Yvonne Lerner is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, particularly young adults and adolescents, navigate their stress through genuine emotional support and transparency. Her approach emphasizes creating a safe environment where clients can delve into their inner world and foster a deeper understanding of their mind-body connection. Yvonne believes that therapy should be a collaborative process that honors the client's perspective. While challenging conversations are a part of the journey, she understands that therapy should also bring relief and comfort. Yvonne employs an integrative therapeutic approach, utilizing techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused interventions to effectively address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. With experience as a School Social Worker, she has also assisted children in overcoming mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges. Yvonne's professional journey began at the University of New York in Albany, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and Sociology. She furthered her education by obtaining her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany. Yvonne offers culturally informed and trauma-sensitive treatment, and she is excited to accompany clients on their therapeutic journey.