’t emphasize enough how wonderful she is.

Written by A.L. on Nov 17, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Yolanda has a soothing presence and voice. She listens with her whole being and offers wisdom in a way that feels very accessible and simple. Her insights are reflected objectively and kindly. I appreciate all of the practical communication skills and life organization she has helped me with, and I thought I was pretty good with this to begin with! Excellent counselor, excellent human being.

Written by P.E. on Nov 12, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, and career difficulties

Yolanda is a wonderful therapist. She helped me with my anxiety and to helped me cope with the loneliness. and stress I was feeling due to the Covid lockdowns. Yolanda is very attentive, positive, and considerate. I highly recommend her!

Written by K.R. on Oct 22, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Yolande helped me so much in a matter of a few weeks with her active listening, direct approach and feedback. The tools and worksheets she gave me to use and work through were very helpful in various issues I am working through. Yolande is a kind and compassionate therapist and I highly recommend her.

Written by D.O. on Oct 16, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Working with Yolanda has been absolutely transformative. Her metaphors and tools helped me understand the obstacles in my life and how to lead with love in my own home. As I go into my sixth week and there's a lot more to unpack - I'm ready to share more with her because she makes me feel safe. I'm incredibly grateful for a intuitive and genuine therapist like Yolanda.

Written by D.A. on Oct 08, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Yolanda is poignant, sharp, and observant while being so humble, concise, and wise. She'll say two sentences that will floor me for days. I couldn't have asked for a better counsellor. She's fantastic.

Written by B.E. on Sep 03, 2020 after counseling with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

I've found my experience so far with Yolanda to be very helpful. She had a great way of wording things that is very supportive and makes me think of things from a more positive point of view. The worksheets I've been given so far have been great. I'm really excited to have Yolanda as my therapist - I'm looking forward to working toward the goals I've set with her.