Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough

LCSW

Arizona

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Arizona / LCSW 22140

NPI

1265977276

Experience

27 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Arizona

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

1. • Motivational approach
   • Trauma and grief
   • English and Spanish

   About Yolanda

   Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard things and try new ways of coping. Her style is warm and steady, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling better.

   Yolanda uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build motivation at a comfortable pace. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support values-based choices and honest self-reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when it helps to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.

   She has long experience addressing relationship strain, family problems, and communication breakdowns. Trauma, abuse, and grief work are also part of her practice. She pays attention to how attachment, abandonment, guilt, shame, and forgiveness affect daily life.

   Yolanda supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and financial or life-purpose uncertainty. Her approach balances practical skills with listening and emotional support. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.

   She offers services in English and Spanish and practices in Arizona. People who are ready to start are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process to begin working toward clearer goals and more manageable days.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change and build confidence to try something different. It focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and supporting small steps toward goals.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes choosing actions that match personal values, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by offering empathy and reflection. This approach is often paired with practical skills from CBT when behavior and thought patterns need shifting.
   
   Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust tools over time if something is not helping.
   
   Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about language needs, scheduling, and how to shape sessions to match daily routines and treatment goals.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   27+ years

   Listed in

   Arizona

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she help with?

   Yolanda supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on family problems, communication issues, and mood disorders.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own motivation and mixes in ACT and client-centered techniques as needed.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She brings 27 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Arizona.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are costs handled?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select 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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