- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- English and Spanish
About Yolanda
Yolanda Aguinaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and depression. She also supports those coping with sleep or eating issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or parenting strain.
She frames clients as the experts of their own stories. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps to manage problems. Conversations are direct and centered on what is happening now and what can change next.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and patterns that shape relationships and personal responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed actions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Yolanda uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas to keep the sessions focused on each individual's experience, and draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when teaching emotion regulation and coping skills. She offers help for a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, body image, and caregiver stress.
She speaks English and Spanish and is open to working with international clients. Practical matters such as cost vary by location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Using EFT, ACT, and CBT in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track emotions and the patterns that keep people stuck. It is often used when relationship patterns or attachment-related feelings are part of the concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join without travel. It also lets therapists and clients use tools like thought records, values exercises, and emotion-focused interventions during sessions in ways that match each person’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and depression, among many other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and DBT techniques to address emotions, values, thinking patterns, and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC and lists Pennsylvania as her location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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