Work with Yolanda Pender (LPC, NCC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

I am so thankful to have discovered Yolanda through BetterHelp. Her encouragement and wisdom have changed my life for the better. I continue to learn and grow with each session, becoming a stronger, healthier version of me. She has a way of cheering you on, making you laugh and guiding you to self-discovery and hard truths. The work is deep, but I always feel safe and supported, which facilitates growth. I am so thankful to share this difficult journey with her.

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Yolanda for 5 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I am so grateful for Yolanda and the way she has approached my struggles with me and helped me grow in so many ways! I loved getting to start my weeks with her, she was always so gentle and encouraging to me and would start sessions by asking me about my week so she knew where to go from there, which was super helpful so that she would always speak to my current and most relevant struggles, even if they were things of the past she did so much to help me move forward and learn and grow!

Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Yolanda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I am really enjoying my sessions with Yolanda. She has provided me with some great information and insight on my current issues. I trust her expertise.

Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Yolanda is an awesome councilor. She is straight forward and very understanding of any issue I bring up. She has a lot of life experience that she is able to bring to sessions that help her relate to any day to day issue I may have.

Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Yolanda is amazing and exactly the type of counselor I need. It is very easy to talk to her and she is always encouraging. She has helped me discover that I am stronger than I realized.

Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 8 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

This is the perfect counseling method for me with my crazy lifestyle.

Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 years and 5 months

I really enjoy my counselor , when I have a need to have an appointment she placed things of in perspective. I really enjoy working with her. She is a huge help.

Written on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 years and 9 months

Yolanda has been so supportive and encouraging! Her perspective is always just what I need to hear. I can tell she really takes the time to think about what she says and her feedback on the situation is free of judgments. I feel that she wants what is best and healthy for me. She has helped me get back to feeling stronger and more independent. Thanks Yolanda!!

Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Yolanda has helped me navigate the most difficult time of my life. She's always positive but unafraid to speak her mind. I cant imagine having gone through the past year without her.

Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

One of the few people in my life I can depend on as I grow mentally physically socially spiritually. I’ll never be the same.

Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Yolanda is an excellent therapist. She comes from a place of understanding and I'm impressed with only two sessions in!

Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Yolanda has been great. I need a free contact b m please find a way to talk to me.

Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

Yolanda is very validating, and I appreciate the time she takes to listen and the supportive feedback she provides. I feel I am able to tell her anything without fear of judgment. Highly recommend!

Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Yolanda is a very nice and professional therapist that makes it easier for me to explain my thoughts and concerns to her and give me the best advice in how to deal with that.

Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

She’s great. She’s been my counselor for 2 years on and off and she’s there when we need her.

Written on Jan 06, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Yolanda is an expert on listening, discerning problem areas, offering solutions, and supporting all the way through. She is filled with wisdom and offers both grace and truth- such a helpful counselor!

Written on Sep 08, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 year and 7 months

I came to speak with Yolanda because I am walking through conflict and I need help processing & responding. In working with Yolanda, I have found that she knows how to help you see and address things that have been hindering you. She listens, but she also speaks into your situation, helps you examine your problem and develop ways to tackle it. I have appreciated her real-world insight and support and am making progress in responding to my situation.

Written on May 04, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

Yolanda is truly an instrument of God. She has helped me through a variety of life challenges, on and off, over the past year. Her wisdom, insight, confidence, and caring manner are remarkable.

Written on Feb 14, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 10 months

I’ve already been recommending BetterHelp to some close friends of mine. It’s a great help!

Written on Nov 25, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

She has been great

Written on Oct 01, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Wonderful experience. She has helped me remember my Christian roots and return to a fuller life in Christ. Thank you, Yolanda

Written on Sep 03, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month

Yolanda and I just started together and I am pleased thus far. I am starting to talk about different topics with her, but I look forward to her help in other topics of my life. Thank you, Yolanda!

Written on Jul 29, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Very professional. Listens to my needs. Provides adequite advice/services

Written on Apr 25, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

I like working with Ms. Pender. I like that she checks in on me if I don't check in from time to time. Accountability is an attribute I am currently working on and she certainly helps me to understand just how I can tackle this goal. I appreciate the professionalism and boundaries of ethics she applies to her work. Most of all, I appreciate that this site is geared towards principles of faith and she is able to help me work my goals and tasks with a faith centered directive.

Written on Mar 26, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months

Yolanda has been such an inspiration to me. She has helped me through some of my darkest times by providing words of encouragement, strategies to help me effectively self-reflect, and biblical-based scripture that relates directly to my life situations. She would not only put her effort in 110%, but she would also take the time to reach out to me and follow-up on how I was progressing. I would highly recommend her as a counselor.

Written on Mar 25, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months

She is amazing and has helped me so much. I tried therapy with others and she was the only one who helped me.

Written on Mar 20, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and career

I truly feel that Yolanda understands my perspective. She reminds me to go back to the same coping strategies & truths when I get discouraged. She reminds me of God’s goodness & His ability to do the impossible. She is truly encouraging & I feel I am making progress with her!

Written on Mar 13, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months

Yolanda Pender is the utmost professional counselor, striking an important balance between listener, challenger and encourager. She let me travel at my own pace and offered insights that led me to big revelations about myself. I highly recommend her!

Written on Feb 19, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

Yolanda was very knowledgeable and kind. She has given me excellent tools for working on the issues we’ve discussed. She is a great listener and I appreciate her sense of humor. I would definitely consider working with her again in the future and recommend her to anyone looking for guidance.

Written on Feb 18, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career

Yolanda is amazing! She gave me several worksheets to work on which I like, she gave me tips to handle situations and she talks to you like a regular person meaning that you feel comfortable sharing because it's like talking to a friend. She guided me to several insights and if I could afford it I would definitely consider requesting to continue my sessions with her! Thanks, Yolanda!

Written on Feb 08, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting, self esteem, and career

I am having a very good experience with Yolanda so far! She has been very responsive, understanding, and professional. She has been very mindful and respectful towards me and compassionate and caring. She seems very wise, like she will be an excellent Christian counselor and mentor for me. She has been a huge help in my life for Biblical-based guidance. I look forward to continuing my counseling with her.

Written on Jan 31, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

Yolanda is amazing!

Written on Jan 05, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

I feel Yolanda is an excellent counselor completely led by the Lord to help hurting people like myself .

Written on Dec 27, 2017 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

Yolanda has the rare gift of combining encouragement and accountability. She is able to give me a perspective on things I would have never realized otherwise. She is a true blessing.

Written on Nov 22, 2017 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks

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