LMFT
Board of Behavioral Sciences
113881, California
Yvonne O'Brien
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
9 years in practice
Hello, I'm dedicated to helping individuals move through stuck points and create meaningful change. My work is grounded in
Hi there — I’m glad you’re here. I work with college students and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and big life transitions. My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and focused on what matters most to you. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR, and I always aim to create a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make real change. My experience includes school settings, county mental health, a teen dating violence program, and hospice care — so I’m comfortable sitting with a wide range of emotions and experiences. You can find info about my fees and insurance on my website. I look forward to meeting with you.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (PDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People of color
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$80 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- CHAMPVA – California
- Health Net – California
- Magellan – California
- MediCal – California
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
Certificates
Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant
EMDR
Over the past several years, I’ve completed the rigorous requirements to become a certified EMDR therapist. This has allowed me to deepen my skills, stay current with the latest research, and ensure I’m providing effective, trauma-informed care. EMDR is an incredible approach that supports healing at the root level, and certification reflects my commitment to offering this powerful modality with the highest level of competence and integrity.
CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
In addition to therapy, I can provide clinical supervision for AMFT, APCC and ASW pre-licensed individuals.
Education
Palo Alto University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2016
My master’s focused on all aspects of becoming a therapist—clinical skills, ethics, human development, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.
University of California Santa Cruz
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2013
My education focused on human development across the lifespan, helping me support clients through every stage of growth, change, and transition.