Yvette Carreon, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- 25 years experience
- Client centered approach
- California based therapist
About Yvette Carreon
Yvette Carreon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings extensive training in evidence-based practices and crafts individualized care by combining techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, strengths-based methods, and client-centered approaches. This integrative stance allows her to tailor strategies to each person's situation and goals.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, aging and geriatric matters, and related emotional challenges. Coaching and support for LGBT clients and families are also part of her focus.
Yvette emphasizes practical, applicable tools and collaborative conversation to develop coping strategies and new pathways for self-discovery and resilience. Couples therapy is currently full; she sees California residents only and maintains limited evening availability, primarily Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. She is not accepting clients.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, aging and geriatric matters, and related emotional challenges. Coaching and support for LGBT clients and families are also part of her focus.
Yvette emphasizes practical, applicable tools and collaborative conversation to develop coping strategies and new pathways for self-discovery and resilience. Couples therapy is currently full; she sees California residents only and maintains limited evening availability, primarily Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. She is not accepting clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yvette Carreon have?
Yvette Carreon has 25 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Yvette Carreon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 28726.
In which languages does Yvette Carreon provide therapy?
Yvette Carreon provides therapy in English.
Where is Yvette Carreon located?
Yvette Carreon is located in California.
How can I work with Yvette Carreon as my therapist?
You can work with Yvette Carreon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yvette Carreon work with international clients?
Yvette Carreon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yvette Carreon 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 text-based messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Yvette Carreon draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work in practical, accessible ways. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their values and strengths and supports work on relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and coping with trauma-related reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yvette works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure that treatment feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing therapists and clients to work toward meaningful goals together.