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Yonna Swingholm

LCSW, LICSW

Yonna Swingholm , LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in California

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About Yonna

Yonna Swingholm is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience offering integrative psychotherapy informed by evidence-based practice and relational understanding. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - professional licenses for clinical social work - and she combines a focus on the therapeutic relationship with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify goals and develop practical strategies for change.

Trained with a master of social work degree from Walla Walla University, she brings an adaptable, goal-oriented style that matches interventions to each personâs needs. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she works with individuals to clarify what they hope to achieve and which methods will best support those aims. That flexibility allows her to address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career questions, and sexuality-related concerns.

Swingholm has extensive experience with military and special operations communities and has lived and worked alongside many Native tribes across North America. She is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor and serves as a trainer on integrating holistic treatment into healthcare. Throughout her work she emphasizes people's capacity for growth and healing, and she aims to tailor care to each person's unique life context.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Yonna Swingholm uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship - the therapist listens closely, reflects understanding, and supports each person in finding their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete skills and exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to present-moment experience through breath and awareness practices and can support coping with trauma, chronic stress, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yonna works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then adapts methods together so treatment fits the client's needs, values, and life circumstances. This flexible, cooperative process helps determine which combination of approaches will be most helpful.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer scheduling flexibility and the ability to continue care when in-person visits are difficult, allowing licensed professionals to provide regular, consistent support across different settings.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Yonna Swingholm have?

Yonna Swingholm has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is Yonna Swingholm a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. LCSW and LICSW are professional licenses for clinical social work. License details include CA LCSW 68367 and WA LICSW LW00008005.

In which languages does Yonna Swingholm provide therapy?

Yonna Swingholm provides therapy in English.

Where is Yonna Swingholm located?

Yonna Swingholm is located in California.

How can I work with Yonna Swingholm as my therapist?

You can work with Yonna Swingholm through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note: Yonna is not currently accepting clients.

Does Yonna Swingholm work with international clients?

Yonna Swingholm does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Yonna Swingholm cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Washington, California

Languages

English

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