Yoshonna Sanders, LCSW

Yoshonna Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.

Her style is warm and direct. She pays attention to family patterns, attachment, and how communication shapes relationships. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady steps rather than jargon. Yoshonna helps people name what matters and try practical ways to change it.

She often supports people recovering from trauma, wrestling with guilt or shame, or healing after abandonment or infidelity. Midlife transitions and work on mood or panic symptoms are a common focus. Yoshonna also addresses concerns like self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, and substance use.

Therapy blends listening with tools. She uses client-centered conversations to understand each person’s story. Cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices are used to shift unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Narrative techniques help people reframe painful chapters of their life.

Yoshonna aims to create an affirming, culturally responsive space where people can explore their experiences. She works at a pace set by the client and helps build skills for everyday life. The goal is clearer choices, more resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people clarify what they want and feel heard while they work through hard moments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with sleep or routine.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment with gentle awareness. It is useful for managing stress, emotional reactivity, and grounding after trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Treatment can draw on more than one approach and will be adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins that match a person’s routine. It also makes it possible to continue care through life transitions and geographic changes while focusing on practical skills and steady progress.