Yonna Swingholm , LCSW, LICSW

Yonna Swingholm is a seasoned clinical social worker with a master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University and 25 years of experience in psychotherapy. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training to provide therapeutic care - and is licensed to practice in Washington, California, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Yonna works from an integrative perspective that values the therapeutic relationship while applying cognitive-behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior.

Her approach begins with a clear understanding of each client's main goals, then matches interventions to best fit those goals, and she collaborates with clients to identify the methods that feel most effective and relevant. Yonna has extensive experience with the military and special operations community and has lived and worked alongside many Native tribes across North America. She is a certified yoga and meditation instructor and has trained professionals on integrating holistic treatment into healthcare.

Across a wide range of concerns - from trauma, anxiety, and grief to relationship issues, addiction, and life transitions - Yonna emphasizes practical strategies, personal agency, and the belief in humanity's natural capacity for growth and healing.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care

Yonna uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space in which clients are heard and their priorities guide the work. This approach helps people clarify values, explore choices, and build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching practical skills and new ways of responding.

Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, drawing on breath awareness and present-moment clarity to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Those techniques can complement work on trauma, stress, sleep, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yonna collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors care rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can fit busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options support steady progress while adapting to each client's life circumstances.