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Yulando Thornton

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Yulando

Yulando Thornton is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and workplace stress. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people juggling busy lives.

Her approach is warm and respectful, with attention to each person's background and needs. Thornton draws on several evidence-based methods when building a plan with someone. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness and client-centered techniques help calm intense emotions and keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. Sessions usually begin by clarifying current concerns and practical goals.

She talks through tools for coping with stress, improving sleep, and handling mood shifts. For addiction and substance concerns, she combines motivational interviewing with skills-based strategies to support change. The tone is collaborative and problem-focused rather than overly clinical.

Thornton also works with grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and communication problems. She pays attention to how work life and personal relationships interact. Her intent is to help people develop steady habits that fit their daily routines.

Therapy is offered in English. Licensure details are Georgia LPC LPC008793.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Yulando uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take small, meaningful actions even when emotions are hard. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes where someone wants clearer direction and steadier habits. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior and then try practical alternatives to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or another method is the best fit and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules and to continue work between appointments. The various options let people choose how they prefer to connect while focusing on steady progress and usable skills.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and many related concerns such as sleep problems, anger, grief, and self-esteem.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical tools, goal setting, and clear next steps rather than long lectures or vague theory.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience helping people navigate mood disorders, communication problems, workplace stress, and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure GA LPC LPC008793 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and is international work available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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