Hi there! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon for over 20 years. My background has provided me with a wealth of diverse experiences. I have worked in medical social work, including many years as a hospice social worker. I also have had a private practice in which I specialized in working with people who had either had weight loss surgery, or were contemplating it. In addition to these areas, I am also a tenured college instructor teaching in human services and gerontology.
I am passionate about helping people reach their goals. My approach is very collaborative--it is important that we work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. I may know a lot about counseling techniques and what helps people in general, but YOU are the expert in your own life. I am confident that we can work together to create successful outcomes.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Depression, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L2491
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yvonne 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.
I really appreciate the down to earth 'common sense' communication skills and advice that Yvonne has been helping me practice. It means a lot to have a someone to patiently listen and provide insight!
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
She's patient and insightful
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Great! Very pleased with this experience
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatig
Yvonne has been a great help in a short period of time. She knows her stuff, listens well, and asks great questions.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Over the course of 7 months, I worked with Yvonne. I initially approached her with concerns of a medical crisis coming to a head - a lesion in my brain was growing - and ultimately required brain surgery which left me struggling to find ways to adapt. Not only did she help me find ways to come to terms with my ever-changing medical, cognitive, and emotional needs, she also was there throughout a job search after being unemployed for more than 3 months, plus the more "mundane" concerns of family and relationship stresses. Yvonne took every curve-ball I threw, and helped me learn to be more resilient and adaptable. I highly recommend working with her; she is kind, thoughtful, and great at asking the right questions. 10/10 - would therapy again. :)
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
it is still very fresh and new, but, for the first time in a long while, I am feeling very optimistic about the growth and healing that could come out of this
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd