Yvette Carreon, LCSW
Experienced LCSW using evidence-based therapies
- CBT and DBT
- Trauma informed care
- Evening availability limited
About Yvette Carreon
Yvette Carreon is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in the mental health field who brings a practical, strengths-based sensibility to therapy. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has training in a range of evidence-based practices that inform her work with individuals and couples.
Her approach combines elements 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 techniques. She integrates these tools to create strategies that address real-life challenges while honoring each person’s story and resilience.
Yvette frames therapy as a collaborative conversation aimed at building new pathways for coping, self-discovery, and mastery. She emphasizes practical and applicable approaches that can be used in everyday life, helping people translate therapeutic skills into meaningful change outside the session.
Couples therapy is currently full. She works with California residents only and offers limited evening availability, mostly Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Her approach combines elements 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 techniques. She integrates these tools to create strategies that address real-life challenges while honoring each person’s story and resilience.
Yvette frames therapy as a collaborative conversation aimed at building new pathways for coping, self-discovery, and mastery. She emphasizes practical and applicable approaches that can be used in everyday life, helping people translate therapeutic skills into meaningful change outside the session.
Couples therapy is currently full. She works with California residents only and offers limited evening availability, mostly Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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. License details: CA LCSW 28726.
In which languages does Yvette Carreon provide therapy?
She 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 in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Yvette Carreon often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s own goals; this approach helps people feel heard and empowered to find their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical method for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as those needs evolve.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it possible to access these approaches with greater flexibility. These options allow for consistent support that can fit around work, caregiving, and other commitments, and they make it easier to maintain progress between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists.