Yonna Swingholm , LCSW, LICSW

Yonna Swingholm brings a quarter century of clinical practice to her work, combining formal training with diverse hands-on experience. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University and is a licensed clinical therapist in Washington, California, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Over 25 years as a psychotherapist, she has trained in multiple treatment modalities and developed an integrative style that centers the therapeutic relationship while using cognitive-behavioral techniques to address specific concerns.

Her approach begins with a clear understanding of a client’s goals, then tailors evidence-informed strategies to fit those aims. She prioritizes collaboration, working with each person to identify which methods are most likely to produce meaningful change. Much of her work has involved service members and the special operations community, and she has spent significant time living and working alongside many Native Tribes across North America.

In addition to traditional psychotherapy training, she is a certified yoga and meditation instructor and has served as a trainer on the seminar circuit for integrating holistic treatment into healthcare. Above all, she holds a steady belief in people’s capacity for healing and growth and seeks to support that process in practical, respectful ways.

Therapeutic approaches available through online care

Yonna commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s experience - it helps individuals clarify their goals and build self-directed change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on mindfulness-based techniques that teach present-moment awareness and self-regulation through simple practices. Mindfulness can support stress reduction, improve sleep, and help with emotional regulation when combined with other therapeutic work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the care fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication styles and life demands. This variety helps make consistent care more accessible for people juggling work, family, or geographic constraints while allowing therapists to tailor session formats to therapeutic goals.