Yonna Swingholm, LCSW, LICSW
Washington · 25 years in practice
Yonna Swingholm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of psychotherapy experience.
License and registration
- LICSW, Washington
- LW00008005 · expires June 2026
- LCSW, California
- 68367 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1124123229 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Yonna
Yonna Swingholm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of psychotherapy experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in California. Her work centers on forming a clear therapeutic relationship and helping people set practical goals for change.
She uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Sessions focus on finding what matters most to the client and matching techniques to those goals. That can look like talking through current struggles, learning concrete skills, or exploring deeper questions about meaning and purpose.
Background and approach
Many people come to her for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. She also supports work-related strain such as compassion fatigue and challenges linked to first responder or veteran experiences. Sexual issues, addictions, and parenting-related stress are other areas she addresses.
Her practical methods include cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices alongside client-centered and existential perspectives. She emphasizes collaboration in therapy and coaches people to try strategies that fit their daily life. Yoga and meditation inform her calm, grounded approach without being the primary focus.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and step-by-step plans to address them. Sessions may include skill-building, reflective questions, and guided mindfulness or breathing exercises. The aim is steady progress toward clearer decisions and improved coping in everyday situations.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Yonna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Yonna names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Yonna commonly uses Existential Therapy to help people face big life questions and find personal meaning. This approach focuses on values, choices, and understanding the life a person wants to lead. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work and emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s priorities lead the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.She views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try, check how they are working, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs and preferences. The goal is to tailor sessions so the work feels relevant and doable in everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when distance or schedule is an issue. Phone sessions can work well if bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging offer a flexible option for brief reflections, between-session support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These choices make it simpler to fit therapy into busy routines while still using the therapist's existential, client-centered, and CBT tools.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting stress, career questions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is integrative and pragmatic. She emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship, sets clear goals with clients, and matches techniques to what each person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this clinician?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in California. Credential abbreviations are Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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