Yudelka Columna (She/Her)

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 14 years of experience at a mental health counseling agency, I have cultivated a deep expertise in anxiety treatment. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients struggling with anxiety disorders, from generalized anxiety and panic disorder to social anxiety and phobias, developing a nuanced understanding of how anxiety manifests and impacts every aspect of life.

With over 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at a mental health counseling agency, I have developed a specialized expertise in ADHD therapy. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults navigating the challenges of ADHD, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its impact on daily functioning, relationships, and emotional well-being.

With over 14 years of dedicated experience in mental health counseling, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in addiction treatment. Through my work at a mental health counseling agency, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex psychological, emotional, and social factors that contribute to addiction, equipping me with the skills and insight to guide individuals toward lasting recovery. I provide compassionate, evidence tailored to each client's unique journey.

With extensive training and hands-on clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have developed a deep expertise in one of the most evidence-based and widely validated therapeutic approaches available today. CBT is a cornerstone of modern psychological treatment because it addresses the powerful connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — empowering clients to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns that drive distress and dysfunction.

With a deep commitment to understanding and honoring the diverse cultural backgrounds of every client I work with, I have cultivated a strong expertise in culturally sensitive therapy — an approach that recognizes culture as a fundamental lens through which individuals experience mental health, seek help, and heal. Culturally sensitive therapy is not simply a best practice; it is a clinical and moral imperative in an increasingly diverse society.

With specialized training and extensive clinical experience in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), I have developed a profound expertise in one of the most transformative and scientifically supported therapeutic modalities available today. MBCT creates a powerful framework that helps individuals step out of automatic, destructive thought patterns and cultivate a deeper, more compassionate awareness of their inner world