she/her
Yvonne Smith
LCSW
Location
Virtual, Oregon
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Communication Style
Authentic, Challenging, Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, First responders, Students
Years of Experience
24+
I may have knowledge and experience in therapeutic skills, but the client is the expert on their life and the issues they bring to therapy.
License number
#L2491
Therapy style
I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy. I may have knowledge and experience in therapeutic skills, but the client is the expert on their life and the issues they bring to therapy. It takes both of us to share our understanding to develop goals and create the change the client desires. I use strategies from a variety of different therapeutic theories, but I like to practice solution-focused strategies when possible. Sometimes we don't need to know a lot about the history of the problem to solve it.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, Portland State University
Interests
I enjoy traveling, especially to sunny places. I also like to cook and entertain friends.