Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough, LCSW

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Compassionate, narrative-informed care for stress and trauma

Details

Name	Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Arizona
Licensed in	Arizona
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	27

About Yolanda

Yolanda Liriano-Kimbrough is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She practices in Arizona and meets people in English and Spanish.

Yolanda emphasizes listening first. She offers a calm space where people can say what they are feeling without judgment. Sessions are aimed at making everyday life more manageable and helping people take practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Her work draws on Narrative Therapy along with acceptance and mindfulness-based tools. She helps people separate themselves from painful stories and look at life events from different angles. This can make it easier to spot choices and small changes that matter.

She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. For trauma, she may incorporate EMDR methods when appropriate. These approaches are described and chosen together so people understand what to expect.

Yolanda has supported people through relationship stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and major life transitions. She helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, money worries, and feelings of isolation. Her goal is to help people find clearer direction and more steady emotions.

Many clients find working in Spanish or English helpful. She values collaboration and practical steps, and she encourages small, doable changes that build toward better daily life.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Yolanda works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Yolanda among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Yolanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Yolanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Using narrative and evidence-based methods online

Yolanda blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves so painful events do not define them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. Client-centered work centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify thoughts and feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yolanda will talk through options, clarify goals, and tailor techniques to the individual. The plan can change over time as needs evolve, and she invites questions so people feel informed about the direction of their work.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can fit into a short break at work or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins or a way to share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and life demands.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include family problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and listening-led, using Narrative Therapy along with ACT, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral ideas. She explains methods and works with people to choose what fits.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She brings 27 years of professional clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationship strain, trauma, and grief.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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