- 20 years experience
- Ohio LPCC
- Focus on coping
About Yalanda
Yalanda Smith-Hudlin is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive.
In sessions she focuses on listening and building an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations are practical and paced to fit each person's needs. She encourages small changes that lead to clearer thinking and steadier emotions.
Yalanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about coping with life changes, improving communication, and managing mood concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, control issues, and the strain that can come with divorce or separation. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the concerns she supports people with.
She often works on rebuilding self-worth, addressing guilt and shame, and exploring life purpose and midlife transitions. For people dealing with social anxiety or phobias, sessions focus on realistic steps toward greater ease in social situations. Women's issues and self-love are also common topics.
Yalanda meets people where they are and moves at a steady, respectful pace. She invites clients to share what matters most and to set goals that feel achievable. Her approach centers on practical tools and ongoing collaboration.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Yalanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on anxiety and mood concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxious reactions. This method helps people notice patterns and try different ways of responding to stress and panic symptoms.Another approach centers on stepwise exposure and behavioral practice to lessen avoidance. It helps people face feared situations or sensations in small, manageable steps so panic responses can decrease over time. Sessions also include skills for emotion regulation and problem solving to support daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays focused on their needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule regular sessions, reduce travel time, and fit short check-ins into a busy day. It can also allow people to use verbal and behavioral exercises from their everyday settings to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among the concerns she lists.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening and creating an open, nonjudgmental space. Conversations are practical and aim to identify small, manageable steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.