Yvette Carreon , LCSW

Yvette Carreon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings long-standing training in evidence-based practices and blends techniques from multiple modalities to tailor care to each person. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical behavior therapy to build emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, motivational interviewing to support meaningful change, and client-centered methods that prioritize the individual's values and goals. She also integrates trauma-informed care, narrative and solution-focused elements, Seeking Safety principles, and strengths-based perspectives when they fit the client's needs.

Yvette emphasizes practical, applicable strategies for everyday life challenges, helping people develop new coping pathways, deepen self-awareness, and build mastery over difficult situations. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, working together with clients to create plans that address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, career issues, and other areas of focus. Based in California, she concentrates her practice on residents of the state and is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Yvette Carreon uses a blend of proven therapeutic methods that translate well to online formats. Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's goals and perspectives, offering empathetic support and collaboration to help people explore values and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns through structured exercises and skill practice. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to provide feedback so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and therapy can also continue via live chat or text-based messaging when that fits a client's schedule. These options expand access, reduce travel time, and make consistent care easier to maintain while supporting effective, goal-focused work.