Yvonne Copeland, LICSW

Yvonne Copeland, LICSW, offers calm, steady support for adults facing major life shifts. She acknowledges how hard it is to take the first step and works alongside clients to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on practical steps forward.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that block progress and to practice new ways of thinking. Mindfulness techniques are added to help people notice and manage stress in the moment. Solution-focused and strength-based methods help build on what already works in a person’s life.

Yvonne’s practice includes help for anxiety, depression, grief, and stress tied to career or relationship changes. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care concerns, and aging-related issues. She tailors the work to each person’s needs and priorities.

Her communication style is calm and open, aimed at reducing barriers to the work. The first session focuses on getting to know each person and understanding why they sought therapy. Yvonne uses clear tools and collaborative planning to make sessions productive.

With 15 years of experience in Alabama, she draws on a broad background across many settings. Her goal is to help people move forward with greater confidence and a clearer sense of purpose.

How approaches guide online therapy sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist follows the person’s lead, respects their pace, and works to create a collaborative plan that fits their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods match goals and preferences. That choice is revisited over time as needs change, so the plan can adapt.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking. Once you know the options, online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule appointments during work breaks or after caregiving duties. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that’s helpful and for using written exercises and mindfulness practices between sessions to build skills.