Yolanda Batres-Espinoza , LMFT

Yolanda Batres-Espinoza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who draws on clinical training and personal experience to support individuals and families through life’s challenges. She earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy, and she is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a form of CBT that addresses trauma-related symptoms. As an LMFT, she holds a clinical license to treat couples, families, and individuals using systemic and relational approaches.

Growing up with the benefit of therapeutic support inspired Yolanda to pursue a career in mental health. Her early work in community mental health agencies centered on providing services to underserved neighborhoods in East Los Angeles, where she developed experience helping people overcome stigma and access care. She has worked with clients facing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, anger, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.

Yolanda is an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist and a member of that community, and she provides therapy in both English and Spanish. She offers counseling for individuals and families ages 12 and up, helping clients build practical tools to manage stress, cope with life changes, and strengthen relationships. Her style blends attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral methods to create collaborative, strengths-oriented treatment tailored to each person’s goals and needs.