Yolanda Aguinaga

LPC

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor guiding steady change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Pennsylvania / PC005155

NPI

1649034323

Experience

32 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Strengths focused
   • Bilingual English Spanish
   • Practical coping tools

   About Yolanda

   Yolanda Aguinaga is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and loss, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports issues like sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

   Yolanda believes people are the experts on their own stories and that they already carry strengths that help them move forward. Her approach aims to build on those strengths while offering steady support during change. She encourages small, practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than large, sudden shifts.

   Her practice draws on methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those methods are used to clarify goals, manage difficult feelings, and develop skills for coping under stress.

   Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and subscription options are used for scheduling, with the subscription cancelable at any time. Prospective clients begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

   Yolanda aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most. She offers steady encouragement and practical tools so people can make meaningful, manageable changes over time.

2. How Yolanda’s approaches fit into online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and reduce resistance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward things that matter to them. It often suits people dealing with anxiety, grief, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy and respect so the client feels heard and understood.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative testing helps identify which strategies feel most useful over time.
   
   Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let someone pick a quieter moment for a brief check-in or a longer session during a break in the day. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which specific formats are offered, and discuss scheduling needs when completing the matching questionnaire.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   32+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Yolanda address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, depression, relationship issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and many related difficulties.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and strengths based. She supports clients in taking small, practical steps and uses goal-focused conversations to build motivation for change.

   How much experience does she bring?

   She has 32 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.

   What credential and location should I know about?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be matched for sessions.

   How are session costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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