Yolanda Pender, LPC
- Relationship and family focus
- 18 years experience
- Texas LPC
About Yolanda Pender
Her background includes work with civilian and military populations, offering individual and couples counseling, marriage mentoring, family support, trauma and grief care, social services, and personal development. Yolanda draws on approaches that emphasize clear goals and real-world strategies while also attending to the personal story each client brings to the room.
Yolanda describes her style as collaborative and interactive, tailoring interventions to each person or family. She incorporates methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to identify practical tools and lasting changes. As a Licensed Professional Counselor she focuses on helping clients recognize strengths, improve communication, and build sustainable coping skills for healthier relationships and greater emotional wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yolanda Pender have?
Yolanda Pender has 18 years of experience.
Is Yolanda Pender a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as TX LPC 65470.
In which languages does Yolanda Pender provide therapy?
Yolanda Pender provides therapy in English.
Where is Yolanda Pender located?
Yolanda Pender is located in Texas.
How can I work with Yolanda Pender as my therapist?
You can work with Yolanda Pender through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yolanda Pender work with international clients?
Yolanda Pender does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yolanda Pender 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 in-app messaging.
Approach-Oriented Online Care with Collaborative Methods
Yolanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns and focuses on skills that can be applied in daily life. She also integrates Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which is useful for goal setting and behavior change. Narrative Therapy is another tool she draws on to explore the personal stories that shape identity and relationships, helping clients reframe experiences and uncover alternative perspectives.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Yolanda works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress develops and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Yolanda offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make scheduling more adaptable to busy lives, support continuity of care during transitions, and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.